Biography of Sri Aurobindo to hit stands on 151st birth anniversary on Aug 15

August 13, 2023 18:14

Drawing from over three decades of research, historian Roshen Dalal's new book, SRI AUROBINDO: The Life and Teachings of a Revolutionary Philosopher, claims to present the most accessible, lucid, and insightful portrait of the freedom fighter and philosopher to date.

The biography, scheduled to be released on Aurobindo's 151st birth anniversary on August 15, aims to offer an understanding of his "core principles, underlying his universal ideas, and making them better known and accessible".

It is published by Pan Macmillan India. From Aurobindo's early years and education in England to his consequential return to India during its embryonic freedom movement and subsequent spiritual awakening and ascetic life at his ashram in Pondicherry (now Puducherry), Dalal unravels the intricate events and relationships that shaped his thinking -- particularly his collaborations with his spiritual partner, the Mother.

In 1914, Mirra Alfassa, who later came to be known as the Mother, first set foot in Puducherry and met Sri Aurobindo.

Six years later in 1920 the Mother moved permanently to Puducherry to continue her work with Sri Aurobindo at the Ashram.

She established Auroville near Puducherry after Aurobindo's death in 1950.

"The book provides a brief overview of Aurobindo's external life for which his own autobiographical notes have been referenced. The Mother, given her pivotal role during his lifetime, holds a prominent place in the book," writes Dalal in the book.

"It delves into Sri Aurobindo's philosophy as revealed through his writings to serve as an essential guide to understanding his philosophical concepts and his vision of the future," writes Dalal. -- PTI

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