Question

What is the subject matter of the work ‘Pracheena Malayalam” authored by the Chattampi Swamikal?
A. Commentaries on the Vedanta.
B.Monopolization of the Vedas, sciences and education by the majority.
C.Christianity
D.Awakening the mind to a collective sense of ‘WE’.

Answer 1

Hint: A Hindu sage and social philosopher, Chattampi Swamikal’s ideas influenced the political, social, religious reforms in Kerala.

Complete answer: The Pracheena Malayalam is the largest book which is written by Chattampi Swamikal. He was a social reformer and Hindu sage who gave voices to the marginalised. The subject matter of the work ‘Pracheena Malayalam’ authored by him was the monopolization of the Vedas, sciences and education by the marginalised. Chattampi Swamikal rejected the Vedas and the orthodox Hindu texts. These earliest subaltern writings that helped at the beginning of a new age. The book is divided into six parts. The first part was published in 1913. The book “Pracheena Malayalam” deals with the history of Kerala, its earliest inhabitants, culture, religion and the biased writings in the history and severely criticises the caste discrimination. Along with Narayana Guru, Swamikal tried to reform the heavily orthodox Hindu society that discriminated on caste in the 19th century Kerala. He worked towards the emancipation of women and motivated them to come out into the forefront.
Thus,Option B is correct.

Note: Chattampi Swamikal practiced non-violence and promoted vegetarianism. He preached that all the different paths of all religions lead up to the same place. He wrote several books on history, religion, spirituality and language. He had many friends from different regions of Kerala.