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'''Hariharanand Saraswati''', popularly known as '''Swami Karpatri''' or '''Karpatri ji Maharaj''' (called so because He would eat only what would come in his palm 'kara', as the bowl 'pātra'), was born as '''Har Narayan Ojha''' into a [[Saryupareen Brahmin|Saryupareen]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/karpatriswamijeevani/page/n1/mode/2up|title = Sri Swami Karpatri Ji - Sankshipt Jeevani}}</ref> Brahmin family of a village called Bhatni in [[Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India. He was a [[Sannyasa|Sannyasi]] in the [[Hindu]] [[dashanami Sampradaya|Dashanami]] [[monastic]] tradition.<ref>Swami Karpatri ''The Linga and the great goddess'' Indica bolls, {{ISBN|818656988X}}</ref>
| image             = Swami Karpatri.jpg
 
{{Infobox Hindu leader
| image = Swami Karpatri ji.jpg
 
| religion          = [[Hinduism]]
| religion          = [[Hinduism]]
| birth_date        = 1907 CE<ref>https://archive.org/details/karpatriswamijeevani/page/n1/mode/1up</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date text|11 August 1907}}{{Sfn|Swami|1999|p=1}}
| birth_place        = [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]]  
| birth_place        = [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh]]
| birth_name        = Har Narayan Ojha<ref>https://archive.org/details/karpatriswamijeevani/page/n1/mode/1up</ref>
| birth_name        = Har Narayan Ojha
| death_date        = 1980 CE
| death_date        = {{death date and age|7 February 1982|11 August 1907|df=y}}
| death_place        = [[Varanasi]]  
| death_place        = [[Varanasi]]
| philosophy        = [[Advaita Vedanta]]
| philosophy        = [[Advaita Vedanta]]
| known_for          = Traditional Hinduism
| known_for          = Hindu revivalism and activism
| founder            = [[Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad]]
| founder            = [[Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad]]
| teacher               = [[Brahmananda Saraswati]]<ref>https://archive.org/details/karpatriswamijeevani/page/n9/mode/1up</ref>}}
| teacher           = [[Brahmananda Saraswati]]
| office1            = Founder of [[Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad]]
| term_start1        = 1948
| term_end1          = continued
| predecessor1      = Office established
| successor1        = Shankaracharya [[Swaroopanand Saraswati]] elected as first president
| denomination      = [[Dashanami Sampradaya]]
| caption            = Swami in his ashram in [[Varanasi]].
}}
'''Swami Karpatri''' (1907–1982), born as '''Har Narayan Ojha''', was a [[Hindu saints|Hindu saint]] and revivalist who founded the [[Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad]]. He was also a writer and led several [[Hindu revivalism|pro-Hindu movements]], including the [[cow protection movement]]. A [[Sannyasa|sannyasi]] of the [[Dashanami Sampradaya]], he belonged to the Smārta branch of Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism).
 
==Early life and education==
He was born in a [[Saryuparin Brahmin]] family in a small village of [[Bhatni (village)|Bhatni]] in [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]], [[United Provinces of Agra and Oudh]], [[British India]] (now modern-day [[Uttar Pradesh]]). From early childhood he had no interest in worldly matters and was married to Srimati Mahadevi at the age of 9 in the year 1916.{{Sfn|Swami|1999|p=1}} He planned to leave home in order to attain [[Sannyasa]], though his father insisted him to give them a child before leaving. After which a girl child was born to him, after which he left his home at the age of 19.{{Sfn|Swami|1999|p=2}}


==Childhood==
Sometime after leaving home, he took vow of Brahmacharya (initiation into celibacy) from [[Brahmananda Saraswati|Swami Brahmananda Saraswati]]. After initiation, he was renamed Harihar Chaitanya and went to study in a gurukul in Narwar, [[Bulandshahr district|Bulandshahr]].
As a Child, Swami Karpatri had no interest in worldly matters. He was married to Srimati Mahadevi at the age of 9 in the year 1916. Even after his marriage, He tried to leave his home in search of truth but failed.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi</ref>


At last his Father said "I would allow you to leave home only if you become father of child and give us a grandchild", A girl child was born and He decided to leave his home. His wife made a great Sacrifice. And Finally, Swami Karpatri left his home at the age of 19.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi</ref>
He stayed there for two years studying [[Vyākaraṇa|Vyakarana]], [[Vedanta]] and [[Astika|6 Darshanas]] (six schools of Hindu Philosophy) among other things. In 1927, he left the Gurukula and walking along the Ganga river, reached Uttarakhand where he spent the next three years in solitude that ended with him attaining Atmagyana or self-realisation.&lt;ref name=":0"&gt;{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Pramod |date=April 30, 2019 |title=Swami Karpatri Ji: The forgotten Dharma SamarAt |url=https://pragyata.com/swami-karpatri-ji-the-forgotten-dharma-samarat/#:~:text=In%20January%201947%2C%20KarpAtri%20ji,the%20message%20of%20Dharma%20Yuddha. |website=Pragyata}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Education==
He returned to his gurukul where he was welcomed as a Paramhansa (one who has self-realisation). It was during this period that he got his most popular name “Karpatri” as he used to receive alm of food in his cupped hands resembling a bowl. (''Kar''-hands, ''Patra''-bowl, hence ''Karpatri'' literally means a man who receives alm in his cupped hands).&lt;ref name=":0" /&gt;
He went to Sangved Vidyalaya and started his education in 1926. The Madhyama Siddhanta Kaumudi of Grammar, Which takes almost 4 years to pass, He passed it in 11 months. After this, He studied [[Vedanta]] and other [[Darshanas]] from Swami Vishveshvarashrama. Swami Karpatri had excellent learning capacity from the very starting of his Schooling.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi</ref> After his years of learning, including three years in icy caves in the Himalaya, he was ordained as a [[Sannyasa|Sannyasi]].  
 
