President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said Swami Dayanand Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj, had taken initiatives to eradicate superstitions and evil practices prevalent in Indian society during the 19th Century and showed the path of modernity and social justice.
She also drew parallels between the 19th Century social reformer and the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi and contended that their lives and writings continue to inspire people to work for the betterment of society and mankind. She said that both great men were born in Gujarat’s Kathiawar (Saurashtra) region.
The President was speaking at a programme to celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati at Tankara town in Gujarat, his native place.
