dayanand saraswati 200 th v

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RASHTRIYA SWAYAMSEVAK SANGH 

AKHIL BHARTEEYA PRATINIDHI SABHA 

Sewa Sadhna evm Gram Vikas Kendra, Paƫkalyana – Panipat (Haryana) 

Chaitra Krishna 5-7 Yugabdh 5124 (12-14 March, 2023)

 

On the occasion of the 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand SaraswaƟ

Statement of Ma. Sarkaryavah Ji 

When the country was in disarray regarding its cultural and spiritual base during the period of 

subjugation, then Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati appeared on the scene. During that period, he did the 

amazing work of reconnecting society with its roots through the declaration of “Return to Vedas” to 

resurge the nation's spiritual foundation. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati is a shining star in the series of 

great personalities who provided strength and spirit to society and eradicated evil practices over the 

course of time. The vibrations of the cultural revolution that occurred due to his emergence and 

inspirations can be experienced even today. 

In ‘Satyarth Prakash’, he wrote that, without Swadeshi, Swabhasha and Swabodh, there cannot 

be Swaraj. The inspiration of Maharishi Dayanand and the participation of Arya Samaj in Bharat's freedom 

struggle are of high significance. Many well-known freedom fighters took inspiration from him. His 

foremost goal was to make India “Arya Vrat” in its true sense through the Aryasamaj started with the 

resolve of "Krinvanto Vishwamaryam" (Ennoble the world). 

For providing women with leading positions, he created systems according to contemporary 

needs. He not only prompted women to study the Vedas but also did the job of spreading women's 

education through Kanya Pathshala and Kanya Gurukul. To adopt an ideal lifestyle, he not only insisted 

on the Ashrama system (Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa) but also created the 

system for it. He initiated a revolution by spreading Gurukul and DAV schools in order to generate 

brilliance, character building, de-addiction and inculcate patriotism, as well as dedication towards the 

society and the country among the youth of the nation. His emphasis on cow protection, cow rearing, 

cow-based agriculture and cow promotion is clearly visible even today in the activities of Aryasamaj. By 

initiating the “Shuddhi” movement, he opened a new dimension of religious propagation, which is still 

worth emulating. The life of Maharishi Dayanand was the embodiment of the principles propounded by 

him. Simplicity, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, fearlessness and adherence to principles were reflected 

in every moment of his life. 

Maharishi Dayanand's teachings and works are still relevant. On the auspicious occasion of his 

200th birth anniversary, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh bows in reverence before him. All the 

svayamsevaks will participate wholeheartedly in the programs organized on this occasion so that his ideals 

will be reflected in their lives. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is of the view that a true tribute can be paid 

to Maharishi Dayanand only by building a cultured vibrant society filled with the sense of ‘self’ and freeing 

the society of untouchability, addiction and superstitions. 

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