Abolition of Sati practice from "summary" of ñContribution of Raja Rammohan RoyÍs To The Indian Educationî by Dr. P. THANGAMUTHU
Raja Rammohan Roy's efforts to abolish the Sati practice in India are often talked about. He is credited with not only leading a social movement to end the inhuman practice but also advocating for reforms in the educational system of the country.- The passing of the Bengal Regulation XVII18 of 1929 for the total abolishment of Sati can be attributed partly to Raja Rammohan Roy’s influence.
- Raja Rammohan Roy is known for his immense contribution to the Indian Education by introducing reforms such as abolition of Sati practice.
- It is said that his extensive knowledge of Hindu mythology helped him effectively communicate and present his case for the abolishment of Sati.
- His tremendous efforts led to the ban of sati in 1829 which changed the course of history relating to women's right in India.
- Even before the British government took strict action upon this practise, Rammohan Ray’s awareness campaign had created an impact in ridding of this heinous practise from many parts of India.
- He was also an acclaimed scholar and adept at several languages and astutely pointed out the unnecessary elements from religious scriptures with a view to abolish practices like Sati.
- In modern India, we owe our gratitude to him for taking on such bold steps despite facing immense criticism and persecution from society.
- His works are famous for their insightfulness and blend of western scientific theories and eastern spirituality which played an important role during the abolishment of Sati expectedly.
- Through his writings, he questioned the senselessness in the way some traditional customs were practiced and brought light to the injustice done to women.
- This 19th-century social reformer advocated for a law, the Widow Remarriage Act, 1856, which made widow remarriage legal in India officially.
