Prapatti Memorial Lecture at Matrubhaban, Cuttack

18th Prapatti Memmorial Lecture Series will be held on April 30, 2008 at 06.30 pm at Matrubhaban, Cuttack, Orissa. The subject is "New Consciousness - New World." On 2nd Day (1st May) at Baragarh the subject is "Individual and Collective preparation for the New World." more details» Events Calendar [The Mother's Work In Orissa 8:49 AM]

Sri Aurobindo Devotees: Writing of Savithri Episode, Sri Annai Meditation Centre, Tatabad, 10 a.m. Engagements - In Coimbatore Today Religion The Hindu Wednesday, Apr 30, 2008

Arabindo School for Perfect Eye Sight: Eye treatment camp, Gandhi Graham, Cherooty Road, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Kozhikode Today The Hindu Wednesday, Apr 30, 2008

Wednesdays 4-5.30 pm: “The Upanishads in the Light of Sri Aurobindo”, led by Vladimir Savitri Bhavan Programme REGULAR COURSES Auroville

Wednesday, 30 April IONESCO'S RHINOCEROS, a play ::: ADISHAKTI ::: Wed ::: 7:00 PM DIRECTED BY VINAY KUMAR Auroville ADMISSION FREE

Second Indira Devi Chowdhurani Memorial Lecture Speaker: Joy Goswami

April 29 at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture, 3 Regent Park; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Joy Goswami will deliver the 2nd Indira Devi Chowdhurani Memorial Lecture. The Telegraph Front Page > Calcutta > Timeout Tuesday, April 29 , 2008. Chair: Prof. Somendranath Bandopadhyay, Jointly organised with Indira, Kolkata SAIoC > whats_new

Sri Aurobondo Devotees: Writing of Savithri Episode, Sri Annai Meditation Centre, Tatabad, 10 a.m. In Coimbatore Today Engagements - The Hindu Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008

Arabindo School for Perfect Eye Sight: Eye treatment camp, Gandhi Graham, Cherooty Road, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Kozhikode Today Engagements - The Hindu Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008

Tuesdays 3–4 pm : “Cultivating Concentration”, led by Jai Singh. 4:30–5:15 pm: “Commentaries on the Dhammapada” The Mother's recorded talks. 5-6 pm : Savitri study in Tamil, led by Bhuvana and Sudarshan Savitri Bhavan current program REGULAR COURSES Auroville

A letter exposing the fiction in Annie Besant’s criticism of Sri Aurobindo reveals the closeness of the Mahakavi to the Mahayogi. Sometimes the letters sound awesomely contemporaneous... A patriotic poet’s act of faith Prema Nandakumar BHARATI KARUVOOLAM — Bharati Archives: Edited by A.R. Venkatachalapathy; Kalachuvadu Pathippagam, 669, K.P. Road, Nagercoil-629001. Rs. 140. The Hindu Book Review Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008

Sri Aurobindo and The Mother: Integral Yoga e-Journals

Journal: The Awakening Ray
The Gnostic Centre brings out a journal focused on self-development, called 'The Awakening Ray' (since 1997). Each issue focuses on a new theme relevant for application of Integral Yoga concepts in one's daily life and work.
Resources • Publications (books, booklets, monographs) • Audiovisuals (multimedia, audio-CDs, exhibitions) • Sunseeds (inspirational stories)

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Sam Spanier Memorial on Sunday, May 4th 1 pm at Matagiri

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Sam Spanier 1925-2008
Sam Spanier, co-founder of Matagiri, left his body early Wednesday morning, January 30th. A memorial service will be held the first weekend of May near his birthday. Details will follow. Eric requests that rather than flowers, please send a donation in his memory to Matagiri.
A memorial for Sam Spanier, will be held Sunday May 4th 1 pm
WDST Utopia Studio (white building next to Bearsville Theater) 291 Tinker St (Route 212) Woodstock, NY 12498(845) 679-7600 directions: http://tinyurl.com/2wgrdl

EVENTS CALENDAR
Saturday, April 26th Noon Darshan
Sunday, May 4th 1 pm Sam Spanier Memorial WDST Utopia Studio
May 16th-18th Woodstock Yoga Vedanta Weekend
AUM 2008 June 1-5th in the Rockies
AUM Colorado Low prices, limited rooms, and an April 1st deadline....collaboration.org

New Visa Procedure (no longer through Indian Consulate) US Citizens applying for an Indian Visa now apply to: indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/
WHEN VISITING MATAGIRI Please call to inform us of your plans to attend at 845-679-8322 between 9 and 4 or email info@matagiri.org All events at Matagiri are free and open to the public. Donations in support of our work are needed and welcome.
Matagiri is located at 1218 Wittenberg Road in Mount Tremper, NY 12457
Meditation and Karma Yoga Saturday Mornings May 1st through November 25th: 9 am Reading and Meditation 9:30-10:30 indoor and outdoor work
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Savitri Bhavan Programme for May 2008

About Savitri Bhavan Programme for May 2008
REGULAR COURSES
Sundays 10.30–12am : Savitri Study Circle
5-6pm : Foundations of Indian Culture , led by Kittu Reddy
Mondays and Tuesdays 3–4pm : “Cultivating Concentration”, led by Jai Singh
Tuesdays 4:30–5:15 pm: “Commentaries on the Dhammapada” The Mother's recorded talks ( details below )
Tuesdays 5-6pm : Savitri study in Tamil, led by Bhuvana and Sudarshan
Wednesdays 4-5.30pm : “The Upanishads in the Light of Sri Aurobindo”, led by Vladimir
Thursdays 4–5pm : The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan
Fridays 5–6.30pm : The Synthesis of Yoga, led by Sraddhalu

THE MOTHER'S RECORDED TALKS
“Commentaries on the Dhammapada”
Tuesday at 4.30 pm
The Mother's reading of verses of the Dhammapada and her commentaries on them in French. A transcript in French with an English translation is provided.

06.05.2008 Miscellany - The true victory must be won in life itself. You must know how to live alone with the Eternal and Infinite in the midst of all circumstances.
Niraya (Hell) - The true sense of Niraya is that particular kind of atmosphere which one creates around oneself when one acts in contradiction.

13.05.2008 Leasure – If you truly want to follow the path and practise yoga, you must do it because it is an imperative need of your being, because you cannot be happy in any other way.
Craving - Weeds are the bane of the fields; desires the bane of mankind.

