Answer briefly

V. Answer briefly

1. Mention the four articles of faith laid down by Maharishi Debendranath Tagore?

• In the beginning there was nothing. The one supreme being alone existed who created the Universe.

• He alone is the God of Truth, Infinite wisdom, Goodness and Power, eternal, Omnipresent, the One without second.

• Our salvation depends on belief in Him and in His worship in this world and the next.

• Belief consists in loving Him and doing His will.

2. Discuss Mahadev Govind Ranade’s contribution to social reforms.

• M.G. Ranade devoted himself to activities such as inter-caste dining, inter-caste marriage, widow remarriage and improvement of women and depressed classes.

• He founded the Widow Marriage Association, The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha and The Deccan Education Society.

3. Write a note on reforms of Ramalinga Adigal.

• Ramalinga Adigai emphasised the bonds of responsibility and compassion between living beings.

• He showed his compassion and mercy on all living beings including plants. This he called "Jeeva Karunya".

• He established the Samarasa Vedha Sanmarga Sangam in 1865.

• Ramalinga also established a free feeding house for everyone irrespective of caste at Vadalur (1867) in the wake of a terrible famine in South India in 1866.

4. List the social evils eradicated by Brahmo Samaj.

• Sati

• Child marriage

• Polygamy

 • Subjucation of women

5. Highlight the work done by Jyotiba Phule for the welfare of the poor and the marginalized.

• Jyothiba Phule opened the first school for "untouchables" in Poona.

• He launched Satyashodak Samaj to stir the non-Brahman masses to self-respect and ambition.

• He opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage.

• Jyotiba and his wife devoted their lives for the uplift of the depressed classes and women.

• He opened orphanages and homes for the widows.