The Spiritual and Cultural Renaissance of the Bodo Community through the vision of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma

  • Unique Paper ID: 184508
  • PageNo: 1864-1868
  • Abstract:
  • Brahma Dharma, introduced by Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma in 1906, played a transformative role in shaping the spiritual, cultural, and social identity of the Bodo community in Assam, India. This movement emerged as a response to the socio-religious challenges faced by the Bodos, aiming to foster cultural preservation, social reform, and a distinct community identity. Rooted in the principles of monotheism, ethical living, and self-reliance, Brahma Dharma sought to rejuvenate indigenous traditions while integrating modern values. This study explores how Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma’s vision was not only redefined the spiritual landscape of the Bodo people but also catalyzed a broader cultural renaissance. His teachings emphasized education, gender equality, spirituality, non-violence and the rejection of superstitions, which significantly contributed to social upliftment. Through a historical and analytical approach, this investigation examines the lasting impact of Brahma Dharma under the vision of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma on the Bodo community’s cultural heritage, identity formation, and its role in contemporary social movements. It underscores the movement’s contribution to the Bodo people’s ongoing journey towards self-determination, asserting their unique heritage while adapting to modern societal and dynamics.

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BibTeX

@article{184508,
        author = {Dr. Ajit Boro and Dr. Alangbar Swargiary},
        title = {The Spiritual and Cultural Renaissance of the Bodo Community through the vision of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {1864-1868},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184508},
        abstract = {Brahma Dharma, introduced by Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma in 1906, played a transformative role in shaping the spiritual, cultural, and social identity of the Bodo community in Assam, India. This movement emerged as a response to the socio-religious challenges faced by the Bodos, aiming to foster cultural preservation, social reform, and a distinct community identity. Rooted in the principles of monotheism, ethical living, and self-reliance, Brahma Dharma sought to rejuvenate indigenous traditions while integrating modern values. This study explores how Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma’s vision was not only redefined the spiritual landscape of the Bodo people but also catalyzed a broader cultural renaissance. His teachings emphasized education, gender equality, spirituality, non-violence and the rejection of superstitions, which significantly contributed to social upliftment. Through a historical and analytical approach, this investigation examines the lasting impact of Brahma Dharma under the vision of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma on the Bodo community’s cultural heritage, identity formation, and its role in contemporary social movements. It underscores the movement’s contribution to the Bodo people’s ongoing journey towards self-determination, asserting their unique heritage while adapting to modern societal and dynamics.},
        keywords = {Spirituality, Cultural preservation, Social reform, and Education.},
        month = {September},
        }

Cite This Article

Boro, D. A., & Swargiary, D. A. (2025). The Spiritual and Cultural Renaissance of the Bodo Community through the vision of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(4), 1864–1868.

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