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Chattampi Swamikal | Kerala PSC LDC

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    Born at Kollur near Kannammoola

    Chattampi Swamikal was born on 25 August 1853 at Kollur, Kannammoola in Thiruvananthapuram. This birthplace and date are a favourite Kerala PSC question.

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    His real name was Ayyappan

    His original name was Ayyappan, but he was fondly called Kunjan Pillai as a child. Exams often ask for the original name behind the famous title.

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    Why 'Chattampi'?

    He got the name 'Chattampi' because he served as the class monitor (chattampi) at his school. A simple classroom role became his lifelong identity.

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    Thycaud Ayya was his guru

    Chattampi Swamikal learned Hatha Yoga from Thycaud Ayya, another key Kerala Renaissance figure. Remember this guru-disciple link for PSC exams.

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    Meeting Sree Narayana Guru

    Chattampi Swamikal met Sree Narayana Guru in 1882 at Aniyoor temple near Chempazhanthy. Their friendship linked two giants of the Kerala Renaissance.

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    Vedas for everyone

    In his work 'Vedadhikara Niroopanam', he argued that all people, not just Brahmins, have the right to learn the Vedas. It was a bold challenge to caste privilege.

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    Author of 'Pracheena Malayalam'

    His notable works include 'Pracheena Malayalam', 'Advaita Chintapaddhati', 'Kristumata Chedanam' and 'Jeevakarunya Nirupanam'. Matching books to authors is a common PSC question.

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    Samadhi at Panmana

    Chattampi Swamikal attained samadhi on 5 May 1924 at Panmana in Kollam district. The Panmana Ashram marks this spot and is frequently asked in exams.

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