{"id":13394,"date":"2023-10-23T05:39:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T05:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=13394"},"modified":"2023-10-23T05:39:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T05:39:32","slug":"philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Philosophy Optional Topic &#8211; Wise Previous Year Questions in UPSC Mains: Aurobindo (2013-2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L0DSjolptRXUxybz9hFq0TESMnSeCYa4N6uPyerj.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L0DSjolptRXUxybz9hFq0TESMnSeCYa4N6uPyerj.png 1320w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L0DSjolptRXUxybz9hFq0TESMnSeCYa4N6uPyerj-1170x369.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L0DSjolptRXUxybz9hFq0TESMnSeCYa4N6uPyerj-585x184.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to our exploration of the philosophy optional topic for UPSC mains: Aurobindo. In the vast and intricate landscape of the UPSC Civil Services Examination, choosing the right optional subject is a crucial decision. For those with an inclination towards profound philosophical inquiries and the wisdom of visionaries, Aurobindo&#8217;s teachings and philosophy offer an intellectually stimulating choice. This blog series delves into a decade&#8217;s worth of previous year questions on Aurobindo (2013-2023) to help aspirants understand the nuances and expectations of this optional subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sri Aurobindo, a multifaceted thinker, poet, and spiritual leader, left behind a legacy of philosophical ideas that continue to resonate in contemporary times. As we navigate through the past ten years of UPSC mains questions on Aurobindo&#8217;s philosophy, we will dissect his thoughts on topics such as integral yoga, spiritual evolution, human destiny, and more. By comprehending the patterns and demands of the UPSC exam through these questions, aspirants can better prepare to articulate Aurobindo&#8217;s profound insights, gaining a competitive edge in their journey to becoming civil servants. Join us on this intellectual journey to unravel the philosophical wisdom of Aurobindo and equip yourself for the challenges of the UPSC mains examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fd3ef042322\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fd3ef042322\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/#Aurobindo_Philosophy_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions_UPSC_CSE_Mains_History_Optional\" title=\"Aurobindo Philosophy &#8211; Previous Year Questions (UPSC CSE Mains History Optional)\">Aurobindo Philosophy &#8211; Previous Year Questions (UPSC CSE Mains History Optional)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/#FAQs_on_Aurobindo\" title=\"FAQs on Aurobindo\">FAQs on Aurobindo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/#Q_Who_was_Sri_Aurobindo_and_what_are_his_significant_contributions_to_philosophy\" title=\"Q: Who was Sri Aurobindo, and what are his significant contributions to philosophy?\">Q: Who was Sri Aurobindo, and what are his significant contributions to philosophy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/#Q_What_is_integral_yoga_and_how_does_it_differ_from_other_forms_of_yoga\" title=\"Q: What is integral yoga, and how does it differ from other forms of yoga?\">Q: What is integral yoga, and how does it differ from other forms of yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/#Q_What_is_Sri_Aurobindos_perspective_on_human_evolution_and_consciousness\" title=\"Q: What is Sri Aurobindo&#8217;s perspective on human evolution and consciousness?\">Q: What is Sri Aurobindo&#8217;s perspective on human evolution and consciousness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/#Q_How_did_Sri_Aurobindos_philosophy_influence_the_Indian_independence_movement\" title=\"Q: How did Sri Aurobindo&#8217;s philosophy influence the Indian independence movement?\">Q: How did Sri Aurobindo&#8217;s philosophy influence the Indian independence movement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/#Q_What_are_some_key_writings_by_Sri_Aurobindo_that_I_should_explore_to_understand_his_philosophy_better\" title=\"Q: What are some key writings by Sri Aurobindo that I should explore to understand his philosophy better?\">Q: What are some key writings by Sri Aurobindo that I should explore to understand his philosophy better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-aurobindo-2013-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aurobindo_Philosophy_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions_UPSC_CSE_Mains_History_Optional\"><\/span><strong>Aurobindo<\/strong> <strong>Philosophy &#8211; Previous Year Questions (UPSC CSE Mains History Optional)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. How does Sri Aurobindo\u2019s integral yoga help in the realization ofsupramental consciousness ? Discuss\u00a0(2017\/15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Discuss Aurobindo&#8217;s views on &#8216;Evolution&#8217; and &#8216;Involution&#8217;. How dothey differ from\u00a0traditional Yoga philosophy?(2016\/20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Sri Aurobindo\u2019s Integral Yoga (2015\/10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. How is Sri Aurobindo\u2019s integral yoga is an advancement overPatajala\u2019s yoga ? Discuss. (2014\/15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Explain Sri Aurobindo\u2019s conception of cosmic salvation throughspiritual salvation of individual. (2013\/10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. \u2018Involution is the precondition of Evolution\u2019 . Explain the role ofinvolution in the world\u00a0process .(2012\/15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. How are evolution and involution related in Sri Aurobindo\u2019sphilosophy? (2010\/15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Sri Aurobindo\u2019s conception of evolution and involution. (2008\/20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Aurobindo\"><\/span>FAQs on Aurobindo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Who_was_Sri_Aurobindo_and_what_are_his_significant_contributions_to_philosophy\"><\/span>Q: Who was Sri Aurobindo, and what are his significant contributions to philosophy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Sri Aurobindo was a prominent Indian philosopher, poet, and spiritual leader of the 20th century. He is best known for his concept of integral yoga, which seeks to harmonize the spiritual and material dimensions of life. His writings and teachings have had a profound influence on various philosophical and spiritual traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_integral_yoga_and_how_does_it_differ_from_other_forms_of_yoga\"><\/span>Q: What is integral yoga, and how does it differ from other forms of yoga?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Integral yoga, as propounded by Sri Aurobindo, is a comprehensive path to spiritual realization. Unlike other forms of yoga that may focus on specific aspects such as physical postures (Hatha yoga) or meditation (Raja yoga), integral yoga aims to integrate all aspects of one&#8217;s being \u2013 physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual \u2013 in the pursuit of self-realization and divine consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Sri_Aurobindos_perspective_on_human_evolution_and_consciousness\"><\/span>Q: What is Sri Aurobindo&#8217;s perspective on human evolution and consciousness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Sri Aurobindo believed in the concept of human evolution towards a higher state of consciousness. He posited that humans have the potential to evolve spiritually and manifest a divine consciousness, transforming not only individual lives but also the collective destiny of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_did_Sri_Aurobindos_philosophy_influence_the_Indian_independence_movement\"><\/span>Q: How did Sri Aurobindo&#8217;s philosophy influence the Indian independence movement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Sri Aurobindo was an early freedom fighter and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He combined his spiritual and philosophical insights with political activism, advocating for the cause of India&#8217;s independence and self-determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_key_writings_by_Sri_Aurobindo_that_I_should_explore_to_understand_his_philosophy_better\"><\/span>Q: What are some key writings by Sri Aurobindo that I should explore to understand his philosophy better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Some of Sri Aurobindo&#8217;s most notable works include &#8220;The Life Divine,&#8221; where he elaborates on his philosophy of integral yoga and the evolution of consciousness, and &#8220;Savitri: A Legend and a Symbol,&#8221; an epic poem that explores the spiritual journey of the soul. These works provide valuable insights into his philosophical and spiritual ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. Learn through Videos &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3vOD8sU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li><li>2. 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