20.05.2008 The Bhikkhu – Always be kind and you will be free from suffering, always be contented and happy, and you will radiate your quiet happiness. All the digestive functions are extremely sensitive to an attitude that is critical, bitter, full of ill-will, to a sour judgment.

27.05.2008 The Brahmin – There is a deep trust in the divine Grace, a total surrender to the divine Will, an integral adhesion to the divine Plan which makes one do the thing to be done without concern for the result. That is the perfect liberation.

“Cultivating Concentration” led by Jai Singh at Savitri Bhavan

Sri Aurobindo Devotees: Writing of Savithri Episode, Sri Annai Meditation Centre, Tatabad, 10 a.m. In Coimbatore Today Monday, Apr 28, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Arabindo School for Perfect Eye Sight: Eye treatment camp, Gandhi Graham, Cherooty Road, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Kozhikode Today Monday, Apr 28, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Sri Aurobindo Complex Trust ALL MONDAYS Collective Meditation 10.30 A.M. Sri Aurobindo Marg, J.P.Nagar I Phase, Bangalore - 560 078 Ph: 91-080-26349882, Website: www.newrace.org Email: sactmsf@vsnl.net

Mondays and Tuesdays 3–4 pm : “Cultivating Concentration”, led by Jai Singh Savitri Bhavan Auroville

Every Monday Study Group - Words of the Mother 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Selections from the Mother's detailed insights on the practice of a conscious life directed towards the future, are read and discussed. THE EAST-WEST CULTURAL CENTER Sri Aurobindo Center of Los Angeles

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[PDF] Sri Aurobindo and Hinduism File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML .... Sri Aurobindo’s relationship to Hinduism during different periods of his life? ... anti-matters.org

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Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Dr. Ramesh Bijlani's lecture on “The Human Cycle”

Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Dr. Ramesh Bijlani to deliver lecture on “The Human Cycle”, Sri Aurobindo Marg, 10 a.m. to 11-15 a.m. In the capital today RELIGION Engagements - New Delhi The Hindu Sunday, April 27, 2008

Meditation: B. Muralidharan, Sri Aurobindo Society Centre, AP-514, J Block, 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m. Chennai Today

Sri Aurobindo Devotees: joint prayer, Sri Annai Meditation Centre, Kovaipudur, 4 p.m.; Tatabad, 10 a.m.; Sasi Balika Vidya Mandir, 9.30 a.m. Coimbatore Today

District Level Womens Conference April 27, 2008 Kosabuguda, Nabarangpur, Orissa

Spiritual Workshop April 27, 2008 Sahid Nagar School, Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Orissa

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle April 27, 2008 Gokulpur, Mahanga, Jagatsinghpur, Orissa Events Calendar [The Mother's Work In Orissa] 8:49 AM

27th April 2008 Sunday 5:00 pm Integral Education Reading Circle, 6.00 pm. Talk by Mr. Rajah on Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri. Sri Aurobindo Society, Singapore April 2008 sas singapore [11:54 AM]

Cycling games held amidst fanfare Chandigarh Express news service: Sunday, April 27, 2008 Newsline - Chandigarh, India Winners: Decorate your Bicycle contest: Junior girls: 1 Tarika ... Zig-zag race: Junior boys: 1 Gurshan Singh of Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education

The Overseas Women's Club of Madras May General Meeting Wednesday, May 14th 10 AM Social Chat 10:30 Presentation Esthell Hotel No.1, Royal Enclave Besant Avenue Adyar (Near Fashion Folks) Rs 250 to cover cost of food and drinks Uma Prajapati, a designer for the Upsana Design Studio from Auroville, will be presenting on her many projects... Posted by OWC Madras at 9:55 AM

Balakumar said... Can you please send me the address of the Sri Aurobindo Spiritual Centre of Toronto ? Thanks 5:24 AM, April 27, 2008 Plain & Simple

AUM 2008 will emphasize interaction and activities, giving attendees a chance to dynamically engage with the yoga

Program page June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5
AUM 2008 schedule* Sunday, June 1 — Arrive
Time Opening activities Contemplative Active
11:30 Lunch
1:00 RegisterVolunteer sign-up & coordination Barclay
Meditation (ongoing, on the half hour) Barclay porch
Microhikes (ongoing, on the half hour) Barclay porch
3:30 Tea (Barclay)
4:00 Register Volunteer sign-up & coordination Barclay
Meditation (ongoing, on the half hour) Barclay porch
Microhikes (ongoing, on the half hour) Barclay porch
5:30 Supper 7:00 Free
7:30 Welcome, overview of YMCA & schedule AUM groups Barclay
9:00 Coordination meeting Barclay
Music & jam session Barclay
*Preliminary — subject to change Home Program Site Safety Travel Registration About Contact Program Preliminary schedule: June 1 • June 2 • June 3 • June 4 • June 5
The Rocky Mountains will provide a vast natural setting for AUM 2008.

Since the first AUM in 1985, participants have wanted more time for interaction, meditation, relaxation, physical activities, and practical, hands-on exploration of Integral Yoga. For this reason, and because of the unique setting and opportunities at the YMCA of the Rockies, AUM 2008 will emphasize interaction and activities, giving attendees a chance to dynamically engage with the yoga. We hope you will join us for the experiment -- and have some tea, fruit, and chocolate in celebration of Auroville's 40th birthday! Following are some of the offerings you can expect at AUM 2008.

Deepening the practice of yoga There will be many quiet or contemplative activities in which to focus on deepening the practice of yoga, getting in touch with the inner being, and opening to the Presence. Examples will include meditation sessions, Savitri hikes, and reading and discussing the works of Mother and Sri Aurobindo. "Yoga circles" will give small groups (aided by facilitators) a chance to meet in breakout cabins to talk about the application of yoga in daily life. Books and CDs related to Integral Yoga may also be available for purchase.

Arts and crafts The cultivation of the aesthetic sense and the capacity to take up what is beautiful are part of Integral Yoga. AUM attendees will be able to take advantage of the YMCA craft center, creating jewelry, painting silk scarves and banners, glazing ceramics, and designing mosaics -- while, at the same time, getting to know other AUM attendees. Art materials, which are furnished by the YMCA, are inexpensive. Several workshops will also be offered, giving participants a chance to create art in a meditative atmosphere. Photos of arts & craft center

Music Music can be a way to open and uplift one's awareness. Numerous musical activities will be part of AUM 2008, including jazz guitar, kirtans, Dervish dancing, stillness in motion, square dancing, hip hop, spontaneous jam sessions, and singing around the campfire. Bring your flutes, guitars, drums, banjos, and kazoos!

