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In *Is India Civilised?*, Sri Aurobindo presents a forceful and systematic response to Western criticisms of Indian civilisation. Written during the colonial period, the essay challenges the assumptions of European superiority and questions the moral authority of the West to judge India. Aurobindo argues that the criticisms directed at India are based on prejudice, ignorance, and a superficial understanding of Indian history, culture, and philosophy. His purpose is not merely to defend India but also to expose the limitations and contradictions of Western civilisation itself. Aurobindo begins by questioning the standards by which civilisation is judged. According to many Western critics, civilisation is measured by material progress, industrial development, political organisation, scientific advancement, and military strength. Aurobindo rejects this narrow definition and argues ______ _________ ______ ____ __________ _______ _____ ____ ___ _____ _____.
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