Q74.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? 1. It opposed idolatry. 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts. 3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
B
Explanation
Brahmo Samaj founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy: (1) Opposed idolatry and polytheism — correct. (2) Denied the need for a priestly class for religious interpretation — emphasized individual access to scripture without priestly intermediaries — correct. (3) Statement 3 is incorrect — Brahmo Samaj did NOT hold the Vedas to be infallible. In fact, it took a rational approach to religion and did not consider any text infallible. It drew from multiple religious traditions.