Raja Ram Mohan Roy Honoured by Google Doodle on His Birth Anniversary, Read Revolutionary Quotes by The Father of Modern India

Raja Ram Mohan Roy stands a great importance in Indian history as he played an influential role in bringing social religious reforms. He was the founder of Brahmo Samaj, one of the first Indian socio-religious reform movements. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born on 22 May, 1772 and today marks the 246th birthday of the great reformer. Google doodle has honoured the Father of Modern India, a title he received because of his non-conformist ideas and the struggle to execute them.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy fought against the regressive practice in the Indian society like the Sati ( the Hindu funeral practice in which the widow was forced to sacrifice herself in the funeral pyre). He also preached unity of Gods and translated Vedic scriptures into English. He was very influential in modernising of India. Google doodle reminds us of his significant contributions to the society. It shows Raja Ram Mohan Roy surrounded by locals and he is seen advocating his ideas. It has been created by Beena Mistry.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a great scholar and penned down several works. One of his notable works is "Tuhfat al-muwahhidin", where he questioned for reason in religion and opposed ritualism. Raja Ram Mohan Roy 246th Birthday, Facts About Founder of Brahmo Samaj and Social Reformer Who Fought Against Sati

On his birth anniversary let us look at some of his quotes:

“Just consider how terrible the day of your death will be

Others will go on speaking and you will not be able to argue back.”

"The superstitious practices which deform the Hindu religion have nothing to do with the pure spirit of its dictates."

"The greater our intercourse with European gentlemen, the greater will be our improvement in literary, social, and political affairs."

"It is necessary that some change should take place in their religion."

His quotes show that how he was a staunch opposer of common ideas. He is rightly called the Father of Indian Renaissance.

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