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Dayananda Saraswati
(1824 - 1883)
Indian philosopher and scholar
Indian philosopher and scholar
Indian philosopher and social reformer who founded the Arya Samaj movement.
Dayananda Saraswati (1824–1883) was a Hindu philosopher and reformer who founded the Arya Samaj, a movement to revive Vedic teachings. He challenged ritualism and caste discrimination, emphasizing monotheism and social equality based on ancient scriptures. Dayananda advocated for education of women and condemned idolatry, promoting Sanskrit study and Vedic literacy. His work inspired a wave of Hindu revivalism and influenced future leaders like Mahatma Gandhi. He traveled across India to establish schools and temples aligned with his vision of a reformed Hindu society. Tragically, he was assassinated in 1883, but his writings and the institutions he founded continued to shape Indian religious and social life.
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Dayananda Saraswati