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The conversation was held in 1925 at Sivagiri Mutt, where they discussed Vaikom Satyagraha, non-violence, untouchability abolition, and upliftment of the downtrodden.

Relevance of Sree Narayana Guru’s Teachings in Present Day

  • Equality and Social Justice: His philosophy of “One Caste, One Religion, One God” fights all forms of bias. 
  • Social Justice Movements: Supported the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25), a movement for temple entry rights for lower castes.
  • Religious Harmony: His emphasis on universal brotherhood and respect for all faiths foster interfaith dialogue and counter radicalization for peaceful coexistence.

About Sree Narayan Guru (1856–1928)

  • He was born into Ezhava community (a backward caste), near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
  • He was a saint, seer, philosopher, poet, and social reformer who led a movement against the caste system.
  • He founded the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam, an organization that played a crucial role in mobilizing communities and advocating for social justice.
  • Works: Atmopadesa Satakam and Nivritti Panchakam, remain influential in spiritual discourse.
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