Physical activities The training of the body and the development of the mind and character through sports and physical activity are part of an integral movement toward perfection. There will be multiple opportunities at AUM to enjoy friendly competitive and cooperative games such as volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, ping-pong, frisbee, archery, and mini-golf. Hatha yoga and other type of movement classes may also be available. The YMCA also has an Olympic-sized pool, so plan on doing some laps if you like to swim!Photos of sports activities

Hiking There will be many opportunities to enjoy nature at AUM 2008, where the splendor of the Rockies provides a conducive environment for getting in touch with one's deeper self. A trail leading from the AUM dormitories offers a pleasant stroll along a brook. Followed further, it winds through the woods and up a broad valley, where it eventually enters directly into Rocky Mountain National Park. The first day or two, shorter hikes will be scheduled to give AUM attendees time to acclimate to the altitude. Later, there will be an all-day hike from camp and a field trip to the national park. Hiking photos

Active involvement AUM 2008 will be a collaborative yogic gathering with many chances to be involved. Yoga teaches us that we are related in our universal being; we want to embody this truth for a few days through mutual helpfulness. Helping with AUM creates a richer experience and a deeper relationship to others and the event. Thus, in addition to scheduled activities, there will be many volunteer possibilities: greeting people as they arrive, being a "den mother" for a dormitory, driving others to meals, helping with an online blog, leading a microhikes or a music session, brewing tea, maintaining the schedule board, giving a friendly hand to a newcomer. The organizers will facilitate volunteering for all these and more.

Connecting with others in the yoga We hope to schedule enough "open time" so that attendees will have abundant opportunities to make new friends and catch up with old friends. Informal conversations may arise while participants are walking on trails around camp, relaxing on the porch, gathering in the common room, having tea, or eating meals. Sometimes these spontaneous, heart-to-heart connections are the most valued experience of AUM. Home Program Site Safety Travel Registration About Contact

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Sri Aurobindo Society days to remember significance calendar
May 3rd & 4th week: Education Camp - study and workshop for teachers educationist, parents

Discourse on the 'Upanishads' by Dr. Shikha Mukherjee at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture, Kolkata

Discourse on the 'Upanishads' by Dr. Shikha Mukherjee
Saturday, April 26, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture, Kolkata

Second Indira Devi Chowdhurani Memorial Lecture
Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Second Indira Devi Chowdhurani Memorial Lecture Speaker: Shri Joy Goswami Chair: Prof. Somendranath Bandopadhyay Jointly organised with Indira, Kolkata

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Friday, April 4 6:00 pm Songs by Smt. Esha Bandopadhyay 7:00 pm Meditation
Tuesday, April 8 School reopens for Session 2008-09
Friday, April 11 6:30 pm Discourse: Shubha Nababarsha
Monday, April 14 10:00 am Meditation 10:30 am Songs by Sri Aniruddha Singha
Tuesday, April 15 6:00 pm Discourse : The Life Divine
Thursday, April 24 10:00am Meditation 10:30am Sarode Recital by Sri Partho Sarody
Saturday, April 26 6:30 pm Discourse: Upanishads
Tuesday, April 29 6:30 pm Second Indira Devi Chowdhurani Memorial Lecture
Thursday, May 8 6:00 pm Rabindra Jayanti
Tuesday, May 13 6:00 pm Discourse : The Life Divine
Tuesday, June 10 6:00 pm Discourse : The Life Divine
Tuesday, June 24 6:00 pm Anniversary of Relics Installation Day

Whats new at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture
'Parama 2008' - Galerie La Mere new
Joya di's 72nd Birth Anniversary celebrations Audio
Dilip Kumar Roy’s 111th Birth Anniversary
Annual Sports 2008 - Arun Nursery School
'La Mere Annual 2008' - Galerie La Mere
Event Calendar - more events... Information Corner
Cultural Classes Schedule - Shakti Centre
Medical Consultation Schedule - Health & Healing
Language Classes Schedule
Apply online for Admission to T. F. F. S.
Admission Notice - Arun Nursery School

Talk by Mr. Rajah on Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri

Sri Aurobindo Society, Singapore April 2008 Program DATE TIME DETAILS sas singapore

6th Apr 2008 Sunday 6.00 pm Living Question and The Mother’s Answer conducted by Shailaja
13th Apr 2008 Sunday 5:00 pm Integral Education Reading Circle
6.00 pm Earth Day – An offering to Nature
20th Apr 2008 Sunday 5.00 pm Sri Aurobindo’s Essays on Gita Reading Circle
6.00 pm Savitri Circle
22nd Apr 2008 Tuesday 4.00 pm Special talk “The New Race” by Dr. Alok Pandey, Sri Aurobindo Ashram***
24th Apr 2008 Thursday 7.00 pm The Mother’s final arrival in Pondicherry 1920 – Invocation and Prayers on “The Four great Aspects of The Mother”
27th Apr 2008 Sunday 5:00 pm Integral Education Reading Circle
6.00 pm Talk by Mr. Rajah on Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri

April 2008 Morning Walk Date Sunday 6th April 2008 Time 8. 00 AM sharp Pre-walk exercise will start on schedule. Please get to the starting point on time.
Place Mac Ritchie Reservoir Park
Host Mr. & Mrs. Ramachandran 15 Lim Ah Pin Road Singapore 2827166 Phone:65037056 (Res), 96522197 (Mobile) From Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, turn into Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 and head towards Hougang, Ave 2. Along Hougang Ave 2, make a U-turn at the 2nd U-Turn designation. Keep left immediately and make a left into Florence Road. Some metres after, turn left into Lim Ah Pin Road.

