Sri Aurobindo: (Record no. 44553)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9788190189163
041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE
Language English
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 821.912
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100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Ganguli. Asoka K.
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Sri Aurobindo:
Remainder of title The poet of nature & other writings on savitri /
Statement of responsibility, etc Asoka K. Ganguli
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc Puducherry :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc SACAR,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2008.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xx; 407 p. :
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Dimensions 23 cm
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Contents section 1. Sri Aurobindo : the poet of nature<br/>section 2. Sri Aurobindo : imagery and figures of speech in Savitri<br/>section 3. Sri Aurobindo, his vision and concept of death in Savitri<br/>section 4. Sri Aurobindo : treatment of science in Savitri
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Summary, etc Asoka K. Ganguli's "Sri Aurobindo: The Poet of Nature & Other Writings on Savitri" is a critical study that delves into several significant aspects of Sri Aurobindo's monumental epic, Savitri. The author, a seasoned teacher of English literature, aims to make the profound complexities of Savitri more accessible to students and general readers.<br/><br/>The book is divided into distinct sections, each exploring a particular facet of Sri Aurobindo's poetic genius as manifested in Savitri. A central focus is on Sri Aurobindo as a poet of Nature, a often-overlooked dimension. Ganguli illuminates how Sri Aurobindo's understanding of Nature, deeply rooted in his yogic experience, transcends conventional poetic portrayals. He demonstrates Nature's workings in the Inconscience, Ignorance, and the Transcendental planes as depicted in the epic.<br/><br/>Beyond Nature, Ganguli meticulously analyzes Sri Aurobindo's mastery of poetic devices, particularly his use of imagery, similes, and metaphors, showing how they contribute to the multi-layered meaning of Savitri. A substantial portion of the book is dedicated to Sri Aurobindo's unique vision and concept of Death, a pivotal theme in the epic, exploring its spiritual and transformative implications. Finally, the book examines the integration of science and evolution within Savitri, showcasing Sri Aurobindo's expansive and inclusive philosophical outlook.<br/><br/>Ultimately, Ganguli's work serves as an invaluable guide for understanding Savitri not just as a literary masterpiece, but as a profound spiritual text that offers a new vision of consciousness and human destiny. It highlights Sri Aurobindo's revolutionary approach to poetry, characterized by an "Overmind aesthesis" and the revelation of higher truths.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Epic Poetry
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Nature Poetry
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Spiritual Poetry
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Mystic Poetry
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Non-fiction CUTN Central Library CUTN Central Library Literature 02/06/2025   821.912 GAN 52160 02/06/2025 02/06/2025 General Books