Swami Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati: An inspiring personality
Swami Dayanand Saraswati was not just a religious leader. He was a great social reformer and founder of Arya Samaj in 19th century India. Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is celebrated in his honour.
Early life of Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Swami Dayanand Saraswati was born in 1824 in Tankara, Gujarat. His name in childhood was Moolshankar Tiwari. From an early age, he began to search for spiritual truth. Questioning the conservative practices, superstitions and religious hypocrisies prevalent in the society, he deeply studied the Vedas and other religious texts.
Establishment of Arya Samaj
Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded Arya Samaj in 1875 with the aim of returning to the Vedas and social reform. Arya Samaj advocated important social reforms such as women’s education, abolition of child marriage and fighting against the caste system.
Philosophy and teachings of Dayanand Saraswati
Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s teachings were based on the teachings of the Vedas. Some of his major teachings are:
- Belief in one God: He promoted belief in a formless God.
- Social Equality: Swamiji emphasized equality of all human beings and opposed the caste system.
- Importance of Education: He was a strong supporter of education, especially education for women and deprived sections.
- support for widow remarriage
Way to celebrate Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is celebrated with great pomp on the Dashami of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. Some of the highlights of this day are:
- Special meetings and yagyas in Arya Samaj temples
- Sermon on the life and teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati
- Charity and social service activities
Conclusion
Swami Dayanand Saraswati worked tirelessly to modernize the Indian society and remove the social evils prevalent in it. Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is a celebration of his legacy and the social reform work he did throughout his life.
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