The Upward Spiral

Book Details:

• Author: Dilip Kumar Roy
• Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
• Language: English
• Edition: 2009
• ISBN: 9788172764289
• Pages: 577
• Cover: Paperback
• Dimensions: 8.4” x 5.5”
• Weight: 640 gm

About the Book:

This mystic novel is written by Dilip Kumar Roy in the Pondicherry Ashram of Sri Aurobindo. The story draws inspiration from the experiences of the Sadhakas and Sadhikas (spiritual seekers) in the Ashram, highlighting their aspirations, conflicts, and difficulties while following the path of spiritual life.

• Themes:

  • The book presents a thought-provoking narrative, blending fiction with profound spiritual exploration.
  • It is not written merely for entertainment but aims to serve a higher purpose, offering literature that is for the Divine's sake.
  • The novel retains the key elements of a traditional novel, such as storyline, characterization, and style of writing, while diving into human nature and spiritual struggles.

• Spiritual Focus:

  • The narrative is shaped around spiritual themes, including the inner journey, conflicts of the self, and challenges faced on the spiritual path.
  • The book provides a new venture in the genre of novels, deepening readers’ understanding of spirituality through analytical expression and exploration of human behavior.

• A Unique Contribution:

  • It combines the qualities of a novel with a deeper purpose, blending literary features with spiritual insight.

About the Author:

Dilip Kumar Roy was a close disciple of Sri Aurobindo and is known for his contributions to the spiritual and musical fields. He was a mystic, singer, composer, poet, and author. In his lifetime, he authored more than 75 books in Bengali and 25 in English. He was also honored with prestigious awards such as the Sur Sudhakar and Sangeet Ratnakar awards for his contributions to music and spirituality.