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(i) The knowledge of ancient texts proved very helpful to the reformers who promoted new laws as there was mention in the Upanishads about the prohibition of all forms of idolatry and sacrifice. Also, the ancient text forbade its members from criticising other religious practices. (ii) Reformers like Raja Rammohan Roy tried to show through his writings that the practice of widow burning (Sati) had no sanction in ancient texts. The ideology of Raja Rammohan Roy was carried forward by several other reformers as well. Some reformers critically drew upon the ideals of religions looking upon their negative and positive dimensions.
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