"It was years later when I read Sri Aurobindo's Bankim, Tilak, Dayananda that I bowed, in repentance and renewed reverence, before that fearless lion of a man who tried his best to rescue and revive the Vedic vision among the Hindus. A true understanding and appreciation of the crucial cultural role which the Arya Samaj played at a critical juncture in our national life dawned on me simultaneously."
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Dayanand Saraswati
Dayanand Saraswati (12 February 1824 – 30 October 1883) was a 19th century philosopher. Remains highly applauded for his religious movement and influence.
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