The correct answer is A. Ramananda.
Ramanujacharya (1017â1137), also known as Ramananda, was a Hindu philosopher and theologian who is considered one of the most important figures in the Sri Vaishnava tradition. He is also known as the founder of the Ramanandi Sampradaya, one of the four major Vaishnava sampradayas.
Ramanujacharya was born in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, India. He was a brilliant student and studied under several teachers, including Yamunacharya, the founder of the Sri Vaishnava tradition. After completing his studies, Ramanujacharya traveled extensively, teaching and preaching. He is said to have converted many people to the Sri Vaishnava faith, including the Chola king Kulothunga Chola I.
Ramanujacharya’s teachings are based on the Bhagavad Gita and the Brahma Sutras. He emphasized the importance of bhakti, or devotion to God, and he argued that God is both personal and impersonal. Ramanujacharya’s teachings have had a profound impact on Hindu thought and practice.
The other options are incorrect.
- Vallabhacharya (1479â1531) was a Hindu philosopher and theologian who is considered the founder of the Pushtimarga tradition.
- Narasi Mehta (1414â1481) was a Gujarati poet and saint who is considered one of the most important figures in the Bhakti movement.
- Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486â1534) was a Bengali Vaishnava saint and reformer who is considered the founder of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.