Sri Aurobindo

Sri Aurobindo was an Indian philosopher, yogi, poet, and politician. He is best known for his work on the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. Born in 1872 in Pondicherry, India, he was a key figure in the Indian independence movement. He founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, which is still active today. He was also a prolific writer and published numerous books on philosophy, spirituality, and yoga. He is considered one of the most important figures in modern Indian thought.