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...the birth of the Eternal on Earth. - The Mother

Sri Aurobindo

One who has shaped this world is ever its lord:
- Savitri

सहस्रशीर्षा पुरुषः सहस्राक्षः सहस्रपात् ।
स भूमिं विश्वतो वृत्वात्यतिष्ठद्दशाङ्गुलम् ॥ १ ॥
"The Purusha has a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet. Pervading the earth on all sides, He exists beyond it by ten fingers' breadth."

Rig Veda, 10.90.1.

Sri Aurobindo for All Ages

- Nirodbaran

A biography suitable for young as well as mature readers, this book was written by a disciple who served as Sri Aurobindo's literary secretary for twelve years and, prior to that, carried on a long correspondence with him. From 1938 to1950 Sri Aurobindo's attendants used to speak with him on general topics, and many interesting anecdotes and experiences culled by the author from both these talks and from his correspondence give a unique flavour and an intimate feel to this book.

The Eternal Birth

Physically, it means that the consciousness of this birth will last as long as the Earth. The consequences of Sri Aurobindo's birth will be felt throughout the entire existance of the Earth...... 

Mentally, it is a birth the memory of which will last eternally. Through the ages Sri Aurobindo's birth will be remembered, with all the consequences it has had.... 

Psychically, it is a birth which will recur eternally, from age to age, in the history of the universe. This birth is a manifestation which takes place periodically, from age to age, in the history of the Earth..... 

And finally, from the purely spiritual point of view, it will be said that it is the birth of the Eternal on Earth. For each time the Avatar takes a physical form it is the birth of the Eternal himself on Earth.

The Eternal Birth
- The Mother

To write my life is impossible. The idea is wrong. Who can write it? In case of poets, philosophers and Yogis, it is no use attempting their biography, because they don’t live in their external life. Their real life is the inner life, and how can anyone else know that life? It is different with men of action: say, Caesar and Napoleon—men who develop themselves through action. Even in their case it would be best if they wrote the biographies themselves.

- Sri Aurobindo (From Conversations)