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Opening Access to Theology and Sacred Sciences

Neelakantan Valanikattu Vijayan

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Neelakanta Theerthapada Swamikal was a renowned spiritual leader, philosopher, and social reformer from Kerala, India. Inspired by his guru, Chattampi Swamikal, he embraced Sanyasa and devoted his life to spiritual growth and societal upliftment. He championed the ideals of self-realization, equality, and universal love, reflecting the teachings of his mentor. His teachings emphasized dismantling caste hierarchies, advancing education, and fostering unity among diverse communities. Neelakanta played a pivotal role in democratising spiritual and religious knowledge, inspiring critical thinking, self-awareness, and an inquisitive mindset among the masses. The movement, spearheaded by him and other spiritual luminaries, greatly influenced Kerala's renaissance and reform movements. This paper provides an overview of Neelakanta Theerthapada's life and his contributions to making theological and religious knowledge accessible to all. 


Keywords


Renaissance, Reformation, Theology, Religious, Advaita, Kerala, Rituals, Culture, Knowledge dissemination, Open Access, Open Knowledge, Open Science

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