[7] The family has produced several persons who have contributed substantially in the fields of business, social and religious reformation, literature, art and music.

He became interested in religion and started studying various subjects including Mahabharata, Upanishads and Eastern-Western philosophy.

The following year, the Tattwabodhini Magazine was published in his own money under the editorship of Akshay Kumar Datta.

As a result of his long study of scriptures, he realized that it was not possible to lay the foundation of Brahmanism on the Upanishads alone.

In 1867, he bought a large piece of land called Bhubandaga in Birbhum and established an ashram.

He tried his best to waive the chowkidari tax of the poor villagers and sent a letter to the British Parliament demanding India's autonomy.

In 1867, Radhakanta Dev conferred on him the title of 'Protector of National Religion' and 'Maharshi' by the Brahmo Samaj to protect the Indian youth from the influence of Christianity.