Auroville Witness

An unflinching examination of the narrative put forth by the AVFO about Auroville’s history, and how it diverges from the true history and spiritual basis.

A broad envisioning of Auroville in relation to its spiritual basis and the practice of spirituality in action through karma yoga.

Auroville has long been envisioned as a living laboratory of human unity, a space where individual and collective consciousness can evolve in harmony with the Divine. Yet, even here, the pressures of aspiration and the friction of authority reveal themselves in subtle but persistent ways.

An exploration of the field of Auroville, village life and gender, the EcoFemme initiative, and the current conflict.

A commentary on the Mother’s statement in which she explains the Ashram’s prohibition of politics, and how that relates to the Divine protection and the new creation.

A heartfelt piece describing sadhana in difficult times.

A discussion on the founding of a community, integrating worldviews, and evolutionary spirituality.

How the simple metaphor of a sandpit sheds light on two very different approaches to Auroville.

Two short videos on what is currently unfolding around the Auroville land known as Eternity, and its imminent inter-state land exchange.

Dena speaks of her history with Yogananda, the Vedas, her coming to Auroville, and attempts to encourage communication.