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The Bengal Renaissance: Ram Mohan Roy's Radical Reform
This episode explores the intellectual revolution led by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a figure who bridged the gap between traditional Hinduism and modern Western thought in early 19th-century Bengal. We examine how Roy studied Sanskrit texts like the Upanishads while simultaneously engaging with Unitarian Christianity, ultimately founding the Brahmo Samaj to reform social practices such as Sati and child marriage. The conversation details his controversial translation of monotheistic scriptures, his advocacy for women’s education, and the fierce opposition he faced from conservative orthodox groups…
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