UPSC Prelims 2022 · Question 95 of 98

UPSC Prelims 2022 question on Statue of Equality Ramanuja

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?

  1. The best means of salvation was devotion.
  2. Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.
  3. Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.
  4. Salvation was to be obtained through mediation.
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Answer: A. The best means of salvation was devotion.

Analysis

The 216-feet tall 'Statue of Equality' commemorating Sri Ramanujacharya was recently inaugurated at Hyderabad in the backdrop of celebrations of the 'Festival of equality', marking the 1000th birth anniversary of the Saint.

Ramanujacharya is revered as a Vedic philosopher and social reformer. He was deeply influenced by the Alvars (Vishnu worshippers) and according to him the best means of attaining salvation was through intense devotion to Vishnu. He propounded the doctrine of Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness. He spoke of universal salvation through devotion to God, compassion, humility, equality, and mutual respect — Sri Vaishnavam Sampradaya.

Hence Option (a) is the correct answer.

Statement by statement

Option (a) — The best means of salvation was devotion — correctly represents his teachings.

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