Perhaps the name Aurobindo Ghosh wouldn't resonate as much in the ear until one drops the second part of the name and pre-fixes the honorific Indian title of Sri against the remainder.
From being a staunch nationalist and freedom fighter, transformed in due course of time as a philosopher, guru of yoga and a poet of eminence, this man's words that "Man is a transitional being. He is not final. The step from man to superman is the next approaching achievement in the earth evolution. It is inevitable because it is at once the intention of the inner spirit and the logic of nature's process" hold immense significance.
For me Auroville in Pondicherry has been a calling for a long time now and I hope to realize that dream, should the 'will' permit.
Redefining Oblivion pays respectful homage to this exalted soul. It was on this day in 1950 that he attained immortality.
Footnotes:
Dr. Ghosh, Aurobindo's father, chose the middle name Akroyd, for his son, to honour his friend Annette Akroyd.
From being a staunch nationalist and freedom fighter, transformed in due course of time as a philosopher, guru of yoga and a poet of eminence, this man's words that "Man is a transitional being. He is not final. The step from man to superman is the next approaching achievement in the earth evolution. It is inevitable because it is at once the intention of the inner spirit and the logic of nature's process" hold immense significance.
For me Auroville in Pondicherry has been a calling for a long time now and I hope to realize that dream, should the 'will' permit.
Redefining Oblivion pays respectful homage to this exalted soul. It was on this day in 1950 that he attained immortality.
Footnotes:
Dr. Ghosh, Aurobindo's father, chose the middle name Akroyd, for his son, to honour his friend Annette Akroyd.
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