FAQ About Ramanuja
Did Ramanuja's teachings conflict with Advaita Vedanta?
Yes, Ramanuja's teachings of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta presented a significant philosophical departure from the Advaita Vedanta, which is based on non-dualism. Advaita Vedanta, advocated by Adi Shankaracharya, posits that the ultimate reality is a non-dual oneness (Brahman) and the phenomenal world is an illusion (maya). In contrast, Ramanuja argued for a reality where Brahman includes diversity and individual souls and the world are real, but dependently exist within Brahman.
