Swami Dayanand Saraswati
- 1. was opposed to the worship of idols of Gods and Goddesses.
- 2. regarded the Vedas as infallible.
- 3. had met and had discussions with Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
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Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2021
Swami Dayanand Saraswati (1824-1883) was a prominent Hindu reformer and the founder of the Arya Samaj. He strongly advocated for a return to the original teachings of the Vedas and rejected later religious practices he considered corrupt. Statement 1 is correct: He was a staunch opponent of idolatry and the worship of images. Statement 2 is correct: His philosophy was based on the infallibility and supreme authority of the Vedas (“Back to the Vedas”). Statement 3 is correct: Historical records indicate that he did meet and engage in discussions with Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820-1891), another leading figure of the Bengal Renaissance and social reformer, on various social and religious issues.