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UPSC PYQPrelims 2022

Civil Services Examination · Question 95

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 meditation.
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Answer: (A) The best means of salvation was devotion.

Explanation

Ramanuja (Vishishtadvaita) taught that intense devotion (bhakti/prapatti) to Vishnu is the best path to salvation.