The Arya Samaj was established in 1875 by Dayananda Saraswati as a reform Hindu society advocating a return to Vedic principles and social reform. This movement aimed to combat social issues such as caste discrimination and promote education and women's rights within the Hindu community. The Arya Samaj played a crucial role in the broader socio-religious reform movements in India, influencing future generations and contributing to the rise of nationalism.

The establishment of the Arya Samaj in 1875 encouraged a revival of Hindi religious poetry, fostering a literary movement that critiqued idolatry and sought to reform society. Poets like Swami Dayananda Saraswati inspired a new wave of spiritual expression, blending traditional themes with modern reformist ideas.