Q. Consider the following statements regarding the ideological differences between Brahmo Samaj and Arya Samaj:- Brahmo Samaj drew inspiration from the Vedas, Upanishads, and other ancient Indian scriptures; Arya Samaj relied only on the Vedas.
- Brahmo Samaj believed in western culture and philosophy, whereas Arya Samaj rejected western culture and accepted only Indian culture.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
Both 1 & 2
Notes: Statement 1 is correct: Brahmo Samaj drew from the Vedas, Upanishads, and other scriptures; Arya Samaj considered only the Vedas as authoritative. Statement 2 is also correct: Brahmo Samaj appreciated western ideas, philosophy, and culture, whereas Arya Samaj firmly rejected western culture, upholding Indian traditions alone.