Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?

Nehru comments on the wide circulation of 'popular translations and paraphrases' of ancient epics among the masses, showing his awareness of and engagement with translated Indian religious literature.

A student could use this pattern (Nehru's familiarity with and citation of translations) to check whether Nehru himself produced or was linked to any specific English translations such as 'Songs from Prison'.

The snippet cites an example of an Indian figure (Sri Aurobindo) translating a stanza ('translation of the first stanza... reproduced'), indicating a precedent of Indian leaders/intellectuals translating religious songs into English.

Knowing that prominent Indian leaders did translations, a student could search whether Nehru is among those known to have translated or introduced such works like 'Songs from Prison'.

This snippet names a work authored by Nehru ('The Discovery of India'), establishing that Nehru wrote and published substantial works about Indian culture and history.

From Nehru's authorship pattern, a student could investigate his bibliography for any translation projects or editorial involvement with collections of religious lyrics.

The fragment 'Jawaharlal Nehru, for instance, wrote in' suggests Nehru routinely wrote commentary or prose, reinforcing that he engaged in written discourse.

A student could follow this cue to look up Nehru's published writings and correspondence to see if 'Songs from Prison' appears among them or is mentioned.

This snippet describes Nehru's broad intellectual influences (European streams and Indian traditions) and tours across regions, implying he had exposure to diverse cultural texts.

Using this pattern, a student might consider whether his intellectual milieu made it likely he would translate or endorse translations of Indian religious lyrics, then verify via bibliographic sources.

Notes Gandhi's imprisonment and release (Feb 1924), which establishes he spent time in prison — a plausible context for works titled 'Songs from Prison'.

A student could check if any translations or writings attributed to Gandhi were produced during or about his prison terms to see if he authored or commissioned such a book.

Gives an example of contemporary translation work (Sri Aurobindo's translation of a stanza), showing that translating religious songs into English was an active practice among Indian intellectuals of the period.

Use this pattern to investigate whether Gandhi or his circle produced similar English translations of religious lyrics, such as a work titled 'Songs from Prison'.

States Gandhi's interest in language (faith in composite Hindustani), indicating he paid attention to linguistic and cultural matters and could plausibly have been involved in or supported translation projects.

Combine this with knowledge of Gandhi's writings to look for any translation activity or endorsements linking him to English renderings of Indian religious texts.

Describes Gandhi's promotion of harmony between religions and engagement with religious issues, which connects him thematically to works concerning 'ancient Indian religious lyrics'.

A student could search Gandhi's published works or the writings of his associates for translations or compilations of religious songs he might have supported or been associated with.

Summarises Gandhi's public life and reformist activities, implying a broad body of writings and public engagements from which a translation project by or linked to him might emerge.

Use bibliographies of Gandhi's published works and prison writings (not present here) to check for titles like 'Songs from Prison' or translated lyric collections.

Shows that translating Sanskrit/Indian religious texts into English was an established practice (example: first English translation of the Bhagavad Gita in 1785).

A student could use this pattern to check bibliographies/catalogues for English translations titled "Songs from Prison" or comparable Victorian/colonial-era translations.

Gives a concrete example (the Ain) of important Indian works being translated into English and published in series — demonstrating institutional precedents for English translations of Indian texts.

One could search library series (e.g., Bibliotheca Indica) or publisher records to see if "Songs from Prison" appears among English translations.

Describes compilation and circulation of religious/poetic anthologies (e.g., Nalayira Divya Prabhandam, Panniru Tirumurai) and later printed anthologies of mystic poets, indicating source-materials that translators might render into English.

Use knowledge of which Indian religious poetic corpora were translated to see whether "Songs from Prison" corresponds to any known anthology.

Lists Sarojini Naidu among prominent intellectual-political figures associated with Gandhi (establishing her public prominence in early 20th-century India).

Given her prominence, a student could check her known bibliography or contemporary press/biographies to see if she authored or translated literary works such as "Songs from Prison."

Notes Sarojini Naidu's leadership roles and public activity (e.g., Congress president), suggesting she was a well-documented public figure whose literary activities would likely be recorded.

Search authoritative biographical sources, library catalogues, or published collections of her works to confirm or refute an association with a translation titled "Songs from Prison."