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Brahma Samaj

The Brahma Samaj is a social and religious reform movement founded in India in 1866 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. It aimed to promote rational thinking, oppose social injustices like caste discrimination and idol worship, and advocate for educational and moral reforms based on universal principles of truth and humanity. The movement emphasized monotheism, scientific inquiry, and ethical living, encouraging individuals to seek knowledge and progress. It played a significant role in modernizing Indian society and fostering a spirit of social reform rooted in rationality and spiritual unity.