Ramanuja (1017-1137 CE) was a prominent philosopher, theologian, and social reformer. He was the most important Acharya of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition and a leading proponent of Vishishtadvaita philosophy. A central tenet of his teaching is that bhakti (devotion) to Vishnu is the most effective and primary means for an individual soul to attain moksha (salvation or liberation). He emphasized surrender (prapatti) to God's grace. The statue inaugurated is called the 'Statue of Equality', reflecting his message of equality and devotion being accessible to all sections of society.
The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2022 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Philosophical Schools of Bhakti: Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, Dvaita, Dvaitadvaita, Shuddhadvaita)
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Answer: A. The best means of salvation was devotion.
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