In what ways did the Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj change the Hindu society?
2007-04-19 03:41:03 · 3 answers · asked by screamorange 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Brahma samaj and Arya samaj are the refined forms of Hinduism... they do not follow certain conservative beliefs... however they are part of Hinduism... with no discrimination with any believers...
2007-04-19 03:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Harish Jharia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BRAHMO SAMAJ
- improving the condition of women:
condemned evil customs like sati,pardha,child marriage ,forced widowhood, polygamy,female infanticide & indiscrimination against women.
- advocated the cause of widow remarriage,women education & it opened schools for them.
- Removal of caste distinctions
- Spread of modern language
ARYA SAMAJ
- opposed evil customs which were meant for women to follow.
- opened orphanages for women.
- opened school for them including polytechnics to give them technical education & training in several crafts.
both Arya samaj & the Brahmo samaj were establish the conditions of women prevailing in the society at that time.
2007-04-19 06:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out these web pages, it lays it all out clearly:
www.chanda.freeserve.co.uk/brahmoframe.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmo_Samaj
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marad_massacre
2007-04-19 03:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