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Acres for Auroville

LFAU LETTER – 24 NOVEMBER 2023

Auroville plays a key role in giving a concrete form to Sri Aurobindo’s great vision of a new world, new humanity, and new society expressing and embodying a new consciousness. It is “a collective ideal that calls for a collective effort so that it may be realised in the terms of an integral human perfection.…” For the past 10 years, the Acres for Auroville land campaign has played a dynamic part in helping manifest this vision with the goal of raising funds to complete the Township’s designated physical base. Version française en pdf … பிடிஎஃப்பில் தமிழ்ப் பதிப்பு

LOUIS – MOTHER’S ALWAYS OPTIMISTIC BUILDER

Louis came to Auroville from France in 1971 to briefly deliver spare parts for the vehicles of the mythic « Caravan”. Instead he stayed on, participating in the development of Auropolyester and the digging and building of Matrimandir from the start to the end. A close associate and friend of Roger Anger, over the decades, Louis has played a major role in constructing Auroville’s most important residential and service buildings. He says “I would like to tell those who read this testimony about my JOY for being at Auroville and for constructing The Mother’s City. This joy has never left me.” We are happy to present Louis’s story in English and in French.

DORIS AND SANGHA, A MOTHER – SON TEAM WORKING FOR AUROVILLE

Doris, from the multi-ethnic island of Mauritius, first came to India in 1993, and then in 2004 to Auroville as an investigative reporter for an Indian media company. Deeply touched, she regularly returned, working as a volunteer in the Matrimandir Gardens. Now an official Newcomer, Doris caretakes the Unity Pavilion building and grounds along with her son, Sangharakshit, a volunteer – both participating in its many events and the Art for Land action. Here, Doris shares special moments of discovery in their Auroville lives: “Sangha and I are both deeply happy to serve the ideal of human unity.”

AVI USA – AN EVER-DYNAMIC SUPPORT FOR AUROVILLE

The first officially incorporated international support organization for Auroville was the “Auroville Association”, set up in California in 1973 by six American future-forward devotees. Then international support grew in 1983 when “Auroville International” was incorporated in the Netherlands and the USA association joined it as AVI-USA. For the past 40 years, AVI-USA has been a dynamic support and catalyst – raising funds for AV projects worldwide, sharing ideals, news, and events for an international audience through positive, inspiring and innovative actions.

MATRIMANDIR AND I – A NEW WEB SERIES FROM AURORA’S EYE FILMS

Serena and the Aurora’s Eye team are happy to introduce their ongoing web series “Matrimandir & I” – showcasing Auroville and its soul and symbol of unity, the golden Matrimandir. This video series is a human experiment, looking into how Aurovilians relate to the Matrimandir, their personal experiences with it, and their goals for personal and spiritual development, as well as for Auroville’s evolution. Serena says, “Our dream is to interview all the citizens of Auroville. We aspire that this action will be part of the common ground for human unity.”

INSPIRING QUOTES -TWO TEXTS BY SRI AUROBINDO

Sri Aurobindo wrote extensively on his vision of human evolution, the destiny of humankind, and of our role in a growing spirituality and change for the Earth. Here we share two of his seminal essays : “The Hour of God” and “Man, a Transitional Being”. Written at the start of the 20th century, these texts retain their full relevance: “Man’s greatness is not in what he is, but in what he makes possible.” and especially in today’s times “… it is the hour of the unexpected.”

OUR NEWSLETTER OF 15 AUGUST’23 – A4A YEAR 10 BEGINS!

August 15th is a special day, with the year 2023 marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo, and the continuing celebrations in his honor. This year also inaugurates Year 10 of the Acres for Auroville land campaign. Here, we highlight the ajestic Banyan Tree, first identified by The Mother as the center of Auroville, with its silent spiritual presence and psychological support – the symbol of our unity. In honor of this special date, our bulletin offers you a great and inspiring read with life stories of Auroville pioneers, newcomers, supporters and contributors to the City of Dawn. English summary pdf plus version française en pdf. … பிடிஎஃப்பில் தமிழ்ப் பதிப்பு

LFAU LETTER – 15 AUGUST 2023

For those who have accepted Sri Aurobindo’s “gospel of life”, 15th August is a day full of deep meaning and relevance – individually and collectively. To the question of the best way to celebrate this special day, Sri Aurobindo wrote : “Every day should be regarded as a day when a descent may take place or a contact established with the higher consciousness.” So each day is an opportunity for cultivating greater openness and aspiration, for advancing on the sunlit path of the future. On this special day we recall his words and that The Mother created Auroville to call for and prepare the Future ! Version française en pdf. … பிடிஎஃப்பில் தமிழ்ப் பதிப்பு

MY LIFE’S JOURNEY WITH AUROVILLE – BY GUNASUNDARI

Gunasundari was born in the bio-region of Auroville, and joined the community at the age of 16. Her family worked and became good friends with the first pioneers who came to Auroville to begin building the dream city it aspires to become. After marrying Aurovillian Arumugam, who has been involved with Auroville since childhood and manages the ‘La Ferme’ Cheese Unit, Guna joined the Unity Fund where she has worked for 17 years. She received her Business degree while raising their two children, both who grew up and went through Auroville schooling, before stepping out for higher education. Guna’s story is one of deep commitment to Auroville, part of a family chain of four generations.

GIJUBHAI DAVE – AN AUROVILLE NEWCOMER AT 87!

The Charter of Auroville speaks as one of its ideals “youth that never ages”. It could be understood in the sense that regardless of the years one has lived, one can be full of energy and enthusiasm in reaching the goal one has set before oneself. It also means that, regardless of the
body’s age, one can be full of great dreams and tasks to be accomplished. It means one is never pessimistic, regardless of failures and difficulties. We present in this article the life-story and works of one such person – Gijubhai – a newcomer to Auroville at 87!

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