Days with Sri Aurobindo

Days with Sri Aurobindo chronicles the final years of the Indian spiritual leader through the perspective of his personal physician and disciple, Nirodbaran. The book spans 1938-1950, documenting daily interactions, conversations, and significant events at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry. The narrative provides glimpses into Sri Aurobindo's personality, habits, and teachings during a period when he lived in relative seclusion. Nirodbaran records both mundane details and profound spiritual discussions, creating a portrait of life in the inner chambers of the ashram. The author captures Sri Aurobindo's responses to major world events, including World War II and India's independence, while also documenting the growth of the ashram community. The text includes transcriptions of conversations between Sri Aurobindo and his disciples. The memoir stands as a primary historical document that bridges the divide between Sri Aurobindo's public persona and private life. Through intimate observations and faithful recording, it presents a multifaceted view of a spiritual figure who shaped modern Indian philosophy.

Reviews indicate this is a personal account of Nirodbaran's time as Sri Aurobindo's attendant and scribe from 1938-1950. Readers appreciated: - The intimate day-to-day details of Aurobindo's life and habits - Nirodbaran's candid writing style and honesty about his own struggles - The humor and lightness in conversations between Aurobindo and his disciples - Insights into Aurobindo's personality beyond his philosophical works Critical points: - Some found the writing style too informal for the subject matter - A few noted repetitive passages - Limited appeal for those unfamiliar with Aurobindo's teachings Available Ratings: Goodreads: 4.57/5 (37 ratings) Amazon India: 4.6/5 (12 ratings) Notable reader comment: "Shows the human side of a great spiritual master through small incidents and conversations" - Goodreads reviewer The book appears to have limited reviews online, with most coming from readers already familiar with Sri Aurobindo's work.

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🔸 Though Nirodbaran began as Sri Aurobindo's medical attendant in 1938, he later became one of his closest personal scribes, documenting their conversations and maintaining extensive correspondence that lasted over a decade. 🔸 The book provides rare glimpses into Sri Aurobindo's sense of humor - he often made witty remarks and occasionally even enjoyed discussing cricket with his attendants. 🔸 Before meeting Sri Aurobindo, Nirodbaran was a skeptic who initially came to the ashram just to please his friend. He later transformed into one of the most devoted disciples and documented crucial years of the spiritual master's life. 🔸 During the period covered in the book, Sri Aurobindo was recovering from a leg injury and spent many hours dictating his major works, including "Savitri," his epic spiritual poem of nearly 24,000 lines. 🔸 The book captures intimate details of Sri Aurobindo's daily life during World War II, including his keen interest in world events and his spiritual interpretations of the global conflict.