As shared by Badrinarayana-Ramanuja-dasa swamy in an earlier post, please listen to the following enpani audio for clarity on who, when, why, how etc of Saranagathi and panca samskaram.

Adiyen dasan.

Namaskaram,

Bhaghavatha,
They have to approach their aAcharyas for “Panjasamskaram” then their aAcharyas would guide them on “Saranagathy” procedure. Anyone is eligible for Sharanagathy – be it 18years or 85years…. Male or Female….. any varna/caste….
the only qualification being that “interest (in that) and dedication towards achieving this Sharanagathy – surrender to “Adhi Purush”/ Supreme Almighty / Bhaghavan Sriman Narayanan.

The early you do this Sharanagathy……much much better in refining your remining life…sooner you feel/realize that whatever we did / do in the லௌகீக social life is meaningless… and start focusing on the intended (correct)path – Mukthi-

Why am I born?

What is the purpose of this birth?

What should I achieve – the real goal of this birth? as per our Shasthrams….

Then you will be refined and guided by Satsang association… The reason for being with this Satsang association is that there would be plenty of opportunities that this லௌகீக social life will offer you to divert your focus/attention….
Hence, by constantly listening to Pravachanams / Upadesams of மஹான் (Mahaans).. like our Sri Velukkudi Swamigal…. and associating with them would prevent you from this derailment…
Our Mind/Buthi is like a Mirror – if you do not clean it everyday or quite often then the prevailing dust would cover it and defeat the very purpose of “mirroring” property…
The degree/intensity of dust covering is depending upon the location/situation/occasion etc., where the mirror is located. likewise, our (Budhi, Manas) புத்தி, மனது is also impacted by the association / ambience which is vulnerable to the distraction……

All the above are captured (grasped) from our Swamigals’ upanyasams….

Adiyen Ramanujadhasan….