UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

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 reflects the teachings of Ramanuja?

  1. Moksha attainment was best achieved through devotion.
  2. Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.
  3. Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.
  4. Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.

Answer

Correct Answer

Moksha attainment was best achieved through devotion.

Explanation

Ramanuja, the exponent of Vishishtadvaita, taught that bhakti (devotion) was the best means of attaining moksha, emphasising a personal, loving relationship with a personal God.

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