Reform Movement Flashcards
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is morning star of what?
Morning Star of Reform Movement
Books published by RRMR
Tuhfat Ul Muwahiddin (Gift to Monotheists) (Persian)
Precepts of Jesus
Newspaper started by RRMR
Sambad Kaumudi in Bengali meaning The moon of intelligence in the 19th century,and Mirat-Ul-Akbar in Persian meaning the mirror of news in1882
Organisation started by RRMR and its reason to start ?
Atmiya Sabha (SRR)
Brahmo Sabha (later Brahmo Samaj)
Colleges founded by RRMR
Vedanta College at Calcutta in 1825, where he introduced Mechanics & Voltaire’s Philosophy
Brahmo Samaj Objective?
Teach Monotheism and Rid Hinduism of its evil
Who Opposed Brahmo Sabha?
Dharma Sabha (Radhakant Deb)
Debendranath Tagore (1817 - 1905)?
Father of R Tagore
Tattavabodhini Sabha to propogate RRMR idea
Published Tattavabodhini Patrika
Joined Brahmo Samaj 1843
Keshub Chandra Sen (1834 - 84)?
Joined Brahmo Samaj 1858
Appointed Archarya of Samaj by D Tagore
Universalism vs National Hindu Identity made split in Brahmo Samaj
What fraction formed out of Brahmo Sabha?
Brahmo Samaj of India (Keshub)
Adi Brahmo Samaj (Debendranath)
Later Sadharan Brahmo Samaj (due to dusgust)
Henry Vivian Derozio (1809 - 1831) and Young bengal movement (1820 - 1830s)
Anglo Indian Teacher Hindu College
French Revolution (inspired)
Followers - Derozian / Young Bengal
Attacks - Okd and Decadent Customs of Hindu Society and Religion
1831 - Got dismissed by Hindu College (Radicalism)
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Sanskrit Scholar
Principal of Sanskrit College Calcutta
Opened gates of college for Western Thoughts and Non Brahmin students.
Wrote Bengali Primer
Devoted Entire Life to Widow Remarriage - Resulted in Hindu Widow Remarriage Act 1856
Secratary of Bethune Schools (led movement for women education)
Also fought against child marriage and Polygamy
Books written by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Bahubibaha
Bidhaba Bibaha
Newspaper started by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Shome Prakash (1858)
Ramkrishana Param Hansa? (1834 - 86)
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- Birth: Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, originally Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya, born on February 18, 1836, in Kamarpukur to a poor Brahmin family.
- Education: Limited to primary level, lacked formal education in philosophy or Shastras.
- Devotion: Entire life dedicated to God, particularly as a fervent follower of Kali, the Hindu goddess.
- Occupation: Served as a priest at Dakshineswar Kali Temple, drawing a large following of monastic and lay followers.
- Self-Education: Absence of formal schooling compensated by delving into Hindu epics, understanding spiritual values, and observing nature.
- Companion: Sarada Devi, also known as Holy Mother, served as both Ramakrishna’s spiritual companion and wife.
Main Teaching of Ramkrishna
Religious Unity: Ramakrishna emphasized unity among religions, viewing them as diverse paths to the same God.
Spiritual Living: Stressed the importance of intertwining daily life with spiritual principles.
Paths to God: Believed in multiple paths to reach God, rejecting sectarianism.
Service to Humanity: Taught that serving people is akin to serving God, recognizing divinity in each individual.
Against Sectarianism: Advocated for an inclusive approach, transcending religious boundaries.Divinity in Humanity: Acknowledged the divine essence within every person.
Redemption through Service: Saw service to humanity as a path to personal redemption.
Main Stress and Quotation of Paramhansa?
Main stress - Religious Salvation rather than social
Yatra Jiv Tatra Shiv
Swami Vivekananda (1863 - 1902)
Disciple of Paramhansa
Born: 12 January, 1863
Place of Birth: Kolkata, India
Childhood Name: Narendra Nath Dutta
Philosophy: Advaita Vedanta
Death: 4 July, 1902
Place of Death: Belur Math, Belur, Bengal
Memorial: Belur Math. Belur, West Bengal
Institute Founded by Vivekananda
Ramakrishna Mission (1897), Ramakrishna Math, Vedanta Society of New York
Teaching of Vivekananda?
Motto ?
Objective of Ramkrishna Mission?
Famous Literary work?
Neo Hinduism
Service to God was to service to mankind
Humanitarian and Social Work
Bartaman Bharat, Lectures from Colombo to Almora, The East and The West
Balshashtri Jambhekar
Intellectual Movement in MH
Weekly - Darpan
Dadoba Pandurang Tarkhadkar?
Leadership of Paramhansa Mandali(secret Society)
1st reform society in MH in 19th C
Demolition of Caste System
Jyoti Ba Phule ?
Birth: Jyotirao Phule, born in 1827 in Katgun, Satara District, Maharashtra.
Role: Social reformer, thinker, and activist, particularly vocal among low-caste leaders.
Education: Educated in a school established by Christian Missionaries.
Social Background: From a socially excluded caste in a caste-based society.
Satyashodak Samaj: Founded in 1873, focused on truth-seeking and propagated caste equality.
Social Justice: Devoted to securing social justice and human rights for low-caste people.
Title: Honored with the title “Mahatma” in 1888 by Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar.
Activism: Advocated against gender and caste discrimination, challenging notions of pollution and purity.
Jyotibha Phule Reform Movement?
Widow Remarriage
Girls School in Poona (The first school for women in Pune was opened by social reformer, Jyotirao Phule.)
