Bhakti & Surrender
Pandava Gita / Prapanna Gita (Song of Surrender)
Prapatti / Sharanagati (Absolute Devotional Surrender)
Significance
Widespread in daily liturgical practice across South Asia as a classic prayerbook of complete emotional and spiritual surrender.
A compilation of devotional prayers spoken by the Pandavas, Kunti, Draupadi, Krishna, and various sages, focusing entirely on utter surrender to Lord Vishnu.
Key concepts
- Collection of intimate prayers offered by the Pandavas, Draupadi, Kunti, and sages
- The helplessness of human ego and the power of divine grace
- Surrendering the fruits of karma and personal pride at the divine feet
- Constant remembrance of God as the ultimate remedy for worldly fear