DAYANAND SARASWATI-THE SOCIAL REFORMER
DAYANAND SARASWATI-THE SOCIAL REFORMER Dayanand Saraswati was a Hindu religious leader, renowned Vedic scholar and founder of the Arya Samaj. Let's take a look at the life, contribution and achievements f the great social reformer. Cultural India : Reformers : Swami Dayanand Saraswati 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