What makes Narayana Guru a puzzle for modern-day politicians
1 day ago · Born in a ‘lunatic asylum’ The Kerala where Narayana Guru was born in the mid-1850s—there is no clarity on the exact year of his birth—had famously been called a “lunatic asylum” by Swami Vivekananda due to the extensive and draconian system of caste discrimination in place.. Prohibitions on ‘lower’ castes weren’t just limited to restrictions on worshipping ‘higher ...
Underlying the Narayana Guru controversy is the Left’s
2 days ago · Underlying the Narayana Guru controversy is the Left’s fight to hold on to its political base in Kerala The political battle to appropriate a towering figure of Kerala’s Renaissance Movement ...
Why 20th-century social reformer Narayana Guru is caught in a …
5 days ago · Another scholar associated with both Sivagiri and Narayana Gurukula in Varkala said the Left is trying to mould Guru into a figure that fits their template of a mere social reformer. “They want a Periyar. But Guru wasn’t a Periyar,” he said, pointing to Guru’s blend of spirituality and social reform in action.
Why South's second Sanatana Dharma row has reformer Narayana Guru …
4 days ago · WHY NARAYANA GURU IS AT THE CENTRE OF THE ROW. Narayana Guru, who passed away in 1928, is widely respected in Kerala for his work in combining spiritual teachings with social reform. He was a staunch advocate for the eradication of caste-based discrimination and promoted the principles of equality, compassion, and social justice.
Kerala Fresh Sanatana Dharma Row CM Vijayan Remarks On Sree Narayana …
4 days ago · During the inauguration of the Sivagiri pilgrimage conference on January 1, Vijayan stated that Sree Narayana Guru, who advocated “one caste, one religion, and one God for all,” neither endorsed nor practiced Sanatana Dharma. Instead, Vijayan claimed that Guru reconstructed it to suit the needs of a new era, as per a report on PTI.
Sivagiri row: what is the outrage about? | Explained
5 days ago · Sree Narayana Guru, who founded the Sivagiri Madhom over a century ago, is regarded as one of the foremost social reformers of Kerala, who played a key role in transforming a society steeped in ...
BJP leader claimed Sree Narayana Guru was ... - The Economic …
6 days ago · Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has denied BJP's claims that Sree Narayana Guru supported 'Sanatana Dharma'. He clarified that Guru opposed caste-based systems and promoted equality. Vijayan emphasized that Guru's teachings should not be used to endorse 'Sanatana Dharma'. BJP leader V Muraleedharan criticized Vijayan's remarks, accusing him of insulting Hindu beliefs and the Sivagiri Mutt.
On Pinarayi’s remark that Narayana Guru ... - The Indian Express
Jan 1, 2025 · Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s statement that social reformer Sree Narayana Guru had reconstructed Sanatana Dharma has come under fire from the BJP, which said Vijayan had insulted Hinduism to win “extremist” votes.. Addressing a meeting in connection with the annual pilgrimage to Sivagiri mutt, established by Guru, at Varkala in the district, Vijayan had said on Tuesday that ...
Portraying Narayana Guru as advocate of Sanatana Dharma is …
Jan 1, 2025 · Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan cautioned against efforts to depict Sree Narayana Guru as a supporter of Sanatana Dharma, emphasizing the Guru’s rejection of caste and religion. He advocated for abolishing the upper torso dress code for temple entry.
Kerala CM's 'Narayana Guru Not Linked With Sanatana Dharma
Dec 31, 2024 · Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday cautioned against "organised efforts" to portray sage-social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, who advocated "one caste, one religion and one God for people", as a proponent of Sanatana Dharma.
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