Sometime during 1931–32, at the age of 24, he formally accepted the Danda from the hands Swami Brahmananda Saraswati near Durga Kund, Varanasi. He was given Sanyasa Deeksha (initiation into monkhood) name of Swami Hariharananda Saraswati.&lt;ref name=":0" /&gt;


==Dharm Sangh==
==Dharm Sangh==
On the day of Vijayadashmi, He established Dharm Sangh in the year 1940. He travelled through all parts of India and established many branches of Dharm Sangh. Within a very short span of time his Slogan became very popular in India. The Slogan was:
On the day of Vijayadashmi, He established Dharm Sangh in the year 1940. He travelled through all parts of India and established many branches of Dharm Sangh. The Slogan was:
{{Blockquote
{{Blockquote
|text='''''Dharma ki Jaya Ho'''''
|text='''''Dharma ki Jaya Ho'''''
Victory to [[Dharma]]!  
Victory to [[Dharma]]!


'''''Adharma ka Nash Ho'''''  
'''''Adharma ka Nash Ho'''''
May [[Adharma]] Perish! <ref>https://m.jagran.com/lite/uttar-pradesh/pratapgarh-karpatri-maharaj-gave-the-victory-of-religion-the-mantra-for-the-destruction-of-unrighteousness-21912269.html</ref>}}
May [[Adharma]] Perish! &lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/pratapgarh-karpatri-maharaj-gave-the-victory-of-religion-the-mantra-for-the-destruction-of-unrighteousness-21912269.html|title = करपात्री महाराज ने दिया धर्म की जय, अधर्म के नाश का मंत्र}}&lt;/ref&gt;}}


He revived the lost traditions of [[Varanasi]].<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi</ref>
Dharm Sangh under leadership of Swami Karpatri helped the [[Noakhali]] victims of 1946 riots and provided them land, food and financial aid.&lt;ref name="auto"&gt;{{Cite web |title=Sri Karpatri Ji Sankshipt Jeevani Vedanti Swami Ji |url=https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi}}&lt;/ref&gt;{{cn|date=May 2025}}


Dharm Sangh under leadership of Swami Karpatri helped the [[Noakhali]] victims of 1946 riots and provided them land, food and financial aid.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi</ref>
He re-converted Hindus who were forcibly made Muslims and gave them initiation under Rama-Nama.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite book|last=Ramesh Kutticad|url=https://archive.org/details/abhinav-shankar-smriti-granth-swami-karpatriji-maharaj-poor-scan-vol-1|title=Abhinav Shankar Smriti Granth Swami Karpatriji Maharaj Poor Scan Vol 1}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://pragyata.com/swami-karpatri-ji-the-forgotten-dharma-samarat/ |title = Swami Karpatri Ji: The forgotten Dharma SamarAt|date = 30 April 2019}}&lt;/ref&gt;


He re-converted the Hindus who were forcibly made Muslims and gave them initiation under Rama-Nama.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Ramesh Kutticad|url=http://archive.org/details/abhinav-shankar-smriti-granth-swami-karpatriji-maharaj-poor-scan-vol-1|title=Abhinav Shankar Smriti Granth Swami Karpatriji Maharaj Poor Scan Vol 1}}</ref><ref>https://pragyata.com/swami-karpatri-ji-the-forgotten-dharma-samarat/</ref>
He and his group was the first one to be jailed in Independent India. Even before Independence, In the year 1947, he started protests and meetings from the month of April. On the night of 14 August 1947, the members of Dharm Sangh were raising the slogans of "Bharat Akhand Ho" (May [[Bharat (term)|Bharat]] be united), All of them were jailed.&lt;ref name="auto"/&gt;{{cn|date=May 2025}}


He and his group was the first one to be jailed in Independent India. Even before Independence, In the year 1947, He started protests and meetings from the month of April. On the night of 14 August 1947, the members of Dharm Sangh were raising the slogans of "Bharat Akhand Ho" (May [[Bharat (term)|Bharat]] be united), All of them were jailed.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi</ref>
==Later life==
He was a disciple of [[Shankaracharya]] of [[Jyotir Math]] Swami [[Brahmananda Saraswati]].&lt;ref&gt;Rama, Swami (1999) Himalayan Institute, Living With the Himalayan Masters, page 247&lt;/ref&gt; He spent most of his life at [[Varanasi]].


==Later life ==
[[Nischalananda Saraswati|Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati]], the 145th [[Govardhan Math|Govardhan Peeth]] Shankaracharya of [[Puri]], [[Odisha]], is an eminent disciple of Swami Karpatri.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite tweet|number=1157865871093592064|user=govardhanmath|title=Dharma Samrat Swami Karpatri Ji Jayanti.Puri Shankaracharya ji's Pravachan on his Guru Maharaj's 112th Jayanti.ध…&lt;!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --&gt; |access-date=2020-07-23|language=en|date=4 August 2019}}&lt;/ref&gt;
He was a disciple of [[Shankaracharya]] of [[Jyotirmath]] Swami [[Brahmananda Saraswati]].<ref>Rama, Swami (1999) Himalayan Institute, Living With the Himalayan Masters, page 247</ref> He spent most of his life at [[Varanasi]]. He was also a teacher in the [[Advaita Vedanta]] tradition of [[Hindu philosophy]].


