Which one of the following is a feature of thought and philosophy of t

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

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Kandukuri Viresalingam (1848-1919) was a prominent social reformer, writer, and journalist from Andhra Pradesh. He is considered the father of the renaissance movement in Telugu literature. His work was deeply influenced by the Brahmo Samaj and aimed at modernizing Telugu society through rationalism and social reform.

A key feature of Kandukuri Viresalingam’s thought and philosophy was his strong belief in the power and necessity of education for social progress. He championed universal education, particularly emphasizing the education of women and the underprivileged sections of society, establishing schools for girls and promoting literacy. He saw education as essential for fighting superstition, caste discrimination, and other social evils.

– He advocated vigorously for widow remarriage, inspired by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, and faced significant opposition from orthodox elements.
– He used his writings, including novels, essays, and plays, and his journals like ‘Vivekavardhani’ to propagate his reformist ideas.
– He believed in rationalism and morality being connected to truth and used language as a powerful tool for social change and moral upliftment.
– His efforts contributed significantly to the cultural awakening and reform movements in Andhra, which were part of the broader national consciousness development in India.

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