Characteristics of Maharishi Dayanand

Maharshi Dayanand’s personality was extremely large. He was opulent with many characteristics. His life philosophy and thoughts reflect his characteristics.

  • Straightforward Dayanand

    Whatever said - said clearly - said directly - there is no duplicity in him -

    I don't want to give nectar mixed with poison. Hiding the truth is a great sin. In the end only truth prevails.

    (ShrimadDayanand Prakash)

  • Dayanand, Acceptor of Shortcomings

    Dayanand considers himself a human being, not a deity or God. That's why he say simply -

    I am not omniscient and not everything is visible to me. There must be infinite mistakes in my speech. I don't even have knowledge of this. I will accept if the fault is pointed out. Truth should be investigated, not disputed. This is what comes to my mind.

    (Poona Pravachan - Upadesh Manjari)

  • Dayanand, Moved with Sadness

    Expressing grief over cow slaughter and widow's pain -

    Brother What could be more heart-wrenching and painful than the fact that this country is being destroyed by the sorrowful sighs of widows, the constant cries of orphans and cow slaughter.

    (ShrimadDayanand Prakash)

  • Poor Hermit Dayanand

    Following the duties of a hermit -

    I am a poor hermit. Riding an elephant does not suit me. Hundreds of people walk on Rajpath, so I will also go on foot.

    (Patra Evam Vigyapan)

  • Dayanand, the Well Wisher of Poors

    On the one hand, it is said that in the glory period every poor or least wealthy person also had aircraft in our country - on the other hand, he gets moved to see today's poverty -

    Have you ever thought about those brothers also, who are lying on the pyre of hunger, burning to ashes from within, day and night round the year in your country. There are thousands of people in your country who do not get enough food to fill their stomachs throughout their life and their bodies are covered in dirty rags.

    (ShrimadDayanand Prakash)

  • Confident Gardener Dayanand

    Foreseeing Arya Samaj as a strong organization -

    I have cleaned the land with my successful capabilities and planted a garden in the form of Arya Samaj. Manure has also got into it, water has also been irrigated. Now there is no need to worry about it withering .

    (ShrimadDayanand Prakash)

  • Dayanand, Conqueror of Death

    Once an admirer, who was also a government employee, fearfully requested Swamiji not to refute. See Dayanand's reaction to this -

    Thakur sir! You must be absolutely sure about me, I cannot give up my objective due to adversity and obstacles. I am not even afraid of these things. Yes, you are a government employee, so you may also be afraid. So the best way to avoid that is that you should not come near me, but I am not a servant of any human being. No man can snatch my soul. What is the remaining thing that I can fear of being snatched away?

    (ShrimadDayanand Prakash)

  • Fearless Dayanand

    When Swami ji openly refuted the untrue things, his disciples used to get scared and talk about people getting angry and attacking unnecessarily, Maharishi Dayanand says on this subject at one place -

    Soul is truth. Neither any weapon can pierce it nor fire can burn it. It is an immortal and indestructible substance. The body is definitely perishable, anyone who wishes can destroy it. But he will not abandon Sanatan Dharma or the truth for the sake of protecting the body.

    (ShrimadDayanand Prakash)

  • Practical Dayanand

    Dayanand lives a very practical life, he wants his words to continue further, whether he is there or not -

    My body will not last long. You keep taking advice from my books throughout your life. As far as you can, keep showing the right path to your misguided brothers.

    (ShrimadDayanand Prakash)

  • Fearless Dayanand

    Scolding the Jodhpur King for having relations with a prostitute -

    To love a prostitute who is called Nanni, to have more company with her and to have less love for many wives is completely unworthy of a King like you.

    (Patra Vyavhar)