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Sree Narayana Guru was the major architect of Kerala Renaissance. Substantiate. Or Discuss the role of Sree Narayana Guru in the social reform movement in Kerala. |
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Answer» Sree Narayana Guru who gave importance to knowledge started schools and libraries along with temples. He exhorted the people to strengthen by union and enlighten through education. The consecration of the idol of Lord Shiva at Aruvippuram by Sree Narayana Guru in 1888 created the rise of new insights in social sphere. The lower castes could gain the right to perform temple rituals and poojas through this. He tried to release man from the prison of complex caste system and patterns of worship based on superstitions. He was a great believer of human love, exposed the hollowness of caste system and Brahmanic priesthood and spread the message of universal love. Guru advised people not to argue and win but to know and inform. The working and messages of Guru were based on noble human love and fraternity among all religions. |
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