SOCIAL & RELIGIOUS REFORMS-Passing Package

5. SOCIAL & RELIGIOUS REFORMS

1)      What are the preaching’s of Brahma Samaja?

·         It opposed idol worship and polytheism

·         It encouraged monotheism

·         It advocated modern science and English education

·         It opposed exploitation of women, practice of sati and child marriage

2)      Analyse the call of Dayananda Saraswati to ‘Return to the Vedas’.

Aryasamaja was established by Dayananda Saraswati. He travelled throughout the Country giving lectures and emphasized that the Vedas were the source of trust and knowledge. In this context, he advised people to ‘Return to the Vedas’.

3)      Analyze the objective of the Aligarh movement

Its main objective was to provide religious education along with western educations, and the create a modern society through western education. Sir Syed remained outside the National congress and brought the Muslim community together. He supported female literacy & condemned polygamy.

4)      Explain the vision of Ramakrishna mission.

The main objective of this organization was to spread the message of equality of all religions and to put that into practice. Ramakrishna mission is continuing to narture culture through education and social service for achievement of salvation. The mingling of ancient, modern western thinkers was the vision of Ramakrishna mission.

5)      ‘Swamy Vivekananda was a great inspiration to the youth’ Explain.

Swamy Vivekananda was a great evolutional monk, who opens eyes of Indian are to the importance of loving life. He stressed the significance of the individual, his presence and ability. He upheld the greatness of religions. He introduced India’s culture to the world. His life was a role model to the youth.

6)      Which are the reforms brought about by Annie Besant?

·         Annie Besant aroused pride in Indian culture through her lectures.

·         She attempted to establish equality. Universal brotherhood and harmony in society.

·         She gave full support to the freedom movement of India

·         She started the ‘Home Rule Movements’

7)      What are the main principles of Theosophical Society?

·         To appreciate the truth in all religions.

·         To promote a sense of equality and brotherhood among one and all

·         Hinduism being the ancient thought, was to be popularized.

·         Philosophy and practice of Hinduism were to be spread to all parts of the world.