Realise Guru’s dream of an equal society: Governor

‘Inspired by his teachings, anti-dowry movement has gained strength in Kerala’

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has emphasised the need to work towards realising Sree Narayana Guru’s dream of creating an egalitarian society of self-confident individuals.

Inaugurating the golden jubilee conference of Brahma Vidyalayam at Sivagiri, near Varkala, on Thursday, Mr. Khan stressed the social reformer’s ideal to ensure equal status and education for woman both in their families and within societies.

“He had called for a social environment which would enable women enjoy genuine freedom and equality of opportunity. Guru maintained that the success of the family depended on its women. He also stood for marriage reforms and advised simple marriages to avoid unnecessary extravagances. Guru’s words in this regard are relevant even today,” he said, while expressing happiness that the movement against dowry gained strength in the State by deriving inspiration from Guru’s teachings.