The Six Limbs of Yoga in Śaraṇāgati Doctrine
Learn about the doctrine of śaraṇāgati (surrender to the Lord) as taught by Lord Kṛṣṇa in the Bhagavad Gītā and elucidated by Śrī Rāmānujācārya. Explore the six limbs of Ṣaḍaṅga Yoga and understand its universal applicability in approaching God.
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The Six Limbs of Yoga in Śaraṇāgati Doctrine
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- Question 1
- Yoga of Knowledge
- Doctrine of Śaraṇāgati
- Yoga of Devotion
- Yoga of Renunciation
- Question 2
- It requires a high level of social status
- It is limited to a specific species
- It can be practiced by anyone regardless of gender or social position
- It is applicable only to women
- Question 3
- Detachment from the world
- Self-Realization
- Śaraṇāgati (Surrender)
- Practice of Meditation
- Question 4
- Seven
- Four
- Five
- Six
- Question 5
- Lord Vishnu
- Śrī Rāmānujācārya
- Paramahamsa Vishwananda
- Lord Krishna
- Question 6
- Surrendering all material possessions to the Lord
- Resolve to perform favorable activities for the Lord
- Belief in protection by the Lord
- Avoidance of unfavorable thoughts about the Lord
- Question 7
- Abstaining from acts detrimental to devotional practice
- Acting against the will of God
- Realizing one's own limitations
- Acting in a manner favorable to one's devotional practice
- Question 8
- Requesting the Grace and shelter of the Lord
- Abstaining from acts detrimental to devotional practice
- Having complete faith in God's protection
- Accepting one's limitations
- Question 9
- Requesting the Grace and shelter of the Lord
- Realization of one's limitations and helplessness
- Complete faith in God's protection
- Pledging oneself fully to the Lord
- Question 10
- Resolving to act in harmony with God's will
- Pledging oneself fully to the Lord
- Realizing and accepting one's helplessness
- Complete faith in God's saving Grace
- Question 11
- Having complete faith in God's protection
- Resolving to act against God's will
- Requesting the Grace and shelter of the Lord
- Abstaining from detrimental acts
- Question 12
- Accepting one's limitations
- Pledging oneself fully to the Lord
- Resolving to act against God's will
- Requesting the Grace and shelter of the Lord
List of Flashcards12 flashcards
- Card 1HintWhat is Krishna's core teaching on surrender?Memory TipGita: Krishna teaches surrender.
- Card 2HintWho can practice unconditional surrender?Memory TipSupreme as open to all.
- Card 3HintWhat is Vishwananda's ultimate goal for seekers?Memory TipVishwananda: Surrender is ultimate.
- Card 4HintThink of the components of complete surrender...Memory TipSix limbs for full surrender.
- Card 5HintWho advocates complete surrender?Memory TipKrishna asks for total surrender.
- Card 6HintFocus on actions that please the divine...Memory TipFavorable actions for the Lord.
- Card 7HintConsider actions that nurture devotion...Memory TipAct devoted, stay devoted.
- Card 8HintAvoid what harms your devotion...Memory TipAvoid harm, stay aligned.
- Card 9HintRecognize your own limitations...Memory TipKnowing limits, seeking help.
- Card 10HintHave absolute faith...Memory TipBig faith, big grace.
- Card 11HintAsk the Lord for protection...Memory TipRequest Lord's shelter.
- Card 12HintGive yourself fully to the divine...Memory TipTotal self-pledge to God.