The hosts will be pleased to welcome those unable to join the walk at their residence at 10.00 am to participate in the prayers, meditation and a short musical program followed by brunch. Remember it is the walk that gives meaning to the brunches

Minor fire in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Other States - Puducherry Minor fire at Ashram
PUDUCHERRY: A minor fire broke out in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram at noon on Friday, the police said. A computer and some furniture were damaged, they said, adding that a short-circuit in the computer could have caused the fire. www.hindu.com Saturday, Apr 26, 2008

Lloyd’s book of poetry, Michel Montecrossa sings

Sri Aurobindo Devotees: Writing of Savithri Episode, Sri Annai Meditation Centre, Tatabad, 10 a.m. Coimbatore Today Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Arabindo School for Perfect Eye Sight: Eye treatment camp, Gandhigraham, Cherooty Road, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kozhikode Today Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Book presentation by Lloyd: Creativity garden ::: 7:00 PM Saturday, 26 Apr
life seasons by as bird song dips
the forest without into the soul
unstudied, bare
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“Between Seasons” Lloyd’s book of poetry, will be released on: Saturday April 26, at eight in the evening, in the Creativity garden. For more information, or if you want a copy: Avipro@auroville.org.in or call: (91) 413 2622805 posted by Lloyd

Saturday, 26 Apr auroville.org.in/home.php
Mohanam Creche Open house and Annual day Celeberation ::: Sanjeevi nagar ::: Sat ::: 4:00 PM
Book presentation by Lloyd ::: Creativity garden ::: Sat ::: 7:00 PM
Emergence, Acoustic Indo-Pop concert ::: Auditorium, B.N. ::: Sat ::: 8:00 PM

SACAR Anniversary Greetings Seminar and Interactive Learning Programme - April 20 - 29, 2008 Seminar Title: "An Orientation to the Multi-faceted Genius of Sri Aurobindo" Download the programme brochure email sacar@auromail.net 15.03.08 New Issue of a Journal of Human Studies is new style is now available.

Saturday, April 26th Noon Darshan at Matagiri, 1218 Wittenberg Road in Mount Tremper, NY 12457

MICHEL MONTECROSSA AND THE CHOSEN FEW
ANOTHER WORLD CYBER ROCK & SLAM POETRY CONCERT
26.4.2008 in the OMNIDIET MUSIC-HALLVIA MONTE FALò 828011 MIRAPURI - COIROMONTE (Prov. di Novara) ITALY PHONE: +39-0322-999009 E-MAIL: Omnidiet@Mirapuri-Enterprises.com

03.05.2008 (Michel Montecrossa Rock Vision Diner) • 23.05.2008 - 25.05.2008 Michel Montecrossa's Michel & Bob Dylan Fest in Mirapuri • 07.06.2008 (Michel Montecrossa Rocl Vision Diner) • 20.06.2008 - 22.06.2008 International Free Cinema Filmfestival in Mirapuri • 26.6.2008 (Toskana Therme, Bad Sulza) • 28.6.2008 (Waldpolenz) • 04.07.2008 - 06.07.2008 Mirapuri World Peace Festival • 25.07.2008 - 03.08.2008 Spirit of Woodstock Festival in Mirapuri • 30.08.2008 (Omnidiet Music-Hall in Mirapur) • 24.10.2008 - 26.10.2008 Mirapuri World Literature Fest in Mirapuri • 22.11.2008 (Omnidiet Music-Hall in Mirapuri) • 20.12.2008 (Omnidiet Music-Hall in Mirapuri) • 31.12.2008 - 1.1.2009 Mirapuri New Year Party

New Age Seminars Seminars in Mirapuri with Michel Montecrossa and Mirakali presented by the Sri Aurobindo University in Mirapuri, Italy

• 24th APRIL 2008 'MIRAPURI AND PERSONALITY TRAINING'
• 15th AUGUST 2008 'MIRAPURI AND PLANETARY ARCHITECTURE'
• 28th OCTOBER 2008 'MIRAPURI AND FUTURISTIC LIFE'
• 24th NOVEMBER 2008 'MEDITATIONS ON SAVITRI'(with screenings of Savitri Movies)

M.I.R.A. - Mother's International Research Academy in Mirapuri - is a research center for the study and application of the Integral Yoga and of the worldwide growing Knowledge of Transformation in all areas of human awareness. M.I.R.A. organizes relevant New Age Seminars at Mirapuri and Miravillage and the Mirapuri World Peace Meeting in Mirapuri.

Rare portraits by S M Pandit at Chaitanyamayi Art Gallery, Gulbarga ...
Works of Group of artists from Auroville on show at the Indusvista Art gallery, Fort, Mumbai ...

Works of Group of artists from Auroville at Indusvista Art gallery at Fort, Mumbai

Foundation Day of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre (S.A.I.E.C) Apr 24 – 25 2008 Matrubihar, Kalupada Ghat, Khordha

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 25, 2008 Sarat Bhai, Pratap Sasan, Nayagarh

Foundation Day of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre (S.A.I.E.C) Apr 25, 2008 Kakudipada, Benirampur, Cuttack Events Calendar [The Mother's Work In Orissa] 8:43 AM 8:49 AM

Sri Aurobindo Devotees Prayer Group: Writing of Savithiri Episode, Sri Annai Meditation Centre, West Power House Road, Tatabad, 10 a.m. Coimbatore Today Friday, Apr 25, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Arabindo School for Perfect Eye Sight: Eye treatment camp, Gandhigraham, Cherooty Road, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kozhikode Today Friday, Apr 25, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Exhibition: "Jours#" by Leonard ::: Pitanga (extended until 30 April) ::: Fri ::: 8:00 AM Friday, 25 Apr Auroville

Hufreesh Dumasia, Nele Martens, Henk van Putten, Agnus: works of Group of artists from Auroville on show at the Indusvista Art gallery at Fort, Mumbai www.dnaindia.com

Dr Karan Singh: The man on a mission Daily News & Analysis, India - 22 Apr 2008 A large part of his time, he spends giving lectures across the world on Swami Vivekananda and Aurobindo.

