Which of the following was the teaching of the Arya Samaj?

Key Points

• The Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875. It was a reform movement within Hinduism.
• One of the key teachings of the Arya Samaj is that the Vedas are infallible and the true source of all knowledge.
• The Arya Samaj rejects idolatry, polytheism, and the worship of human beings, considering them as corruptions of the true Vedic religion.
• The movement advocates for the reintroduction of Vedic values and practices, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness, morality, and social justice.

Additional Information

• Puranas
  • Puranas are ancient Hindu texts eulogizing various deities, primarily the divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva through divine stories.
  • They are considered secondary scriptures and are not regarded as authoritative as the Vedas in the Arya Samaj.
• Idol Worship
  • Idol worship involves the worship of physical images or statues of gods and goddesses, which is a common practice in many Hindu traditions.
  • The Arya Samaj opposes idol worship, believing it to be a deviation from the true teachings of the Vedas.
• Polytheism
  • Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple gods, which is prevalent in Hinduism.
  • The Arya Samaj advocates monotheism, the belief in a single, formless God, as taught in the Vedas.
• Swami Dayanand Saraswati
  • Swami Dayanand Saraswati was an Indian philosopher and the founder of the Arya Samaj.
  • He was a staunch advocate of Vedic authority and worked towards the revival of Vedic teachings and practices.
  • He authored several important works, including the "Satyarth Prakash" (The Light of Truth), which outlines his vision of Vedic ideals.