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News: The remarks of Kerala Chief Minister, at the inaugural session of the 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage, on Sree Narayana Guru have set off a controversy.
About Sree Narayana Guru
- He was a saint, philosopher, social reformer who advocated social equality and spiritual enlightenment.
- He was born in Chempazhanthy, a village near Thiruvananthapuram, in the Ezhava family.
- He coined the famous slogan “One Caste, One Religion, On God”, emphasising on the idea of universal brotherhood.
- He was associated with Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, which has played a key role in promoting socio-political reforms in Kerala.
- He launched the Aravipuram Movement on Shivaratri day of 1888 by installing a Shivalinga at Aravipuram, symbolising resistance against social injustice.
- He has also authored several literary works like Daiva Dasakam, Atmavilasam, Brahmavidya Panchakam etc.
