26: 19th CENTURY - INDIAN RENAISSANCE
It was an attempt to reform Indian Society in the light of modernization, westernization and the threat of Christianity. The most important factor for the Renaissance was the introduction of English education with its ideas of Humanism, Rationalism and Empiricism (Experiment and Experience) I. HINDU REFORM MOVEMENTS 1. ATMIYA SABHA - Founded by Raja Rammohan Roy in Kolkata in 1815 A.D. was t...
27: 1857 REVOLT
The British economic policy was the most important factor for the outbreak. The impoverished peasantry, the deposed zamindars and the unemployed youth in urban centres were the sections who participated in large number The British policy of expansionism form the beginning was devoid of ethics and values. Lord Warren Hastings followed 'ring fencing policy' (creating friendly states around enemy st...
28: BHAKTI MOVEMENTS (Vallabhacharya (1479 - 1531) :
Villabhacharya (1479 - 1531) : - Born at Varanasi into a Telugu family. - Great saint of Krishna cult & called him 'Srinathji'. - Founder of 'Suddhadvaita' (Pure Non-Dualism) School of philosophy. - His teachings are also known as 'Pushtimarga' or the path of grace. - He founded the Rudra Sampradaya. Madhavacharya (13th C) : - Born in South Kanara district. - Founder of the...
29: BHAKTI MOVEMENTS ( Tulasidas (1532 - 1623)
Tulasidas (1532 - 1623): - Born in Varanasi. - Took to life of a hermit due to wife, Ratnavali's taunt. - Worshipper of Rama & composed the famous 'Ram Charitamanas' in Hindi in 1574. - Other works - 'Gitawali', 'Kavitawali', Vinay Patrika'. - Considered as a great Vaishnava 'bhakta' & 'acharya'....
30: BHAKTI MOVEMENTS (Surdas (1483 - 1563):
Surdas (1483 - 1563) : - Devotee of Lord Krishna & Radha and popularised this cult in UP, especially the Childhood glories of Krishna. - Hits famous works - 'Sur Sarawali' 'Sahitya Ratna' & 'Sur Sagar'. - Disciple of Vallabhacharya....