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Vaikuntha Gadyam, unlike the commentaries of Ramanuja on Vedanta, does not have detailed philosophical debates. Instead, it is a pure expression of bhakti and gives a detailed description of Vaikuntha seen through the eyes of a liberated one (Mukti Jivan). Ramanuja stresses the important message that surrender to Lord Narayana's Lotus feet (Narayana Sayujyam) results in SAlOkyam (attaining the abode of Lord Narayana), SarUpyam (purity of soul) and Sameepyam (remaining close to the Lord). He glorifies the eternal Kaimkaryam (devoted work) performed by devotees like Ananta Sesha, Garuda, Vishvaksena, a devotee considered first among equals and the Dwara Palakas (door keepers) to Vaikuntha, Jaya & vijaya. He then gives a brief glimpse of the "bountiful treasure" awaiting a devotee who does similar devotional work.
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