Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Born in 1824 in Tankara, Gujarat, his original name was Mool Shankar. His parents, Karshanji Lalji Tiwari and Yashodabai, belonged to a Brahmin family. It's likely he received a traditional education for a young Brahmin boy, learning Sanskrit and possibly some Vedic texts. Spiritual Awakening: A pivotal moment came when he witnessed an incident that challenged his faith in idol worship. This, along with the deaths of loved ones, sparked a deep desire to understand the true essence of Hinduism. In search of answers, he left home at a young age (around 1846) and embarked on a journey as a wandering ascetic. This period lasted for nearly 25 years. Meeting his Guru: During his travels, he encountered Swami Virjanand Saraswati, a blind scholar, in Mathura. This meeting proved to be transformative. Swami Virjanand Saraswati's Influence: Swami Virjanand not only became his Guru but also bestowed upon him the name Dayanand. He instilled in Dayanand the importance of reviving Hinduism ba…
