The Center for the Study of Sanātana Dharma and Reformist Thought is established with the purpose of exploring, preserving, and critically interpreting the foundational principles of Sanātana Dharma—the eternal, universal order rooted in the Vedas. The center will examine the scientific, philosophical, spiritual, and ethical dimensions of this timeless tradition, encompassing its diverse components such as ṛta (cosmic order), satya (truth), dharma (righteousness), and yajña (noble action).

It will:

• Investigate the rational and universal structure of Sanātana Dharma, as expounded in the Vedas, Upanishads, Smṛtis, and later Vedantic works, affirming its relevance to contemporary human values, justice, and sustainability.

• Reassess historical interpretations of dharma, identifying where myth, superstition, or dogma have diverged from Vedic principles.

• Study the critical reformist contributions of Maharshi Swami Dayananda Saraswati, whose Satyārth Prakāśa and Vedic commentary laid the foundation for a rational, monotheistic, and socially responsible Vedic worldview.

• Foster dialogue on ethical monotheism, karma, mokṣa, gender equality, educational reform, and social upliftment—all key themes within reformist Vedic discourse.

• Facilitate comparative studies of Sanātana Dharma with global philosophical and religious traditions, focusing on the application of dharma in pluralistic and secular contexts.

• Serve as a center of archival research, translation, and teaching for original reformist literature, including Dayananda’s works, the Arya Samaj tradition, and modern rational Vedic thinkers.

Through a blend of scriptural study, critical scholarship, and public engagement, the center seeks to revitalize Sanātana Dharma as a dynamic, ethical, and inclusive path for individual and societal transformation in the 21st century.