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.

The Supramental Manifestation Upon Earth – Chapter 6

In this extraordinary book, Sri Aurobindo describes the place and possibilities of the Supramental action. Chapter 6 begins with his words “…we do not look straight at the whole truth of the world as it is and draw from it the right conclusion…”

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!

Our 2020 New Year’s Card For The Land

This year’s New Year’s card 2020 is a hommage to the deep vision behind Auroville, with the inspired artwork of the Matrimandir’s Garden of Power by Auroville artist Emanuele Scanziani, and the painting the Mother named “Heralds of the Supramental World” painted by Promode Kumar on the night of 29 February 1956. View the card, and learn how to receive one.

Update from the Acres for Auroville campaign

As reported In Auroville Today’s December 2019 issue, here’s an inspiring report on what has been developed on new donations-funded plots. Auroville’s land stewards have achieved concrete results in expanding needed infrastructure, housing, afforestation, water supplies, and vital agriculture.

“Youth that never ages” – 1st Quarterly Update from Acres for Auroville (Year 6)

On this November 24th we commemorate the 83rd anniversary of a great evolutionary victory in the life of Sri Aurobindo, a milestone that paved laid the roots for the establishment of Auroville. In honor of this special date, we present many aspects of Auroville’s 51 years, focusing on the values of constant progress and a “youth that never ages” as enshrined in its Charter.

ACRES FOR AUROVILLE FLIER – 24 November 2019

Since its start, over 1000 babies have been born in Auroville.
Today, there are the children of the children of the first pioneers – a third generation carrying on the beautiful torch of Auroville!
These children have the privilege of imbibing the atmosphere of the great vision and ideals of Auroville.
Obviously, Auroville is here to stay!

Lands for Auroville Unified

According to Sri Aurobindo, perpetual youth is one of the characteristics of the Spirit
and The Mother enshrined the goals of “youth that never ages” and “constant progress” in the Auroville Charter.
How can we live these ideals, personally and collectively, to build a true City of Dawn?

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