Barin Chaki Blogs: All choice The New Horizon The New Platform The New Vision The Next Step

Sri Aurobindo integral School , Jeypore Celebrates Annual Function
22 Apr 2008 by koraputonline Sri Aurobindo Integral School, Jeypore celebrated its Annual Function. Here are some photos from the function. Send your response to : koraputonline@gmail.com Anual Function SAPSK Jeypore 9 photos ... KORAPUTONLINE - http://koraputonline.blogspot.com/

Exhibition: Sri Aurobindo's role as a revolutionary organiser

24Th April 2008 The Darshan Day

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008: Pl-137, (Mamata Apa), Jagannatha Bihar, Bhubaneswar, Khordha

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008: Nirmala Apa, Ashoka Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Khordha

Foundation Day of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre Apr 24, 2008: Raighar, Pandakamala, Nabarangpur

Foundation Day of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre Apr 24, 2008: Jodinga, Nabarangpur

Foundation Day of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre Apr 24 – 25 2008: Matrubihar, Kalupada Ghat, Khordha

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008: Ram Bhai, Nandankanan Road, Baranga, Cuttack

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Womens Study Circle Apr 24, 2008: MatruMeera Pathachakra, Prabhati Apa, Lathipada, Nayagarh

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008: Karunamayee Pathachakra, Athilabad, Baleswar

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008: Meerambika Nibas, Near Aerodrum, Bhubaneswar

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008: Matru Shakti Pathachakra, Dadha College Chhaka, Kendupatna

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008: Pipili, Sanlai Sasana, Gudiapokhari (Bira Bhai)

Rerlics installation day Apr 24, 2008: Matrunibash, Sambalpur Description: It was installed on 1975 by Sri RamaKrishna Das. Events Calendar [The Mother's Work In Orissa]

April 24 at Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, 8 Shakespeare Sarani; 6 pm: The Mother’s Jayanti function features reading by Dipak Mukherjee, recitation by Ranjana Mukherjee, talk by Dilip Kumar Ray, and song by Jayasri Das. Jayanti meditation around the shrine from 7.30 pm to 8 pm. Front Page > Calcutta > Timeout The Telegraph. Thursday, April 24 , 2008

Sri Aurobindo Society State Committee for Karnataka: A talk on “Mother’s final arrival day at Puducherry” by T.N. Raghavendra, Cultural cum Exhibition Hall, Sri Aurobindo Complex, J.P. Nagar Ist Phase, 4.15 p.m. Bangalore Today Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Sri Aurobindo Society: Meditation, Stanes Tea and Coffee Company Compound, Trichy Road, 6 a.m., 7 p.m. Coimbatore Today Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Sri Aurobindo Devotees Prayer Group: Writing of Savithiri Episode, Sri Annai Meditation Centre, West Power House Road, Tatabad, 10 a.m. Coimbatore Today Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Sri Aurobindo Society: Darshan Day, meditation, 6 a.m.; discourse on ‘Sri Aurobindo’s integral yoga’ by V. S. Balakrishnan, 3 Lajapathi Roy Street, Chinna Chokkikulam, 5.30 p.m. Madurai Today Thursday, Apr 24, 2008 Engagements - The Hindu

Exhibition: Sri Aurobindo's role as a revolutionary organiser
Ashram Exhibition House ::: 9:30 AM
To commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Alipore Bomb Trial (1908-1909), the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Archives has put up an exhibition highlighting Sri Aurobindo's role as a revolutionary organiser.
The exhibition features more than 270 posters which include rare photographs, quotations and explanatory texts.
It covers Sri Aurobindo's life from 1893 when he returned from England to 1909 when he was acquitted in the trial. Place: Ashram Exhibition House (opposite Promenade Hotel) Dates: 22 April to 3 May 2008 (all days) Time: 9:30am to 11:30 am and 4pm to 7pm
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Thursday, 24 Apr
Introduction to sustainable farming in Auroville ::: Buddha Garden Community Farm ::: Thu ::: 10:00 AM
Exhibition: "Jours#" by Leonard ::: Pitanga (extended until 30 April) ::: Thu ::: 8:00 AM
Meditations on Savitri ::: Savitri Bhavan ::: Thu ::: 7:00 PM
Presentation: Auroville's twin sister in Brazil ::: Town Hall - Conference room ::: Thu ::: 8:00 PM
Talk about Campinas, AV's twin sister in Brazil ::: Town Hall Conf Room ::: Thu ::: 8:00 PM
Exhibition: Sri Aurobindo's role as a revolutionary organiser ::: Ashram Exhibition House ::: Thu ::: 9:30 AM

Talk on Sri Aurobindo’s Synthesis of Yoga

Sri Aurobindo Bhavan: Talk on Sri Aurobindo’s Synthesis of Yoga, Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, Musheerabad, 6.30 p.m. In Hyderabad Today Engagements - The Hindu Monday, Apr 21, 2008

Auro-Meera Project School, Pariorad: Foundation Day of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre, Apr 21, 2008

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle: Pl-VLB/16, Brit Colony, Jharapada, Bhubaneswar, Apr 21, 2008

Monday, 21 Apr
Exhibition: "Jours#" by Leonard ::: Pitanga (extended until 30 April) ::: Mon ::: 8:00 AM
Meditations on Savitri ::: Savitri Bhavan ::: Mon ::: 7:00 PM
Eco-Film Fest - E2 - Energy ::: Cinema Paradiso/MMC ::: Mon ::: 8:00 PM

Coming Events
Tuesday, 22 Apr
Exhibition: "Jours#" by Leonard ::: Pitanga (extended until 30 April) ::: Tue ::: 8:00 AM
Environmental Exhibition opens at Visitors' Centre on Earth Day ::: Visitors' Centre ::: Tue ::: 10:00 AM
Wednesday, 23 Apr
Exhibition: "Jours#" by Leonard ::: Pitanga (extended until 30 April) ::: Wed ::: 8:00 AM
Film on Auroville's 40th Anniversary Ceremony ::: Unity Pavilion ::: Wed ::: 8:00 PM
Thursday, 24 Apr
Introduction to sustainable farming in Auroville ::: Buddha Garden Community Farm ::: Thu ::: 10:00 AM
Exhibition: "Jours#" by Leonard ::: Pitanga (extended until 30 April) ::: Thu ::: 8:00 AM
Maditations on Savitri ::: Savitri Bhavan ::: Thu ::: 7:00 PM
Friday, 25 Apr
Exhibition: "Jours#" by Leonard ::: Pitanga (extended until 30 April) ::: Fri ::: 8:00 AM
Saturday, 26 Apr
Exhibition: "Jours#" by Leonard ::: Pitanga (extended until 30 April) ::: Sat ::: 8:00 AM
Presentation Lloyd's poetry book ::: Creativity garden ::: Sat ::: 8:00 PM
Sunday, 27 Apr
Exhibition: "Jours#" by Leonard ::: Pitanga (extended until 30 April) ::: Sun ::: 8:00 AM

Politicians, intellectuals, philosophers, scientists, social workers or historians have not been able to grasp the visionary thought of Sri Aurobindo

He foresaw the future dailypioneer.com Sunday, April 20, 2008

Aurobindo warned Nehru about China's aggressive designs more than a decade before it invaded India in 1962. Sadly, he chose to ignore him, says Claude Arpi

Sri Aurobindo: A Contemporary Reader Author: Sachidananda Mohanty (ed) Publisher: Routledge Price: Rs 275

Preference is given for English Medium background and for devotees of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo

Wanted Teachers
Sri Aurobindo’s Rourkela School, Sri Aurobindo Yoga Mandir, Sector -5, Rourkela-2 requires teachers in different subjects as indicated below.

