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Yogi Vemana: The Revolutionary Voice of Telugu Bhakti, Ethics, and Social Awakening

November 13, 2025
Shikshak Content Board
9 minute read
Section 4 of 10

Social Critique: Vemana as a Voice of Reform

Many poems target social evils that still persist today. His fearless criticism of caste arrogance stands out: "Miriyamu enthadaina meedanalla ga nunnu…" Just as pepper feels hot no matter its color, character—not birth—defines a true human. He attacks: Caste hierarchy Fake gurus and fraudulent ascetics Corrupt priests Greed and material obsession Hypocrisy in religious practices Dowry and exploitation Social injustice and gender discrimination His poetry thus becomes a mirror reflecting society's weaknesses, urging reform not through aggression, but through wisdom.

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