[[Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati]], the 145th [[Govardhan Math|Govardhan Peeth]] Shankaracharya of [[Puri]], [[Odisha]], is an eminent disciple of Swami Karpatri.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1157865871093592064|user=govardhanmath|title=Dharma Samrat Swami Karpatri Ji Jayanti.Puri Shankaracharya ji's Pravachan on his Guru Maharaj's 112th Jayanti.ध…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |accessdate=2020-07-23|language=en|date=4 August 2019}}</ref>
He initiated [[Alain Daniélou]], a noted [[Historian|French Historian]] into [[Shaivism|Shaivite Hinduism]] under the name, Shiv Sharan.&lt;ref name="auto3"&gt;Swami Karpatri ''The Linga and the great goddess'' Indica bolls, {{ISBN|818656988X}}&lt;/ref&gt;
 
He initiated [[Alain Daniélou]], a noted [[Historian|French Historian]] into [[Shaivism|Shaivite Hinduism]] under the name, Shiv Sharan.<ref>Swami Karpatri ''The Linga and the great goddess'' Indica bolls, {{ISBN|818656988X}}</ref>


==Politics==
==Politics==
Other than DharmSangh, In 1948, Swami Karpatri founded the [[Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad]],<ref>https://eci.gov.in/files/file/5822-akhil-bhartiya-ramrajya-parishad/</ref> A traditionalist [[Hindu politics|Hindu party]].  
Other than DharmSangh, In 1948, Swami Karpatri founded the [[Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad]] (RRP),&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=https://old.eci.gov.in/files/file/5822-akhil-bhartiya-ramrajya-parishad/ |title=Akhil Bhartiya Ramrajya Parishad - Contribution Reports Year 2009-10 - Election Commission of India |access-date=13 September 2021 |archive-date=13 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210913224816/https://eci.gov.in/files/file/5822-akhil-bhartiya-ramrajya-parishad/ |url-status=live }}&lt;/ref&gt; A traditionalist [[Hindu politics|Hindu party]]. The RRP won three [[Lok Sabha]] seats in the [[1952 Indian general election|1952 Lok Sabha election]] and two in [[1962 Indian general election|1962]].{{cn|date=May 2025}} He led a movement against the [[Hindu Code Bill]]. He was also a prominent agitator in [[1966 anti-cow slaughter agitation]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book|title=The Algebra of Warfare-Welfare: A Long View of India's 2014 Election|page=103|publisher=Oxford University Press|isbn=9780199097531|author=Irfan Ahmad, Pralay Kanungo|date=24 December 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt; On 18 April 1948, he founded the newspaper ''Sanmarg'' which promoted Sanatana Dharma and also advocated against the Hindu Code Bill and voiced opposition on cow slaughters.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0FSDBQAAQBAJ&amp;pg=PT73 |title=Mahila Patrakarita |publisher=Prabhat Prakashan |year=2012 |isbn=9789350481189 |page=73 |language=Hindi |access-date=14 December 2016}}&lt;/ref&gt;
He led a movement against the [[Hindu Code Bill]]. He was also a prominent agitator in [[1966 anti-cow slaughter agitation]].<ref>{{cite book|title=The Algebra of Warfare-Welfare: A Long View of India's 2014 Election|page=103|publisher=Oxford University Press|isbn=9780199097531|author=Irfan Ahmad, Pralay Kanungo|date=24 December 2018}}</ref> On 18 April 1948, He founded the newspaper ''Sanmarg'' which promoted Sanatan Dharma and also advocated against the Hindu Code Bill and voiced opposition on cow slaughters.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0FSDBQAAQBAJ&pg=PT73 |title=Mahila Patrakarita |publisher=Prabhat Prakashan |year=2012 |isbn=9789350481189 |page=73 |language=Hindi |access-date=14 December 2016}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
[[File:Dharma Samrat Swami Karpatri ji Maharaj.jpg|thumb|Swami Karpatri]]
[[File:Dharma Samrat Swami Karpatri ji Maharaj.jpg|thumb|Statue of Swami in a temple.]]
On the day of his demise in the year 1980, He told his disciples to sing the "Ayodhya Tyaga" story of [[Ramayana]] for him, He himself did the recitation of [[Sri Sukta]] and at the end by keeping the idol of [[Krishna]] on his chest, He passed away by reciting "Shiva Shiva Shiva" thrice.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi</ref>
On the day of his demise in the year 1982 (Magh Shukla Chaturdashi), he asked his disciples to sing the "Ayodhya Tyaga" story of [[Ramayana]] for him; he himself did the recitation of [[Sri Sukta]] and at the end by keeping the idol of [[Krishna]] on his chest, he died by reciting "Shiva Shiva Shiva" thrice.&lt;ref name="auto"/&gt;{{cn|date=May 2025}}


==Debates==
==Debates==
Swami Karpatri maintained no-compromise policy with regards to Hindu Laws and [[Shastras]]. He was called Dharmasamrata<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1424895394081771540|user=govardhanmath|title=#गौ_रक्षा_दिवससर्वभूतहृदय धर्मसम्राट स्वामी श्रीकरपात्रीजी की अद्भुत देन<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=10 August 2021}}</ref><ref>https://pragyata.com/swami-karpatri-ji-the-forgotten-dharma-samarat/</ref>(English: The Emperor of [[Dharma]]) by the masses. He was undefeated in Debates throughout his life.
Swami Karpatri adhered to a strict no-compromise policy regarding Hindu laws and the [[Shastras]]. He was popularly referred to as "Dharmasamrat"&lt;ref&gt;{{cite tweet|number=1424895394081771540|user=govardhanmath|title=#गौ_रक्षा_दिवससर्वभूतहृदय धर्मसम्राट स्वामी श्रीकरपात्रीजी की अद्भुत देन|date=10 August 2021}}&lt;/ref&gt; (English: "Emperor of Dharma") by the masses.
 
In 1932, When He was in his late 20s, He debated [[Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya]] on the topic Pranava (ॐ).<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi/page/n6/mode/1up</ref> Unable to Answer Swami Karpatri's arguments, Malaviya accepted his defeat. This incident was later published in the book "Mananiya Prashnottara".<ref>https://archive.org/details/MananiyaPrashnottara</ref>
 
In 1940, Shri HariHarKripalu Dwivedi Debated with him on the verse "अकाम: सर्वकामो वा", The debate was planned on the next date.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi/page/n11/mode/1up</ref> Dwivedi didn't appear for the debate. At last, The Judge Pandit congratulated Swami Karpatri with Garland and became his disciple ever since.


