Leaders of Renaissance in Kerala -Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi (1852-1929)

Leaders of Renaissance in Kerala
-Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi (1852-1929)

1. Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi ,who founded the Ananda Maha Sabha, was born  on 26^th August 1852 . He founded the Siddhasramam at Alathur.

2. His real name was Karat Govindamenon

3. An atheist, he denounced idol worship and religions.

4. He propounded the theory that ananda (happiness or bliss) should be the touchstone of any human activity.

5. The movement he spearheaded played an important role in the renaissance of Kerala society.

6. He encouraged liquour prohibition and women’s education. He criticised idol worship.

7. His reformist ideas are detailed in his works titled ‘Mokshapradeepam’ and ‘Anandasutram’.

8. Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi passed away on 10th September 1929.

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