Q. What was the paternal name of Swami Dayanand Saraswati?
Answer: Mool Shankar
Notes: Dayananda Saraswati’s original name was Mool Shankar because he was born in Dhanu Rashi and Mul Nakshatra. He was born on the 10th day of waning moon in the month of Purnimanta Falgunaon 12 February, 1824. His father was Karshanji Lalji Kapadi, and his mother was Amrutbai.

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