A Debate took place in 1964, This one was between [[Sanatani]] Pandits and [[Arya Samaj]]. Swami Karpatri was just a viewer in the debate, But He later joined the Debate with Yudhisthir Mimansak. The Result was unannounced due to sunset but It was noticed that Swami Karpatri was ever-ready for a debate.<ref>https://archive.org/details/yudhishthir-mimansak-swami-karpatri-shastrarth-1964-debate</ref>
In 1932, in his late 20s, he debated with [[Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya]] on the topic of "Pranava" (ॐ). Malaviya ji accepted his defeat.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Vedanti Swami Ji |title=Sri Karpatri Ji Sankshipt Jeevani Vedanti Swami Ji |url=https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi/page/n6/mode/1up |publisher=Shri Dharmasangh Prakashan |language=hi}}&lt;/ref&gt;


Another Debate took place in 1965, Between Swami Karpatri and Madhvacharya Sri Vidyamanya Teerth, Sri Vidyamanya challenged people to defend [[Advaita]] Siddhanta. Swami Karpatri accepted the challenge, The debate went on for 2 days.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi/page/n13/mode/1up</ref> In the end, the mediator "Sri Bhagvatananda" declared Swami Karpatri Victorious.<ref>https://archive.org/details/karpatrijidebate1965</ref>
In 1964, a debate was held between traditional [[Sanatani]] scholars and members of the [[Arya Samaj]]. Although Swami Karpatri initially participated only as a spectator, he later joined the discussion, engaging directly with Yudhisthir Mimansak.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Vedanti Swami Ji |title=Sri Karpatri Ji Sankshipt Jeevani Vedanti Swami Ji |url=https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi/page/n11/mode/1up |publisher=Shri Dharmasangh Prakashan |language=hi}}&lt;/ref&gt;


For Him, Celebration of Debates didn't matter. He was of the mindset that, Purpose of Debates is to conclude the real meaning, Not to demean or defame the one who has lost.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi/page/n14/mode/1up</ref>
In 1965, Swami Karpatri engaged in a significant debate with Sri Vidyamanya Tirtha, a sanyasi of the [[Madhva Sampradaya]], who had publicly challenged scholars to defend the doctrine of [[Advaita Vedanta]]. Swami Karpatri accepted the challenge, and the debate lasted for two days.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=Vedanti Swami Ji |title=Sri Karpatri Ji Sankshipt Jeevani Vedanti Swami Ji |url=https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi/page/n13/mode/1up |publisher=Shri Dharmasangh Prakashan |language=hi}}&lt;/ref&gt; Vidyamanya Tirtha posed numerous incisive questions, prompting Swami Karpatri to respond using logical interpretations of Vedanta. According to available accounts, Swami Karpatri was considered the victor of the debate because Vidyamanya Tirtha himself deviated from his own parampara theories during the debate.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Swami Karpatri vs Swami Vidyamanyatirtha 1965 |url=https://archive.org/details/karpatrijidebate1965 |publisher=Internet Archive |language=hi}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Books==
==Books==
'''Swami Karpatri''' was the author of Many Books. Few of them are not available in public domain, Many are only in Sanskrit and Some are in Hindi. 
'''Marxwad Aur Ramrajya''': Criticism of Modern Ideologies such as Marxism, Socialism, Utilitarianism, Liberalism, Progressivism,
 
Democratism, Feminism etc.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/MarkswadOrRamrajya|title = मार्क्सवाद और रामराज्य markswad or ramrajya}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://gitapressbookshop.in/0698-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF-marksvad-aur-ramrajya- |title = मार्क्सवाद और रामराज्य (Marksvad Aur Ramrajya)}}&lt;/ref&gt;
Here are a few of his books:
 
'''Marxwad Aur Ramrajya''': Criticism of Modern Ideologies such as Marxism, Feminism etc.<ref>https://archive.org/details/MarkswadOrRamrajya</ref><ref>https://gitapressbookshop.in/0698-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF-marksvad-aur-ramrajya-</ref>
 
'''Vichar Piyush''': A Summary of Swami Karpatri's Thoughts.<ref>https://archive.org/details/VicharPiyush305to308512to519miss</ref><ref>https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/vichar-piyush-selected-writing-of-dharma-samrat-shri-karapatri-ji-nzh121/</ref>


