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Synopsis Scholar, poet, political and revolutionary leader, philosopher and social theorist, yogi and spiritual leader, Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) is one of the most important figures of twentieth-century India. This is a selection from his major works as well as letters and some lesser known pieces. This volume includes writings covering more than fifty years (1893-1950) of Aurobindo's life, arranged in six sections according to his main areas of interest: politics, the Indian tradition, social and political theory, philosophy, yoga, poetry and poetics. There is a general introduction giving an overview of Sri Aurobindo's life and works, as well brief introductions to each section, textual notes explaining references to persons and events, a glossary of Sanskrit terms, a chronology and suggestions for further reading. As the only collection of Sri Aurobindo's writings which gives a balanced coverage of the different phases and aspects of Sri Aurobindo's concerns, this volume will interest students of Indian history, philosophy and literature, of social and political theory, as well as spiritual seekers.