Gaurav Gatha-E-14-Sri Aurobindo

Sri Aurobindo

AUROBINDO GHOSE, a great son of India, was born on 15 August 1872. His father, an admirer of the Western life-style, wanted his son to be educated in an English environment. So Aurobindo, aged five, was sent to a convent school at Darjeeling. Two years later, he was taken to England where he spent 14 years, receiving education at Manchester, London and Cambridge. A brilliant student, Aurobindo passed the ICS examination at 18 but was  disqualified for refusing to take the riding test. In 1893, he returned to India to join the Baroda State service and prepare for a great future. He devoted himself to the study of Indian literature, philosophy and religion. Inspired by Vivekananda's teachings and Bankim's writings, Aurobindo became an advocate of violent revolution against foreign rule. He was in the thick of the fight against Bengal's partition in 1905. Through his articles he attacked the Indian National Congress for its moderate demands and proclaimed complete independence as India's goal. Aurobindo was implicated in a conspiracy case but acquitted. During the year he spent in prison he was drawn towards spiritualism. In 1910, he withdrew from politics and settled down in Pondicherry in quest of the Life Divine. His ashram attracted spiritual seekers from all parts of the world. He spent 40 years in meditation, and emerged as a great spiritual teacher known to the world as Sri Aurobindo. He died on 5 December 1950.

• Gaurav Gatha
• Title                   : Sri Aurobindo
• Serial No.          : 14
• Total Pages       : 36
• Script                 : English
• Publisher           : Gaurav Gatha Publication. New Delhi
• Publishing Year : July 1982