Q. Consider the following statements:
1. He propounded a philosophy of divine life on earth through spiritual evolution.
2. He was imprisoned in 1908 Alipore Bomb case.
3. Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol is an epic poem written by him.
Which of the above statements are referring to the names mentioned below:

[A] Barindra Ghose

[B] Sri Aurobindo

[C] Lala Lajpat Rai

[D] Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: B
Notes:

Statement b is correct: Aurobindo Ghose was born in Calcutta on 15th August 1872. He was a yogi, seer, philosopher, poet, and Indian nationalist who propounded a philosophy of divine life on earth through spiritual evolution. 

  • Literary Works:
     
  • An English newspaper called Bande Mataram (in 1905). 
  • Bases of Yoga 
  • Bhagavad Gita and Its Message 
  • The Future Evolution of Man 
  • Rebirth and Karma 
  • Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol 
  • Hour of God 

Source: PIB 

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