INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Swami Dayananda Saraswati was a contemporary teacher of Vedanta and a scholar in Sanskrit. He was the founder of the Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movement of the Vedic dharma. He translated one of these Vedas namely the Yajur Ved and did the partial translation of the Sama Ved.

Detailed explanation-2: -His most important and referred works are Satyarth Prakash, Sanskarvidhi, Rigvedadi Bhashya Bhumika, Rigved Bhashyam (up to 7/61/2) and Yajurved Bhashyam. Maharshi completed his vedic studies under Swami Virjanand in 1864.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dayanand Saraswati wanted to put society in touch with its roots. Going back to the Vedas was the best way to do it. This would also help in abolishing untouchability, idol worship and instill in the people the belief that there is only one God.