• P.G.T. for +2 Classes- English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science.
• TGT for ICSE Classes: English, Computer Science, History & Geography. Montessori
• Trained Teachers for Nursery & K.G. Classes. Graduates & Post Graduates (+2) with appropriate training & experience are eligible.

Preference is given for English Medium background and for devotees of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo. Apply to the Principal with full Bio-data, photograph & Xerox copies of certificates. Last date : 25th March 2008. Principal Matrubhaban Patra March' 08

Prapatti Memmorial Lecture Series

The Mother's Work In Orissa Events Calendar

Relics Installation Day Apr 16, 2008
Where Sri Ma Sri Aurobindo Bhaban, Raiarpur, Jagatsingpur

Foundation Day Apr 16, 2008
Where Matrumandir, Sunabeda

Relics Installation Day Apr 17, 2008
Where Sri Aurobindo Yoga Sikshya Sadan, Biramitra Pur

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 18, 2008
Where Pratibha Apa, Pit-2132/4299, Nageswar, Tangi, Bhubaneswar, khordha

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 18, 2008
Where Matrusaranam Pathachakra,Sainibiri, Dhenkanala

Relics installation day Apr 18, 2008
Where Sri Aurobindo Adhyayana Kendra, Rajaganga Pur

Rerlics installation day Apr 18, 2008
Where Matrubihar, Sundargarh

Foundation Day of S.A.I.E.C Apr 19, 2008
Where Tutu-singh, Boudh

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Womens Study Circle Apr 19, 2008
Where Shimilia

Rerlics installation day Apr 19, 2008
WhereUdiyamana Matrukshetra, Dedarnuapally, Sambalpur

Rerlics installation day Apr 20, 2008
Where Sri Aurobindo Yoga Mandir, Bolangir

District Sammilani of Womens Study Circle Apr 20, 2008
Where Dabunga

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 20, 2008
Where P.L.-137, Runa Apa, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 20, 2008
Where Meerambika Pathachakra, Narilo, Kendrapara

Foundation Day of S.A.I.E.C Apr 21, 2008
Where Auro-Meera Project School, Pariorad

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 21, 2008
Where Pl-VLB/16, Brit Colony, Jharapada, Bhubaneswar

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study CircleApr 24, 2008
Where Pl-137, (Mamata Apa), Jagannatha Bihar, Bhubaneswar, Khordha

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008
Where Nirmala Apa, Ashoka Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Khordha

Foundation Day of S.A.I.E.C Apr 24, 2008
Where Raighar, Pandakamala, Nabarangpur

Foundation Day of S.A.I.E.C Apr 24, 2008
Where Jodinga, Nabarangpur

Foundation Day of S.A.I.E.C Apr 24 – 25 2008
Where Matrubihar, Kalupada Ghat, Khordha

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008
Where Ram Bhai, Nandankanan Road, Baranga, Cuttack

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Womens Study Circle Apr 24, 2008
Where MatruMeera Pathachakra,Prabhati Apa, Lathipada, Nayagarh

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008
Where Karunamayee Pathachakra, Athilabad, Baleswar

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008
Where Meerambika Nibas, Near Aerodrum, Bhubaneswar

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008
Where Matru Shakti Pathachakra, Dadha College Chhaka, Kendupatna

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 24, 2008
Where Pipili, Sanlai Sasana, Gudiapokhari (Bira Bhai)

Rerlics installation day Apr 24, 2008
Where Matrunibash, Sambalpur
Description: It was installed on 1975 by Sri RamaKrishna Das.

Foundation Day of S.A.I.E.C Apr 24 – 25 2008
Where Matrubihar, Kalupada Ghat, Khordha

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 25, 2008
Where Sarat Bhai, Pratap Sasan, Nayagarh

Foundation Day of S.A.I.E.C Apr 25, 2008
Where Kakudipada, Benirampur, Cuttack

District Level Womens Conference Apr 27, 2008
Where Kosabuguda, Nabarangpur

Spiritual Workshop Apr 27, 2008
Where Sahid Nagar School, Bhubaneswar, khordha

Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Apr 27, 2008
Where Gokulpur, Mahanga, Jagatsinghpur

Prapatti's Memmorable Lecture Series Apr 30, 2008
Where Matrubhaban, Cuttack
Description: 1st Day (30th April) at Matrubhaban , Cuttack & 2nd Day (1st May) at Baragarh will be held on for year of 2008. more details» Add to Calendar

Prapatti's Memmorable Lecture Series May 1, 2008
Where Baragarh
Description: 2nd Day of Prapatti's Memmorable Lecture Series.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Prashant Khanna to deliver lecture on "The Life Divine”

Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Prashant Khanna to deliver lecture on "The Life Divine,” Sri Aurobindo Marg, 10 a.m. to 11-15 a.m. In the capital today Engagements - New Delhi The Hindu Sunday, Apr 20, 2008

Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 10.30 a.m. Chennai today

Sri Aurobindo Devotees Prayer Group: Joint Prayers to Divine Mother, Sri Annai Mediation Centre, Kovaipudur, 4 p.m. Coimbatore Today

Coming Events
Sunday, 20 Apr
Earth Week - Nature film series ::: Cinema Paradiso/MMC ::: Sun ::: 4:00 PM
Eco-Film Fest - A Convenient Truth: Urban Solutions from Curitiba, Brazil ::: Cinema Paradiso/MMC ::: Sun ::: 8:00 PM
Sports for women ::: opposite Matrimandir Office gate ::: Sun ::: 8:30 AM
Monday, 21 Apr
Eco-Film Fest - E2 - Energy ::: Cinema Paradiso/MMC ::: Mon ::: 8:00 PM
Thursday, 24 Apr
Introduction to sustainable farming in Auroville ::: Buddha Garden Community Farm ::: Thu ::: 10:00 AM
Saturday, 26 Apr
Presentation Lloyd ::: Creativity garden ::: Sat ::: 8:00 PM

