Question

what is the role of brahma samaj in the social reform of 19th century

Answer 1

The urgent need for social and religious reform that began to manifest itself from the early decades of the 19th century arose in response to the contact with Western culture and education.
The weakness and decay of Indian society was evident to educated Indians who started to work systematically for their removal. They were no longer willing to accept the traditions, beliefs and practices of Hindu society simply because they had been observed for centuries. The impact of Western ideas gave birth to new awakening. The change that took place in the Indian social scenario is popularly known as the Renaissance.

Answer 2

Reform movement is a kind of social movements that aims to gradual change in the aspects of the society .social reform became an integral part of the religious reforms in India .Brahma Samaj and Raja Ram Mohan Roy ::::
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was popularly known as the father of Indian reseinaance was born on 22nd May 1772in brahmin family .he found brahmo samaj on 20august 1828 .he was against of sati system ,polygamy ,child marriage ,caste system and untouchablility .his greatest achievement was the abolition of sati system in 1829.raja ram mohan Roy realized that the practice of sati was due to extremely low position of Hindu women