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Posted 21 Aug 2024

Updated 22 Aug 2024

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Great social reformer from Kerala Shree Narayan Guru was remembered on his 170th Birth Anniversary. 

About Shri Narayan Guru (1845 - 1928)

Image of Great social reformer from Kerala Shree Narayan Guru.
  • Born in Chempazhanthy (near present-day Thiruvananthapuram) in Ezhava family.
  • He was a saint, seer, philosopher, poet, and social reformer who led movement against caste system and its consequences.

Key Contributions

  • Advocated for social equality, emphasizing the principle of "One caste, One Religion, One God for all human beings.”
  • Aravipuram Movment (1888): He installed the Siva idol at Aravipuram. 
    • It serves as a symbol of resistance against social injustice, as traditional norms restricted temple entry to higher castes.
  • Founded Shree Narayan Dharma Pratipalana (SNDP) Yogam to uplift the socially backward classes and propagate and promote the moral teachings.
  • Literary works: Advaitha Deepika, Atmavilasam, Daiva Dasakam, Brahmavidya Panchakam, etc.

Values 

  • Humanism, Rationality, Compassion, Egalitarianism, etc.
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  • Shree Narayan Guru
  • Aravipuram Movment
  • SNDP Yogam
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