Sree Narayana Guru (1856 - 1928) was a renowned philosopher and social
reformer of modern Kerala. Social justice and universal brotherhood
were the cardinal principles he preached.
The birthday of this great saint is celebrated on the Chathayam asterism
of the Malayalam month of Chingam (Leo). In a society broken into
fragments by casteism and economic inequality, he emphasised the gospel
of 'one caste, one religion and one god.' Even though the Guru accepted
the fundamental principles of the Vedic religion, he revolted against
Brahmin ascendancy, caste discrimination and sectarianism.
Sree Narayan Guru attained eternal bliss or 'Samadhi' at Varkala
which is today a popular pilgrim centre. His ashramam, now called
Varkala Sivagiri Ashramam, is 40 km north of Thiruvananthapuram.
Located on a cliff by the Varkala beach is the famous Janardhana
Swamy Temple. Pilgrims are also attracted by the natural mineral spring
on the rocks cliffs on the Papanasini beach here.
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