Ramanuja 1017 – 1137
Ramanuja (1017 – 1137) was an Indian philosopher of the Medieval era, associated with Vedanta and Indian Philosophy.
Ramanuja was an Indian theologian and the most important exponent of Vishishtadvaita, or qualified non-dualism, in the Vedanta tradition. Against Adi Shankara's Advaita, he taught that the world and the individual self are real and distinct from Brahman, while remaining inseparable from Brahman as body is from soul. His commentaries on the Brahma Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Upanishads developed a theistic philosophy of devotion centered on Vishnu. Ramanuja's reformist leadership of the Sri Vaishnava tradition gave devotional Hinduism a powerful intellectual foundation.
Key facts
- Nationality
- Indian
- Era
- Medieval
- Movements
- Vedanta, Indian Philosophy
Selected quotes
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Attributed to Ramanuja:
“The world and the individual selves are real, and both are inseparable attributes of Brahman.”
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Attributed to Ramanuja:
“Devotion to the Lord is the highest form of liberation.”
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Attributed to Ramanuja:
“God is to be known by service rather than by knowledge alone.”
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Attributed to Ramanuja:
“All beings are the body of the Lord, and the Lord is their inner self.”
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Attributed to Ramanuja:
“Surrender is the surest path to the Supreme.”
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Frequently asked about Ramanuja
- When did Ramanuja live?
- Ramanuja was born in 1017 and died in 1137.
- Where was Ramanuja from?
- Ramanuja was an Indian philosopher of the Medieval era.
- What philosophical movements is Ramanuja associated with?
- Ramanuja was associated with Vedanta and Indian Philosophy.
- What was Ramanuja known for?
- Ramanuja was an Indian theologian and the most important exponent of Vishishtadvaita, or qualified non-dualism, in the Vedanta tradition.
- How many quotes are attributed to Ramanuja?
- There are 10 attributed quotations from Ramanuja in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.