Srushti Jayant DeshmukhAIR 5 · CSE 2018 · 160 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Reform Movements seek to bring about a positive change in age old traditions and beliefs for the benefit of marginalised sections.
Body · points
ARYA SAMAJ & Swami Dayanand Saraswati
In late 19th century, Arya samaj was established to oppose the Idolatory, caste discrimination and violence against women → It exhorted going 'Back to Vedas' by reviving egalitarian principles. → It did not believe in ritual Brahmanism that it felt had undermined Hinduism. → Religious Revivalism- Shuddhi movement by trying →
to bring back those who had converted to other religion
RAMAKRISHNA MISSION (Swami Vivekananda)
Based on the teachings of his Guru, Swami Paramahansa, Ramakrishna Mission stressed on the essential Vedantic Upanishadic teachings.
→ It considered 'Service' more important than personal Moksha or deliverance.
→ Though it did not oppose image worship, but opposed needless rituals.
→ It worked for the combination of good teachings from western philosophy
Close · a summary
Both Movements have been significant in spreading Education by 'Vidyalayas' and alleviating status of women.