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The Bengali Renaissance: Vidyasagar's Reform Crusade
In episode 200, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the scholar-reformer who reshaped Bengali society in the nineteenth century. From his early years in Birsingha to his landmark campaign for widow remarriage, Vidyasagar challenged orthodox Hinduism and colonial law alike. The episode covers his Sanskrit scholarship, his pioneering work as an educator and printer, his efforts to open education to women and lower castes, and his unexpected friendship with Michael Madhusudan Dutt. It also examines the fierce opposition he faced, the social costs of his…
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