Features of Brahmo Samaj
Q. Which of the following are features of Roy's Brahmo Samaj?
1. Opposition to idol-worship
2. Practice of collective prayer
3. Ideals of brahmacharya- Published on 21 Nov 15a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. All
ANSWER: 1 and 2
- Two major features of Roy's Brahmo Samaj, namely, the opposition t o idol-worship, and the practice of collective prayer were borrowed from Christianity.
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy is called as "the Father of Modern India".
- He attempted to combine the western and eastern philosophy.
- He established the Brahmo Samaj in 1828. The Samaj provided a forum for religious and philosophical contemplation and discussion.