Who among the following is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’, a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi translated a collection of ancient Indian religious lyrics from Sanskrit and other Indian languages into English during his imprisonment in Yerwada Jail in 1930. This work was published in London in 1934 under the title 'Songs from Prison'.
Why other options are incorrect:
Bal Gangadhar Tilak: He is well-known for his work 'Gita Rahasya', which he wrote while imprisoned in Mandalay (1908-1914), and 'The Arctic Home in the Vedas'. He is not associated with 'Songs from Prison'.
Jawaharlal Nehru: His major literary contributions include 'The Discovery of India' and 'Glimpses of World History', both written during his various terms in prison, but not 'Songs from Prison'.
Sarojini Naidu: Known as the 'Nightingale of India', she was a prolific poet whose works include 'The Golden Threshold', 'The Bird of Time', and 'The Broken Wing', but she is not associated with the translation 'Songs from Prison'.
📝 Short Notes: Prison Literature by Freedom Fighters
| Leader | Literary Work | Prison/Year | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi | Songs from Prison | Yerwada Jail, 1930 | Translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics |
| Bal Gangadhar Tilak | Gita Rahasya | Mandalay Prison, 1908-1914 | Commentary on Bhagavad Gita |
| Jawaharlal Nehru | Discovery of India | Ahmednagar Fort, 1942-1946 | Indian history and culture |
| Jawaharlal Nehru | Glimpses of World History | Various prisons, 1930-1933 | Letters to daughter on world history |
| Vinayak Damodar Savarkar | Kamala; First War of Independence 1857 | Cellular Jail, Andaman | Poetry and history |
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