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Q86 (NDA-I/2017) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Modern Indian literature Answer Verified

Which one of the following is a feature of thought and philosophy of the Kandukuri Viresalingam ?

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Kandukuri Viresalingam, often hailed as the 'Raja Ram Mohan Roy of Andhra Pradesh', was a pioneering social reformer who viewed education as a primary remedy for India's social ills. He was a staunch advocate for universal education, particularly emphasizing women's education and the upliftment of the marginalized. He established the first co-educational school in the region and utilized his literary works to promote modern ideas and moral values. Unlike the claims in other options, Viresalingam believed that language—specifically Telugu prose—was a vital tool for social and moral instruction, earning him the title 'Gadya Tikkana'. He sought to build a national consciousness by integrating cultural reform with modern scientific outlooks, influenced by the Brahmo Samaj movement [1]. His philosophy centered on the belief that education and social unity across race and caste were essential for progress.

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  1. [1] https://ia801506.us.archive.org/18/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.220042/2015.220042.Kandukaru-Viresalingam.pdf
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