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Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar, also spelt
Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar, and known as
R.G. Bhandarkar (
July 6,
1837–
August 24,
1925), was a
scholar,
orientalist and
social reformer.
Early life
He was born in
Malvan in
Ratnagiri district of present-day
Maharashtra. After his early schooling in
Ratnagiri, he gained admission to
Elphinstone College,
Bombay. Like his reformer colleague
Mahadev Govind Ranade, Bhandarkar was among the first graduates from
Bombay University in 1862 and completed his
Master’s degree in 1863. He won many awards and scholarships in the course of his brilliant academic career.
Orientalist
He served both
Elphinstone College and
Deccan College during his distinguished teaching career. He was involved in research and writing throughout his life. He became Vice Chancellor of Bombay University before he retired in 1894. He participated in international conferences on
Oriental Studies held in
London (1874) and
Vienna (1886) and made invaluable contributions.
Reformer
Whilst a student in 1853 Bhandarkar became a member of the
Paramhansa Sabha, a secret association for the furtherance of liberal ideas. It was secret in order to avoid the wrath of the powerful and orthodox elements of society. The members of his Sabha were inspired by the visits of
Keshub Chunder Sen in 1864. In 1866, some of the members held a meeting in the house of
Atmaram Pandurang that would publicly pledge itself to certain reforms such as (1) an open denunciation of the
caste system, (2) the introduction of widow remarriage, (3) the encouragement of
female education, and (4) the abolition of
child marriage.
After repeated deliberations, the members came to the conclusion that religious reforms were required as a basis for social reforms. The first prayer meeting was held on 31st March 1867, paving the way for the formation of the
Prarthana Samaj. The efforts were boosted by another visit of
Keshub Chunder Sen and visits of
Navina Chandra Rai, founder of
Punjab Brahmo Samaj, and
Protap Chunder Mozoomdar.
Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute at
Pune is named for him.
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