The Mother - Our Executive President
A presentation of some rare documents and photographs related to the founding of Sri Aurobindo Society by the Mother
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Picture Presentation of Madhuban - Sri Aurobindo Ashram at Talla Ramgarh – Yoga and Meditation Camps – Holistic Living Sessions – For Families, Elderly, Ladies, Groups and Corporates – For details visit: http://www.sriaurobindoashram.net/
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'Renaissance In India'- Sri. Aurobindo's ideas deepikavaja
The document discusses Sri Aurobindo's ideas about renaissance in India as presented in his work "Renaissance in India". It provides biographical details of Sri Aurobindo, mentioning that he was born in Calcutta in 1872 and was the first political leader to openly advocate for India's independence. It outlines Sri Aurobindo's spiritual beliefs and practice of yoga, as well as his founding of the Aurobindo Ashram in 1926. The key ideas from "Renaissance in India" discussed are Sri Aurobindo's views that India's ancient civilization was greatly advanced and spiritual, and that a renaissance could modernize India while maintaining its cultural strengths in areas like spirituality, education,
The Matrimandir in Auroville, India is intended to be the soul of the community and a symbol of humanity's union with the divine. It will manifest the divine's answer to the human aspiration for perfection. According to two quotes, Mirra Alfassa and The Mother emphasized that the Matrimandir should be constructed as soon as possible to benefit the Aurovillians and represent the goal of progressive human unity.
Brief Life Sketch, Philosophy of Education, Basic Principles, Concept, Aims of Education, Curriculum, Subjects in the Curriculum, Methods of Teaching, Place of Child , Place of Teacher, Ashram School
Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) was an Indian philosopher, yogi, guru and poet. He spent his early years in England where he studied before returning to India in 1893. In India, he was a revolutionary and was imprisoned for one year by the British for seditious writings. While in prison, he had spiritual experiences that led him to focus on his spiritual work. In 1910, he settled in Pondicherry where he established an ashram and continued his spiritual practices and writings. The Mother joined him in 1914 and together they worked to realize their spiritual visions of human progress and evolution. Sri Aurobindo focused on integral yoga while The Mother managed the ashram until his passing
The Matrimandir in Auroville, India took 37 years to build and is designed as a large golden sphere surrounded by twelve pedestals. Inside is a white marble meditation chamber containing the world's largest optically perfect glass globe. Sunlight is directed through this globe using mirrors to provide the only source of light. The structure represents unity and was designed to have no images or organized activities, simply allowing meditation in complete silence illuminated by a single ray of sunlight or artificial light.
The Matrimandir is a large spherical structure located at the center of Auroville, India that was designed to be the spiritual heart of the community. It took several construction phases starting in the 1970s to complete and houses a large inner chamber lit by a single ray of sunlight. The Matrimandir was envisioned by Mirra Alfassa, known as "The Mother," as a place for people of all backgrounds to seek spiritual enlightenment.
The document describes Akshay Roongta's work on several projects related to product design, user research, and social impact. It details his involvement in The Potty Project, a user research study on sanitation experiences in urban India slums. It also discusses Project Sammaan, an effort to build improved sanitation facilities in two Indian cities based on insights from the previous project. The document outlines Akshay's role in programming for The UnBox Festival, a multi-disciplinary event exploring interdisciplinary approaches through workshops and experiences.
Picture Presentation of Madhuban - Sri Aurobindo Ashram at Talla Ramgarh – Yoga and Meditation Camps – Holistic Living Sessions – For Families, Elderly, Ladies, Groups and Corporates – For details visit: http://www.sriaurobindoashram.net/
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'Renaissance In India'- Sri. Aurobindo's ideas deepikavaja
The document discusses Sri Aurobindo's ideas about renaissance in India as presented in his work "Renaissance in India". It provides biographical details of Sri Aurobindo, mentioning that he was born in Calcutta in 1872 and was the first political leader to openly advocate for India's independence. It outlines Sri Aurobindo's spiritual beliefs and practice of yoga, as well as his founding of the Aurobindo Ashram in 1926. The key ideas from "Renaissance in India" discussed are Sri Aurobindo's views that India's ancient civilization was greatly advanced and spiritual, and that a renaissance could modernize India while maintaining its cultural strengths in areas like spirituality, education,
The Matrimandir in Auroville, India is intended to be the soul of the community and a symbol of humanity's union with the divine. It will manifest the divine's answer to the human aspiration for perfection. According to two quotes, Mirra Alfassa and The Mother emphasized that the Matrimandir should be constructed as soon as possible to benefit the Aurovillians and represent the goal of progressive human unity.
