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GS History Modern India
Q.

With reference to the Ramakrishna Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It believed in the cult of bhakti and yoga.

2. It advocated the doctrine of service of all beings.

3. It recognised the utility of image for the worship of God.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. While the didactic nationalism of the Brahmo Samaj appealed more to the intellectual elite in Bengal, the average Bengali found more emotional satisfaction in the cult of bhakti and yoga which formed the basis of the teachings of Ramkarishna Paramhansa (1834-86). He founded the Ramakrishna Math at Belur. He sought salvation through tradional ways or renunciation and bhakti admist increasing westernisation

Statement 2 is correct. Parmhansa's spirituality and compassion for the suffering humanity inspired those who listened to him. He used to say, "Service of man is the sevice of God". Swami Vivekanand advocated doctrine of service of all beings. The service of jiva (living objects) is the worship of Siva. Life itself is religion. By service, the Divine exists within the man. Vivekanand encouraged the use the technology and modern science in the service of mankind. Ever since its inception, the Mission has been running a number of schools, hospitals, dispensaries. It offers help to the afflicted n times of natural calaimities like famines, floods and epidemics. The Mission has developed into a world-wide organisation.

Statement 3 is correct. Unlike the Arya Samaj, the Mission recognises the utility and value of image worship in developing spiritual fervour and worship of the eternal omnipotent God, although it emphasises the essential spirit and not the symbols or rituals.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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