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Also Known As Shri Aurobindo • Shri Aravinda • Aurobindo Ghose
Born August 15, 1872 • India
Died December 5, 1950 (aged 78) • India
Founder Puducherry
Subjects Of Study Yoga • enlightenment • moksha

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