Sri Aurobindo's Room will be open from 5 am to 12 noon on April 24

24th April The Darshan Day
Programme
The Sri Aurobindo's Room will be open from 5 a. m to 12 noon

5 to 5-15 a. m. - For Bakery, Dining Room, Corner House and Farm people
5-30 a. m. - General queue
6 to 6-30 a. m. - Meditation
6- 40 a. m. to 12 noon - General queue
12 noon - Closing Time
Note:- 24th April Birthday people are requested to be present near the Incense Room at 12 noon
3 p.m. The Ashram Main Gate will be closed for Samadhi Pranam
3-30 p.m. All are requested to vacant the Ashram premises except those residing within. Only photographers authorised by Physical Education Dept. will be permitted to enter.
4-50 p. m. Rassamblement at the Balcony Street for all Group members
5 p. m. The Special Programme
The Ashram Main Gate will reopen after the special Programme is over
25th April 2008 (Friday)
Sri Aurobindo's Room will reopen for Darshan from 9 a. m. to 10 a.m. for the Aged and Invalids
9 to 9-30 a.m. Aged and Invalid in walking
9-30 to 10 a.m. Invalids to be carried by Chair

Location: Home > Homepage Fixed2 > 24Th April 2008 The Darshan Day

Sri Aurobindo - A Contemporary Reader: Sachidananda Mohanty - Editor

Book Review NEW ARRIVALS The Hindu Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008

Sri Aurobindo - A Contemporary Reader: Sachidananda Mohanty - Editor; Routledge, 912 Tolstoy House, 15-17, Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi-110001. Rs. 275

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in association with Sahitya Akademi
cordially invite you to the release of the book

Sri Aurobindo: A Contemporary Reader by Sachidananda Mohanty.
Dr Karan Singh, Member of Parliament, will release the book.
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 4.30 p.m.
The Audio–Visual Hall, The Mother's International School,
Sri Aurobindo Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016.
RSVP: priya.mishra@tandfindia.com
Tel.: 011 23712131

Jan Imhoff, managing director of Auroville Wind System

A house by the sea that uses wind energy TOI, 17 Apr 2008, 0209 hrs IST, Priya M Menon, TNN

While turbines may be attractive for people with huge electricity bills, families with electricity bills under Rs 2,000 may not find it feasible as it costs Rs 1,50,000 to install a 1 KW wind turbine. So Dinesh is targeting schools and colleges, as they need to power many fans and lights. He has turbines of various capacities – 300W that costs Rs 51,714, 5KW priced at Rs 8 lakh and 20KW turbines that cost Rs 16 lakh.

"But finally, it is about feeling good. When you see and smell the pollution in a large city, you can feel good knowing you are contributing to improve the environment, says Jan Imhoff, managing director of Auroville Wind System, which manufactures wind battery chargers. priya.menon@timesgroup.com

Aniruddha Singha and Nupurchhanda Ghosh.

The Telegraph Front Page > Calcutta > Timeout Monday, April 14 , 2008 PERFORMING ARTS

April 14 at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture, 3 Regent Park; 10 am: As part of Bengali New Year celebrations, Aniruddha Singha will offer a solo recital.

April 14 at Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, 8 Shakespeare Sarani; 6 pm: Bengali New Year celebration features reading and recitation by Bimal Dutta and Sukriti Lahari, and songs by Nupurchhanda Ghosh.

Sri Aurobindo's maternal grandfather Rishi Rajnarayan Bose

Letters To The Editor, The Statesman, Tuesday, 15 April 2008: Aurobindo Point

Sir, ~ I am a freedom fighter and one of the oldest residents of Garia, falling under the jurisdiction of Sonarpur police station. I am 99 and a half years. Metro Rail is the crowning and glory of India, a proud privilege of Indians in general. The extension of Metro Rail from Tollygunge to Garia is nearing completion.

My humble request is that the terminal New Garia Metro station be renamed “Aurobindo Point” after Sri Aurobindo. The railways have always paid rich tributes to the great sons of India by naming stations after them. The proposed New Garia station area has a very pertinent relevance to the name of Sri Aurobindo as this place is juxtaposed with the native place of his maternal grandfather, Rishi Rajnarayan Bose. ~ Yours, etc., Gopi Charan Das, Garia, 10 April.

Pathachakra Sammilani in Ambaguda

Patha Chakra -Ambaguda 29 photos

Annaul Special pathachakra Sammilani was organised in Ambaguda amidst the devotees who spoke on the Ideals and Integral Yoga of Mother & SriAurobindo along with those who practised in their lives. Please send your responses to: koraputonline@gmail.com

KORAPUTONLINE: SriAurobindo Pathachakra Sammilani for Students Sri Aurobindo Ashram - B. Maliguda of Nowrangpur Dis... Paly with Difference to be staged at Damanjodi . It's Picnic Time. ...

Talk: Making way for the Feminine

Sri Aurobindo Society Centre: Book release, 16th Main Rd., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m; Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 10 a.m. Engagements - In Chennai Today RELIGION The Hindu Sunday, Apr 13, 2008

Aravinda Retina Vitreous Institute: Inauguration of ‘Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Project,’ Aravinda Eye Hospital, Suryaraopet, 10 a.m. In Vijayawada Today

Talk: Making way for the Feminine Unity Pavilion: Wednesday, 16 Apr 3:00 PM
Sharing by Aster about a women’s summit held in Jaipur in March 2008:
"There were 500 women, with a few men present, from the U.S. – across Middle East, Africa to the far East – representing all Spiritual paths of practice. There was such a strong seeking for and a presence of the ‘Divine Mother’ that the experience turned out to be an amazingly powerful one. The event was organized by Dena Merriam, a friend of Doudou Diène of the International Advisory Council, who was inspired to do so by her visits to Auroville."
All are welcome! posted by shivaya

