Satyarth Prakash is a significant philosophical and religious work written by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj. The book, whose title translates to “The Light of Truth,” is a critique of various social practices and religious beliefs that Swami Dayanand found to be outdated or superstitious. It advocates for the return to the original teachings of the Vedas, urging a rational and reformist approach to religion.
In Satyarth Prakash, Dayanand emphasizes the importance of self-realization, social justice, and the rejection of idol worship, rituals, and caste discrimination. The work promotes the idea of a society based on the principles of truth, equality, and knowledge, advocating for education and enlightenment to uplift individuals and society as a whole.
The book is considered one of the foundational texts of the Arya Samaj and continues to have a lasting influence on Indian social and religious reform movements.
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