A study of Indian writing in English -18_20240929_215000_0000.pdf

Renaissance in India

1. Government Arts College,
Vallbhipur
Paper -12
Anjali Mori
A study of Indian writing in
English

3. * Marker of modern india
* Founder of Brahmo Samaj
* First socio religious reformer
* Major role in abloshing sati
* Great scholar and an independent
*Title 'Raja'
Contribution:-

4. As Social Reformer :
The caste system was practiced in Indian society from the
later Vedic age. Ram Mohan opposed this system of the
Indian society. To him, there was no difference among
men and also held that everybody is equal before God.
Against caste system:-

5. Ram Mohan raised his voice against idolatry and advocated
Monotheism. He criticized idol- worship by the Hindus. He also
opposed the principle of Trinitariasm' (God, Son Jesus and the holy
spirit) of the Christianity. He rejected polytheism, idol-worship and
rituals of different religions. He advocated monotheism or unity
among gods. He also advised people to be guided by the
conscience.He appealed to observe the principle of unity of God.
Religious reforms

6. Raja Ram Mohan Roy advocated the liberty of Women. He
wanted women to get proper place in the society. Besides
abolishing Sati, he advocated in favor of widow remarriage. He
also told that like the sons, daughters have also their right
over parental property. Thus he was in favour of female right
of inheritance. He influenced the British government to bring
necessary modification in the existing law. He raised voice
against child-marriage and polygamy. He was the advocate of
women education.
Champion of women Liberty:-

7. Ram Mohan's economic ideas were tinged with liberalism. He
wanted the state intervention to protect the property of the
individual. He advocated that the peasants should be protected
by the government from the tyranny of the landlords. He
wanted the British authority to intervene in the affairs of the
Zamindars to protect the peasants.
Economic ideas:-

8. In 1828, Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the 'Brahmo
Samaj'. Through 'Brahmo Samaj, he wanted to
expose the religious hypocrisies and check the
growing influence of Christianity on the Hindu
society.
Brahmo Samaj:-

9. Conclusion

10. Thank you

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