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UPSC Prelims 2021 Paper-1 📅 10 Oct, 2021

Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?

A
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B
Jawaharlal Nehru
C
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
D
Sarojini Naidu
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UPSC Prelims
2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1
Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
Correct Answer
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Origin of the Work: 'Songs from Prison: Translations of Indian Lyrics Made in Jail' is a notable literary compilation translated by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.C......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2021
Ref. Subject History
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Modern India
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Origin of the Work ▼
'Songs from Prison: Translations of Indian Lyrics Made in Jail' is a notable literary compilation translated by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Context of Creation ▼
Mahatma Gandhi translated these ancient Sanskrit hymns and religious lyrics into English during his incarceration at the Yerwada Central Jail in Pune around 1930. The work was later prepared for publication by John S. Hoyland in 1934.
Conclusion ▼
The text is deeply tied to MK Gandhi's reflective period during his imprisonment.
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