Leaders of the Brahmo Samaj

Brahmo Samaj, ‘Society of God’ ws founded in 1828 by Raja Rammohan Roy to transform radically the face of social & religious life of hindus. He intended the Samaj to be a society of true worshippers of the one God for all religious. No images, statues or paintings were allowed in the hall of worship. No sacrifices or oblations of any kind were permitted, and only monotheistic services prayers and hymns were allowed. An innovation was the introduction of congrational worship. Among the prominent persons who joined the Brahmo samaj were: Maharshi Devendernath Tagore , Kesav chandra Sen, Pratapchandra Mazumdar, Sasipada Banerji, Ananda Mohan Bose and Punit Sivanath Sastri. As a result, the Brahmo Samaj gained strength and popularity among intellectuals for a consider able time. The book which was first published about seven decades ago, contains biographical notes and portraits of all the seve distinguished pioneers who not only confined the movement to the then Bengal but also spread it almost throughout India. It is undoubtedly a unique book which will be a precious acquisition to all liberaries, public and private, particularly for its reference and research value.