‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad

‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad

Part of: Prelims

• A 216-feet tall statue of the 11th century Bhakti saint Sri Ramanujacharya
• Promoted the idea of equality before God and engendered many social reforms in his time. 
• His philosophy of Vishistadwaita argued that there is no room for discriminating against people on the basis of caste and community. 
• With his great wisdom, sagacity and foresight, he synthesised seemingly opposite thoughts of Jnana and Bhakti, Dvaita and Advaita.