Question 2(a)GS2GS2
Raja Ram Mohan Roy's liberal views on social and religious issues have much relevance in present day India. Discuss.
Main Body
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is widely regarded as 'Father of Indian Renaissance' due to his progressive social & religious views.
Social Views & the Contemporary Relevance:
1He promoted nationalism & modern scientific approach. Although secular rational education has gained, many socially evil practices exist even today eg: witch hunting — rationality must be used there
2Campaigned against caste-based discrimination and untouchability. Khaat Janodhaya and honous killings continue even today
3Attacked child marriage, women illiteracy and prevailed widow remarriage
illiteracy and prevailed widow remarriage Women divers today have unequal status in Indian soceity.
4Promoted social equality
Religious views & Relevance:
1Exposed exploitation by religion functionaries and promoted secular education
2Believed that each person is personally responsible for repentance & self-purification
3Communal harmony once all testings an similar In present age of increasing individualism and naturalism, Raja Ram Mohan Roy's message promotes social & religious equality critical thinking, empathy, tolerance and peace.
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Hrishikesh Alase
AIR 61
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GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Historical Underpinnings
Social Reformers and their Contemporary Relevance
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157
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