Consider the following statements aboutsocial reforms movements in Wes...
The correct answer is option 'B', i.e., only two statements.
Explanation:
1. Prarthana Samaj was more radical than Brahmo Samaj in its prescriptions against social evils:
- This statement is incorrect. The Prarthana Samaj and Brahmo Samaj were both social reform movements in Western India, but they had different approaches and ideologies.
- The Brahmo Samaj, founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828, aimed at reforming Hindu society and bringing about social and religious reforms. However, it did not advocate radical measures.
- On the other hand, the Prarthana Samaj, founded by Atmaram Pandurang in 1867, was more radical in its approach. It actively campaigned against social evils like caste discrimination, child marriage, and the mistreatment of widows.
- The Prarthana Samaj advocated for the education of women, widow remarriage, and the abolition of the dowry system. It also supported inter-caste marriages and the upliftment of the lower castes.
2. Manav Dharma Sabha was founded by Dadoba Pandurang and Durgaram Mehta:
- This statement is correct. The Manav Dharma Sabha was indeed founded by Dadoba Pandurang and Durgaram Mehta.
- Dadoba Pandurang was a social reformer from Maharashtra who worked towards the upliftment of the lower castes and the eradication of social evils.
- Durgaram Mehta was a social reformer from Gujarat who actively participated in various social reform movements, including the Manav Dharma Sabha.
3. Paramhansa Mandali was a secret organization that believed in One-God:
- This statement is incorrect. The Paramhansa Mandali was not a secret organization, and it did not believe in One-God.
- The Paramhansa Mandali was a religious organization founded by Vasudeva Shastri Khare in the late 19th century. It was based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and emphasized the importance of spiritual development and moral values.
- The Paramhansa Mandali did not promote any particular belief in One-God but focused on individual spiritual growth and ethical conduct.
In conclusion, statement 1 is incorrect, statement 2 is correct, and statement 3 is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - only two statements.
Consider the following statements aboutsocial reforms movements in Wes...
Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867 by Atmaram Pandurang in Bombay. This organisation became popular in Western India after M G Ranade joined it. The Samaj was different from the Brahmo Samaj of Bengal in that it was not as radical and took a cautious approach to the reformist programmes. For this reason, it was better received by the public as well. Prarthana Samaj did not ask its members to believe their caste and discard rituals. Manav Dharma Sabha was secret social reform movement founded in Surat in 1844 by Durgaram Mehta and Dadoba Pandurang. It was one of the earliest socio-religious reform movements in Gujarat. The goals of Manav Dharma Sabha were to expose the deceitful acts present in Chritianity, Islam and Hinduism. Manav Dharma Sabha developed 7 principles which reflected its core philosophy. They are:
- There is one God, the creator of this universe.
- All human beings belong to one fraternity.
- Religion is one for all men, yet, if they follow several faiths each one believings in one's own, one is only following the bent of one's mind. Men should be judged by the qualities they have, and not by their lineage or caste.
- Men should not act with discrimination.
- The object of all action should be to win the grace of God.
- All should be taught the importance of path of righteousness. Paramhansa Mandali was founded by Dadoba Pandurang and Bal Shastri Jambhekar in Bombay in 1849. (After he left Manav Dharma Sabha in Surat and came to Bombay). It was secret organisation. These principles denied polytheism of popular Hinduism, the caste system and the Brahmanical monopoly of knowledge. All members were required to take a pledge that they would abandon caste restrictions and take food and drink prepared by a member of a lower caste.
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