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What was the main inspiration for establishing Theosophical Society?
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Propagate Indian thought and culture thereby revival of ancient religions of Hinduism, Zoroastrianism and Buddhism
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Women’s education and their upliftment
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Tackling zamindars issue
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Work for depressed classes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The theosophists advocated revival of ancient religion of Hinduism, Buddhism and Zorostrianism.
Detailed explanation-2: -It aimed to work for universal brotherhood of humanity without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour. The society also sought to investigate the unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in man. The Theosophical Movement came to be allied with the Hindu renaissance.
Detailed explanation-3: -Olcott in 1875 in New York. It was only in 1879, that this ideology gained its roots in the Indian culture and Society. It was crystallised in the Madras Presidency with its headquarters in Adayar. The movement was popularised by Annie Besant in India.
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