He who accepts God (Krishna / Narayana) as his sole (only) refuge= prapannan is Saranagati
- Ukti Nishta: The qualified aspirant receives a mantra from the Guru and surrenders to Bhagavan.
- Suva Nishta: This is Self surrender by pure souls without outside help from Guru or Acharya. One example is Ramanujacharya. These are highly evolved souls.
- Acharya Nishta: Here Surrender is obtained through Acharya who worships Bhagavan by chanting Mantra on behalf of the aspirant.
- BhAgavata Nishta: Tried and true devotees of Bhagavan can introduce the aspirant to Bhagavan and implore Saranagata Raksa (surrender protection) on behalf of the aspirant.
The beauty about Saranagatti/Prapatti Raksa is there is no bar on any one based on external inequities.
