New Delhi: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday lamented that the contributions of Indian philosophers and social reformers like Sree Narayana Guru are not adequately documented in international languages, creating a void in global academic discourse.MP publishes book on Narayana Guru Shashi TharoorRadhakrishnan said “reimagining Hindu saints” would bring India’s heritage to a global audience.The VP said the book was special as it was first released at Sivagiri Mutt, the ashram founded by the Guru. He said the visit to Mute was an inspiration to treat everyone equally and with dignity.Radhakrishnan said the Guru became a spiritual guru at a time when caste divisions and social discrimination were deeply ingrained in society. He pointed out that the Guru’s immortal message “Mankind is one caste, one religion, one God” was not only a spiritual statement but also a revolutionary call for equality, dignity and universal brotherhood.Tharoor said it was unfortunate that while the Guru’s message resonated universally, he was little known outside. kerala. Speaking of 19th-century Kerala, he said caste prejudice in the state was so deep that Swami Vivekananda called it a “madhouse”. He said Guru introduced social reforms in such a dire situation and shook the society so that Kerala is now the most progressive state in the country.
