Hindu reform movements

Hindu reform movements are efforts to modernize and reinterpret traditional practices to address social issues and adapt to contemporary values. Emerging mainly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, these movements aimed to eliminate practices like caste discrimination, sati (auto-ritual), and promote education, gender equality, and social harmony. Leaders like Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda, and Mahatma Gandhi sought to revive spiritual teachings while making religion more accessible and relevant. These reforms helped shape modern Hinduism, blending tradition with new ideas to foster social progress and individual well-being.