Q. Regarding the Deva Samaj founded in the late 19th century, consider the following statements:
1.It was founded by Shiv Narain Agnihotri, who was originally a follower of the Brahmo Samaj but later moved towards an atheistic philosophy centered on the supremacy of the Guru.
2.The Samaj emphasized a strict moral code of conduct (Deva Shastra) which forbade the consumption of non-vegetarian food and intoxicants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Agnihotri founded Deva Samaj in 1887. Over time, it diverged from Brahmo monotheism to focus on the “Eternity of the Soul” and the worship of the Guru (Dev Guru).
- Statement 2: Correct. It was highly focused on social ethics and moral purity, emphasizing that good actions and the Guru’s guidance were the only paths to salvation.
