The second attribute, Thyagaraja says is Suddha Maina Manasuche. The mind should be pure devoid of baser instincts like lust, greed, etc. When these evil thoughts are in the minds of man, the Lord does not find it fit to live there nor present himself to such a person. Such a man will not be able to raise himself above the low mundane level, and take any concrete steps towards the realisation of God. Hence it is most essential that the mind and heart should be pure and be full of noble thoughts.

The next attribute he says us Paddhu Thappaka. We should not go out of the way but follow the methods prescribed in the Holy Scriptures. The same sentiment is expressed in the Karaharapriya song Chakkani Raja Margamu. These are the clear ways in which one can be devoted to God and with all these attributes, one is sure to attain the Bliss, Ananda Anubhava.

In another Thodi krithi, Emi chesidemi, he again lays stress on the need for being truly devoted to Rama devoid of pomp and show. He deprecates all those who are ostentatious and display their wealth. He says it will be of no use, if one celebrates pompously, the birthday of his children or displays his wealth or builds palatial mansions or showers on his people all beneficence. These are only material aspects. The enjoyment which one gets out of these are only ephemeral and are not long lasting. They will not equal the Bliss which one will get by being a true devotee of Rama.

Bhakti Yoga is nothing but being devoted to God with a feeding of absolute surrender. As stated in the Gita, sarva dharman parityajya mamekam saranam vraja. Aham thvam sarva papebhyo moksayisyami. The Lord says that if one surrenders himself to God, He will take care of that man. Thyagaraja refers to the incidents of absolute surrender in his kriti, Munnu ravana. He refers to the incidents of surrender of Vibhishana and Sugriva to Lord Rama and surrender of Prahlada to Lord Krishna. Vibhishana, though born in the family of Ravana, did not have any of the asuric qualities. When he realised that his advice to Ravana would be of no use, he had no other option but to leave Ravana and surrender himself to Rama. Inspite of the objections raised by the people surrounding him, Rama accepted the surrender of Vibhishana, as it was not proper to leave at lurch, those who surrender with the fond hope of being saved. This goes to show that God will protect those who surrender. Similar is the story of Prahlada. He had such immense faith in God, that when his father, Hiranyakasibu asked him "Where is your God?" He told them, "God is everywhere". And to protect and honour the words of the child, it appears God had to be present everywhere not knowing where Hiranyakasibu or Prahlada would choose to make Himself come out. Thus was his karunya. Indeed, he did come out of the sthambha (Pole) inside the palace, which the father wanted to demolish with his ghadhayudha.

These incidents are referred to by Thyagaraja in this kriti, and he says that such a God, will always protect those who have faith in Him and surrender to Him.

The kritis of Thyagaraja abound in many such sentiments and we should try to find time to study them in-depth and understand the message in his kritis and follow them.