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Human Values

Mahatma Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru

Introduction India recently commemorated the centenary of the historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi, organized by the Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust. The discussion took place at Sivagiri Mutt, Kerala, on 12 March 1925, during Gandhi’s visit. The dialogue revolved around key social issues like the Vaikom Satyagraha, religious conversions, non-violence, abolition of untouchability, attainment of salvation, and the upliftment of the downtrodden. About Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928) Born in Chembazhanthi, near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Founded the Shree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) in 1903 to promote social reform. Focused on eradicating social and educational backwardness among the…

13 September, 2025 Human Values

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Integral Humanism (Ekatma Manavvad)

Introduction In the mid-1960s, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya introduced Ekatma Manav Darshan or Integral Humanism as an indigenous ideological framework to guide India’s post-independence development. Amidst the challenges of the modern world, this philosophy emphasizes human dignity, harmony, and solidarity as the foundation for building an equitable and prosperous society. About Integral Humanism Philosophy Aim: To ensure a dignified life for every human being by balancing the needs of the individual and society. It integrates the spiritual, social, and economic aspects of human life to create a harmonious society. Central to this philosophy are the Purusharthas—the four cardinal goals of human…

13 September, 2025 Human Values