One could feel the fragrance of lotuses

[From 1921 on, most descriptions of Aurobindo read as though they are taken out of the Puranas or other mythological texts: “The atmosphere round the Master was surcharged with pure vibrations of peace, light, power and Ananda [bliss]...

One could feel the fragrance of lotuses from his transparent, luminous body”; “His God-like face radiated profound peace and serenity. His intent and faraway look indicated to me that he was not of the earth.”]

- The Lives of #SriAurobindo by Peter Heehs

[He was, A.B. Purani wrote, “cast in a mould of arresting majesty, of regal splendour. We saw that uncommon majesty manifested in every look, in every gesture, in every movement of his. His deportment was kingly yet natural, his voice was melodious yet soft, pleasing yet firm.]