Question

"RamalingaAdigal played a prominent role in the Social and Religious Reform
movements"—Justify

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Born in 1823 in Marudhur near Chidambaram, St. Ramalinga. During the St. Ramalinga 19th century, he played a prominent role in the Tamil Nadu social and religious reform movement which contributed to the unity and solidity of the tamils.

Alone in that sense, he advocated the development of a casteless society to be led by the lord he believed to be in the form of "Arul perum jothi." He founded the vadalur sathya dharma salai to feed the poor. He believed that love is the only master key to spirituality. He also opposed the supernatural beliefs and rituals and emphasized on being a vegan.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Ramalinga Adigal brought together Social reforms along with religious reforms. He advocated in the abolition of the caste system – ‘Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Sangam’ to form equality which God, in his belief, a form of light ‘Arul Prem Jyoti’ acknowledged.

Other, remarkable social reform to his name comes from ‘Satya Dharma Salai’ where he was the founder with the mission to feed the poor. He believed service to mankind as a tribute to God.

Famously known as Vallalar, Ramalinga Adigal was a Tamil Saint and a Tamil poet in the 19th century.