Ramanuja

Ramanuja was a prominent 11th-century Indian philosopher and theologian known for his contributions to the Vishishtadvaita branch of Vedanta philosophy. He emphasized the personal relationship between the individual soul and the divine, advocating that devotion (bhakti) to God is essential for spiritual liberation. Ramanuja interpreted the core texts of Hinduism, especially the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, promoting the idea that God is both immanent and transcendent. His teachings fostered a more accessible form of spirituality, influencing numerous followers and shaping devotional practices in Hinduism, particularly in South India.