Question

The founders of the Paramhansa Mandali founded in Maharashtra believed in which one of the following ?
1. Social distancing along caste lines
2. Glorification of caste system
3. Forbidding widow remarriage
4. One God and in breaking caste rules

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : One God and in breaking caste rules

The correct answer is One God and in breaking caste rules.

• Paramhans Madali 
  • It was started by Durgaram Mehtaji, Dadoba Pandurang, and a group of his friends.
  • Its founders believed in one God and were primarily interested in breaking caste rules. Hence, Option 4 is correct.
  • At its meetings, members took food cooked by low caste people.
  • They also believed in education for women, widow remarriage.
  • It was based on seven principles of Dadoba:
    • God alone should be worshipped
    • Real religion is based on love and moral conduct
    • spiritual religion is one
    • Every individual should have freedom of thought
    • Our actions and speech should be proper
    • Mankind is one caste
    • The right kind of knowledge should be given to all