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About The Book: The Life of Ramanujacharya: The Exponent of the Visishtadvaita Philosophy by Alkondaville Govindacharya is a comprehensive biography of Ramanujacharya, the 11th-century philosopher and theologian who established the Visishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) school of Vedanta. The book explores his life, teachings, and spiritual journey, highlighting his role in shaping Hindu philosophy and reforming temple traditions. It delves into his advocacy for equality, devotion (bhakti), and his interpretation of the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras. Govindacharya provides historical context, blending theological insights with anecdotes, making it a valuable resource for understanding Ramanujacharya's enduring influence on Indian philosophy and spirituality. About The Author: Alkondaville Govindacharya was a scholar, writer, and historian of Hindu philosophy, renowned for his works on the Visishtadvaita Vedanta tradition. Best known for his biography The Life of Ramanujacharya, he explored the life and teachings of Ramanujacharya, emphasizing bhakti and qualified non-dualism. Born to "Angrezi" Srinivasa Iyengar in Tiruchirapalli, Govindacharya traced his lineage to Vaduga Nambi, a disciple of Ramanuja. A medalist in engineering (1878), he served as an Executive Engineer in Mysore's PWD, overseeing projects like the Nanjangud Kapila Bridge. The Title 'The Life of Ramanujacharya: The Exponent of the Visishtadvaita Philosophy written/authored/edited by Alkondaville Govindacharya', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370142176 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 253 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion, Hinduism, Spiritual. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.