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When was Swami Shraddhanand born?
When was Swami Shraddhanand born?
- April 22, 1856
- February 22, 1856 (correct)
- March 22, 1856
- January 22, 1856
What was Swami Shraddhanand's original name?
What was Swami Shraddhanand's original name?
- Manoj
- Munshiram (correct)
- Satish
- Jagdish
Why did Swami Shraddhanand become an atheist?
Why did Swami Shraddhanand become an atheist?
- Due to family pressure
- After witnessing casteism in temples (correct)
- To follow his friends' beliefs
- For financial reasons
What movement educated people about the true knowledge in the Vedas?
What movement educated people about the true knowledge in the Vedas?
What event is December 23rd remembered as?
What event is December 23rd remembered as?
What did Swami Shraddhanand's father do for a living?
What did Swami Shraddhanand's father do for a living?
What influenced Munshiram to attend Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati's lectures voluntarily?
What influenced Munshiram to attend Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati's lectures voluntarily?
What made Munshiram realize the harmful effect his disorderly life had on his family?
What made Munshiram realize the harmful effect his disorderly life had on his family?
What prompted Munshiram to break the last bottle of alcohol in front of him?
What prompted Munshiram to break the last bottle of alcohol in front of him?
Why did Munshiram decide to stop eating meat suddenly?
Why did Munshiram decide to stop eating meat suddenly?
What did Swamiji tell Munshiram when he expressed his inability to believe in God despite logical answers?
What did Swamiji tell Munshiram when he expressed his inability to believe in God despite logical answers?
How did Munshiram react when presented with a large bill from the liquor shop?
How did Munshiram react when presented with a large bill from the liquor shop?
Study Notes
Surabi's Aajoba's 91st Birthday
- Aajoba's birthday falls on December 23rd, which is also remembered as 'Swami Shraddhanand Balidaan Diwas' because of the assassination of Swami Shraddhanand on that day in 1926.
Swami Shraddhanand
- Swami Shraddhanand was born as Munshiram on February 22, 1856, in Jalandhar district.
- His father was a top-ranking police officer who worked for the British.
- Munshiram was initially a pampered child and later became a spoilt youth, indulging in drinking and gambling.
- After witnessing unjust practices like casteism in temples, he became an atheist.
- His life took a turn when he attended Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati's lectures, who was reforming the country through the Arya Samaj movement.
- Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati's lectures had a strong influence on Munshiram, who was impressed by his courage, skill, and strong personality.
- Munshiram had detailed discussions with Swamiji about God, but initially, he couldn't believe in God.
- Swamiji's words "Your faith in God will only come when the Lord himself makes you a believer" made Munshiram introspect and realize the harm his disorderly life had on his family.
- The turning point in Munshiram's life was when his wife patiently looked after him after a heavy drinking episode, and her dedication made him realize his inhumane behavior.
- He broke his last bottle of alcohol and never drank again, and also decided to stop eating meat after being influenced by Maharshi Dayanand's book 'Satyarth Prakash'.
- Munshiram later became Swami Shraddhanand, a great reformer, patriot, educationist, and Vedic scholar.
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Join Surabi and her family in celebrating her grandfather's 91st birthday. Explore the conversations and emotions shared during this special occasion.
