A few years back, when I visited Puducherry, I have been to Aurobindo Ashram. A serene calm space which is brimful with positivity. Since then I have been intrigued by the life and teachings of Sri Aurobindo. Hence when I saw the book by Roshen Dalal, I didn't have to think twice. 

Sri Aurobindo by Roshen DalalMy reviewThe childhood of Sri Aurobindo gives us a glimpse of how his ideology developed in the formative years. Through miraculous voyage called life, me it the illness in the prostrate or his foray into vedas, the readers are set for a new perspective about religion,  spirituality and philosophy.  While we walk with the writer through the streets of Pondicherry watching Sri Aurobindo change the lives of the masses, the secret behind the serenity of the Aurobindo Ashram is revealed. It is eternal positive energy left behind by the great human being.  Teachings of Sri AurobindoThe author has preserved the essence of the visionary's take on Sanathana Dharma which was synonymous to Hinduism and gave it a more inclusive and cosmopolitan picture encompassing spirituality and philosophy.  The book deftly depicted his teaching alongside the biography making the book a learning experience for the readers and researchers alike. Aurobindo teaches us that Nirvana is not the aim of life but it is a pathway to light and life. It is endearing to read how he preps the readers for becoming a supra mental being.