Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.
6. Swami Vivekananda and Sri Aurobindo revolutionized and awakened the Indian philosophical mind. They can be viewed as great masters of philosophy of “unity in diversity.” Elaborate (150 words)
Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write upon the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda and Sir Aurobindo and their contribution to the message of unity in diversity.
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Giver a brief introduction of Swami Vivekananda and Sir Aurobindo as the great Indian philosophers.
Body:
In the first part, write about Swami Vivekananda’s Practical Vedanta. He believed in the basic oneness of existence seen through different constitutions such as earth, heavens, gods, hell, ghosts, men, etc. and advocated strongly the eternal sameness or homogeneity beyond all differentiation, the unity of all personalities.
In the next part, write about the essential teaching of Sri Aurobindo is that humans are in a transition toward the final evolution. They would surpass their present conditions and rise to a newer life with abundant knowledge and consciousness. It would transform not only the personal self but also this cosmos.
Conclusion:
Mention how their message is universal and eternal very much relevant to the present times.
