Poets & Philosophers
Famous People · कवि और दार्शनिक
📋Quick Overview
This chapter covers poets & philosophers important for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These personalities and their achievements are frequently asked in general knowledge sections.
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Kalidasa: Shakuntala, Meghaduta — Greatest Sanskrit poet — Gupta era
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Tulsidas: Ramcharitmanas — Retold Ramayana in Awadhi Hindi
📖Poets & Philosophers
| Name | Work/Field | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Kalidasa | Shakuntala, Meghaduta | Greatest Sanskrit poet — Gupta era |
| Tulsidas | Ramcharitmanas | Retold Ramayana in Awadhi Hindi |
| Kabir | Kabir Ke Dohe | Sant-poet, Bhakti movement, weaver by profession |
| Mirza Ghalib | Diwan-e-Ghalib | Greatest Urdu poet, Mughal era |
| Subramania Bharati | Kuyil Pattu | Tamil poet, nationalist, feminist |
| Swami Vivekananda | Raja Yoga | 1893 Chicago speech, Ramakrishna Mission |
| Harivansh Rai Bachchan | Madhushala | Famous Hindi poet, Amitabh's father |
| Thiruvalluvar | Thirukkural | Tamil poet-saint, ethical masterpiece |
| Mahadevi Varma | Yama | Modern Hindi poetess, Jnanpith 1982 |
📝Key Points
- •Kalidasa: Shakuntala, Meghaduta, Greatest Sanskrit poet — Gupta era
- •Tulsidas: Ramcharitmanas, Retold Ramayana in Awadhi Hindi
- •Kabir: Kabir Ke Dohe, Sant-poet, Bhakti movement, weaver by profession
- •Mirza Ghalib: Diwan-e-Ghalib, Greatest Urdu poet, Mughal era
- •Subramania Bharati: Kuyil Pattu, Tamil poet, nationalist, feminist
- •Swami Vivekananda: Raja Yoga, 1893 Chicago speech, Ramakrishna Mission
- •Harivansh Rai Bachchan: Madhushala, Famous Hindi poet, Amitabh's father