Sri Vaishnavism, as shaped by the teachings of Ramanuja and the hymns of the Alvars, is lived as a daily discipline of loving surrender (*prapatti* or *saranagati*) to Lakshmi-Narayana. At its heart lies the steady cultivation of the awareness that Vishnu is the supreme refuge, and that all actions, thoughts, and emotions are to be offered to Him. This inner orientation is supported by constant remembrance of the divine names, especially through the repetition of “Om Namo Narayanaya,” and by consciously relying on divine grace rather than personal ego. Such surrender is not passive; it expresses itself as deliberate effort in devotion, ethical conduct, and service, all understood as offerings rather than achievements.

Daily life is structured around worship and prayer, both at home and in the temple. A simple home shrine with an image or symbol of Lakshmi-Narayana becomes the focal point for *puja*: lighting a lamp, offering flowers, incense, food, and reciting stotras such as Vishnu Sahasranama or hymns from the Divya Prabandham. Many practitioners also observe sandhyavandana at dawn, noon, and dusk, integrating mantra, meditation, and ritual purity into the rhythm of the day. Regular visits to Vishnu temples for *darshana*, participation in festivals, and engagement in temple rituals deepen this relationship, allowing the deity to be encountered as a living, compassionate presence.

Study and guidance form another pillar of this path. Regular reading of Sri Vaishnava scriptures—especially the Divya Prabandham and the works of Ramanuja—nurtures a clear understanding of the relationship between the individual soul, Vishnu, and the world. Listening to discourses, joining *satsang*, and seeking instruction from a qualified *acharya* in the guru–shishya parampara anchor personal devotion within an authentic lineage. Through such learning, daily duties in family, work, and society can be consciously reinterpreted as *kainkaryam*—service offered to Vishnu rather than mere worldly obligation.

Ethical living is regarded as an indispensable expression of devotion. Practitioners strive to embody non-violence, truthfulness, compassion, humility, and self-control, often supported by a vegetarian and *sattvic* diet. All beings are viewed as connected to Vishnu, which encourages kindness, the avoidance of cruelty, and a spirit of service to devotees and the wider community. By performing one’s responsibilities without attachment to personal gain and by accepting food and other blessings as *prasada*, everyday life itself becomes a continuous act of worship. In this way, Sri Vaishnavism transforms ordinary routines into a sustained practice of remembrance, surrender, and loving service to Lakshmi-Narayana.