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प्रश्न
This is the painting of the Indian social reformer considered to be the ‘Father of Indian Renaissance’.
What were Raja Ram Mohan Roy's views on religion?
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उत्तर
A comparative study of the Vedas, the Koran, and the Bible (the old Testament and New Testament) convinced Raja Ram Mohan Roy about the basic unity in the fundamental truths of all religions. According to him, religion was central to an individual’s life. Every aspect of social life revolved around religious beliefs. He propagated religious ideas based on the philosophy of the Vedas.
- There is only one God who is the creator and preserver of the (universe/monotheism)
- All men are children of the ‘one God of all human beings’ and therefore equal (brotherhood of man)
- It was not necessary to worship idols and perform rituals and sacrifices. God could be reached through prayer and devotion.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was a priest in the temple of Goddess Lakshmi at Calcutta.
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Many great humanists and social reformers propagated their ideas in an effort to arrest the stagnation of Indian society. In this context, discuss:
Vivekananda’s belief and achievements
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With reference to the reform movements in various parts of India, discuss:
Reform movement in South India
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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar made a remarkable contribution to the _________ and __________.
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Ramakrishna Paramhansa believed that all religions were just ___________ to reach one goal of __________ or __________.
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Swami Vivekananda wanted the people of India to be _________, ________ and self-reliant.
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___________ founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh in 1875.
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___________ was given the title of Mahatma for his work for the uplift of the oppressed classes.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Raja Rammohan Roy’s religious beliefs were based on the Bible.
Answer the following question:
What were the main aims of the reformers of the nineteenth century in India? Describe the reforms initiated by Raja Rammohan Roy.