'''Bhakti Sudha''': An anthology of various articles written by Swami Karpatri on importance of Bhakti.<ref>https://archive.org/details/bhaktisudha_201611</ref><ref>https://gitapressbookshop.in/1982-%E0%A4%AD%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%BE-bhakti-sudha-</ref>
'''Vichar Piyush''': A Summary of Swami Karpatri's Thoughts.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/VicharPiyush305to308512to519miss|title=Vichar Piyush ( 305to 308 512to 519miss)|date=5 April 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Bhagwat Sudha''': Explaining the Essence of Srimad Bhagvat Puran.<ref>https://archive.org/details/bhagavatasudha</ref>
'''Bhakti Sudha''': An anthology of various articles written by Swami Karpatri on importance of Bhakti.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/bhaktisudha_201611|title = Bhakti Sudha - Sri Karpatri Swami}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Sri Radha Sudha''': A record of Swami Karpatri's speeches on Radha Sudha Nidhi.<ref>https://archive.org/details/radhasudha</ref>
'''Bhagwat Sudha''': Explaining the Essence of Srimad Bhagvat Puran.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/bhagavatasudha|title=Bhagavata Sudha - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Bhakti Rasarnava''': A Unique work on Bhakti.<ref>https://archive.org/details/bhaktirasarnava</ref>
'''Sri Radha Sudha''': A record of Swami Karpatri's speeches on Radha Sudha Nidhi.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/radhasudha|title = Radha Sudha - Sri Karpatri Swami}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Pibata Bhagvata Rasamalaya''': A Book dealing with Rasa of Srimad Bhagvata Purana.<ref>https://archive.org/details/PibataBhagavataRasamalayaKarapatrijiMaharaj_201802</ref>
'''Bhakti Rasarnava''': A Unique work on Bhakti.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/bhaktirasarnava|title = Bhaktirasarnava - Sri Karpatri Swami}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Kaal Mimansa''': A work dealing with the chronology in context of the Pauranic and Other Hindu Epic literature.<ref>https://archive.org/details/KaalMimansa</ref>
'''Pibata Bhagvata Rasamalaya''': A Book dealing with Rasa of Srimad Bhagvata Purana.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/PibataBhagavataRasamalayaKarapatrijiMaharaj_201802|title=Pibata Bhagavata Rasamalaya Karapatriji Maharaj|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Kya Sambhog se Samadhi''': A Simple Refutation of Osho's interpretation of Samadhi.<ref>https://archive.org/details/KyaSambhogSeSamadhi_201609</ref>
'''Kaal Mimansa''': A work dealing with the chronology in context of the Pauranic and Other Hindu Epic literature.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/KaalMimansa|title=Kala Mimansa - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Capitalism, Socialism and Ramrajya''': Refuting Osho's shallow understanding on these Ideologies.<ref>https://archive.org/details/wg531</ref>
'''Kya Sambhog se Samadhi''': A Simple Refutation of Osho's interpretation of Samadhi.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/KyaSambhogSeSamadhi_201609|title=Kya Sambhog Se Samadhi - Swami Karpatri|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Ramayana Mimansa''': A Book with systematic analysis of the Hindu Epic Ramayana.<ref>https://archive.org/details/ramayanmimansa</ref>
'''Capitalism, Socialism and Ramrajya''': Refuting Osho's shallow understanding on these Ideologies.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/wg531|title=1960 Around -Punjivad Samajvad Aur Ramrajya|year=1960}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Ved Ka Swaroop Aur Pramanya''': The epistemological significance and Structure of the Vedas.<ref>https://archive.org/details/vedkaswaroopaurpramanyapart1shriswamikarpatrijimaharaj.</ref>
'''Ramayana Mimansa''': A Book with systematic analysis of the Hindu Epic Ramayana.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ramayanmimansa|title=Ramayan Mimansa - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Veda Pramanya Mimansa''': Establishing the supreme authority of Vedas.<ref>https://archive.org/details/VedaPramanyaMimansa</ref>
'''Ved Ka Swaroop Aur Pramanya''': The epistemological significance and Structure of the Vedas.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/vedkaswaroopaurpramanyapart1shriswamikarpatrijimaharaj.|title = Ved Ka Swaroop Aur Pramanya Part 1 Shri Swami Karpatri Ji Maharaj}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''VedaSwarupVimarsh''': A Short book defining the swarupa of Vedas while refuting the claims of Social Reformers and Modern day Scholars Like Swami Dayanand.<ref>https://archive.org/details/VedaSwaroopVimarshaKarpatriji</ref>
'''Veda Pramanya Mimansa''': Establishing the supreme authority of Vedas.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/VedaPramanyaMimansa|title = Veda Pramanya Mimansa - Sri Karpatri Swami}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Samanvaya Samrajya Samrakshanam''':A work dealing with coordination between various schools of Hinduism.<ref>https://archive.org/details/SamanvayaSamrajyaSanrakshanamKarpatriJi</ref>
'''VedaSwarupVimarsh''': A Short book defining the swarupa of Vedas while refuting the claims of Social Reformers and Modern day Scholars Like Swami Dayanand.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/VedaSwaroopVimarshaKarpatriji|title=Veda Swaroop Vimarsha - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Ahamartha aur Parmartha Sara''': A commentary on Patanjali's work "Parmarth Sara" with the refutation of Vishishta Advaita View.<ref>https://archive.org/details/ahamarthaparamarthasarakarpatriji</ref>
'''Samanvaya Samrajya Samrakshanam''':A work dealing with coordination between various schools of Hinduism.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/SamanvayaSamrajyaSanrakshanamKarpatriJi|title = Samanvaya Samrajya Samrakshanam - Sri Karpatri Swami}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Nastika-Astika Vaad''': A point to point refutation of Nastika Arguments used against Astikas.<ref>https://archive.org/details/nastikastikvaadkarpatriji</ref>
'''Ahamartha aur Parmartha Sara''': A commentary on Patanjali's work "Parmarth Sara" with the refutation of Vishishta Advaita View.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/ahamarthaparamarthasarakarpatriji|title = Ahamartha Aur Paramartha Sara - Sri Karpatri Swami}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Videsh Yatra Shastriya Paksha''': The Views of Hindu Shastras on Travelling Abroad.<ref>https://archive.org/details/VideshYatra-KarpatriJi</ref>
'''Nastika-Astika Vaad''': A point to point refutation of Nastika Arguments used against Astikas.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/nastikastikvaadkarpatriji|title = Nastika Astika Vada - Sri Karpatri Swami}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Sankirtan Mimansa evam Varnashrama Dharma''': A text Describing the maintenance of Varnashrama Dharma along with Holy Enchanting.<ref>https://archive.org/details/sankirtanamimansakarpatri</ref>
'''Videsh Yatra Shastriya Paksha''': The Views of Hindu Shastras on Travelling Abroad.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/VideshYatra-KarpatriJi|title = Videsh yatra - karpatri ji विदेश यात्रा (करपात्री जी महाराज )}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Rss aur Hindu Dharma''': Deals with Structural criticism of Sangh-Sponsored Anti-Shastra ideology.<ref>https://archive.org/details/LaviB</ref><ref>https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/rss-and-hindu-dharma-nzh123/</ref>
'''Sankirtan Mimansa evam Varnashrama Dharma''': A text Describing the maintenance of Varnashrama Dharma along with Holy Enchanting.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/sankirtanamimansakarpatri|title = Sankirtana Mimansa Evam Varnashrama Maryada - Sri Karpatri Swami}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Gau - Ek Samagra Chintan''': The importance of Cow within Hinduism and Humanity as a whole.<ref>https://archive.org/details/GauEkSamagraChintanKarpatriji</ref>
'''Rss aur Hindu Dharma''': Deals with Structural criticism of Sangh-Sponsored Anti-Shastra ideology.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/LaviB|title=Rss और हिन्दू धर्म स्वामी करपात्री जी|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;
'''Gau - Ek Samagra Chintan''': The importance of Cow within Hinduism and Humanity as a whole.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/GauEkSamagraChintanKarpatriji|title=Gau - Ek Samagra Chintan - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Vedartha Parijata''': Explaining the True Essence of the Vedas along with Commentary.<ref>https://archive.org/details/vedarthaparijata</ref>
'''Vedartha Parijata''': Explaining the True Essence of the Vedas along with Commentary.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/vedarthaparijata|title = Vedartha Parijata - Sri Karpatri Swami (Total 23 Files)}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Kumbha Tithyadi Nirnaya''': A treatise dealing with the astrological conclusions in context of Tithis and Kumbha Parva.<ref>https://archive.org/details/KumbhaTithyadiNirnaya</ref>
'''Kumbha Tithyadi Nirnaya''': A treatise dealing with the astrological conclusions in context of Tithis and Kumbha Parva.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/KumbhaTithyadiNirnaya|title = Kumbha Tithyadi Nirnaya - Sri Karpatri Swami}}&lt;/ref&gt;


