Saint Chavara as New Moses: The Longing to See God in Atmanutapam and the Fulfilment of the Desire of Moses

Authors

  • Biju Karukappallil Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bengaluru.

Keywords:

Chavara, New Moses, Compunction, Atmanutapam, Biblical Spirituality, Hebrew Bible, Exodus, Vision of God, Penthos

Abstract

This article examines the theme of the longing to behold God, drawing from Moses’ plea in Exodus 33 and its fulfilment in the Transfiguration. It draws parallels with Chavara’s poem Atmanutapam, highlighting how this longing is satisfied through the Incarnation, compunction, and contemplative prayer. Chavara is presented as a new Moses, leading the Indian Church and consequentially the universal Church toward a deeper encounter with Christ’s mercy.

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Published

2026-03-28

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): Herald of the East

Section

Articles