Swami Dayanand saraswati- Maker of Modern India

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Date of Birth: February 12, 1824

Place of Birth: Tankara, Gujarat

Parents: Karshanji Lalji Tiwari (Father) and Yashodabai (Mother)

Education: Self-taught

Movement: Arya Samaj, Shuddhi Movement, Back to the Vedas

Religious Views: Hinduism

Publications: Satyarth Prakash (1875 & 1884); Sanskarvidhi (1877 & 1884); Yajurved Bhashyam (1878 to 1889)

Death: October 30, 1883

Place of death: Ajmer, Rajasthan

Swami Dayanand Saraswati was more than a religious leader of India who left deep impact on the Indian society. He founded the Arya Samaj that brought about changes in the religious perception of Indians. He voiced his opinions against idolatry and the pointless emphasis on empty ritualism, and man-made dictates that women are not allowed to read the Vedas. His idea of denouncing the caste system inherited by oneself in lieu of their birth was nothing short of radical. He brought about a complete overhaul of the education system by introducing Anglo-Vedic schools to offer Indian students an updated curriculum teaching both the knowledge of the Vedas along with contemporary English education. Although he was never really involved in politics directly, his political observations were the source of inspiration for a number of political leaders during India’s struggle for independence. He was given the epithet of Maharishi and is considered as one of the Makers of Modern India.

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