'''Yajurveda Commentary''': Bhashya (Commentary) of Shukla Yajurveda by Swami Karpatri in eight parts.<ref>https://www.exoticindiaart.com/book/details/karpatri-ji-s-commentary-on-shukla-yajurveda-samhita-photo-copy-spiral-binding-set-of-8-volumes-mzr399/</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya01</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya02</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya03</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya04</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya05</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya06</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya07</ref><ref>https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya08</ref>
'''Yajurveda Commentary''': Bhashya (Commentary) of Shukla Yajurveda by Swami Karpatri in eight parts.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya01|title=Yajurveda Bhashya 01 - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya02|title=Yajurveda Bhashya 02 - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya03|title=Yajurveda Bhashya 03 - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya04|title=Yajurveda Bhashya 04 - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya05|title=Yajurveda Bhashya 05 - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya07|title=Yajurveda Bhashya 07 - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/yajurvedakarpatrabhashya08|title=Yajurveda Bhashya 08 - Sri Karpatri Swami|via=Internet Archive}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
 
* {{Cite book |last=Lutgendorf |first=Philip |title=The Life of a Text: Performing the Rāmcaritmānas of Tulsidas |date=1991 |publisher=[[University of California Press]] |isbn=978-0-520-06690-8 |language=en}}
Lutgendorf, Philip. 1991. The Life of a Text: Performing the Rāmcaritmānas of Tulsidas. Berkeley: University of California Press, pp.&nbsp;384–387.
* {{Cite book |last=Swami |first=Vedanti |url=https://archive.org/details/SriKarpatriJiSankshiptJeevaniVedantiSwamiJi/mode/2up |title=Sri Karpatri Ji Sankshipt Jeevani |date=1999 |language=hi |trans-title=Detailed Biography of Swami Karpatri}}


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Swami Karpatri
Swami in his ashram in Varanasi.
Founder of Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad
In office
1948 – continued
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byShankaracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati elected as first president
Personal
Born
Har Narayan Ojha

Template:Birth date text[1]
Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Died7 February 1982(1982-02-07) (aged 74)
Varanasi
ReligionHinduism
DenominationDashanami Sampradaya
Known forHindu revivalism and activism
Founder ofAkhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad
PhilosophyAdvaita Vedanta
Religious career
TeacherBrahmananda Saraswati

Swami Karpatri (1907–1982), born as Har Narayan Ojha, was a Hindu saint and revivalist who founded the Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad. He was also a writer and led several pro-Hindu movements, including the cow protection movement. A sannyasi of the Dashanami Sampradaya, he belonged to the Smārta branch of Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism).

Early life and education

He was born in a Saryuparin Brahmin family in a small village of Bhatni in Pratapgarh, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India (now modern-day Uttar Pradesh). From early childhood he had no interest in worldly matters and was married to Srimati Mahadevi at the age of 9 in the year 1916.[1] He planned to leave home in order to attain Sannyasa, though his father insisted him to give them a child before leaving. After which a girl child was born to him, after which he left his home at the age of 19.[2]

Sometime after leaving home, he took vow of Brahmacharya (initiation into celibacy) from Swami Brahmananda Saraswati. After initiation, he was renamed Harihar Chaitanya and went to study in a gurukul in Narwar, Bulandshahr.

