Meditative Silence and Universal Consciousness in Sri Aurobindo's English Poetry

This research paper explores the concept of meditative silence and universal consciousness in Sri Aurobindo’s English poetry, highlighting how his poetic vision is deeply rooted in yogic philosophy and spiritual experience. Sri Aurobindo’s poetry transcends aesthetic expression and functions as a medium for inner realization, where silence is not mere absence of sound but a dynamic spiritual force leading to higher consciousness. Drawing upon select poems such as Savitri, The Life Divine. The study examines how meditative stillness becomes a gateway to the realization of the universal Self. The paper analyses silence as a central motif that dissolves the boundaries between the individual and the cosmic, enabling the poet-speaker to attain unity with the Absolute. Sri Aurobindo’s poetic language reflects yogic practices such as concentration, inner withdrawal, and spiritual ascent, thereby transforming poetry into a form of sādhanā (spiritual discipline). The study also situates Sri Aurobindo within the broader context of English literature, showing how his work offers a unique synthesis of Indian yogic thought and Western poetic form. By integrating literary analysis with philosophical interpretation, this paper argues that Sri Aurobindo’s English poetry embodies a vision of universal consciousness achieved through meditative silence, making it a significant contribution to spiritual modernism and Indo-Anglian literature.