Coming Events
Sunday, 13 Apr
Tamil New Year celebration with music and dinner ::: Sri Aurobindo Auditorium - Bharat Nivas and Solar Kitchen ::: Sun ::: 6:45 PM
Tuesday, 15 Apr
Presentation on Integrated Planning and GIS as a Planning Tool ::: CSR conference hall ::: Tue ::: 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 16 Apr
Talk: Making way for the Feminine ::: Unity Pavilion ::: Wed ::: 3:00 PM
Earth Week - Nature film series ::: Cinema Paradiso/MMC ::: Wed ::: 4:00 PM
Eco-Film Fest - The 11th Hour ::: Cinema Paradiso/MMC ::: Wed ::: 8:00 PM
Thursday, 17 Apr
Introduction to sustainable farming in Auroville ::: Buddha Garden Community Farm ::: Thu ::: 10:00 AM
Eco-Film Fest - Deconstruction Supper ::: Cinema Paradiso/MMC ::: Thu ::: 8:00 PM
Friday, 18 Apr
Earth Week - Nature film series ::: Cinema Paradiso/MMC ::: Fri ::: 4:00 PM
C I N E MA - ROME, OPEN CITY (ROMA, CITTÀ APERTA) ::: Auditorium, Bharat Nivas ::: Fri ::: 7:45 PM
Saturday, 19 Apr
Eco-Film Fest - Solar Energy - Saved by the Sun ::: Cinema Paradiso/MMC ::: Sat ::: 8:00 PM

The Mother's influence in Pondicherry remains as ubiquitous as her pictures

Letter: Pondicherry’s ‘Mother’
www.nytimes.com: April 13, 2008 To the Editor:

My husband and I were excited to read Matt Gross’s article “French Connection” (March 30). As frequent visitors to Pondicherry , we couldn’t agree more that it is “just too beautiful and relaxing.” However, we were surprised by some notable omissions from this otherwise excellent article.

Somewhat to be expected, by focusing on the lingering French influence, Mr. Gross ends up ignoring the rich local Tamil culture and fails to make any reference to Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the “Mother,” a French woman whose influence in Pondicherry remains as ubiquitous as her pictures.

She was the driving force behind Auroville and the Ashram’s many fabulous craft industries, such as silk marbling, handmade paper and incense, quality products that should be on any shopper’s list. Chantal Brandon Lafayette, Ind.

Divine Incarnation of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother

Sri Aurobindo and his Followers Makarand Paranjape
In time, a whole set of beliefs and rituals began to be built up around Sri Aurobindo and more so, around The Mother. The death of each of them caused dismay and disappointment among large sections of the faithful. Many had grown to believe that some miraculous transformation of the physical bodies of their Gurus and through them of the disciples themselves was in the offing. Naturally these devotees were disheartened when this did not happen in the manner they had come to expect.

Besides, a whole theology began to be developed, especially because of the extensive records of what Sri Aurobindo and The Mother had said…This theology not only asserts the Avatarhood or Divine Incarnation of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, but builds around them a special cult of worship and devotion…

Like the early Christians whose lives were lived in hope and anticipation of the Second Coming and the Day of Judgement, the disciples of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother also believed that the promised fulfillment of all their hopes and aspirations was imminent. A series of pronouncements by both Sri Aurobindo and The Mother…certainly contributed to the sense of constant awe and expectation in the ashram community…

It needs to be acknowledged that though both Sri Aurobindo and The Mother repeatedly warned against the creation of a cult around them, they themselves encouraged it in several ways. Sri Aurobindo himself deified The Mother and vice versa. From The Introduction, The Penguin Sri Aurobindo Reader , 1999 Edited by Makarand Paranjape, a critical insider. 11:44 AM

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Approaching with devotional practices Peter Heehs
The transformation of many individuals would make it possible for society as a whole to be transformed. A first step in this direction would be the gathering of individuals striving for change in spiritually oriented communities.

A community of sorts had taken form around Sri Aurobindo during the early years of his stay in Pondicherry. This group assumed a more organized shape after the arrival of The Mother. In 1926, he handed control of the ashram to her…She directed the inner and outer lives of the members, while he oversaw things from behind.

Most members of the ashram came from Hindu backgrounds and felt comfortable approaching Sri Aurobindo and The Mother in ways associated with Hindu devotional practices: darshan, pranam, and so forth. Sri Aurobindo permitted and in some cases encouraged these expressions…[Edited] From the Introduction by Peter Heehs; Nationalism, Religion and Beyond: Writings on Politics, Society, and Culture by Sri Aurobindo, 2005 1:27 PM

Their lack of ethnocentric mythologizing and religious distortion, and marvellous intellectual clarity

But as I always say to people, the remarkable thing about Sri Aurobindo and the Mother is their lack of ethnocentric mythologizing and religious distortion, and their marvellous intellectual clarity. Rabbi Isaac Luria and his followers, for all their insights, could never really get away from the romantic conception of the Israel as the chosen nation, and from a rigidly Judaic framework. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was similarly limited by the theology of his time... Perceiving Reality from The Stumbling Mystic by ned

Ma, Sri Aurobindo: deliver us from the limitations and deceptions of our lower nature! Our bodies cannot fly, but our souls are already soaring. All we need is to cultivate a greater awareness of this... “Head On” by Cai Guo-Qiang from The Stumbling Mystic by ned

Scientific Spirituality: The Religion of the Future

YouTube - Satprem This film is about the Mother's and Sri Aurobindo's Integral Yoga vision, which was expressed by Satprem in his book "Sri Aurobindo or Adventure of ...

The Political Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo BEYOND POLITICS: THE SUPERMAN AND THE GNOSTIC COMMUNITY (a) Differences in the Niet&chean and the Aurobindian Concepts of Superman tualized society, ...

Scientific Spirituality: The Religion of the Future By Sanjeev(Sanjeev) The great Indian seer-sage Sri Aurobindo has termed the scientific viewpoint as "the materialist denial" and the spiritual viewpoint as "the refusal of the ascetic" in his magnum opus The Life Divine. Discussing these issues further, ... Mysterious Dimensions - http://mysteriousdimensions.blogspot.com/

A wonderful poem by Sri Aurobindo (from Collected Poems (Centenary ... By Pathik(Pathik) A wonderful poem by Sri Aurobindo (from Collected Poems (Centenary Library, Vol. 5, p.143), as recorded here. Surrender O Thou of whom I am the instrument, O secret Spirit and Nature housed in me, Let all my mortal being now be blend ... Voice of Aspiration - http://sankraman.blogspot.com/