'The most vital issue of the age is whether the future progress of humanity is to be governed by the modern economic and materialistic mind of the West or by a nobler pragmatism guided, uplifted and enlightened by spiritual culture and knowledge....'-- Sri Aurobindo THE LIFE DIVINE explores for the modern mind the great streams of Indian metaphysical thought, reconciling the truths behind each and from this synthesis extends in terms of consciousness the concept of evolution. The unfolding of Earth's and man's spiritual destiny is illuminated pointing the way to a Divine life on Earth. Every deep thinker, every spiritual aspirant will benefit from contact with this work, for to read Sri Aurobindo is to touch the vast consciousness that illuminates the Truth of existence. SRI AUROBINDO is known and revered throughout India as a towering figure of historical and spiritual significance. Though not widely known in the West his contributions are highly regarded.... 'Aurobindo treatises are among the most important works of our time in philosophy, ethics and humanities. Sri Aurobindo himself (is) one of the greatest living sages of our time, and a most eminent moral leader.'--Pitirim A. Sorokin, Harvard University 'Sri Aurobindo (is) the foremost of Indian thinkers, who has realized the most complete synthesis between the genius of the West and of the East.'--Romain Rolland, Nobel Laureate Sri Aurobindo bridged the gap between life and spirit realizing that the highest spiritual reality must be brought down to transform earthly existence and express through life the Divine Truth locked in matter. Extending the Vedic tradition, Sri Aurobindo lived and experienced the truths expressed in theLIFE DIVINE.