Five New Plots of Auroville Land since June!

Five new consolidating plots have joined Auroville in tha past two months near the Visitors Centre and in the Greenbelt, bringing the total to 63 plots (58 acres) purchased since Acres for Auroville started!! We thank all the land donors who have made these vital purchases possible!

APRIL 2020 – SPECIAL QUARTERLY REPORT FROM ACRES FOR AUROVILLE

April has historically been a very special month – and despite today’s appearances even, a Victory month. Over the decades, April has held the special events at the foundation of Auroville. Our newsletter provides these histories PLUS a look the encouraging actions happening today in the City of Dawn.

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LFAU LETTER – 24 APRIL 2020

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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Frederick – What The Mother told me about The Land

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.

NEW A4A VIDEO CLIP BY AUROIMAGE – AND OUR COMPLETE FILM LIBRARY

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.

February 2020 Special – Quarterly Report from Acres for Auroville

In this special month, the “harmonious collective aspiration” that The Mother spoke of was very much in evidence with a series of solidarity events FOR A CAUSE – the harmonious manifestation of Auroville. Read all our news, including our articles on pioneer Gérard & the building of AuroOrchard, and on the “AV baby newcomers” brought into the world with the assistance of Paula & the Morning Star Birthing Project team, and the inauguration of Art for Land 2020 by the Hon. Dr. Kiran Bedi, Lt. Governor of Puducherry.

ACRES FOR AUROVILLE Land Campaign

Auroville, the universal township, was founded as a dedicated place for Sri Aurobindo’s great vision to take root and unfold. The steps in the chain all took place in February – The Mother’s birth, the City of Dawn’s Inauguration, and between them, the landmark event of February 29th, 1956.

LFAU Letter – 21 February 2020

The ideals of “constant progress” and “a living embodiment of an actual human unity” in the charter of Auroville are most fully understood in the context of the landmark event of February 29th, 1956. Our quest for a unified base of Auroville is to provide a cohesive ground for Auroville’s ideals to become realised facts.

Gérard and the development of AuroOrchard

AuroOrchard is Auroville’s oldest farm that was started by Gérard at the request of The Mother 50 years ago. From barren land, it is now lush and fully-organic, and is Auroville’s second-biggest farm. We sincerely thank Gérard for sharing with the A4A camapign this memoir of his very special adventure serving the City of Dawn.

MARATHON 2020 – Have the joy of running AND support the land!

For the Marathon through the beautiful lands of Auroville, remember that every kilometer that you enjoy running on, has been bought over the years thanks to donations. You can contribute to this positive cycle by having your run sponsored, or by sponsoring runner. Run for a cause – for ACRES FOR AUROVILLE!

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