Leaders of the Brahmo Samaj: Being a Record of the Lives and Achievements of the Pioneers of the Brahmo Movement

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Brahmo Samāj, 'Society of God' was founded in 1828 by Raja Rammohan Roy to transform radically the face of social & religious life of Hindus. He intended the Samaj to be a society of true wor- shippers of the one God for all religions.

No images, statues or paintings were allowed in the hall of worship. No sacrifices or oblations of any kind were permitted, and only monotheistic services, prayers and hymns were allowed. An innovation was the introduction of congregational worship.

Among the prominent persons who joined the Brahmo Samāj were:

MAHARSHI DEVENDERNATH

TAGORE

KESAV CHANDRA SEN

PRATAPCHANDRA MAZUMDAR

SASIPADA BANERJI

ANANDA MOHAN BOSE AND

PUNDIT SIVANATH SASTRI.

As a result, the Brahmo Samāj gained strength and popularity among intellectuals for a consider- able time.

The book which was first published about seven decades ago, contains biographical notes and portraits of all the seven distinguished pioneers who not only confined the movement to the then Bengal but also spread it almost throughout India.

It is undoubtedly a unique book which will be a precious acquisition to all libraries, public and private, particularly for its reference and research value.

Book's Contents and Sample Pages