Who Is Dayananda Saraswati? (Age, Height, weight, birth place)
Dayananda Saraswati is a popular Indian Philosopher and Social Leader, who was born on 12 February 1824 (birthday/date of birth/born) and is 59 years of Age as in 2020 (how old is). Dayananda Saraswati Sun sign is Aquarius. His Birth Place is Jeevapar Tankara, Company Raj (present-day Mobi District in Gujarat, India). Dayananda Saraswati Follows Hinduism as his Religion. His nationality is Indian. He is the founder of the Arya Samaj, a reform movement of the Vedic dharma. He hails from a Brahmin family of Gujarat. Dayananda Saraswati Died on 30 October 1883 his age at death was 59 years. His place of death was Ajmer, Ajmer-Merwara, British India.
Dayanand Saraswati was known to be the first social leader to give the call for Swaraj as "India for Indians" back in 1876. His mission was later taken up by Bal Gangadhar Tilak lovingly known as Lokmanya Tilak. S. Radhakrishnan the first President of India, called Dayanand as one of the "makers of Modern India" and so did Sri Aurobindo called him the same.
Dayanand was a sanyasi since childhood. He was also a scholar. Dayananda believed in Karma and Reincarnation and he advocated the same amongst his fellow members. He also gave special importance on the Vedic ideals of brahmacharya, celibacy and devotion to God. Dayanand was also known for promoting equal rights for women. Some of the rights that he promoted were the right to education and reading of Indian scriptures for women.
When Dayanand Yajnopavita Sanskara ceremony was performed when he was eight years of age. This ceremony marked his entry into formal education. His father was a worshipper of Shiva and taught Dayanand how to impress lord Shiva. His father also stressed on the importance of keeping fasts.
Dayanand's uncle and younger sister both died from cholera which led him to think about the meaning of life and death more carefuly. After this event Dayanand started asking questions regarding life and death to his parents which got them worried. His parents got him engaged in his early teens, but Dayanand decided that marriage was not for him and ran away from home in 1846.
Arya Samaj
Dayananda Saraswati's was the creater of the Arya Samaj a movement that condemned practices of several different religions and communities. Some of the practices that the Arya Samaj condemned include idol worship, animal sacrifice, pilgrimages, priest craft, offerings made in temples, caste system, child marriages, meat eating and discrimination against women. Dayanand was of the view that these practices ran contrary to good sense and the wisdom of the Vedas.
Dayananda Saraswati Age and Height
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Name | Dayananda Saraswati |
Age | 59 years |
Height | Not known |
Dayananda Saraswati Wiki and Biography
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Born and Real Name | Dayananda Saraswati |
Nickname | Dayananda |
Birthday | 12 February 1824 |
Age | 59 years |
Profession | Indian Philosopher and Social Leader |
Birthplace | Jeevapar Tankara, Company Raj |
Sun sign | Aquarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Brahmin |
Dayananda Saraswati Height, Weight and Body Measurements
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Height | Not known |
Weight | Not known |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Dayananda Saraswati Net Worth and Salary
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Net Worth | not known |
Salary | not known |
Dayananda Saraswati Education Qualifications, School and College
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Educational Qualifications | not known |
School | not known |
College | not known |
Dayananda Saraswati Professional Life
Dayananda Saraswati Professional Life | |
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Profession | Indian Philosopher and Social Leader |
Dayananda Saraswati Family Details/ parents/ family background?
Talking about His family. He is very close to His family. He is not married. Dayananda Saraswati Parents are Karshanji Lalji Kapadi (Father/Dad) and Yashodabai (Mother/Mom).
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Parents /Father | Karshanji Lalji Kapadi |
Parents /Mother | Yashodabai |
Siblings/ Brothers Name | Not known |
Siblings/ Sisters Name | Not known |
Wife | N/A |
Children/Son's Name | N/A |
Children/Daughter's Name | N/A |
Dayananda Saraswati Girlfriend/Wife/dating/Affairs?
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Dayananda Saraswati Marriage Details
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Wedding dates/ Marriage date | N/A |
Dayananda Saraswati Home Address and Residence
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Home town | Tankara, Kathiawad, Gujarat |
House address | Tankara, Kathiawad, Gujarat |
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