Social Movements & Civil Rights

Founding of Arya Samaj by Dayananda Saraswati

Swami Dayananda Saraswati established the Arya Samaj in Mumbai to promote social reforms based on Vedic principles. This organization aimed to counteract the social inequalities and caste discrimination prevalent in society, advocating for women's rights, education, and the rejection of superstitions. Through its teachings and outreach, Arya Samaj sought to uplift society and reform Hindu practices.

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