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Religious Reform Movements in Modern India

NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

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1. Common Features of Reform Movements

  • Religious and social reform movements attacked bigotry, superstition, caste discrimination, untouchability, purdah, sati, child marriage, social inequality, and illiteracy.
  • Many reformers were inspired by the study of ancient Indian history, philosophy, science, religions, and literature.
  • These movements often had a religious character because social customs were closely linked with religious beliefs.
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2. Raja Rammohan Roy and Brahmo Samaj

  • Raja Rammohan Roy founded the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, which later came to be known as the Brahmo Samaj.
  • He was a religious and social reformer who opposed idol worship, caste rigidity, polygamy, child marriage, and the subjugation of women.
  • He supported widow remarriage, women’s education, and the right of women to inherit property.
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3. Prarthana Samaj and M.G. Ranade

  • Prarthana Samaj was founded in Bombay in 1876 by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang.
  • It worked for rational worship and social reform.
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade was a major member of Prarthana Samaj and a leader of social reformation and cultural renaissance in Western India.
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4. Bengal Reformers: Derozio and Vidyasagar

  • Henry Louis Vivian Derozio was a teacher at Hindu College, Calcutta.
  • He led the Young Bengal Movement, also called the Derozians.
  • He encouraged debate, modern ideas, and questioning of authority.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Religious and social reform movements that challenged social evils, promoted education, and revived Indian society in modern India

Need for reformBrahmo SamajRaja Rammohan RoyPrarthana SamajMahadev Govind RanadeYoung Bengal MovementIshwar Chandra VidyasagarJotirao Phule

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