What is the core difference between Ramanuja's and Shankara's philosophy?

While Shankara advocated Advaita (Absolute Monism), Ramanuja proposed Vishishtadvaita, suggesting the individual soul and matter are distinct but inseparable parts of the Supreme Brahman.

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The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?

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Ramanujacharya taught that the best means of salvation is intense devotion (Bhakti) to the Divine. He promoted the doctrine of Vishishtadvaita, emphasizing equality and spiritual surrender.