FAQ About Ramanuja
What was Ramanuja's view on the relationship between God and the soul?
According to Ramanuja's Vishishtadvaita philosophy, the soul (jiva) and God (Brahman) are distinct yet inherently connected. He taught that the soul is part of God's body, existing within God's essence but maintaining a distinct identity. This relationship is characterized by the soul's dependence on Brahman and the inherent unity despite distinct qualities, which is a central tenet of qualified non-dualism.
