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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!

A NEW “ART FOR LAND” EXHIBITION: 13 AUGUST – 17 SEPTEMBER

To honor Sri Aurobindo’s Birthday, we are holding the 2023 main Art for Land Exhibition, « Individual and Collective Auroville – Moving Forward Together » from 13 August till 17 September 17. The symbol of our collective unity – the Banyan tree at the Matrimandir – is the exhibition’s central artistic theme. We are grateful for the continuing solidarity response from our many Artist supporters, and this year’s participation of Cedric Brognard with his collectively-produced painting of the Banyan. Works can be seen and purchased at the Unity Pavilion and also online at https://artforland.in/ AFL’s proceeds all go for Auroville land purchase via the A4A campaign!

SHRADDHAVAN – A TRUE CHILD OF THE MOTHER

Last year, Auroville lost one of its forerunners who was deeply committed to the Mother’s and Sri Aurobindo’s vision, and was an example for so many. Named Shraddhavan – “one who has faith in the higher being” – by The Mother, she joined Auroville from England in 1970. A teacher, Matrimandir worker, writer and poet, she is best known for the creation of Savitri Bhavan with her partner Helmut. Here we share glimpses of her life and links to her many in-depth talks on Savitri and The Life Divine, an inestimable treasure for us all.

HOW TO DONATE – NEW BANKING INFORMATION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Our sincere thanks go to all of you who support our efforts for manifesting the physical base of Auroville! If you are a foreign donor, please know that the Indian Government has instituted new rules and donations may now be sent only via bank transfer to the “Auroville Foundation” or via an AVI center. For Indian donors there is no change in practices. You can see all the current banking information for Foreign donors and for Indian donors here (and also on the “How to Donate” page https://land.auroville.org/donate/) Version française en pdf. … பிடிஎஃப்பில் தமிழ்ப் பதிப்பு

INSPIRING QUOTES – THE DIVINE SHAKTI (PART 2)

In this issue of our Bulletin, we resume and conclude our presentation of the all-important Chapter VI of Sri Aurobindo’s booklet “The Mother”. It is in this final chapter that he speaks of the four great Shakti powers – Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, Maheshwari, and Mahasaraswati – describing their roles and actions in the material manifestation through their specific powers of strength, beauty, wisdom and perfection in works.

SALUTATIONS TO OUR FRIENDS FROM A4A (WITH OUR 24TH APRIL 2023 NEWSLETTER)

This is the month of The Mother’s definitive return to India to collaborate with Sri Aurobindo, and our April Darshan bulletin is devoted to the “Shakti” power – the dynamic principle of energy behind all manifestation. In this issue, we share articles by three “Auroville Shaktis” – two pioneers and a volunteer – plus we announce the happy news of the purchase of new land for Auroville, entirely made possible by donations to the Acres for Auroville land campaign. With our warm thank-you to all the donors! Version française en pdf … பிடிஎஃப்பில் தமிழ்ப் பதிப்பு

ACRES FOR AUROVILLE FLIER – 24 APRIL 2023

“Shakti” is the name for the dynamic principle of energy behind all manifestation. Each of the Matrimandir’s four entrances bears the name of one of the great Shakti forces, and we see the practical results of Shakti all throughout the City of Dawn. Auroville’s Master Plan area is the site designated for the Shakti force to lay the foundations for Sri Aurobindo’s great vision of what he said must inevitably come. But this special area needs to be completed. Version française en pdf … பிடிஎஃப்பில் தமிழ்ப் பதிப்பு

LFAU LETTER – 24 APRIL 2023

Auroville is an entirely new approach to individual and collective living. The aims and energy and the goal are all different in the sense that the bedrock of attempt and inspiration is ascent – ascent to the heights of a mountain top. However each Aurovilian and friend of Auroville may specifically define this high goal – as human unity, the soul, new consciousness, the Divine – it means rising to something higher than where we are now. And, as in every ascent, the most important thing is patience, endurance, and perseverance, born of faith. Version française en pdf … பிடிஎஃப்பில் தமிழ்ப் பதிப்பு

TWO NEW PLOTS JUST PURCHASED NEAR CERTITUDE

Last year 14 new plots were added to Auroville’s Master Plan area and this good-news trend is continuing ! We are happy to announce that 2023 kicked off with the purchase of two new plots. Both are located in the City area near Certitude, adding 2.20 acres of new Auroville land. We thank all of you who are supporting A4A’s unity action for completing the City of Dawn’s physical body and needed material base. Dear donors, your contributions and support are achieving real results !

MY LIFE AT HE SERVICE OF TRUTH – BY MALLIKA

In 1973, Mallika saw a report on French television about a visionary new place in India called Auroville. She then left everything to come to Pondicherry with her two young children, and began sharing her life between the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville. Becoming an official Aurovilian in 1986, she has devoted her life and energies to building the City of Dawn, teaching, practicing Eastern and Western forms of healing work, and helping develop the Matrimandir. Mallika’s story shares her 50 years of aspiration and dedication to the growth of “Auroville – The City at the Service of Truth”.

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