Sri Narayana Guru

Sri Narayana Guru: One Caste, One Religion

1. IDEA 1

   One caste, one faith, one God for all

   The Kerala reformer taught that all humans are of one kind. He opposed caste divisions and consecrated temples open to all.

2. IDEA 2

   Educate and organise

   He urged communities to gain education and organise for self-improvement. Social reform worked through schools, temples and cooperatives.

3. IDEA 3

   Reform without hatred

   Narayana Guru challenged injustice without calling for revenge. Lasting change can come from building up the oppressed rather than tearing down others.

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