Sree Narayana Guru: In News
Prime Minister will inaugurate the centenary celebration of the historic 1925 conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928) was a saint, philosopher, poet, and social reformer from Kerala. A key figure in the movement against the caste system and untouchability in India. His reformist ideals inspired national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and influenced Kerala’s anti-caste and anti-untouchability movements. Played an important role in Vaikom Satyagraha, a key event in the freedom struggle linked to civil rights. Advocated non-violence and equality aligning with the broader values of India’s independence movement.Founded SNDP Yogam (1903), an organisation for the social and economic upliftment of lower castes. Championed education for the marginalised through schools, colleges, libraries, and literary clubs.Narayana Guru authored important philosophical and devotional works such as Advaitha Deepika, Atmavilasam, Daiva Dasakam, and Brahmavidya Panchakam.
