How and when satipratha , untouchability ,dowry system ,widow remarriage were abolished.
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International Journal of Humanities, Art and Social Studies (IJHAS), Vol. 1, No.2
75
RAJA RAM MOHAN ROY AND THE ABOLITION
OF SATI SYSTEM IN INDIA
Priya Soman,
Guest Lecturer Faculty, Department Of History, Christian College, Chengannur, Kerala (State),
India.
ABSTRACT
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was hailed as the father of Indian Renaissance. Nineteenth Century India witnessed
a remarkable transformation in the Social ideas in the History of India. Age old ‘Sati system’, ie, burning
of Widow in her dead husband’s funeral pyre which existed in India was abolished due to the effort of Raja
Ram Mohan Roy He was the founder of Brahmo samaj and he also played a vital role in the abolition of
Polygamy and Child marriage in India.
KEYWORDS
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Sati System, Brahma Samaj, Lord William Bentick, Samavadkaumud.
1. INTRODUCTION
India made tremendous progress both religious and social field in the19th century.Raja Ram
Mohan Roy was hailed as the father of Indian renaissance. Raja Ram Mohan Roy decided to
reform Hindu society from its all irrational observance and evil customs. He opposed all
discrimination and evil practice against women. He was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. The
Brahmo Samaj teaches about monotheism. Raja Ram Mohan Roy welcomed western education.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy gain more popularity through his activities for the abolition of Sati. The
relevance of present study is that access the awareness of people regarding Raja Ram Mohan
Roy. It is also useful to have clear evidence about the influence of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the
Indian social scenario. These movements played an important role in creating culture
consciousness and confidence among the people. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the great personality
of modern India. The abolition of Sati is one of the most significant turning point is the social
history of modern India. Raja Ram Mohan Roy's contribution to modern India also needs special
reference. They abolish child marriage and polygamy.
He started a campaign for the abolition of ‘Sati System’ in which wife of the dead burned herself
in the funeral pyre of her husband. He also condemned polygamy, denounced casteism,advocated
the right of Hindu widows to remarry etc. With his active persuasion Lord William Bentick,the
then Governor General of British India passed the famous Regulation XVII in1829 that situated
Sati as illegal and punishable by courts. Raja Ram Mohan Roy warmly advocated the
introduction of western education in India. And thus he become a pioneer of English Education in
India and of Enlightened journalism in his country. He himself founded and edited a Bengali
journal called the “Samvad Kaumudi”.For the spread of his ideologies he Started Brahmo Samaj
75
RAJA RAM MOHAN ROY AND THE ABOLITION
OF SATI SYSTEM IN INDIA
Priya Soman,
Guest Lecturer Faculty, Department Of History, Christian College, Chengannur, Kerala (State),
India.
ABSTRACT
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was hailed as the father of Indian Renaissance. Nineteenth Century India witnessed
a remarkable transformation in the Social ideas in the History of India. Age old ‘Sati system’, ie, burning
of Widow in her dead husband’s funeral pyre which existed in India was abolished due to the effort of Raja
Ram Mohan Roy He was the founder of Brahmo samaj and he also played a vital role in the abolition of
Polygamy and Child marriage in India.
KEYWORDS
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Sati System, Brahma Samaj, Lord William Bentick, Samavadkaumud.
1. INTRODUCTION
India made tremendous progress both religious and social field in the19th century.Raja Ram
Mohan Roy was hailed as the father of Indian renaissance. Raja Ram Mohan Roy decided to
reform Hindu society from its all irrational observance and evil customs. He opposed all
discrimination and evil practice against women. He was the founder of Brahmo Samaj. The
Brahmo Samaj teaches about monotheism. Raja Ram Mohan Roy welcomed western education.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy gain more popularity through his activities for the abolition of Sati. The
relevance of present study is that access the awareness of people regarding Raja Ram Mohan
Roy. It is also useful to have clear evidence about the influence of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the
Indian social scenario. These movements played an important role in creating culture
consciousness and confidence among the people. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the great personality
of modern India. The abolition of Sati is one of the most significant turning point is the social
history of modern India. Raja Ram Mohan Roy's contribution to modern India also needs special
reference. They abolish child marriage and polygamy.
He started a campaign for the abolition of ‘Sati System’ in which wife of the dead burned herself
in the funeral pyre of her husband. He also condemned polygamy, denounced casteism,advocated
the right of Hindu widows to remarry etc. With his active persuasion Lord William Bentick,the
then Governor General of British India passed the famous Regulation XVII in1829 that situated
Sati as illegal and punishable by courts. Raja Ram Mohan Roy warmly advocated the
introduction of western education in India. And thus he become a pioneer of English Education in
India and of Enlightened journalism in his country. He himself founded and edited a Bengali
journal called the “Samvad Kaumudi”.For the spread of his ideologies he Started Brahmo Samaj
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