Which of the movements/associations were associated with the empowerme...
Aravipuram movement
- The movement was launched by Sri Narayana Guru on Shivratri day of 1888. On that day, Sri Narayana Garu defied the religious restriction traditionally placed Ezhava caste and consecrated an idol of Shiva at Aravipuram.
- It was a historic event, because a member of a lower caste, forbidden from entering the temple, had himself consecrated the Shiva image in a temple. On the wall of the temple, Sri Narayana Guru inscribed the words: "Devoid of the dividing walls of caste or race or hatred of rival faith, we all live here in brotherhood."
- In the early years of the 20th century, the Aravipuram movement was given new vigour when two new leaders, Dr Palpu and Kumaran Asan, joined Sri Narayana Guru, Dr Palpu was the first Ezhva to receive education in Western medicine. Kumaran Asan was a well-known writer and poet Thus invigorated, the movement began to condemn the caste system as the basis of Hindu social structure.
- Hence, option 1 is correct.
Praja Mitra Mandali
- C. R. Reddy, an ardent champion of the non-Brahmin movement in Madras directed his non-Brahmin campaign to get special treatment for non-Brahmins and gradually forged the leaders of Vokkaliga, Lingayat and Muslim communities into formal political association. By 1917, Reddy ventured to give shape and form to the anti-Brahmin feeling with the help of two prominent citizens of Mysore namely M. Basavaiah and H. Channaiah as well as a few Muslim leaders. What Dr T.M. Nair and Thyagaraya Chetti were to Madras, Basavaiah and Channaiah were to Mysore.
- This eventually led to the foundation of Praja Mitra Mandali political party in the Princely State of Mysore which greatly influenced on the backward class movement. It advocated equal opportunities and adequate representations in public services for all communities. It urged for concessions to non-Brahmins and backward castes in education, government, employment and political representations.
- Hence, option 2 is correct.
Kuka movement
- The Kuka movement was founded by Bhagwat Jawar Mal, generally known as Sian Sahib in th e 1840s. The members of this movement, while chanting hymns, emitted cries (Kooks), hence they were called Kukas. The tenets of the Kuka movement were -:
- To have faith in Guru Govind Singh as the only true Guru
- To oppose caste distinctions in Sikhism
- To oppose the worship of idols, tombs and ascetics.
- To abstain from meat, liquor and drugs.
- Thus, the main purpose of this movement was to purify Sikhism by removing certain abuses and superstitions that crept into it from Hinduism. The movement became popular among the Namdhari Sikhs. Later on the Kukas went against the British rule. This movement was in existence till 1885.
- Hence, option 3 is correct.
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Which of the movements/associations were associated with the empowerme...
The correct answer is option D, i.e., 1, 2, and 3.
Explanation:
1. Aravipuram Movement:
- The Aravipuram movement was a social reform movement initiated by Narayana Guru, a social reformer and spiritual leader in Kerala during the early 20th century.
- The movement aimed at the empowerment and upliftment of the Dalits and backward castes in the society.
- Narayana Guru advocated for social equality and fought against the caste-based discrimination prevalent in the society.
- He established temples where people from all castes were allowed to enter and worship, breaking the traditional barriers.
- Through his teachings and efforts, Narayana Guru inspired the Dalits and backward castes to assert their rights and strive for social upliftment.
2. Praja Mitra Mandali:
- Praja Mitra Mandali was a social organization founded by B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and a prominent leader of the Dalit community.
- The organization aimed at the empowerment and political mobilization of the Dalits and backward castes.
- It worked towards creating awareness among the marginalized sections of society about their rights and entitlements.
- Praja Mitra Mandali organized meetings, conferences, and public gatherings to address the social and political issues faced by the Dalits.
- It also played a crucial role in Ambedkar's struggle for the abolition of untouchability and the inclusion of Dalits in the political sphere.
3. Kuka Movement:
- The Kuka Movement, also known as the Namdhari Movement, was a socio-religious movement initiated by Baba Ram Singh in Punjab during the 19th century.
- The movement advocated for social equality and the upliftment of the lower castes, including the Dalits.
- The Kukas rejected the caste-based discrimination prevalent in the society and emphasized the equality of all human beings.
- They promoted education and empowerment among the lower castes, encouraging them to break free from the oppressive social order.
- The movement played a significant role in raising awareness about the rights and dignity of the Dalits and backward castes during a time when they were marginalized and oppressed.
In conclusion, all three movements, namely the Aravipuram movement, Praja Mitra Mandali, and the Kuka movement, were associated with the empowerment of Dalits and backward castes. These movements worked towards challenging the existing social hierarchies, advocating for equality, and striving for the upliftment of marginalized sections of society.