{"product_id":"the-life-of-sri-aurobindo","title":"The Life of Sri Aurobindo by A.B. 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B. Purani is one of the earliest authoritative biographies of Sri Aurobindo, tracing his journey from a brilliant student and revolutionary leader to a profound spiritual master and philosopher. Purani documents Aurobindo’s early education in England, his return to India, and his involvement in the freedom struggle, where he emerged as a key figure advocating complete independence from British rule. The book then moves into Aurobindo’s transformative spiritual experiences, particularly during his imprisonment, which marked the beginning of his inner yogic pursuits. Purani explores Aurobindo’s life in Pondicherry, where he developed Integral Yoga—a path that seeks to bring spiritual consciousness into all aspects of life—and wrote major works such as \u003cem data-end=\"956\" data-start=\"939\"\u003eThe Life Divine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"958\"\u003eSavitri\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"973\"\u003eEssays on the Gita\u003c\/em\u003e. Combining historical detail, personal anecdotes, and insights from close disciples, the book provides a comprehensive and intimate portrait of Sri Aurobindo’s evolution as a political leader, poet, philosopher, and spiritual guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2041\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eAmbalal Balakrishna Purani (1894–1965) was an Indian writer, scholar, and close disciple of Sri Aurobindo, known for his meticulous study and documentation of Aurobindo’s life and teachings. Having joined the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, Purani became one of its most respected members and served as an archivist, teacher, and chronicler. His proximity to Sri Aurobindo allowed him to gather firsthand accounts, personal notes, and conversations, which formed the foundation of his biographical and philosophical writings. Purani also delivered lectures across India and abroad to explain Integral Yoga and Aurobindo’s vision to broader audiences. 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