Socio-Religious Reform Movements
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Meaning and Background
- A reform movement is a socio-religious movement that aims to reform society.
- These movements began in the second half of the 19th century.
- Western education and the impact of western culture helped create a new awareness in India.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Born in an orthodox family in Bengal.
- Had knowledge of many Indian and European languages.
- Studied Islam and Christianity and believed in the oneness of God.
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- A great advocate of women's rights.
- Worked to improve the status of women in India.
- Helped Bethune set up one of the first schools for girls in Calcutta in 1849.
Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Mission
- Swami Vivekananda was a great disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa.
- He studied Indian and Western philosophies.
- He was deeply disturbed by poverty and suffering and wanted to reawaken the people of India.
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Central concept: Socio-religious reform movements in 19th century India
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