This long narrative poem by Sri Aurobindo is based on the story of King Pururavas and the heavenly nymph Urvasie. Written in Baroda (circa 1898-1902). This tale has been earlier immortalised by Kalidasa in his poem “Vikramorvasie or The Hero and the Nymph”, which has also been translated by Sri Aurobindo.
In this poem Sri Aurobindo reveals to us the journey of soul beyond death.
Today’s talk touches upon the period of World War II. The poems included: I made Danger my Helper, The Children of Wotan, The Dwarf...
This poem is a beautiful image of evening connecting us to the eve of life as well.