Khushboo Lucknow, 300 Questions 0 Answers 0 Best Answers 343 Points View Profile Khushboo Asked: October 26, 20212021-10-26T16:30:06+05:30 2021-10-26T16:30:06+05:30In: History What is Dev Samaj? What is Dev Samaj? historysocio religious reforms organisation and movements Share Facebook 1 Answer Recent 0 Questions 307 Answers 60 Best Answers 0 Points View Profile [Deleted User] 2021-10-26T16:31:58+05:30Added an answer on October 26, 2021 at 4:31 pm Dev Samaj Dev Samaj was founded in 1887 at Lahore by Shiv Narayan Agnihotri (1850- 1927), earlier a Brahmo follower. The society emphasised on the eternity of the soul, the supremacy of the guru, and the need for good action. It called for an ideal social behaviour such as not accepting bribes, avoiding intoxicants and nonvegetarian food, etc. Its teachings were compiled in a book, Deva Shastra. Agnihotri spoke against child marriage. 0 Reply Share Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Leave an answerCancel replyYou must login or register to add a new answer. Related Questions What are the Issues with Government of India Act, 1935? Tell us about the Government of India Act, 1935.
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