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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is associated with ‘Songs from Prison’. This work is a collection of English translations of ancient Indian religious lyrics, including hymns from the Upanishads and bhajans by saint-poets such as Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai. Gandhi undertook these translations while imprisoned in Yeravada Jail, Poona. The compilation reflects his profound spiritual outlook and the influence of Indian philosophical traditions on his concept of non-violent resistance.
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- Bal Gangadhar Tilak: He authored significant works such as 'Gita Rahasya', a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, and 'The Arctic Home of the Aryans'. He is not associated with ‘Songs from Prison’.
- Jawaharlal Nehru: His notable literary contributions include 'The Discovery of India', 'Glimpses of World History', and 'An Autobiography'. He did not author ‘Songs from Prison’.
- Sarojini Naidu: Known as the 'Nightingale of India', her prominent works include 'The Bird of Time' and 'The Golden Threshold'. She is not the author of ‘Songs from Prison’.