Question

Who of the following is responsible for the revival of Vedas:

• A. Rama Krishna Paramhamsa
• B. Ramanuja
• C. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
• D. Swami Vivekanand

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

• The founder of Arya Samaj, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, used to believe in Vedic culture.

• He gave the slogan of ‘let’s go back to Vedas’ and attributed all the beliefs from the Vedic period until today as a false religion.

• Swami Dayanand had unfurled the flag in 1867 known as ‘Pakhand Khandini Pataka’ on the bank of Ganga River to enlighten the common man against the superstitions and other bad rituals that were prevailing at that time.

• He denied the authenticity of Puranas as he believed that they were responsible for idolatry in Hinduism.

• Swami Dayanand did a logical, scientific and critical analysis of faith.

• According to Annie Besant, Swami Dayanand was the first person who said, “India is only for the Indians.”

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati is also known as the ‘Martin Luther King of India’ for his efforts in religious reforms.