why is narayana guru considered as an important social reformer
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Explanation:
He led a reform movement in Kerala, against the injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritual enlightenment and social equality. so narayana guru considered as an important social reformer
This movement aimed
at strengthening the backward and exploited
communities. Narayana Guru (1854-1928)
and his companions Dr. Palpu and Kumaran
Assan led the movement.
The caste differences were too much
in Kerala and there were many prohibitions
in place. During that period, all were not
allowed to use facilities like tanks and roads. They were barred from
wearing footwear. Restrictions were there on women’s dress also. These
communities had to live without basic human rights. In order to address
this issue, Sri Narayana Guru started Dharma Paripalana Yogam
movement. One Caste, One Religion and One God for human beings was
the basic idea of Sri Narayana Guru. Education is the only path to achieve
this he declared. He built temples for the backward communities as they
were denied entry into temples