Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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What were the main objectives of the Atmiya Sabha founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?

The main objectives of the Atmiya Sabha founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy were to campaign against idolatry, caste rigidities, meaningless rituals, and other social evils.

What were the social evils that Raja Ram Mohan Roy campaigned against?

Raja Ram Mohan Roy campaigned against practices such as Sati, child marriage, idolatry, caste rigidities, and meaningless rituals.

Who were the founders of the Brahmo Samaj?

Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Dwarkanath Tagore were the founders of the Brahmo Samaj.

What are the main principles of Brahmoism?

<p>Brahmoism is based on reformed spiritual Hinduism with vital elements of Judeo-Islamic faith and practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the socio-religious reforms advocated by the Brahmo Samaj?

<p>The Brahmo Samaj condemned practices such as Sati, discouraged child marriage and polygamy, and crusaded for widow remarriage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Atmiya Sabha and Brahmo Samaj

  • Atmiya Sabha, founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, aimed to promote cultural and social reform in India.
  • The main objectives of Atmiya Sabha were to eliminate social evils, promote education, and foster rational thinking.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy's Reforms

  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy campaigned against social evils such as:
    • Sati Pratha (the practice of burning wives on their husbands' funeral pyres)
    • Polygamy
    • Child Marriage
    • Caste System and Untouchability

Founders of Brahmo Samaj

  • Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Debendranath Tagore, and Dwarkanath Tagore.

Principles of Brahmoism

  • The main principles of Brahmoism are:
    • Belief in one formless God
    • Rejection of idol worship and rituals
    • Promotion of monotheism
    • Emphasis on morality and reason

Socio-Religious Reforms Advocated by Brahmo Samaj

  • The Brahmo Samaj advocated for socio-religious reforms such as:
    • Abolition of Sati Pratha
    • Widow remarriage
    • Education for women
    • Inter-caste marriage
    • Improvement in the status of women

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Test your knowledge about Indian social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy and his efforts to abolish the practices of Sati and child marriage. Learn about his beliefs on women's empowerment and the organization he founded to fight against social injustice.

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