Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Keshub Chandra Sen (Bengali: কেশবচন্দ্র সেন; also spelled Keshab Chunder Sen; 19 November 1838 – 8 January 1884) was an Indian philosopher and social reformer who attempted to incorporate Christian theology within the framework of Hindu thought.
Keshab Chandra Sen, a central figure in the 19th-century Bengali reform movement, played a critical role in the sect's formation, advocating for what he termed a 'living religion'. His call for religious and social reform emphasized the importance of God-realization through inward focus, resonating with the educated middle class, particularly ...
Keshabchandra Sen's Paramahamsa Deber Ukti (1878) is the earliest known work on Ramakrishna. [14] Keshab also publicized Ramakrishna's teachings in the journals of his religious movement New Dispensation over a period of several years, [15] which was instrumental in bringing Ramakrishna to the attention of a wider audience, especially the Bhadralok (English-educated classes of Bengal) and the ...
The Sadharan Brahmo Samaj or Universal Brahmo Samaj is a division of Brahmoism formed as a result of schisms in the Brahmo Samaj first in 1866 and then another in 1878. [1]Due to ideological differences, Keshab Chandra Sen, one of Brahmo Samaj's key leaders, formed a separate organisation called the Bramho Samaj of India in 1866.
The Indian Reform Association was formed on 29 October 1870 with Keshub Chandra Sen as president. It represented the secular side of the Brahmo Samaj and included many who did not belong to the Brahmo Samaj. The objective was to put into practice some of the ideas Sen was exposed to during his visit to Great Britain. [1]
Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang in 31 March 1867 when Keshub Chandra Sen visited Maharashtra, with an aim to make people believe in one God and worship only one God. It became popular after Mahadev Govind Ranade joined. The main reformers were the intellectuals who advocated reforms of the social system of the Hindus.
With Brahmo Samaj devotees at the house of Keshab Chandra Sen, 21 September 1879. In 1875, Ramakrishna met the influential Brahmo Samaj leader Keshab Chandra Sen . [ 126 ] [ 127 ] Keshab had accepted Christianity, and had separated from the Adi Brahmo Samaj .
Ramakrishna is also regarded as an influential figure on Keshab Chandra Sen and other Brahmos and on the Elite of Calcutta, the bhadralok. [4] Ramakrishna advocated bhakti [ 5 ] and the Bhagavad Gita occupies an important place in his discourses. [ 6 ]