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MESSAGE
It fills me with immense happiness to learn that the 93rd birthday celebration of
Navajyothi SreeKarunakara Guru is being organized on September 3 2019 and
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Santhigiri Ashramam is publishing a ‘Navapoojitham souvenir’ to commemo-
rate the occasion.
The philosophy of Karunakara Guru centred on seeking the truer meaning
of humanity. Guru deplored the idea of varna based caste system and welco-
med all people, especially women and the oppressed. He taught us that varna
classification must be according to the thoughts and actions of an individual.
People belonging to all walks of life, regardless of their religious, racial, gender
and ideological differences find tranquility in his teaching and unparalleled wis-
dom.
It’s a great pleasure to witness his teaching being meticulously followed
by the Santhigiri Ashram. The community initiatives by the Ashramam espe-
cially on Women Empowerment, Sustainable Development, Green Movement,
Community Health and Education & Research are commendable.
I extend my warm greetings and felicitation to the Navapoojitham celebra-
tions and to the community initiatives by Santhigiri Ashramam.
kaDakaMPallY suREnDRan
