ABCs of the life philosophy of Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati: Remembering Sawamiji on his 200th birth anniversary ~Lalit Kishore The nation is observing the 200th birth anniversary (February 12) of Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati followed by the year long celebrations during 2024. He is seen as a great thinker, philosopher, sage, social reformer and educator who founded Arya Samaj in 1875 to remove the prevalent social and gender inequities by returning to the Vedas as true source knowledge and for living a noble life. Over the years, Arya Samaj has played an important role in spiritual, cultural and social awakening in society through its efforts in the sread of spirituality along with emphasis on social reforms, education and Vedic values. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan once said on Swami Dayananda, "Swami Dayananda ranked highest among the makers of modern India. He had worked tirelessly for the political, religious and cultural emancipation of the country. He was guided by rea...