Question

Narrate the efforts made by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Vivekanand towards Social Reforms.

Answer 1

Answer:

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha and the Unitarian Community to fight the social evils, and to propagate social and educational reforms in India. Crusaded against Hindu customs as sati, polygamy, child marriage and the caste system.

Swamiji interpreted the significance of Indians ancient culture in the modern world. He travelled to different parts of the country and wherever he went, he loved and identified himself with the people of theft region. He was the symbol of national unity. He was a great social reformer.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

· Sati/Child Marriage/Infanticide

· Caste/Religious based discrimination

EXPLANATION:

   In the year 1814, Raj Ram Mohan Roy, a religious and social reformer fought persistently against social practices such as "sati, child marriage", polygamy and female infanticide. He initiated a movement against the callous custom of sati and facilitated William Bentinck in passing a law in the year 1829 banning this practice. This movement was the "first successful" religious and social movement against a long-standing social practise.

   Another great religious and social reformer, Sri Vivekananda propagated Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa's message of brotherhood and peace and emphasised the necessity for religious tolerance that would lead to the "establishment of harmony" and peace in the nation.