Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti: Honoring a Great Reformer
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti honors the great reformer’s legacy, emphasizing education, equality, and Vedic revivalism.
Celebrating Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti: Remembering the Visionary Reformer Who Transformed Indian Society
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was the most prominent social reformer of the 19th century and a renowned freedom struggle leader in India. His contribution to society, education, and Vedic thought revival encourages generations till this day. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is observed annually to honor his life and teachings.
Significance of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was the key driver of the reform of the Indian society. He was against social evils and superstitions such as child marriage and the Sati system. It was in the year 1875 that he founded the Arya Samaj, which restituted the Vedic tradition and advocated equality of gender, education and ethics. We mark his efforts of bringing a productive change to the Indian society on this Jayanti.
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Contributions to Social Reform and Education
Learning for all was possibly the most vital contribution Dayanand Saraswati made. He ensured learning was not restricted to men, but also available for women. Women were never taught in his time, and this broke the norms and enabled them. He also did not support the system of castes and wanted society to be equal.
He wished that the British educational system had not been enforced upon India, alienating Indians from their culture. He penned Satyarth Prakash in order to make people return to their cultural heritage and for reform of themselves.
Date of Celebration in 2025
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is celebrated on Dashami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Phalguna month. In 2025, Sunday, 25 February will be the day.
How to Celebrate Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Morning Puja: Bathe early in the morning and say your prayers keeping Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati in mind.
Education programs: Schools and colleges hold special programs on his work and principles.
Gathering of people: People gather to perform ceremonies, read Satyarth Prakash, and enlighten people about his principles.
Philanthropic Activities: Giving books, encouraging education and taking part in social welfare activities are all his call for the welfare of society.
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Life and Legacy of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was born on 23rd December, 1824, in Tankara, Gujarat, India, as Mool Shankar. He was given the name Dayanand Saraswati after initiation by Swami Purnanand Saraswati and abandoned worldly life. All his lifetime work went towards eliminating social ills.
He also motivated freedom fighters such as Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Ram Prasad Bismil and Chandra Shekhar Azad, who became active participants in the Indian independence movement later on.
Conclusion
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is the perfect time to return and take a lesson from his reforms and principles that he believed in. His vision of an educated, equal and just society continues to inspire us even now. If we follow his words, we can turn this world into a more progressive and enlightened place.
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