Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, the precursor of nationalism(EN)

Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, a visionary of exceptional talent and a pioneer of nationalism, infused the youth of the nation with patriotic fervor through his writings and resonated his powerful voice on the world stage. Mahakavi Rabindranath Tagore wrote of him, "Aurobindo Ghosh is the messiah of Indian culture and civilization; through him, India's voice will be heard throughout the world." Despite being Indian, Aurobindo's education and upbringing were steeped in Western culture. His father made every effort to mold his lifestyle, attire, manners, and thoughts within an English framework. However, this had little effect on Aurobindo. Although he went to England for higher education and lived immersed in Western culture, he remained an Indian at heart. The essence of Indian culture somewhere within his subconscious kept pulling him towards his nation. This very spirit of patriotism inspired him. He dedicated his life to the nation's freedom, expressing his thoughts on spiritualism, self-rule, non-violent resistance, nationalism, and the state through prose and poetry. Aurobindo's concept of nationalism is rooted in India's ancient spiritual culture, yet he gave it a global dimension and a humanist form, making it a powerful instrument not only for India's welfare but for the betterment of the entire world. According to Dr. Karan Singh, Aurobindo's nationalist concept prevents him from being categorized among narrow nationalists; instead, it presents him as a pioneer of nationalism, a novel interpreter, and a profoundly liberal thinker.