Haridas Shastri

Haridas Shastri (1900–1991) was a distinguished Sanskrit scholar and Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava ascetic, recognized for his significant contributions to Indian religious literature. He founded the Shri Haridas Shastri Goseva Sansthan, which also serves as the publisher for his works, reflecting his dedication to preserving and propagating traditional knowledge. Among his contributions is `हिन्दूधर्म रहस्यम् वा सर्वधर्म समन्वयः` (Hindu Dharma Rahasyam or Sarva Dharma Samanvay), a text exploring the essence of Hindu Dharma and the harmony of all religions.