Glossary of Sanskrit Terms in Sri Aurobindo's Works

by Sri Aurobindo

The English equivalents provided are mostly in Sri Aurobindo's own words.

The compiler notes "Roots in Sanskrit are known for their multi-significance and it will be seen in these pages how Sri Aurobindo uses them to bring out varying shades of meaning."

About the Author:

Sri Aurobindo was an Indian/Hindu nationalist, scholar, poet, mystic, evolutionary philosopher, yogi and guru. After a short political career in which he became one of leaders of the early movement for the freedom of India from British rule, Sri Aurobindo turned to the development and practice of a new spiritual path which he called the "integral yoga," the aim of which was to further the evolution of life on earth by establishing a high level of spiritual consciousness which he called the Supermind that would represent a divine life.

Sri Aurobindo wrote prolifically in English on his spiritual philosophy and practice, on social and political development, on Indian culture including extensive commentaries and translations of ancient Indian scriptures, on literature and poetry including the writing of much spiritual poetry.