Talks with Sri Aurobindo Volume 1

Author: NirodbaranPublisher: Sri Aurobindo AshramYear: 2009Language: EnglishPages: 512ISBN/UPC (if available): 8189020277 DescriptionIn the Preface to his book Nirodbaran relates the dramatic account of the event that unfolded on the eve of the November Darshan in 1938: the Accident in which Sri Aurobindo’s right leg was seriously injured. The Talks recorded in this book began soon after; when a few disciples were required to attend on Sri Autobindo who was confined to his bed. It was this select group of five or Six people, disciples and the doctors who visited from time to time, who would gather, usually in the evening, and sit by Sri Aurobindo’s bed, waiting for the day’s talk to begin.The Conversation flowed freely, and often began with a question put to Sri Aurobindo, a question which perhaps elicited his comments on spiritual matters, called forth a reminiscence, triggered a discourse on art and culture, or prompted a keen analysis of Indian politics or the world situation. Somet