Narayana Guru - 1856-1928

Compassion Personified

Superstitions die hard. Sacred Shivaratri day arrived. At the place where Narayana Guru had initiated a pure and simple tradition a big fair gathered. That was also like any other fair! To keep vigil the night over, there was music and Kirtans by ministrels. Shiva's idol was carried on an elephant in procession. At midnight, a meeting was held. The Guru presided.
The meeting commenced. Speaker after speaker delivered long orations on the ideals of the Guru.
Guru gave his message as follows:
Without distinction of caste or birth, without hatred of other religions, we all live here in brotherhood! This is the ideal that is here, Let everyone of you know this."