Philosophy of Ramanujacharya for Children
- myNachiketa
- Apr 7
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 11
Ramanujacharya was a wise saint and Philosopher who lived over 1,000 years ago. Ramanujacharya was born in a village called Sriperumbudur, near modern Chennai, under the Chola Empire.
He taught people how to live a life full of devotion, love, and respect for God and each other. His philosophy is called Vishishtadvaita, or qualified non-dualism. In Vishishtadvaita philosophy, God, also known as Brahman, lives forever and is the source of everything. The soul (our true self) and the world around us exist because of God. Vishishtadvaita teaches that the world is real and is a part of God.
Ideas of Ramanujacharya
1. Concept of God
Ramanujacharya taught that God (Brahman) is real, full of good qualities, and is the supreme being who takes care of everything. He believed God is like a loving protector who is perfect in every way and always wants the best for his children.
Example: Just like a mother knows what’s best for her child and lovingly cares for them, God also watches over all of us with love and wisdom.
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2. Relationship between God and Humans
According to Ramanujacharya, God is superior to humans and other beings, but we are forever connected to him. We are like tiny sparks of his greatness. Everything that exists, including us, is a part of his divinity.
Example
Think of God as the Sun and all of us as its rays. We shine because of his power, but we’re not the Sun itself.
3. Primary Goal of Human Beings
Ramanujacharya believed the main goal of our life is to serve God with love and devotion. We should try to remember God, do good deeds, and help others because all of this brings us closer to him.
Example
We should do everything with dedication and commitment, just like a student who works hard to make their teacher proud. We should live a life of sincerity and honesty, which is praised by God.
4. Importance of Bhakti
Bhakti, or devotion, was the heart of Ramanuja’s teachings. He said that singing God's praises, helping others, and praying with joy are all parts of bhakti. According to Ramanujacharya, Bhakti or devotion, is the most significant way to experience God.
Example
Just like a child shows love to their parents by drawing them pictures, saying kind words, and helping at home, we can show our love to God by singing bhajans, being kind to others, and praying with a happy heart. That’s what bhakti means!
Important Works of Ramanujacharya
Ramanuja wrote several important books explaining his ideas, such as Sri Bhashya and Vedartha Sangraha. These books help people understand the Upanishads, Gita, and how to worship God with love and meaning. His books are like a map that shows us how to walk the path of love, devotion, and truth.
He treated everyone with love, opened temples for all people, and taught us to live with respect, kindness, and good behavior.
Conclusion
Ramanujacharya's philosophy teaches us to see the world as a beautiful part of God, to treat others with kindness, and to love God with all our hearts. He opened temples to everyone, reminding us that we are all part of one big divine family.
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