The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c10.s1.23

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Svami Dayanand Sarasvati, the founder of the Aryasamaja, has permitted Niyoga to his followers. He took this step probably because he felt that the mentality of Hindu society being deadly opposed to remarriage, the only way to give relief to the widow was by reviving the practice of Niyoga, which had a Vedic sanction. The members of the Aryasamaja have, however, shown no inclination to revive the archaic custom. They prefer the more straightforward and refined custom of widow remarriage.