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Which of the following Bhakti saints preached the philosophy of 'Vishishtadvaita' (Qualified Monism) and founded a major school of thought within Sri Vaishnavism?
A. Shankara
B. Madhva
C. Ramanuja✓ Correct Answer
D. Vallabha
💡 Solution & Explanation
Ramanujacharya propounded the philosophy of 'Vishishtadvaita', which posits that individual souls and material universe are real attributes of the supreme reality, Brahman, who is identified with Vishnu. Adi Shankara advocated Advaita Vedanta, Madhvacharya championed Dvaita philosophy, and Vallabhacharya promoted Pushtimarg or Shuddhadvaita. Ramanuja's teachings emphasized Bhakti and surrender to God as the primary path to spiritual liberation, profoundly influencing the Bhakti movement across India.
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