ABSTRACT
This chapter understands the processes leading to the conceptualization of India by Aurobindo Ghose who, despite being one of the vociferous supporters of the revolutionary nationalists who alienated the Bengal Muslims perhaps permanently during the 1905–8 Swadeshi Movement, always insisted that Hindu–Muslim amity was a source of strength to the nationalists, which he attempted by seeking to build an opinion in its favour in many of creative political writings. While pursuing the argument, he also felt that one needed to develop bonhomie with others irrespective of differences in terms of religious identities. An in-depth analysis of Aurobindo's suggestions for the Muslims helps us grasp how he approached the Muslim issue which, he also felt, needed to be addressed conclusively since they were also integral to India. As an effective strategist, Aurobindo realized that communal division was a deterrent to the development of a solid organization for freedom struggle.
