INTRODUCTION :
Dayanand Saraswati (1824–1883) was an Indian Guru and founder of the Arya Samaj, for the propagation of Vedic dharma. He opposed against the british rule along with Sri Lokmanya Tilak. His birth name was Mul Shankar. He was also the author of the great book Satyarth Prakash, which contributed to the Indian independence movement. He was a saint from his younger age, and a great scholar. He was well versed in vedas and other divine texts. He insisted the people towards devoting god on each and every day, without forgetting him on even a single day. So that they will always be blessed by the divine gods in heaven. He also promoted the equal rights for women, similar to men.
LIFE :
Dayananda Saraswati was born on 1824 in a Brahmin family in Gujarat. He was taught the basic education at the age of eight, and was a great worshipper of Lord Shiva. He was interested in attaining spirituality and left from his home at the age of 22. Dayananda Saraswati spent many years, as a wandering saint, and went to Himalayan Mountains, and to various pilgrimage sites in northern India. He was an expert in yoga and meditation and became a disciple of a learned scholar Sri Virajanand Dandeesha. Dayananda Saraswati devoted his entire life towards restoring the Hindu faith amongst the people. He was a very kind saint and interested in cultivating the principle of universal brotherhood, treating all the humans with much affection and love. He wants no one to be suffered from poverty, and must not suffer from hungry. He was keen in developing the living standard of the Indians. For this purpose, he founded the Arya Samaj.
IMPORTANCE :
He traveled all over india and spread the importance of gaining knowledge in Sanskrit and Vedas. He won in several religious debates held at various places of india. Swami Dayananda Saraswati's creations, the Arya Samaj, was against the practices such as animal sacrifice, child marriages, and discrimination against women. He argues that these practices are against the vedic principles. He was poisoned by his enemies on several occasions, but due to the divine grace of Lord Shiva, he was survived. Several universities were named after him, in order to recognize his contributions made to the Hindu religion. Swami Dayananda was a great man, who always worried about the poor people and has done many charitable activities. He wants the society to give more respect to the women and should treat them with affection and give all the basic rights to them. In his teachings, he has clearly mentioned about improving the living standard of the women in india.
FAMOUS WORKS :
1. Satyarth Bhumika 2. Sanskarvidhi 3. Rigvedadi Bhashya Bhumika 4. Rigved Bhashyam 5. Yajurved Bhashyam
Due to the act of enemies, he was poisoned and he died on 1883. He was a great man, who never thought about his life, but only thought about the lives of Indians, and has done his level best towards uplifting the Indians, and to free india from the british rule. He has done many good activities in his life time, and will be remembered for ever by the indian people. Let us worship this great social reformer, freedom fighter and saint and be blessed.
“OM SREE SWAMI DAYANANDA SARASWATHI MAHARAJ NAMAHA”
“OM NAMAH SHIVAYA”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