He stayed there for two years studying Vyakarana, Vedanta and 6 Darshanas (six schools of Hindu Philosophy) among other things. In 1927, he left the Gurukula and walking along the Ganga river, reached Uttarakhand where he spent the next three years in solitude that ended with him attaining Atmagyana or self-realisation.<ref name=":0">Kumar, Pramod (30 April 2019). "Swami Karpatri Ji: The forgotten Dharma SamarAt". Pragyata.</ref>

He returned to his gurukul where he was welcomed as a Paramhansa (one who has self-realisation). It was during this period that he got his most popular name “Karpatri” as he used to receive alm of food in his cupped hands resembling a bowl. (Kar-hands, Patra-bowl, hence Karpatri literally means a man who receives alm in his cupped hands).<ref name=":0" />

Sometime during 1931–32, at the age of 24, he formally accepted the Danda from the hands Swami Brahmananda Saraswati near Durga Kund, Varanasi. He was given Sanyasa Deeksha (initiation into monkhood) name of Swami Hariharananda Saraswati.<ref name=":0" />

Dharm Sangh

On the day of Vijayadashmi, He established Dharm Sangh in the year 1940. He travelled through all parts of India and established many branches of Dharm Sangh. The Slogan was:

Dharma ki Jaya Ho

Victory to Dharma!

Adharma ka Nash Ho

May Adharma Perish! <ref>"करपात्री महाराज ने दिया धर्म की जय, अधर्म के नाश का मंत्र".</ref>

Dharm Sangh under leadership of Swami Karpatri helped the Noakhali victims of 1946 riots and provided them land, food and financial aid.<ref name="auto">"Sri Karpatri Ji Sankshipt Jeevani Vedanti Swami Ji".</ref>[citation needed]

He re-converted Hindus who were forcibly made Muslims and gave them initiation under Rama-Nama.<ref>Ramesh Kutticad. Abhinav Shankar Smriti Granth Swami Karpatriji Maharaj Poor Scan Vol 1.</ref><ref>"Swami Karpatri Ji: The forgotten Dharma SamarAt". 30 April 2019.</ref>

He and his group was the first one to be jailed in Independent India. Even before Independence, In the year 1947, he started protests and meetings from the month of April. On the night of 14 August 1947, the members of Dharm Sangh were raising the slogans of "Bharat Akhand Ho" (May Bharat be united), All of them were jailed.<ref name="auto"/>[citation needed]

Later life

He was a disciple of Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math Swami Brahmananda Saraswati.<ref>Rama, Swami (1999) Himalayan Institute, Living With the Himalayan Masters, page 247</ref> He spent most of his life at Varanasi.

Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati, the 145th Govardhan Peeth Shankaracharya of Puri, Odisha, is an eminent disciple of Swami Karpatri.<ref>@govardhanmath (4 August 2019). "Dharma Samrat Swami Karpatri Ji Jayanti.Puri Shankaracharya ji's Pravachan on his Guru Maharaj's 112th Jayanti.ध…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. -->" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 July 2020 – via Twitter. </ref>

He initiated Alain Daniélou, a noted French Historian into Shaivite Hinduism under the name, Shiv Sharan.<ref name="auto3">Swami Karpatri The Linga and the great goddess Indica bolls, ISBN 818656988X</ref>

Politics

Other than DharmSangh, In 1948, Swami Karpatri founded the Akhil Bharatiya Ram Rajya Parishad (RRP),<ref>"Akhil Bhartiya Ramrajya Parishad - Contribution Reports Year 2009-10 - Election Commission of India". Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.</ref> A traditionalist Hindu party. The RRP won three Lok Sabha seats in the 1952 Lok Sabha election and two in 1962.[citation needed] He led a movement against the Hindu Code Bill. He was also a prominent agitator in 1966 anti-cow slaughter agitation.<ref>Irfan Ahmad, Pralay Kanungo (24 December 2018). The Algebra of Warfare-Welfare: A Long View of India's 2014 Election. Oxford University Press. p. 103. ISBN 9780199097531.</ref> On 18 April 1948, he founded the newspaper Sanmarg which promoted Sanatana Dharma and also advocated against the Hindu Code Bill and voiced opposition on cow slaughters.<ref>Mahila Patrakarita (in Hindi). Prabhat Prakashan. 2012. p. 73. ISBN 9789350481189. Retrieved 14 December 2016.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)</ref>

Death

Statue of Swami in a temple.

On the day of his demise in the year 1982 (Magh Shukla Chaturdashi), he asked his disciples to sing the "Ayodhya Tyaga" story of Ramayana for him; he himself did the recitation of Sri Sukta and at the end by keeping the idol of Krishna on his chest, he died by reciting "Shiva Shiva Shiva" thrice.<ref name="auto"/>[citation needed]

Debates

Swami Karpatri adhered to a strict no-compromise policy regarding Hindu laws and the Shastras. He was popularly referred to as "Dharmasamrat"<ref>@govardhanmath (10 August 2021). "#गौ_रक्षा_दिवससर्वभूतहृदय धर्मसम्राट स्वामी श्रीकरपात्रीजी की अद्भुत देन" (Tweet) – via Twitter. </ref> (English: "Emperor of Dharma") by the masses.

In 1932, in his late 20s, he debated with Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on the topic of "Pranava" (ॐ). Malaviya ji accepted his defeat.<ref>Vedanti Swami Ji. "Sri Karpatri Ji Sankshipt Jeevani Vedanti Swami Ji" (in हिन्दी). Shri Dharmasangh Prakashan.</ref>

In 1964, a debate was held between traditional Sanatani scholars and members of the Arya Samaj. Although Swami Karpatri initially participated only as a spectator, he later joined the discussion, engaging directly with Yudhisthir Mimansak.<ref>Vedanti Swami Ji. "Sri Karpatri Ji Sankshipt Jeevani Vedanti Swami Ji" (in हिन्दी). Shri Dharmasangh Prakashan.</ref>

