Consider the following statements regarding “Ramanuja”: 1. He advocated the philosophy of Vishista Advaitavada. 2. He founded the Shrivaishnava sect. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Ramanuja”:
1.He advocated the philosophy of Vishista Advaitavada.
2.He founded the Shrivaishnava sect.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Ramanuja: Born at Sriperumbudur near modern Chennai in the 12th century.

He opposed the mayavada of Shankara and advocated the philosophy of Vishista Advaitavada (qualified monism), and founded the Shrivaishnava sect. According to him, God is Saguna Brahman.

Source: Poonam Dahiya

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