Sree Chithira Thirunal Maharajah of Travancore(Left) and Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar(Right)
We think Ambedkar is the only person who faught for rights of so called
Lower classes(Social evil)--But look at these two persons who instead
of threats to their life and also being from so called Upper Class
,brought a revolutionary changes through Power.
The promulgation of the "Temple Entry Proclamation"(1936), was an act that underlined social emancipation, abolished the ban on Harijans or Dalits from entering Hindu temples in the Princely State of Travancore . It was on the eve of the Maharajah's birthday in 1112 (1936 A.D.) that the edict was promulgated. The Proclamation was received throughout India with delight and admiration. The full edict of The Temple Entry Proclamation by Maharajah Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma is as follows:
"Profoundly convinced of the truth and validity of our religion, believing that it is based on divine guidance and on all-comprehending toleration, knowing that in its practice it has throughout the centuries, adapted itself to the needs of changing times, solicitous that none of our Hindu subjects should, by reason of birth or caste or community, be denied the consolation and the solace of the Hindu faith, we have decided and hereby declare, ordain and command that, subject to such rules and conditions as may be laid down and imposed by us for preserving their proper atmosphere and maintaining their rituals and observances, there should henceforth be no restriction placed on any Hindu by birth or religion on entering or worshipping at temples controlled by us and our Government."
Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar referred to the day of the Proclamation as "a unique occasion in the history of India and specially of Hinduism". The Prime Minister of Madras described the Proclamation as the "greatest religious reform in India after the time of Asoka".This was bitterly opposed by conservative, yet influential upper-caste Hindus who posed a grave-threat to the life of the Diwan. Mahatma Gandhi in an open letter addressed to Sree Chithira Thirunal wrote: “People call me as Mahatma and I don’t think I deserve it. But in my view, you have in reality become a Mahatma by your proclamation at this young age, breaking the age old custom and throwing open the doors of the Temples to our brothers and sisters whom the hateful tradition considered as untouchables“, and expressed the hope that "all other Hindu Princes will follow the noble example set by this far-off ancient Hindu State."
Despite the political turbulence of that period, Sree Chithira Thirunal's reign saw revolutionary progress in the fields of education, economy & society as a whole.Some of the contributions by Sree Chithira Thirunal are: (1)The Temple Entry Proclamation, (2)Universal Adult Franchise, (3)abolition of Death Penalty, (4)Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, (5)Nellikkampatty Game Sanctuary(renamed Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (PNP)),(6)University Of Travancore (renamed Kerala University), (7)Radio Station, (8)Sree Chitra Art Gallery, (9)Public Health Department,(10)Public Transport, (11)Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project, (12)Public Service Commission, (13)Swati Thirunal Music Academy (renamed as Sri Swathi Thirunal College of Music) and Publications, (14)Labour Corps, (15)Bicameral Assembly, (16)Travancore Land Mortgage Bank, (17)Agricultural Debt Relief, (18)Travancore Rubber Works, (19)Kundara Ceramics, (20)FACT(Fertilizers And Chemicals Travancore),(21)Punalur Paper Mills, (22)Sree Chitra Poor Home, (23)College Of Engineering, (24)Medical College Hospital Ulloor, (25)Free water supply, (26)Free and compulsory education to all, (27)Entry into Nair Brigade opened to all castes (28)Mid Day Meals in schools (29)Vanchi Poor Funds etc.
We think Ambedkar is the only person who faught for rights of so called
Lower classes(Social evil)--But look at these two persons who instead
of threats to their life and also being from so called Upper Class
,brought a revolutionary changes through Power.The promulgation of the "Temple Entry Proclamation"(1936), was an act that underlined social emancipation, abolished the ban on Harijans or Dalits from entering Hindu temples in the Princely State of Travancore . It was on the eve of the Maharajah's birthday in 1112 (1936 A.D.) that the edict was promulgated. The Proclamation was received throughout India with delight and admiration. The full edict of The Temple Entry Proclamation by Maharajah Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma is as follows:
"Profoundly convinced of the truth and validity of our religion, believing that it is based on divine guidance and on all-comprehending toleration, knowing that in its practice it has throughout the centuries, adapted itself to the needs of changing times, solicitous that none of our Hindu subjects should, by reason of birth or caste or community, be denied the consolation and the solace of the Hindu faith, we have decided and hereby declare, ordain and command that, subject to such rules and conditions as may be laid down and imposed by us for preserving their proper atmosphere and maintaining their rituals and observances, there should henceforth be no restriction placed on any Hindu by birth or religion on entering or worshipping at temples controlled by us and our Government."
Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar referred to the day of the Proclamation as "a unique occasion in the history of India and specially of Hinduism". The Prime Minister of Madras described the Proclamation as the "greatest religious reform in India after the time of Asoka".This was bitterly opposed by conservative, yet influential upper-caste Hindus who posed a grave-threat to the life of the Diwan. Mahatma Gandhi in an open letter addressed to Sree Chithira Thirunal wrote: “People call me as Mahatma and I don’t think I deserve it. But in my view, you have in reality become a Mahatma by your proclamation at this young age, breaking the age old custom and throwing open the doors of the Temples to our brothers and sisters whom the hateful tradition considered as untouchables“, and expressed the hope that "all other Hindu Princes will follow the noble example set by this far-off ancient Hindu State."
Despite the political turbulence of that period, Sree Chithira Thirunal's reign saw revolutionary progress in the fields of education, economy & society as a whole.Some of the contributions by Sree Chithira Thirunal are: (1)The Temple Entry Proclamation, (2)Universal Adult Franchise, (3)abolition of Death Penalty, (4)Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, (5)Nellikkampatty Game Sanctuary(renamed Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (PNP)),(6)University Of Travancore (renamed Kerala University), (7)Radio Station, (8)Sree Chitra Art Gallery, (9)Public Health Department,(10)Public Transport, (11)Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project, (12)Public Service Commission, (13)Swati Thirunal Music Academy (renamed as Sri Swathi Thirunal College of Music) and Publications, (14)Labour Corps, (15)Bicameral Assembly, (16)Travancore Land Mortgage Bank, (17)Agricultural Debt Relief, (18)Travancore Rubber Works, (19)Kundara Ceramics, (20)FACT(Fertilizers And Chemicals Travancore),(21)Punalur Paper Mills, (22)Sree Chitra Poor Home, (23)College Of Engineering, (24)Medical College Hospital Ulloor, (25)Free water supply, (26)Free and compulsory education to all, (27)Entry into Nair Brigade opened to all castes (28)Mid Day Meals in schools (29)Vanchi Poor Funds etc.
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