Consider the following statements regarding 'Arya Samaj'
1) It was founded by Dayananda Saraswati
2) Members of it stressed on worship of idols.
3) They promote values and practices based on the belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
Explanation:
Arya Samaj is an Indian Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas. The samaj was founded by the sannyasi (ascetic) Dayananda Saraswati on 7 April 1875. Members of the Arya Samaj believe in one God and reject the worship of idols.
Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India in his book, The Discovery of India credits Arya Samaj in introducing proselytization in Hinduism.