Here Sri Aurobindo describes the lower vital realm and its role in earth's evolution and its grip upon the human life.

Here Sri Aurobindo describes the beings and forces that stand behind the promptings of the lower vital world and their effect upon man.

This canto is about an intermediate stage through which evolution passes. It is a stage when higher emotions and imaginations come into play to pull the being out of the bog and mire of the lower vital nature.

Aswapati seeks to know now the reason why life fails to climb beyond a certain level. For this he must plunge into the dark abysses that hold back its flights.

It is important to know this world and its workings so that we are vigilant in our journey towards the eternal Truth and Light and Peace and Beauty and Bliss. A Wisdom works hidden and asleep in the heart of the Night.

Here Aswapati is moving through the Paradise of Life-Gods. It is a state of perpetual joy. To such a warrior soul this comes as a gift and a temporary rest and release.