A Dialog on Hinduism – Prapatti – Chapter 11

Posted October 2nd, 2008 by Ramasamy Ramanuja Dasan

By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan

You have already explained to me about bhakti yoga. Now, please tell me something more about the second means of attainment of moksha, namely prapatti.
Prapatti is also called Saranagati, Bharanyasa, Bhara Samarpana and Nyasa. Here, we seek the Lord as the sole refuge, for salvation. We surrender ourselves unto Him; and [...]

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A Dialog on Hinduism – Karma, Jnana, Bhakti Yogas – Chapter 8

Posted September 26th, 2008 by Ramasamy Ramanuja Dasan

By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan

What are the types of activities of the Jivatma, in this world?
The activities pursued by Jivatma are of three kinds: 1) Nitya 2) Naimittika 3) Kamya
1) Nitya: That which has to be done, without fail, regularly, like Sandhyavandana. By not doing these, one incurs sins.
2) Naimittika: Those, which have to be [...]

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