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February 07, 2022

Ramanujacharya was a great social reformer and worked for the upliftment of the society. Substantiate (200 Words)

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IAS Parliament 3 years

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·        Ramanujacharya also known as Ilaiya Perumal was born to Kanthimathi and Asuri Kesava Somayaji in Sriperumbadur, Chennai.

·        The great poet-saint Ramanuja was an eminent teacher and the founder of Vishishtadwaita. He is an expert in Vedic scriptures.

·        Shri Ramanujacharya wrote nine scriptures called Navaratnas and composed numerous commentaries on Vedic scriptures.

·        A community of Vaishnavites has been following his path called Vedanta. Sri Ramanujacharya was also known for his social reforms. 

·        Ramanujacharya was known to advocate social equality among all sections of people.

·        His greatest contribution is the propagation of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam which means all universe is one family. He traveled across the country and propagated about social equality, and known for his many other social reforms.

·        This statue is built to commemorate the 11th century of great Vaishnavite saint Ramanujacharya for his work.

·        Shri Ramanujacharya wrote nine scriptures called Navaratnas and composed numerous commentaries on Vedic scriptures.

·        Some of the books of Shri Ramanujacharya are Sri Bhashya, Vedartha Sangraha, Vedanta Sara and Bhavartha Ratnakara.

·        He worked tirelessly for the upliftment of people with the spirit of every human being equal regardless of nationality, gender, race, caste, or creed.

Shivaani Jayaraman 3 years

Please review 

IAS Parliament 3 years

Good attempt. Keep Writing.

Manish 3 years

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IAS Parliament 3 years

features of statue of equality are not required. Keep Writing.

KAUSHIK SRINIVASH R 3 years

Kindly review...

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Good attempt. Keep Writing.

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