The book is a gem in its kind and books like this are not written that often! If you like reading poetry book; then, perhaps, you will find the book a little strange, -It is an epic! If you have read some Sanskrit text then you can understand the way it is written. Owing to the mastery of languages that Sri
Aurobindo possessed, it is like a piece that comes directly from the hands of realized saints. The syntax of the language and the fluidity is not that easy to grasp at the first reading, but this is where you become aware of the higher knowledge, which Sri Aurobindo so easily possessed.
The book deals in its own inimitable way with the famous legend of Savitri, whose adamant Will forced the destiny to change its course, and shone as a bright example for women about the power of their character and chastity. They say, gods bow head before the vow of a woman! Marvelous, amazing, engrossing,
wonderful, of highest quality, epic, treasure, revealing, and what not; these may be the words that can describe this book. The story itself is found in the Indian epic of Mahabharta, but the story of Savitri is told in almost every household across India, and in olden times and some in present times also, married
women set Savitri as the ideal before themselves, which ensures the long life of their husband.
In first few chapters, the author delineates the setting of a great drama, which finds a fitting and elaborate ending. The story unfolds itself very slowly, but at the end, it hurries like the stream that has cover the plains fields and is now going downwards to merge in the sea with its full velocity-the climax
and the curiosity reaches its pinnacle, when you almost feel lost, but then, Savitri and your mind finds the answer and emerges victorious! The description of the images and circumstances is so much clear that you feel yourself moving with Savitri behind the God of Death!
Though the richness of words and ability to match the context with all the sciences, commerce, and all the known things of this world is matchless, and sometimes resembles like Rabindranath Thakur; still, there is the great difference of syntax that leaves the reader confounded about the meaning of the lines that
seems originated like a stream, but hard to contain in limited vessels of human mind! And no wonder that if you have not read books on higher levels of spirituality and do not possess an unending appetite for good poetry, and at the same time are not adamant enough to read the book complete; you perhaps will end up
just in the start. But as you move, you find yourself captivated by the unseen beauty, and spellbound by the voice that is unheard (Going a little poetic here!).
The book is must for people who have lost faith in their will and courage for their own uplift. It fills you with delight, courage, and what more? -With a wonderful bliss that once upon a time there lived such a soul who defeated death by her sheer will and virtuosity. If you have these types of books in your room,
have some musical instruments to play at the dusk, and you are eager to move on the path of self-realization; I say this to you: You need nothing else to restart on your lost path.
Universality of the book
The book has its origin to oriental studies, but it is universal in its appeal and can satiate the thirst of any spiritual mind. Courage, forbearance, perseverance, and other qualities that help to enrich the life are found in abundance in this book. It clearly depicts how with sheer will power you can achieve
anything in this world, and even avoid the inevitable! A masterpiece about the invincible power of women's chastity and courage!
Vivek Kumar is an experienced writer of non-fiction and poetry who especially enjoys writing about spirituality topics. For more wisdom from Vivek or to inquire about his freelance writing services please visit his blog at http://www.singhalresume.blogspot.com
