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Arivu (Gnosis) and Open Knowledge: A Spiritual Epistemology Based on Sree Narayana Guru

Santhosh C R

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Explores the concept of open knowledge through the epistemological and spiritual framework articulated in Arivu (Gnosis) by Sree Narayana Guru . While contemporary discourses on open knowledge emphasize unrestricted access, sharing, and collaborative production of information. Arivu offers a deeper ontological and spiritual grounding for openness rooted in self-knowledge , non-duality (advaita), and universal accessibility. By undertaking a close reading of Arivu, this study argues that Narayana Guru anticipates a radically inclusive knowledge commons in which spiritual insight, ethical living, and intellectual inquiry are inseparable. The paper situates Arivu within broader debates on epistemology, spirituality, and open knowledge, demonstrating its relevance for contemporary discussions on democratization of knowledge, decolonization of epistemic hierarchies, and the integration of lived wisdom with scholarly discourse.


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Sree Narayana Guru, Arivu, Gnosis, Open Knowledge, Advaita, Spiritual Epistemology, Knowledge Commons

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