Question

Why did religious and social reform movements go hand in hand

Answer 1

In the nineteenth century Indian Society all the social evils had religious sanctions.

Reinterpretation of the Vedas and other religious texts.

Many religious beliefs and practices were considered outdated and irrational.

Ancient texts were re-examined to show that they did not justify Prevailing social evils

Answer 2

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The religious and social reform movements go hand in hand in the 19th Century in India for the following reasons;

• Social evils had religious sanctions

• Religious texts were being reinterpreted, specifically the Vedas.

• Several religious customs were reinterpreted.

• Ancient texts were reexamined.