Art and Culture
2021
Indian Literature
Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
D.Sarojini Naidu
B.Jawaharlal Nehru
A.Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Correct Answer: Option C
'Songs from Prison' is a collection of translations of Sanskrit hymns and lyrics from the Upanishads and other scriptures.
Mahatma Gandhi translated these works while imprisoned in Yeravada Prison in 1930.
The collection includes translations of works by Manu, Tulsidas, Kabir, Nanak, Mirabai, Ramdas, Tukaram, and other poets.
Gandhi created these translations primarily for his English friends, particularly Mirabehn.
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
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