Question

What is the preaching of the Brahmo Samaj?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Mention the religious beliefs of the Brahmo Samaj.
• Explain the social beliefs of the Brahmo Samaj.
• Describe the emphasis on women empowerment.
• Describe how the Brahmo Samaj emphasised on knowledge.

Solution:

• The Brahmo Samaj used to believe in the existence of one single god and preached the idea of monotheism.
• The Brahmo Samaj strictly used to oppose the practice of meaningless rituals which compromised one’s dignity.
• The Brahmo Samaj was against the idea of polygamy, child marriage and advocated for the women's share in property.
• The establishment also preached the principle of taking good ideas and thoughts irrespective of the sources and revealed that these principles are there in the Upanishads and the Vedas.