PANDIT JANKI NATH VIDYARTHI: A Life of Vedic Learning, Dharma and Service

Pandit Janki Nath Vidyarthi (1894-1966) was a distinguished Vedic scholar, devoted Arya Samajist, social reformer, and man of impeccable personal integrity. Born in Srinagar, Kashmir, at the turn of the twentieth century, he dedicated his life to the study of the Vedas, the teachings of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, and the service of society. Through decades of quiet, persistent effort, he became one of the most respected and influential figures of the Arya Samaj movement in Kashmir.This biography - originally written in Hindi by his younger son, Dr. Mohan Lal Dhar, on the occasion of his birth centenary in 1994 - has now been translated, expanded, and presented in English by his grandson, Uteeshkumar Neelkanth Dhar, for the 2026 edition. Rich in personal memory, historical detail, and family recollection, it offers an intimate portrait of a remarkable life.