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Answered by Assassins2ei
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Teachings of Ramanuja blend philosophical discussions along with devotional worship. His teachings bring together bringing together the intellectuals and the simple religious. Ramanuja had the responsibility of carrying spiritual teachings of the Vaishnava teacher Yamunacharya though the disciple did not meet the Guru. He achieved the purpose during his lifetime. He sought Guru Goshtipurna and got initiated in the Narayana Mantra (Ashtakshara) that grant salvation. He was very compassionate towards mankind that that he taught this to all despite the Guru warning him to keep it as a secret. 

The force of Ramanuja`s teaching is to submit oneself to God and give up apprehension. He taught people that their present situation is due to past Karma. This would go away and the future can be shaped by a life sticking to Dharma. One should avoid the company of the worldly people. Ramanuja`s teachings help to strengthen the Visistadvaita theory of Vedanta. His arguments were against Shankara`s rival school of Advaita Vedanta. 

Ramanuja`s system of Vedanta was his respective interpretations of the Upanishads and Brahma sutra Bhasya. Ramanuja assumed three interrelated theories as regards to the unity and diversity of Brahman: the "Body of God" doctrine, samanadhikaranya and the sarira-sariri bhava. 

Ramanuja stated in his Vedarthasamgraha text that the universe is made up of souls, matter and Brahman. He asserted that souls and matter are dependent on Brahman as well meet the criteria of Brahman`s existence. The relationship between finite souls and matter is that of inseparability. His system of though is known as qualified non-dualism as Brahman is supposedly qualified by chita and achita. Such qualities are distinct from God yet consist of interrelated modes of God`s body. 

He used the concept of organized postulation in order to show how two aspects of Brahman can be different from each other yet they cannot be different. The universe though distinct from Brahman is a part of Brahman. It is a quality and not an independent principle that is capable of functioning on its own. 

Ramanuja taught that souls and matter are dependent on Brahman for their existence. Brahman is the supreme Soul who is present in finite souls and matter. Brahman dwells in the souls unknown till it reaches liberation. The finite souls realize their divine nature but do not become identical with God. 

According to him Brahman is both the inner-controller and inner-ruler that is present in all souls and matter. The world is real and a part of Brahman. Finally he taught that God`s grace is accessible to anyone irrespective of caste so long as they devote themselves to Lord. Self-surrender is the key to spiritual liberation. He insisted that humans are unable to be saved by their own efforts and the grace of God is required. God`s grace is available to those who surrender themselves to God thereby admitting their full dependence on him. Brahman facilitates these souls to achieve Moksha through his grace.

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Answered by jhangir789
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  • Ramanuja's teachings combine philosophical debates with spiritual adoration. His ideas bridge the gap between intellectuals and plain religious people.
  • Even if the disciple did not meet the Guru, Ramanuja was responsible for spreading the spiritual teachings of the Vaishnava master Yamunacharya. During his lifetime, he accomplished his goal.
  • He went to Guru Goshtipurna and was inducted into the Narayana Mantra (Ashtakshara), a salvation mantra. Despite the Guru's advice to keep it a secret, he was so compassionate towards mankind that he imparted it to everyone.
  • The core of Ramanuja's teaching is to surrender to God and let go of fear. He taught individuals that their current circumstances are the result of past Karma. This would fade away, and a life lived in accordance with Dharma may impact the future.
  • It is best to avoid being in the company of worldly folks. The Visistadvaita theory of Vedanta is strengthened by Ramanuja's teachings. His arguments were directed against Shankara's Advaita Vedanta rival school.
  • Ramanuja's Vedanta approach was based on his interpretations of the Upanishads and the Brahma sutra Bhasya. Regarding the unity and diversity of Brahman, Ramanuja assumed three interrelated theories, the "Body of God" theory, samanadhikaranya, and the sarira-sariri bhava.
  • The universe, according to Ramanuja's Vedarthasamgraha book, is made up of souls, matter, and Brahman. He claimed that both souls and matter are reliant on Brahman and that both meet the requirements for Brahman's existence.
  • The inseparability of finite souls and matter is reflected in their interaction. Because Brahman is apparently qualified by chita and achita, his school of thought is known as qualified non-dualism. These attributes are different from God, although they are made up of interconnected forms of God's body.
  • He used the concept of ordered postulation to demonstrate how two aspects of Brahman can be different from one another while still being the same. Though separate from Brahman, the universe is a component of Brahman. It is a characteristic, not a stand-alone principle.

Who was Ramanuja What are the main points of the preaching?

  • The main points of his preachings are, Ramanuja taught people that the best means of attaining salvation was through intense devotion to Vishnu.
  • Vishnu in His grace helps the devotee to attain the bliss of union with Him.

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