The correct answer is: A. Ramanuja
Ramanujacharya (1017â1137 CE) was a Hindu philosopher and theologian who lived in Tamil Nadu, India. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Ramanujacharya’s philosophy is known as Suddhadvaita Vedanta, or “pure non-dualism.” He argued that Brahman, the ultimate reality, is one and eternal, but that it also exists in a personal form as Vishnu. Ramanujacharya’s philosophy is based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and the Brahma Sutras. He also wrote a commentary on the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Ramanujacharya’s philosophy has had a profound influence on Hindu thought and practice. His teachings have been adopted by many Hindu sects, including the Sri Vaishnava sect. Ramanujacharya is also revered by many Hindus as a saint.
The other options are incorrect because:
- B. Ramananda was a Hindu saint and philosopher who lived in the 14th century CE. He is considered the founder of the Ramanandi sect of Hinduism. Ramananda’s teachings emphasized the importance of bhakti, or devotion to God.
- C. Vallabhacharya was a Hindu saint and philosopher who lived in the 16th century CE. He is considered the founder of the Vallabhacharya sect of Hinduism. Vallabhacharya’s teachings emphasized the importance of bhakti, or devotion to God, and the worship of Krishna.
- D. Narasi is not a well-known figure in Hindu history.