Auroville Witness

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.

The second half of a story of being in Auroville during the late sixties and early seventies, and the winding road it took.

An Aurovilian speaks of the cultures, opinions, and challenges today.

One seeker’s serendipitous encounters on the way to Pondy, The Mother, and Auroville.

An exploration of two very different forms of “violence” in the current situation, as well as the conditions for true dialogue and reconciliation.

This article presents excerpts from letters, statements, essays, and a petition. They address in one way or another the March 20, 2026 destruction of the Youth Centre in Auroville. We hope that they give insight into what the Centre means for the Auroville Community and how the event is emblematic of the AVFO’s ongoing destructive approach towards the history, accomplishments, environment, and culture of Auroville. We have linked to the full original of most pieces so you can read further.