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 statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
A
The best means of salvation was devotion.
Correct Answer
B
Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.
C
Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.
D
Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.
Explanation
Ramanuja was the leading proponent of Vishishtadvaita (Qualified Monism), teaching that *Bhakti* (intense devotion) to Lord Vishnu was the primary and most accessible means to attain salvation. Unlike Adi Shankara, who emphasized the path of knowledge (*Jnana*) and logical inquiry (Option C), Ramanuja argued that salvation comes through the grace of God achieved via total surrender and devotion. The core concept being tested is the philosophical contribution of the Bhakti saints to medieval Indian thought and their specific paths to spiritual liberation.
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