This document provides biographical information about Sri Aurobindo and summarizes some of his views on education, culture, and the impact of Western ideas on India. It notes that Aurobindo believed the Indian education system repressed students' capacities and that his view still applies today. It also discusses Aurobindo's perspective that spirituality is innate to the Indian mindset and that the West awakened a free intellect and desire for modern ideas and change in old Indian culture.