Shribhashya

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The term "Shribhashya" refers to a significant commentary on the Vedanta Sutras, a foundational text in Indian philosophy. This commentary was authored by Ramanuja, a prominent philosopher of the Vishishtadvaita school of Vedanta, around the 11th century CE.12

The Shribhashya is a key text within the broader category of bhashya, which are extensive commentaries on foundational philosophical or grammatical texts in Indian traditions. Ramanuja's work is particularly notable for establishing the concept of a personal God, identified with the Absolute Reality (brahman), as the central tenet of his philosophy. This commentary is considered part of the Shruti, sacred literature believed to be divinely revealed.123

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…its philosophical doctrine upon the Shribhashya (“Beautiful Commentary”) of Ramanuja, an exposition of the Vedanta-sutras.
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…its philosophical doctrine upon the Shribhashya (“Beautiful Commentary”) of Ramanuja, an exposition of the Vedanta-sutras.
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