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.
This poem touches upon the relation between life and death and the mystic truth it hides.
This beautiful poem is a promise and a way when all will be fulfilled for which creation has come into existence.
In this poem Sri Aurobindo reveals to us the journey of soul beyond death.