<P> "The present system of Hindus is not well calculated to promote their political interests.... It is necessary that some change should take place in their religion, at least for the sake of their political advantage and social comfort ." </P> <P> Ram Mohan Roy's experience working with the British government taught him that Hindu traditions were often not credible or respected by western standards and this no doubt affected his religious reforms . He wanted to legitimise Hindu traditions to his European acquaintances by proving that "superstitious practices which deform the Hindu religion have nothing to do with the pure spirit of its dictates!" The "superstitious practices", to which Ram Mohan Roy objected, included sati, caste rigidity, polygamy and child marriages . These practices were often the reasons British officials claimed moral superiority over the Indian nation . Ram Mohan Roy's ideas of religion actively sought to create a fair and just society by implementing humanitarian practices similar to Christian ideals and thus legitimise Hinduism in the modern world . </P> <Ul> <Li> Roy believed education to be an implement for social reform . </Li> <Li> In 1817, in collaboration with David Hare, he set up the Hindu College at Calcutta . </Li> <Li> In 1822, Roy found the Anglo - Hindu school, followed four years later (1826) by the Vedanta College; where he insisted that his teachings of monotheistic doctrines be incorporated with "modern, western curriculum .". </Li> <Li> In 1830, he helped Rev. Alexander Duff in establishing the General Assembly's Institution (now known as Scottish Church College), by providing him the venue vacated by Brahma Sabha and getting the first batch of students . </Li> <Li> He supported induction of western learning into Indian education . </Li> <Li> He also set up the Vedanta College, offering courses as a synthesis of Western and Indian learning . </Li> <Li> His most popular journal was the Sambad Kaumudi . It covered topics like freedom of press, induction of Indians into high ranks of service, and separation of the executive and judiciary . </Li> <Li> When the English Company muzzled the press, Ram Mohan composed two memorials against this in 1829 and 1830 respectively . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Roy believed education to be an implement for social reform . </Li>

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