What does 'Vishishtadvaita' mean literally?

It means 'non-duality of the qualified', implying that the individual soul and God are inseparable but distinct in their attributes.

Vedantic Philosophy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who was the founder of Visistadvaita Siddhanta?

Ramanujacharya was the founder of the Vishishtadvaita Siddhanta. This philosophy, known as qualified non-dualism, emphasizes devotion to a personal God.

Exam Year

2021

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ID: HIS_PHI_2021_85 Ref: Chapter: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions