Outstanding People from India.

Members: Verónica C; Danae J; Rocío V; Gabriel T; Ayline R.

Grade: 2ºF
There are people known in India, a lot, but
we will talk about five, in specific ...
Sri. Aurobindo
Born: 15 August 1872, Calcutta.

Died: 5 December 1950 (aged 78), Pondicherry.

Religion: Hinduism.

Was an Indian philosopher, yogi, guru, poet, and

nationalist. He joined the Indian movement for
independence from British rule, for a while was one of
its influential leaders and then became a spiritual
reformer, introducing his visions on human progress
and spiritual evolution.
His Story
He was arrested in the aftermath of a number of bomb outrages
linked to his organisation, but in a highly public trial where he faced
charges of treason, Aurobindo could only be convicted and imprisoned
for writing articles against British rule in India. He was released
when no evidence could be provided, following the murder of a
prosecution witness during the trial. During his stay in the jail, he had
mystical and spiritual experiences, after which he moved to
Pondicherry, leaving politics for spiritual work.

His main literary works are The Life Divine, which deals with theoretical aspects of Integral Yoga; Synthesis of Yoga,
which deals with practical guidance to Integral Yoga; and Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol, an epic poem. His works also
include philosophy, poetry, translations and commentaries on the Vedas, Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. He was
nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1943 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950.
Swami Vivekananda
• He was a thinker, mystic and Indian religious leader.
• The indomitable spirit of Swami Vivekananda awake in his
fellow Indians and renewed sense of pride and self-belief.
Vivekananda embodied both the spirituality of ancient
India and the dynamism of the west after his
inspirational message of religious tolerance heard at the
world Parliament of Religions 1893.
• After the Congress he dedicated himself to spread his
message through several cities in the United States and
wrote several books about the message of the Vedanta
school (philosophy within Hinduism)
 His Story
• Narendranath Datta was born in Shimla Pally (in
Calcutta) on January 12, 1863. From a young age he
showed a precocious mind and an excellent memory. He
practiced meditation from a very early age. From a
young age, he reflected on the validity of superstitious
customs and caste-based discrimination. In 1879
Narendra entered the Presidency College of Calcutta
for higher studies, and a year later entered the
Faculty of the Scottish Church of Calcutta, where he
studied philosophy, Western logic, Western philosophy
and European and world history.
• From a young age, questions about God and his
presence arose in Narendra's mind. This made him
associate with Brahmo Samásh, important religious
movement of the time, regularly attended meetings of
the organization. Trying to understand the complexities
of faith, progress and spiritual vision.
•
 Mahatma Gandhi. “Father of the Nation”.
Born: October 2, 1869, Porbandar, British Raj.

Died: January 30, 1948 (78 years old) New Delhi, Union of
India.

Religion: Hinduism.

The foremost political leader of the Indian Independence

movement. Forever two decades, Gandhi strove for a peaceful
overthrow of British rule. Inspired millions with his philosophy,
resolve and commitment to Independence and also to alleviate
"If you want to change the world,
the plight of women an the “untouchable” caste. change yourself"
 His Story
-From 1919 he belonged openly to the front of the Indian nationalist
movement. He established new methods of social struggle such as the hunger
strike and in his programs rejected the armed struggle and made a preaching of
the ahimsa (nonviolence) as a means to resist British rule.

-In 1931 he participated in the London Conference, where he claimed the

independence of India. He bowed in favor of the right of the Congress party and
had conflicts with his disciple Nehru, who represented the left.

-Once independence was achieved, Gandhi sought to reform Indian society, "Love is the most humble force, but
beginning by integrating the lower castes (the shudras or 'slaves', the pariahs the most powerful that the world
or 'untouchables' and the mlecchas or 'barbarians'), and by developing rural has"
areas. . He disapproved of the religious conflicts that followed the independence
of India, defending the Muslims in the Indian territory, being assassinated by
Nathuram Godse, a fanatical Hindu integrationist, on January 30, 1948 at the
age of 78 years. His ashes were thrown into the Ganges river.
Anandamayi Ma
A hindu saint from Bengal. Many
followers an a observers found her to
be ofter in a divinely intoxicated
state. Healing and other miracles
have been attributed to her.
The age of thirteen, in
keeping with the rural
custom at the time, she
was married to Romani Mohan Chakrabarti.
Rabindranath Tagore
Poet, writer and humanitarian, Rabindranath Tagore was
the first Indian to be awarded the Nobel Prize for
Literature and he played a key role in the renaissance of
modern India. Tagore is most widely known for his
poetry, but he was also an accomplished author of
novels, short stories, plays and articles. He took an
active interest in a widespread range of social, cultural
and artistic endeavours.
 His Life
He was born on 7 May 1861 in Calcutta.
Rabindranath began writing from an early age and impressed with his free-flowing
style and spontaneous compositions. He mostly rejected formal schooling; he spent
much time being taught at home. In 1878 he travelled to England and sought to
study law at University College, London, but he left before finishing the degree. I slept and dreamt that life
In 1913, Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature for his work ‘Gitanjali‘ was joy. I awoke and saw
This made his writings internationally known and his fame spread throughout the that life was service. I acted
world. This gave Tagore the opportunity to travel extensively giving lectures and and behold service was joy.-
recitals in many different countries.
Tagore died on 7th August 1941, after a long and painful illness, aged 80