Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighted Sree Narayana Guru’s vision of fostering unity amidst diversity during the 93rd Sivagiri Theerthadanam festival in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He emphasized the importance of building a compassionate India where people coexist harmoniously despite their differences. Siddaramaiah praised Narayana Guru’s teachings that advocate against communalism and casteism, promoting equality and morality in society.
Siddaramaiah underscored the significance of spirituality intertwined with equality, reason, and human dignity, as exemplified by Sivagiri. He described Sivagiri Mutt not just as a pilgrimage site but as a moral university embodying the conscience of India. The Chief Minister urged for a collective effort to strengthen the values that Narayana Guru envisioned for India, emphasizing the need to combat caste oppression and strive for social justice.
Addressing the theme of “The role of Sivagiri Theerthadanam in modern nation-building,” Siddaramaiah emphasized the urgent necessity of upholding Narayana Guru’s principles in contemporary times. He praised Narayana Guru for challenging the hierarchical caste system and promoting universal humanism through his teachings. The Chief Minister lauded Narayana Guru’s emphasis on education, empowerment, and productive labor as tools for social transformation and liberation.
