'X' was disappointed with the Hindu dharma which served as the basis for propagating and validating caste in Hindu society. ' 'X' was influenced by the theosophist organizer, Colonel H.S. Olcott. He went to Sri Lanka in 1898 and converted to Buddhism.

Who was 'X'?

Ramalinga Swamigal

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Iyothee Thaasar

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M.G. Ranade

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Jyotiba Phule

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The correct option is B Iyothee Thaasar
Iyothee was disappointed with the Hindu dharma, which served as the basis for propagating and validating the caste system in Hindu society. After getting influenced by the theosophist organizer, Colonel H.S. Olcott, he went to Sri Lanka in 1898 and converted to Buddhism. He also founded the Sakya Buddhist Society at Madras to construct rational religious philosophy through Buddhist religion.

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About Theosophical movement which among the following statements is correct:-

1. It was founded by Blavatsky and colonel Olcott in Adyar in 1875.

2. It accepted Hindu beliefs in incarnation and Karma.

3. The movement drew inspiration from the various movements across World.

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