Q. Consider the following statements.
1. He is the most respected Acharya in the philosophy of Sri Vaishnavism.
2. He is famous as the chief proponent of Vishishtadvaita.
3. He wrote influential texts, such as bhāsya on the Brahma Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, all in Sanskrit.
Which of the following personality is described in the statements above?
Answer: C
Notes:
News: PM Narendra Nodi is all set to unveil the world’s second-largest statue (Statue of Equality) in Hyderabad on February 5. The 216-foot-tall statue of 11nth-century social reformer and saint, Ramanujacharya will be in a sitting position.
About Ramanuja:
Ramanuja, from Tamil Nadu in the 11th century, propounded the doctrine of Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness in that the soul, even when united with the Supreme God, remained distinct. He was also referred to as Ilaya Perumal which means the radiant one.
Source: 216-feet ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad to be unveiled by PM on February 5.
