UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 35
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 represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (The best means of salvation was devotion.)
Explanation: Ramanuja taught Vishishtadvaita and emphasized bhakti (devotion) and surrender to God as central paths to liberation.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-devotion to a personal God is central to Ramanuja’s path of salvation.
B. Incorrect-The eternity/authority of Vedas is too general and does not distinguish Ramanuja’s key teaching here.
C. Incorrect-Logical disputation formed part of philosophy but was not described as the central path to final bliss.
D. Incorrect-Meditation may aid spiritual life but this option omits Ramanuja’s characteristic stress on devotion.