Dayanand Saraswati

12-02-2023

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Swami Dayanand Saraswati was a philosopher, social leader and founder of the Arya Samaj, a reform movement of Vedic dharma.
He established the Arya Samaj on April 7, 1875, in Bombay -- with 10 principles that are beautifully based purely on God, soul and nature.
This organisation brought about immense changes in the religious perceptions of Indians.
He was the first to give the call for Swaraj as "India for Indian" in 1876.
He preached 'Universalism', and not any specific caste.
He introduced a complete overhaul of the education system and is often considered one of the visionaries of modern India.
The Dayanand Anglo Vedic schools came into existence in 1886 to realize the vision of Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
The first DAV School was established in Lahore with Mahatma Hansarj as the headmaster.
One of his most influential works is the book Satyarth Prakash, which contributed to the Indian independence movement.
His followers included Sri Aurobindo and S. Radhakrishnan.

Q1) What is the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo?

Sri Aurobindo's philosophy of life is based on an experienced integralism. It is a synthesis of idealism, realism, naturalism and pragmatism

Source: PM to inaugurate the year-long celebrations commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati on 12th February