- It opposed idolatry.
- It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
- It popularised the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
26. Answer: (b)
Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Rammohan Roy in August 1828. It was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. Through the Sabha he wanted to institutionalise his ideas and mission. The Samaj was committed to “the worship and adoration of the Eternal, Unsearchable, Immutable Being who is the Author and Preserver of the Universe”.
Option (b) is correct: The features of Brahmo Samaj are:
O It denounced polytheism and idol worship.
O It discarded faith in divine avataras (incarnations).
O It denied that any scripture could enjoy the status of ultimate authority transcending human reason and conscience.
O It took no definite stand on the doctrine of karma and transmigration of soul and left it to individual Brahmos to believe either way.
O It criticised the caste system.
O It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts The doctrine of infallibility of vedas, was not popularised by Brahmo Samaj. Though the Brahmo samaj originated as a reformist movement on the ancient foundations of Vedic religion, yet there infallibility of vedas was questioned by many of its members
