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Aurobindo was a [[philosopher]], [[Yogi|yogin]], [[nationalism|nationalist]], and  [[mysticism|mystic]], recognized chiefly for his spiritual philosophy, as well as the the [[yoga|yogic]] communities that have grown in the path of his teachings.  He also played an important role in the early stages of [[India]]'s struggle for independence.
Aurobindo was a [[philosopher]], [[Yogi|yogin]], [[nationalism|nationalist]], and  [[mysticism|mystic]], recognized chiefly for his spiritual philosophy, as well as the the [[yoga|yogic]] communities that have grown in the path of his teachings.  He also played an important role in the early stages of [[India]]'s struggle for independence.


He is the progenitor of the Integral Consciousnes Movement, and was nominated for a [[Noble Prize]] in [[Literature]] in 1950.
He is the progenitor of the Integral Consciousness Movement, and was nominated for a [[Noble Prize]] in [[Literature]] in 1950.


==See also==
==See also==
[[Sri Aurobindo/Sandbox]]
[[Sri Aurobindo/Sandbox]]

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Sri Aurobindo Ghose (August 15, 1872 – December 5, 1950) was born in Calcutta, India and educated at a Christian convent in Darjeeling. At the age of seven he, along with his two brothers, was sent to England to receive an education. Returning to his homeland at age 21, he worked for some years in the public service, while re-educating the languages and traditions of his own culture.

Aurobindo was a philosopher, yogin, nationalist, and mystic, recognized chiefly for his spiritual philosophy, as well as the the yogic communities that have grown in the path of his teachings. He also played an important role in the early stages of India's struggle for independence.

He is the progenitor of the Integral Consciousness Movement, and was nominated for a Noble Prize in Literature in 1950.

See also

Sri Aurobindo/Sandbox