The world 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?

Options

1. The best means of salvation was 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.

Correct Answer

The best means of salvation was devotion.

Explanation

Ramanuja, the founder of Vishishtadvaita philosophy, emphasized Bhakti (devotion) as the supreme means of attaining salvation through surrender to God.

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