Question

How did Ramanuja help shape the philosophy of the Bhakti Movement?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• There should be at least 5 points here.
• Talk about Ramanuja’s influence and his solution to attaining salvation.
• Talk about his doctrine and what it signifies.
• Talk about his impact.

Solution:

• Ramanuja, born in Tamil Nadu was influenced by the Alvars.
• He said that the best way of attaining salvation was by becoming a devotee of Vishnu.
• He put forward the doctrine of Vishishtadvaita, or qualified oneness.
• This means that even when the soul is one with the Supreme God, it remains distinct.
• Ramanuja’s philosophy developed the Bhakti movement in North India as well.