Auroville Witness

The story of a spiritual path starting in southern France, a dream, and 50 years of service in Auroville.

The uncertainty of youth in Auroville at this time, describing their experience when schools are defunded, spaces closed, and visas threatened.

What “the Dream” can mean for an Australian transplant who describes her many roles in helping to build and support Auroville, including with international centers and neighboring villages.

A short account highlighting what it feels to have "Auroville fever" from abroad, write about it as a resident, and how its approach to money differs from that of capitalism.

The Resident Assembly Working Committee calls out specific injustices, asking for residents to reach out to each other in kindness.

What one person experienced in following the call to remould life in the multicultural environment of Auroville, and the trust and fraternity that can result.

In this story we hear of reforestation, helping disabled children, seedbanks, and the possibilities when higher values guide a community.

A visiting scholar reflects on the unique experiment of Auroville as linked to the spiritual philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, how its residents have integrated nature and evolved a place of harmony and peace.

In an interview from 2024 the artist speaks of the role of beauty in Auroville, how it relates to spontaneity and harmony, as well as the Matrimandir, recent projects and the pressure on the community.

The story of a mother and science teacher in Auroville who found deep meaning in the community, and speaks to the difference between its external and internal aspects.