Philosopher-saint RAMANUJACHARYA, and the statue of Equality in his honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Statue of Equality, a gigantic statue of Ramanujacharya, on February 5 on the outskirts of Hyderabad.Who was Ramanujacharya?Why is it called the statue of Equality? Saint Bhagavad Ramanujacharya Bhagavad Ramanujacharya was a spiritual leader, who uplifted the lower strata of society and professed Equality. He believed that God does not discriminate between his creations and loves each of them equally. Earlier, the lower strata of society were not allowed any entry or to pray inside temples, Acharya Ramanuja shunned these practices completely and paved the way for a new way of worship. Saint Ramanujacharya was the contemporary of Shankaracharya. He is one of the great reformers of India who influenced the Bhakti Movement and many saints like Meera, Tulsidas, and Kabir. He believed in universal brotherhood and inspired people to lead a life incorporated with Vedic teachings. Ramanujacharya helped the untouchables who were discarded by the ...