Q. With reference to Raja Rammohan Roy and the early reform movement in Bengal, consider the following statements:
1.The Atmiya Sabha was established in 1814 as a philosophical circle to propagate monotheistic ideals and challenge the rigidity of the caste system.
2.In his work Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin, Roy argued that all religions essentially emphasize the unity of God.
3.The original Trust Deed of the Brahmo Samaj (1830) strictly prohibited the use of images, statues, and sacrifices within the premises of the Samaj.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Atmiya Sabha (Society of Friends) was the precursor to the Brahmo Samaj, focusing on theological discussions against idolatry.
- Statement 2: Correct. Written in Persian with an Arabic introduction, this was Roy’s first published work defending monotheism.
- Statement 3: Correct. The Trust Deed defined the Samaj as a place for the worship of the “unsearchable Eternal Being,” explicitly banning any form of idol worship or sectarian rituals.
