Śrī Rāmānujācārya Praṇāma
Yo nityam acyuta-padāmbuja — Obeisances to Śrī Rāmānujācārya
So enchanted was he, always, by the golden pair of Lord Acyuta's lotus feet that he valued everything else no more than straw. I take refuge at the feet of Rāmānuja, our own guru, the worshipful one, a unique ocean of mercy.
About Śrī Rāmānujācārya Praṇāma
Kūrattāḻvāṉ (Kūreśa), the disciple who stood beside Śrī Rāmānujācārya through his hardest years, composed this verse for his own guru. It is the first taniyan Śrī Vaiṣṇavas recite when they begin their daily prayers, so the day opens with taking shelter of Rāmānuja's feet. The verse turns on one picture: Rāmānuja was so enchanted by the golden lotus feet of Lord Acyuta that everything else looked to him like a blade of grass. The refrain "śaraṇaṁ prapadye", "I take refuge", reflects the Śrī Sampradāya's teaching of surrender.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of Śrī Rāmānujācārya Praṇāma?
So enchanted was he, always, by the golden pair of Lord Acyuta's lotus feet that he valued everything else no more than straw. I take refuge at the feet of Rāmānuja, our own guru, the worshipful one, a unique ocean of mercy.
How many verses does Śrī Rāmānujācārya Praṇāma have?
Śrī Rāmānujācārya Praṇāma has 1 verse.
Can I download Śrī Rāmānujācārya Praṇāma as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Śrī Rāmānujācārya Praṇāma — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.