Consider the following statements about Theosophical Society.
1.Theosophical Society was founded by Annie Besant in 1875.
2.It rejected the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation and karma, and drew inspiration from the philosophy of the Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schools of thought.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Both 1 and 2
Correct AnswerNeither 1 nor 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Correct answer is A.
Explanation:
-A group of westerners led by Madame H.P. Blavatsky (1831-1891) and Colonel M.S. who were inspired by Indian thought and culture, founded the Theosophical Society in United States in 1875.
-In 1882, they shifted their headquarters o Adayar,on the outskirts of Madras.
-It accepted the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation and karma, and drew inspiration from the philosophy of the Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schools of thought. It aimed to work for universal brotherhood of humanity without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.
-In India, the movement became popular with the election of Annie Besant (1847-1933) as its president after the death of Olcott in 1907.
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By: Harman Sandhu