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Download Solution PDFRamakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar and Mahadev Govind Ranade carried out their work of religious reforms in Maharashtra through which of the following organisations?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Prarthana Samaj.
Key Points
- Prarthana Samaj:-
- The Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867 in Bombay by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang.
- It was an off-shoot of Brahmo Samaj.
- It was a reform movement within Hinduism and Justice M.G.
- Ranade and R.G. Bhandarkar joined it in 1870 and infused new strength to it.
- Mahadev Govind Ranade also ran the Deccan Education Society.
- Several members of the Prarthana Samaj had earlier been active in the Paramhansa Mandali.
- This Samaj denounced idolatry, priestly domination, caste rigidities, and preferred monotheism.
- It also concentrated on social reforms like inter-dining, inter-marriage, widow remarriage, and the uplift of women and depressed classes.
- Apart from Hindu sects, it also drew upon Christianity and Buddhism.
- It sought truth in all religions.
- Drawing inspiration from the Maratha Bhakti saints of the medieval period, Ranade sought to establish the concept of one compassionate God.
- Veeresalingam Pantulu was the Telugu reformer who encouraged the Prarthana Samaj in South India.
Additional Information
- Atmiya Sabha:-
- It tried to initiate social and religious reforms in society.
- The association was a philosophical discussion circle in India.
- They used to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics and also used to promote free and collective thinking and social reform.
- The foundation of Atmiya Sabha in 1815 is considered the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata.
- Theosophical Society:-
- It was founded by Madam HP Blavatsky and Col HS Olcott in New York in 1875.
- In 1882, its headquarters were shifted to Adyar (Tamil Nadu).
- Theosophical Society of India was founded by Annie Beasant.
- The Theosophical Society sought inspiration from Indian thought and culture.
- It advocated the revival and strengthening of ancient religion of Hinduism, Zoroastrianism and Buddhism.
- Brahmo Samaj:-
- It was formed in 1828
- It prohibited all forms of idolatry and sacrifice, believed in the Upanishads, and forbade its members from criticising other religious practices.
- It critically drew upon the ideals of religions – especially of Hinduism and Christianity – looking at their negative and positive dimensions.
- Brahmo ;Samaj discarded faith in divine Avatars.
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