Which extremist leader later adopted a spiritual path and was associated with Pondicherry (Puducherry)?

The correct answer is Aurobindo Ghosh.

Key Points

• Aurobindo Ghosh was an Indian nationalist, philosopher, poet, and yogi.
• He was one of the prominent leaders of the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century.
• After his active participation in politics, he shifted towards a spiritual path and settled in Pondicherry (now Puducherry).
• In Pondicherry, he developed his philosophy of Integral Yoga and established the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
• Aurobindo believed in self-realization and the idea of transforming human consciousness to achieve divine unity.
• His literary works, such as Savitri (an epic poem) and The Life Divine, reflect his spiritual and philosophical ideologies.
• He withdrew from active political life after his acquittal in the Alipore Bomb Case and devoted himself to spiritual practices.

 Additional Information

• Bipin Chandra Pal
  • Bipin Chandra Pal was one of the prominent leaders of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio during the Indian independence movement.
  • He was known for advocating extremist nationalist ideas and promoting the Swadeshi movement.
  • He was a staunch supporter of economic independence and rejected moderate approaches like petitions and resolutions.
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a leader of the Indian independence movement and famously called the "Father of Indian Unrest".
  • He advocated the slogan "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it".
  • Tilak was known for initiating the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as a means of uniting Indians against colonial rule.
• Lala Lajpat Rai
  • Lala Lajpat Rai, also part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio, was a freedom fighter and social reformer.
  • He is famously remembered for leading the protest against the Simon Commission in 1928.
  • He succumbed to injuries sustained during the protest, and his death became a rallying cry for Indian independence.