In 1965, Swami Karpatri engaged in a significant debate with Sri Vidyamanya Tirtha, a sanyasi of the Madhva Sampradaya, who had publicly challenged scholars to defend the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. Swami Karpatri accepted the challenge, and the debate lasted for two days.<ref>Vedanti Swami Ji. "Sri Karpatri Ji Sankshipt Jeevani Vedanti Swami Ji" (in हिन्दी). Shri Dharmasangh Prakashan.</ref> Vidyamanya Tirtha posed numerous incisive questions, prompting Swami Karpatri to respond using logical interpretations of Vedanta. According to available accounts, Swami Karpatri was considered the victor of the debate because Vidyamanya Tirtha himself deviated from his own parampara theories during the debate.<ref>"Swami Karpatri vs Swami Vidyamanyatirtha 1965" (in हिन्दी). Internet Archive.</ref>

Books

Marxwad Aur Ramrajya: Criticism of Modern Ideologies such as Marxism, Socialism, Utilitarianism, Liberalism, Progressivism, Democratism, Feminism etc.<ref>"मार्क्सवाद और रामराज्य markswad or ramrajya".</ref><ref>"मार्क्सवाद और रामराज्य (Marksvad Aur Ramrajya)".</ref>

Vichar Piyush: A Summary of Swami Karpatri's Thoughts.<ref>"Vichar Piyush ( 305to 308 512to 519miss)". 5 April 2018.</ref>

Bhakti Sudha: An anthology of various articles written by Swami Karpatri on importance of Bhakti.<ref>"Bhakti Sudha - Sri Karpatri Swami".</ref>

Bhagwat Sudha: Explaining the Essence of Srimad Bhagvat Puran.<ref>"Bhagavata Sudha - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref>

Sri Radha Sudha: A record of Swami Karpatri's speeches on Radha Sudha Nidhi.<ref>"Radha Sudha - Sri Karpatri Swami".</ref>

Bhakti Rasarnava: A Unique work on Bhakti.<ref>"Bhaktirasarnava - Sri Karpatri Swami".</ref>

Pibata Bhagvata Rasamalaya: A Book dealing with Rasa of Srimad Bhagvata Purana.<ref>"Pibata Bhagavata Rasamalaya Karapatriji Maharaj" – via Internet Archive.</ref>

Kaal Mimansa: A work dealing with the chronology in context of the Pauranic and Other Hindu Epic literature.<ref>"Kala Mimansa - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref>

Kya Sambhog se Samadhi: A Simple Refutation of Osho's interpretation of Samadhi.<ref>"Kya Sambhog Se Samadhi - Swami Karpatri" – via Internet Archive.</ref>

Capitalism, Socialism and Ramrajya: Refuting Osho's shallow understanding on these Ideologies.<ref>"1960 Around -Punjivad Samajvad Aur Ramrajya". 1960.</ref>

Ramayana Mimansa: A Book with systematic analysis of the Hindu Epic Ramayana.<ref>"Ramayan Mimansa - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref>

Ved Ka Swaroop Aur Pramanya: The epistemological significance and Structure of the Vedas.<ref>"Ved Ka Swaroop Aur Pramanya Part 1 Shri Swami Karpatri Ji Maharaj".</ref>

Veda Pramanya Mimansa: Establishing the supreme authority of Vedas.<ref>"Veda Pramanya Mimansa - Sri Karpatri Swami".</ref>

VedaSwarupVimarsh: A Short book defining the swarupa of Vedas while refuting the claims of Social Reformers and Modern day Scholars Like Swami Dayanand.<ref>"Veda Swaroop Vimarsha - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref>

Samanvaya Samrajya Samrakshanam:A work dealing with coordination between various schools of Hinduism.<ref>"Samanvaya Samrajya Samrakshanam - Sri Karpatri Swami".</ref>

Ahamartha aur Parmartha Sara: A commentary on Patanjali's work "Parmarth Sara" with the refutation of Vishishta Advaita View.<ref>"Ahamartha Aur Paramartha Sara - Sri Karpatri Swami".</ref>

Nastika-Astika Vaad: A point to point refutation of Nastika Arguments used against Astikas.<ref>"Nastika Astika Vada - Sri Karpatri Swami".</ref>

Videsh Yatra Shastriya Paksha: The Views of Hindu Shastras on Travelling Abroad.<ref>"Videsh yatra - karpatri ji विदेश यात्रा (करपात्री जी महाराज )".</ref>

Sankirtan Mimansa evam Varnashrama Dharma: A text Describing the maintenance of Varnashrama Dharma along with Holy Enchanting.<ref>"Sankirtana Mimansa Evam Varnashrama Maryada - Sri Karpatri Swami".</ref>

Rss aur Hindu Dharma: Deals with Structural criticism of Sangh-Sponsored Anti-Shastra ideology.<ref>"Rss और हिन्दू धर्म स्वामी करपात्री जी" – via Internet Archive.</ref> Gau - Ek Samagra Chintan: The importance of Cow within Hinduism and Humanity as a whole.<ref>"Gau - Ek Samagra Chintan - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref>

Vedartha Parijata: Explaining the True Essence of the Vedas along with Commentary.<ref>"Vedartha Parijata - Sri Karpatri Swami (Total 23 Files)".</ref>

Kumbha Tithyadi Nirnaya: A treatise dealing with the astrological conclusions in context of Tithis and Kumbha Parva.<ref>"Kumbha Tithyadi Nirnaya - Sri Karpatri Swami".</ref>

Yajurveda Commentary: Bhashya (Commentary) of Shukla Yajurveda by Swami Karpatri in eight parts.<ref>"Yajurveda Bhashya 01 - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref><ref>"Yajurveda Bhashya 02 - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref><ref>"Yajurveda Bhashya 03 - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref><ref>"Yajurveda Bhashya 04 - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref><ref>"Yajurveda Bhashya 05 - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref><ref>"Yajurveda Bhashya 07 - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref><ref>"Yajurveda Bhashya 08 - Sri Karpatri Swami" – via Internet Archive.</ref>

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Swami 1999, p. 1.
  2. ↑ Swami 1999, p. 2.
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