On the 15th of February, Draupadi Murmu extends warm wishes to all the countrymen on the birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. She said Swami Dayanand ji, the founder of Arya Samaj, started a spiritual-social stream in India. She spread the light on untouchability prevention and women’s empowerment. Her teachings will always inspire the countrymen.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati is an iconic figure in the history of India. He was a profound philosopher, social reformer, and spiritual leader who lived in the 19th century.
He was the founder of the Arya Samaj, a socio-religious organization that aimed to revive ancient Vedic teachings and promote a society based on truth, morality, and equality. In this article, we will explore the life, teachings, and legacy of Swami Dayanand Saraswati and how he contributed to the spiritual, social, and intellectual awakening of India.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati was born as Mool Shankar in 1824 in Tankara, a small village in Gujarat, India. His father was a wealthy and pious merchant who had a great influence on Mool Shankar’s spiritual upbringing. He received a traditional education in Sanskrit and the Vedic scriptures. He was a brilliant student and showed a keen interest in the study of philosophy, logic, and metaphysics.
At the age of 14, Mool Shankar lost his father, which led to a deep sense of grief and the quest for the meaning of life. He had a vision of Lord Shiva, which led to his spiritual awakening and a desire to seek the truth.
He spent several years wandering across India, meeting with spiritual leaders, and studying various religious texts. He also experienced several challenges and faced many difficulties in his pursuit of knowledge and truth.
