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Which of the following Bhakti saints preached the philosophy of 'Vishishtadvaita' or qualified monism, emphasizing devotion to Vishnu and reconciliation of individual souls with the Supreme Being?
A. Shankaracharya
B. Ramanujacharya✓ Correct Answer
C. Madhvacharya
D. Vallabhacharya
💡 Solution & Explanation
Ramanujacharya propounded Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, asserting that the individual soul and the material universe are distinct yet inextricably unified aspects of the Supreme Brahman. Shankaracharya championed Advaita Vedanta or absolute non-dualism. Madhvacharya advocated Dvaita philosophy emphasizing dualism, and Vallabhacharya founded Shuddhadvaita.
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