Sree Narayana Guru vs Tulišen

Sree Narayana Guru consecrated a Shiva lingam at Aruvippuram, Kerala, defying the caste-based restrictions that prohibited non-Brahmins from performing such rituals. This act challenged Brahminical authority and asserted the right of all castes to worship.

Sree Narayana Guru published 'Atmopadesa Satakam', a collection of 100 verses in Malayalam expounding his philosophy of 'one caste, one religion, one God'. The work promoted spiritual equality and rational thought.

Sree Narayana Guru founded the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) to promote social reform among the Ezhava community. The organization worked for education, temple entry, and the abolition of caste discrimination.

Sree Narayana Guru led a movement for the right of lower-caste Hindus to enter temples in Kerala. He organized protests and legal challenges, culminating in the 1936 Temple Entry Proclamation that opened all Travancore temples to all Hindus.

Tulišen led a Qing diplomatic mission to the Russian Empire and the Kalmyk Khanate in Central Asia. The mission aimed to secure alliances and gather intelligence on Russian activities. His journey was recorded in his travelogue, providing valuable geographic and cultural information.

Tulišen published a detailed account of his diplomatic mission to the Torgut Mongols and Russia. The work described the geography, customs, and political conditions of Central Asia and Siberia, becoming a key source for Qing knowledge of the region.

Tulišen was appointed to the Grand Council, the highest policy-making body of the Qing Empire, under the Yongzheng Emperor. This position allowed him to influence foreign policy and military strategy.