Sri Aurobindo was one of the most prolific writers of spiritual philosophy and spiritual poetry. In particular his poem Savitri is an epic of unprecedented scale and spiritual depth. Based on the ancient Indian tale of Savitri and her husband Satyavan it tells the story of their conjugal love story and Savitri?s battle with the forces of death. Sri Aurobindo weaves into this story a most powerful and striking explanation of spiritual forces and spiritual evolution. Sri Aurobindo continually refined Savitri over a period of 26 years. His revisions were a reflection of his own spiritual journey and spiritual experiences. Imbued in each line is poetry of the highest mantic quality.
?My God is will and triumphs in his paths, My God is love and sweetly suffers all.? (2)
It is not just poetry but an expression of the highest spiritual consciousness. To read Savitri is to immerse oneself in the tale of the epic struggle of humanity to overcome the fear of death. The Mother said of Savitri that:
?Savitri alone is sufficient to make you climb to the highest peaks. If truly one knows how to meditate on Savitri, one will receive all the help one needs.?
- The Mother on Savitri
The magnitude and scope of Savitri is so profound that to read it in its entirety requires the utmost dedication. Often it is enough to select a couple of passages and lines, which do not just express an idea of spirituality but also have a transforming effect. Savitri is a sadhana of its own.
?A lonely Absolute negated all: It effaced the ignorant world from its solitude And drowned the soul in its everlasting peace. ? (3)
For many years Sri Aurobindo lived in seclusion. He appeared only 4 times a year to give darshan to his disciples. However from his self imposed seclusion he answered many letters to his disciples covering a range of spiritual and philosophical questions. With good humour Sri Aurobindo patiently set clear guidelines, encouragement and inspiration to his disciples. Identifying with their weaknesses he explained a clear path of patient surrender to the higher power and will of the Divine Mother.
The writings of Sri Aurobindo are an immortal testament to his spiritual vision and unique spiritual realisation. They are a concrete testament to his spiritual mission. What is more difficult to appreciate is the inner workings of a spiritual master. Sri Aurobindo was a fully realised spiritual Master, through the Grace of the Supreme he went far beyond the realm of nirvana. His was a divinely ordained task for the transformation of the earth consciousness. Sri Aurobindo was an Avatar who embodied the consciousness of previous Avatars such as Krishna and Rama, and at the same time transcended their previous realisation.
Despite being an Indian nationalist on the outbreak of war Sri Aurobindo came out firmly on the side of the allies. He saw in the Nazi's a grave threat to human civilisation.
Sri Aurobindo lived to see the allies win and then India to attain her independence on his birthdate of August 18th 1947. In he left the body so he would be able to more powerfully work for his life?s mission.
Richard is a meditation student of Sri Chinmoy. He writes about various topics including spirituality and meditation. | |
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