International Aryan Summit 2025: Celebrating 200 Years of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati

The International Aryan Summit 2025, a historic global gathering celebrating 200 years of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Ji’s birth and 150 years of Arya Samaj’s reformist service, will be held in Rohini, New Delhi, on October 31, 2025.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest, addressing delegates from across India and several countries where Arya Samaj has established a presence. The Summit forms a central part of the Jyāna Jyoti Festival, an event dedicated to spreading the light of Vedic knowledge, education, and reformist ideals.

A Grand Commemoration of Vedic Reform and Renaissance

The International Aryan Summit 2025 aims to honour Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati’s legacy — a visionary reformer who ignited India’s social, spiritual, and educational renaissance in the 19th century.

Organised under the theme “150 Golden Years of Service”, the Summit will commemorate:

• 200th Birth Anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Ji (1824–1883)

• 150 Years of Arya Samaj (Founded in 1875) — celebrating its role in education, equality, and nation-building

The Summit will bring together Arya Samaj leaders, scholars, educators, and devotees from India, the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, and other nations — reflecting the global outreach of Dayanand’s reformist mission.

PM Modi’s Participation and Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend and address the Summit at around 2:45 PM on October 31. His speech is expected to highlight:

• The spiritual and reformist contribution of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Ji

• The relevance of Arya Samaj’s principles — Truth, Service, and Knowledge — in building a modern, self-reliant India

• The connection between Vedic values and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047

• The importance of education, equality, and Swadeshi spirit in national transformation

PM Modi has consistently underlined Dayanand Saraswati’s emphasis on “Back to the Vedas” (Vedokta Dharma) as the foundation for India’s cultural resurgence and rational thought.

Highlights of the International Aryan Summit 2025

1. Exhibition — “150 Golden Years of Service”

   • Showcasing Arya Samaj’s contributions in education, women’s empowerment, and social reform.

   • Displaying the legacy of DAV institutions, Gurukuls, and Vedic schools that have shaped generations.

2. Global Representation

   • Participation from Arya Samaj units abroad, including the UK, USA, South Africa, Fiji, and Mauritius.

   • Sessions on Arya Samaj’s impact on global Hindu reform movements.

3. Panel Discussions & Cultural Events

   • Seminars on Vedic Knowledge, Reformist Movements, and Spiritual Education.

   • Performances highlighting Dayanand’s message of social equality, truth, and service.

4. Viksit Bharat Dialogue

   • Discussion on aligning Vedic ideals with India’s development goals for 2047 — sustainable living, self-reliance, and education-driven growth.

Legacy of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Ji

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati (1824–1883) was a visionary saint, philosopher, and reformer who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.
His mission was to restore Vedic wisdom as the moral foundation of Indian life and society.

Key Teachings:

• Back to the Vedas: Promote truth, reason, and universal knowledge.

• Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Reject caste discrimination and promote education for all.

• Swadeshi and Self-Reliance: Encourage indigenous industries and national pride.

• Social Reform: Oppose blind faith, superstition, and social injustice.

His famous motto — “Krinvanto Vishwam Aryam” (Let us make the world noble) — continues to inspire social reform and global harmony.

Arya Samaj at 150: A Legacy of Reform and Service

Over 150 years, the Arya Samaj has played a pioneering role in:

• Establishing educational institutions like DAV schools and Gurukuls

• Promoting gender equality and literacy

• Uplifting marginalised communities

• Supporting freedom movements and Swadeshi industries

• Encouraging scientific temper and rational thought

Today, Arya Samaj remains a powerful moral force promoting human values, sustainable living, and spiritual enlightenment.

Conclusion

The International Aryan Summit 2025 is more than a celebration — it is a reaffirmation of India’s civilisational wisdom and its enduring relevance in shaping a modern, inclusive, and self-reliant nation.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the commemoration, the event will bridge the ancient and modern, reminding the world that Vedic principles and reformist ideals continue to illuminate the path toward Viksit Bharat 2047 — a vision of a strong, enlightened, and prosperous India.

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