July 1st was Thiru Mahalingam’s 100th birthday and we pay tribute to his rich life as an Independence fighter, spiritual seeker, teacher, translator, Ashramite, and Aurovilian. And in 2014, it was Mahalingam who inaugurated the launch of the A4A campaign. We honor Mahalingam with a bouquet of articles, films, photos, and a radio interview that were made about his life.
Auroville attracts people of all horizons, backgrounds and ages, and each year many decide to stay to build their lives in Auroville, contribute to its flowering and become today’s « pioneers ». Linda and Mike Lee from South Africa are Auroville Newcomers who come with enthusiasm, maturity, and decades of valuable professional skills – to help build Auroville’s growing future.
The Mother’s flower messages always provide great inspiration! Here’s a special selection on resilience, perserverance, hope, and realization – along with Sven’s beautiful photos – as Acres for Auroville starts its 7th year of action for Auroville’s designated but still-missing land. விரிவாற்றல் – மலர்களிடமிருந்து ஊக்கமளிக்கும் மேற்கோள்கள் Résilience – la sagesse des fleurs, selon les significations données par Mère
Auroville has been developing new paradigms of society based on alternative, spiritual, and progressive ideals. Now, in a special study and dissertation, The City of Dawn is recognized for “its exceptional combination of longevity, size, scope of activity, recognition, aims and experimental ethos”. What are the ideals and values that impel its development?
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In 1910, Sri Aurobindo found safe refuge in Pondicherry, initiating a series of events that have impacted the world consciousness. The Mother came to India and met him in 1914 at the top of these steps, with her final return for their spiritual collaboration on April 24, 1920, one hundred years ago this month.
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Frederick first came to India in 1959 when he was 20 and met The Mother, a “life-changing experience”. In 1966, he settled in the Ashram, surrendering himself and all his material belongings. He began working for Auroville’s inauguration and at The Mother’s request, he built the community’s first permanent house. One of the original pioneers, he shares what The Mother personally told him about the deep importance of the land for the City of Dawn.
Since its start, Auroville has been a magnet for the youth of the villages around. Many have joined the project to become talented actors in Auroville life. Poovizhi, born in Edayanchavadi on Auroville’s birthday in 1996, has decided to join Auroville. In her interview with Rakhal of the YUCCA Newcomer Program, we see the close links of the past 50 years, and the inspiring role Auroville has played for so many village youth.
Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Dr. Kiran Bedi again honoured Auroville with her invitation to hold a week-long continuation of Art for Land 2020 at the Governor’s mansion in Puducherry, inaugurated on the Golden Day of February 29th. The Inauguration’s highlight was the performance by Svaram’s Sound Experience and its rhythmic magic! (the video links are included).
AUROIMAGE- in collaboration with A4A – has created a new video clip “Solidarity for the Land of Auroville” with music by Nadaka, available in English and in French. It is another inspiring addition to our rich collection of multi-language original films about the City of Dawn, and the land that is designated for it.
In India, the peacock is the symbol of VICTORY, and recently, a pair of peacocks were seen on The Mother’s Terrace! This and other special peacock sightings seem particularly significant, coming at the time of the March and April events celebrated by the worldwide Integral Yoga-Ashram-Auroville family. Perhaps these peacocks express a deeper, encouraging truth behind the present difficult circumstances .
ACRES FOR AUROVILLE FLIER – 24 APRIL 2025
LFAU LETTER – 24 APRIL 2025
ACRES FOR AUROVILLE FLIER – 24 APRIL 2025
LFAU LETTER – 24 APRIL 2025
THE MATRIMANDIR AREA’S DEVELOPMENT – APPROACHING THE GOAL!ACRES FOR AUROVILLE FLIER – 24 APRIL 2025LFAU LETTER – 24 APRIL 2025