1. Introduction: Erode Venkata Ramasamy (1879–1973), popularly known as Periyar, was a rationalist thinker, social reformer, and anti-caste activist from Tamil Nadu.He was the founder of the Self-Respect Movement and the Dravidar Kazhagam, and one of the most radical voices against Brahminical dominance, caste hierarchy, patriarchy, and religious orthodoxy. Whatch on YouTube 2. Major Philosophical…
1. Introduction: Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950), born Aurobindo Ghose, was an Indian nationalist, philosopher, yogi, poet, and spiritual reformer. Initially a revolutionary leader in the Indian freedom struggle, he later became a spiritual thinker, settling in Pondicherry, where he founded the Aurobindo Ashram. Whatch on YouTube 2. Major Philosophical and Political Ideas: (a) Integral Yoga (Purna…
1. Introduction: Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was a Bengali polymath—a poet, philosopher, educationist, and political thinker. He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913 for his book Gitanjali. Whatch on YouTube 2. Major Philosophical and Political Ideas: Tagore’s philosophy integrated humanism, spirituality, nationalism, and education. His political thought was ethical…
1. Introduction: Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902), born Narendranath Datta in Kolkata, was a Hindu monk, philosopher, nationalist, and spiritual leader. He was the chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission. Whatch on YouTube 2. Major Theories and Philosophical Ideas: Swami Vivekananda’s thought is a unique synthesis of Advaita Vedanta, practical…
1. Introduction: Kabir (c. 15th century) was one of the most influential poet-saints and social reformers of the Bhakti movement in India. He is often considered a bridge between Hinduism and Islam, as his teachings transcended both religious boundaries. Whatch on YouTube 2. Major Theories and Ideas: Kabir’s philosophy was spiritual, social, and political in…
1. Introduction: Ziauddin Barani (1285–1357 CE approx.) was a 14th-century Indian Muslim political thinker, historian, and courtier during the Delhi Sultanate period, particularly in the reigns of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Firuz Shah Tughlaq. He is best known for his political writings in Persian, which provide valuable insights into the ideology of kingship, governance,…
1. Introduction: Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964) was a central figure in the Indian independence movement, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, and the first Prime Minister of independent India. A highly educated and visionary leader, Nehru played a pivotal role in shaping modern India’s political and economic structure. He was also a philosopher-statesman, a…
🧠Who Was Kautilya? 1Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, was an ancient Indian philosopher, economist, jurist, and royal advisor. He lived around the 4th century BCE and played a key role in the rise of the Maurya Empire, helping Chandragupta Maurya become its first emperor. Often referred to as the “Indian Machiavelli,” Kautilya…
