Born 

15th August 1872, Calcutta 

Died 

5th December 1950, Pondicherry 

Revolutionary Career 

Advocated radical nationalism; Criticized Congress’ moderate approach in New Lamps for Old; Arrested in the Alipore Bomb Case (1908) - defended by Chittaranjan Das 

Spiritual Contributions 

Founded Sri Aurobindo Ashram (1926), collaborated with The Mother (Mirra Alfassa) to establish Auroville 

Literary Works 

The Life Divine, Savitri, Essays on the Gita, The Synthesis of Yoga, Defense of Indian Culture 

Journals & Movements 

Contributed to Bande Mataram, Jugantar, Karmayogi; Associated with Anushilan Samiti 

Legacy 

Early proponent of India as a Vishwa Guru, emphasizing spiritual leadership, decolonization, and pride in Indian civilization