07-28-2006, 11:42 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->just how much was the arya samaj up against?? <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It was other way round; they were able to stop conversion into Islam, Christianity and Sikhism. Initially, RSS, orthodox Sanatam Dharma was against them. Only during Khalistan terrorism days they suffered some attacks. Otherwise smooth sailing.
Arya Samaj was formed in 1875. Lot of rulers, small estates was against them. Arya Samaj movement was combination of Independence, Nationalism, and unification of Hindus and revival of Vedic Dharma. In early 20th century they used to recruit students in schools and colleges. They never used violence for conversion but they use aggressive persuasion.
It was other way round; they were able to stop conversion into Islam, Christianity and Sikhism. Initially, RSS, orthodox Sanatam Dharma was against them. Only during Khalistan terrorism days they suffered some attacks. Otherwise smooth sailing.
Arya Samaj was formed in 1875. Lot of rulers, small estates was against them. Arya Samaj movement was combination of Independence, Nationalism, and unification of Hindus and revival of Vedic Dharma. In early 20th century they used to recruit students in schools and colleges. They never used violence for conversion but they use aggressive persuasion.