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In nineteenth century Bengal, he took on the challenge of reforming a caste ridden, superstitious and backward Hindu society, facing a virulent opposition with extraordinary courage and conviction. The battle for reforming Hindu society is still not over and Rammohun Roy's words are as relevant today.
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H.D. Sharma was educated in the Universities of Punjab, Delhi and Michigan. He was the recipient of the prestigious Fulbright scholarship twice. He has worked as a librarian and taught library science in universities in India and abroad. He has also authored or edited a number of books.
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Raja Rammohun Roy : The Renaissance Man
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Contents: 1. Life sketch. 2. Sati. 3. The reformer. 4. Brahmo Samaj. 5. Rammohun in England. Important works. Bibliography. "In nineteenth century Bengal, he took on the challenge of reforming a caste ridden, superstitious and backward Hindu society, facing a virulent opposition with extraordinary courage and conviction. "Rammohun Roy began with a campaign against the heinous practice of Sati. Then this compassionate social reformer worked to evolve an enlightened and egalitarian Hinduism by founding the Brahmo Samaj. Denying the caste system and working for the emancipation of women. "Rammohun wanted Hindus to go back to the pristine teachings of the Vedas. The battle for reforming Hindu society is still not over and Rammohun Roy s words are as relevant today. Seller Inventory # 30067a