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>From my understanding the criterion required for Prapatti and 
eventually Moksha are:

1. Devotion only to Sriman Narayana
2. Refrain from Bhaagvadh Abacharaam

Correct me if I am wrong, but because of the lord's "Daya" 
Gunaa "anyone" can get Prapatti done.


So my question then:

what is the difference between an individual who has tried to follow 
the Path of Bhakti (reciting slokas, performing prayers, trying to 
follow the teachings of our archaryas) to attain Moksha; AND one who 
hasn't done any of the above. How can such a person get Prapatti 
done?


Someone once told me 

"For an individual who has tried to follow the Path of Bhakthi, 
getting prapatti done is easy, doesn't take any effort on his part 
to trust the system; He already does..

while for the individual who was oblivious of everything all these 
years, to develop a conviction is incredible, and that is the beauty 
of our system and the Dayaa Gunaa of the lord. He went on to say, it 
does take something extra special for that individual to seek refuge 
in the lord. 


One further question: I have also heard that just by getting 
prapatti done, you are not guranteed Moksha. So tying in with my 
previous question, is this the difference between the individuals
(one who has made an effort to follow, and the other who hasn't).

But while performing prapatti the lord does offer his support when 
you beg for forgiveness; so how can he withdraw it later on(in case 
u get prapatti done, and don't attain Moksha).


I am confused and would appreciate if the group could help me 
understand this concept, it's significance and eligibility correctly.


Adiyen,
Madhusudhan





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