November 10, 2025

Jyotiba Phule, founder of Satyashodhak Samaj, led early anti-caste and women’s education reforms, shaping India’s modern social justice foundations.

Swami Vivekananda modernised Hinduism, globalised Vedanta and Yoga, founded the Ramakrishna Mission, and inspired India’s national awakening through rational spirituality.

Swami Dayanand Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj, led major Vedic-based social and religious reforms, opposing idol worship, caste discrimination and social evils.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the “Father of Modern India,” led major social and religious reforms like ending Sati, promoting women’s rights and modern education.