Social And Religious Reform Movements
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Why is the 19th century called the period of 'Indian Renaissance'?
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The 19th century is called the 'Indian Renaissance' because Indians came into contact with Western civilization and English education. This led to the growth of rationalism among Indians, who began qu…
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Known as 'The Father of Indian Renaissance', Ram Mohan Roy was a key founder of Brahmo Samaj. He was well-versed in many languages including Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, and English. He opposed idol-wor…
What were the main teachings and reforms of Brahmo Samaj?
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Brahmo Samaj promoted: 1) Monotheism and opposed idol-worship and polytheism, 2) Condemned performance of yagas and rituals, 3) Brought reforms in Hindu traditions and customs, 4) Promoted English edu…
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
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An Anglo-Indian professor at Hindu College, Calcutta, who started the Young Bengal Movement (1820s-1830s). He was influenced by European movements and promoted free enquiry and rational thinking. He s…
What was Dayananda Saraswati's message 'Back to the Vedas' and why was it significant?
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Dayananda Saraswati emphasized that the Vedas were the source of truth and knowledge. His 'Back to the Vedas' message meant returning to pure Vedic teachings while rejecting later additions like idol …
Purification Movement (Shuddhi Movement)
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Started by Dayananda Saraswati to bring back people who had converted to other religions. The movement involved a purification ritual to reintegrate converts back into Hindu religion. This was done to…
Compare the approaches of Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj towards religious reform.
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Brahmo Samaj: Emphasized monotheism, completely rejected idol-worship, influenced by Western ideas, focused on social reforms like opposing sati. Arya Samaj: Advocated 'Back to the Vedas', opposed ido…
What was the founding principle of Prarthana Samaj and who popularized it?
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Founded by Atmaram Panduranga in Mumbai, Prarthana Samaj was based on the principle that 'service to mankind is service to God'. It was popularized by M.G. Ranade, who believed political and economic …
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