Category Archives: Evolution
Presenting Internships
For Shriya, our internship student from Dehli, was today her last day in Auroville, and at that occasion, and to say goodbye to her, we talked about her experience along with Ishana(who is still staying with us).
Shriya mentioned that none of the blogs she has read prior to coming, has not talk about the energy of the space, and if one wants to understand it, would need to stay here for longer period....
Ishana experience in life is not to expect too much in order not to be disappointed, but is amazed over the Auroville , which she sees as testament to sheer determination ; she met people who gave up "old" (material) life to come to AV to dedicate their life to a cause ...
Both are joyfully talking about their experiences in past month, and we can add that they were helpful, and also inspiring addition to our team.
How Do We Human’s Communicate
Professor Sehdev Kumar presented the second lecture titled "How Do We Human's Communicate" in a series of four called "The Human Journey Across the Ages, Ecology, Culture and The Self". The presentation gave some very interesting observations regarding social structure, language, and the huge leap of humanities evolution in the last two hundred years.
Integral Economy
Jean Francois Noubel leads a special gathering at the Unity Pavillion sharing his knowledge, ideas and experience about moving to an Integral Economy.
Now we need to take a deep breath and explore ways to start, to begin, this evolutionary and spiritually economic shift here in Auroville, then the world.
Chapter II Synthesis of Yoga
"The Three Steps of Nature" puts forth that in man's evolution there are three successive elements: a bodily life (the basis of our existence here in the material world) and a mental life into which we emerge, raising the bodily to higher uses, enlarging it into a greater completeness, and a divine existence.....which is at once the goal of the other two.
These concepts are explored and explained in depth.
The duration of the reading of this chapter is 35 minutes. Listening could be for approximately 15 minutes at a time, in order to maintain attention and derive the greatest benefit from Sri Aurobindo's writing, as he so patiently describes the Integral Yoga. Of course it may be listened to in its entirety, according to one's condition and attention span.
What Makes Us who We are
Professor Sehdev Kumar presented the third lecture titled: "Nature /Nurture Debate?" in a series of four called The Human Journey Across the Ages, Ecology, Culture and The Self. In this Lecture Dr. Kumar has touched for 5000 years old controversial topic - what does come to us from the nature and what comes form the culture.
49th Foundation Day of Auroville
Right after the sunrise bonfire at the Matrimandir, Aurovillians have participated in the photo gathering at Tibetian Pavilion on 28 February 2017 to celebrate the 49th Foundation Day of Auroville. Participants were formed in the shape of 'The Mother's symbol' which resembles the message of human unity and and divine consciousness. The photos were captured by the drone camera organized by Max and other members of Auroville International. Speaking to Auroville Radio, Mr. Julia, an American who has been at Auroville International since its foundation said that this 49th Foundation Day is just special because Auroville would be gearing up for the golden jubilee celebrations next year and would cherish all the activities done so far at Auroville. He also thanked the local authorities especially the people of Pondicherry who have been generous is extending help and the helping spread the mission of human unity and peace for global development and divine consciousness. Kavitha from Youth Link and Anandi from the Realization of Auroville have expressed their views at the program.
CAT06 Jean-Francois Noubel Shares
On Thursday the 12th Janurary 2017 Jean-Francois Noubel shared his insights, knowledge and experiences about the implementation of "The Gift Economy" and about the power and necessity of "Collective Evolution" with many helpful pointers and tools.
His approach was so inspiring and perfect for the need of the moment, prioritizing the utmost importance on bringing silence and presence into all of our daily interactions.
Jacob’s Ladder
Within month long series of lectures on Human Journey across the Ages, Ecology, Culture and The Self Prof. Sehdev Kumar shared last night at Unity Pavilion his last lecture with the title Jacob's Ladder:Where Must it Lead to? The Future of Man. In this last session he took a biblical story of Jacob's Ladder, and tried to explain how it was interpreted through times. Further he dwells into rapid development of past 100 years touching as well the Sri Aurobindo's thoughts and predictions.
Human Journey Across the Ages
Session #1: What is so unique about Human presence in the Universe?
Canadian Pavillon & the University of Human Unity, Auroville, present a series of four lectures about man's place in the universe by prof. Sehdev Kumar.
In this session prof. Sehdev Kumar tells us how unique human presence is and about the possibility of his disappearance
Man in Transistion by Manoj Das
Listen to Manoj Das, as he illuminates on the topic 'man in transition' which he redefined as 'transition with a difference'. Manoj Das was addressing the students from California Institute of Integral Studies, CIIS. Visiting Auroville to learn and share knowledge on different aspects of Integral Yoga. The students were in for a treat as Manoj Das, one of the greatest story teller in India was in mood to create deep insights and share remarkable candid moments from international history, most of which unheard of. The atmosphere was kept very light yet profound by the jovial speaker who in his own way, was feeding the curious students with information which suits their endeavor. A mixture of core science, philosophy, history, politics, spirituality, literature, psychology was served in manner of casual interaction, for which he must be truly appreciated. Manoj Das from the Ashram also shared his own personal journey, upto the point he is today in a very frank and modest manner. It was upto the listener to deepen his grasp because the flow of information was truly profound and inspired a spark of true wisdom. Only in Auroville, is this blend of all worlds possible, a true blessing.