Ramanuja Quotes
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. The quotes below are attributed to Ramanuja, organized by topic.
Ramanuja on God
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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.”
Ramanuja on Love
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Attributed to Ramanuja:
“Devotion to the Lord is the highest form of liberation.”
Ramanuja on Truth
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Attributed to Ramanuja:
“The world and the individual selves are real, and both are inseparable attributes of Brahman.”