Brief Life Sketch, Philosophy of Education, Basic Principles, Concept, Aims of Education, Curriculum, Subjects in the Curriculum, Methods of Teaching, Place of Child , Place of Teacher, Ashram School
Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) was an Indian philosopher, yogi, guru and poet. He spent his early years in England where he studied before returning to India in 1893. In India, he was a revolutionary and was imprisoned for one year by the British for seditious writings. While in prison, he had spiritual experiences that led him to focus on his spiritual work. In 1910, he settled in Pondicherry where he established an ashram and continued his spiritual practices and writings. The Mother joined him in 1914 and together they worked to realize their spiritual visions of human progress and evolution. Sri Aurobindo focused on integral yoga while The Mother managed the ashram until his passing
The Matrimandir in Auroville, India took 37 years to build and is designed as a large golden sphere surrounded by twelve pedestals. Inside is a white marble meditation chamber containing the world's largest optically perfect glass globe. Sunlight is directed through this globe using mirrors to provide the only source of light. The structure represents unity and was designed to have no images or organized activities, simply allowing meditation in complete silence illuminated by a single ray of sunlight or artificial light.
The Matrimandir is a large spherical structure located at the center of Auroville, India that was designed to be the spiritual heart of the community. It took several construction phases starting in the 1970s to complete and houses a large inner chamber lit by a single ray of sunlight. The Matrimandir was envisioned by Mirra Alfassa, known as "The Mother," as a place for people of all backgrounds to seek spiritual enlightenment.
The document provides details about the work of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, a service organization inspired by Swami Vivekananda. It summarizes Swami Vivekananda's meditation in Kanyakumari where he had a vision for India's regeneration. It then discusses the various projects and activities undertaken by Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari to spread Swami Vivekananda's message, including establishing schools, rural development projects, skill training centers, publications, and more. The Kendra aims to develop individuals and the nation through spiritual practices and service activities.
Sister Ishpriya founded the International Satsang Association after spending 32 years living in ashrams in India where she was deeply influenced by Hindu spiritual traditions like bhakti yoga, meditation, and the concepts of guru, sadhana, and seva. She lived in ashrams focused on bhakti yoga in Pune, meditation in Rishikesh under Swami Chidanandaji, and later established her own ashrams. These experiences shaped ISA's emphasis on spiritual practice, service, and bringing together people across religious and cultural backgrounds through shared commitment to spiritual growth.
This report is a brief about our visit to Aurobindo Ashram, School & Dining. Overall this report gives a glimpse about their institutional setup and Functioning.
This document introduces the Prabhupada-vani vision and the Vanipedia project. It discusses establishing Srila Prabhupada as the pre-eminent siksa-guru and founder-acharya of ISKCON through his teachings (vani). It presents the vision of developing a vani-culture centered around distributing Srila Prabhupada's teachings using modern media like the internet. The Vanipedia project is introduced as a "Vani-temple" that will compile Srila Prabhupada's teachings online through projects like Vanisource, Vanibooks, and Vaniquotes to preserve and spread his message.
Swami Dayananda Saraswathi was a renowned teacher of Vedanta who taught for over 50 years in India and around the world. The document discusses Swamiji's background and teaching career, as well as his connections to Mysore where he delivered numerous talks. It also shares quotes from Swamiji about topics like meditation, flexibility of mind, religion, and contentment.
Sri Aurobindo was a Indian nationalist, philosopher, yogi, guru and poet. He was born in 1872 in Calcutta and studied in London before returning to India. He was initially a political leader but had a spiritual transformation after being imprisoned for sedition against British rule. In 1910, he moved to Pondicherry to focus on integral yoga, which aims to spiritualize every aspect of life. He established an ashram there in 1926 and focused on writing, philosophy and guiding disciples until his death in 1950. The ashram continues his work of integral yoga which involves self-surrender to the divine without prescribed practices under the leadership of The Mother.
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The World Vaisnava Association - Visva Vaisnava Raj Sabhawva.vvrs
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Satabhishekam brochure - 20-22 July 2011 CoimbatoreSurya Tahora
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This document provides biographical information about Swami Vivekananda in multiple sections. It details his birth and family background, education, transformation after encountering Ramakrishna, travels across India and realization of a vision for India, spread of his teachings in the West, establishment of the Ramakrishna Mission, contributions and teachings emphasizing spirituality, service and equality, attainment of maha samadhi, and the ongoing legacy of his mission.
1. The documents discuss the importance of opening temples to teach people how to make home temples and worship God within their homes.
2. It is encouraged for devotees to open independent centers and for households to worship at home, while maintaining the standard of Krishna consciousness.
3. Applying unity in diversity, multiple entities can preach cooperatively in a geographical area to expand Krishna consciousness.
Srila Prabhupada, you often criticize modern science. But don't scientists make many useful discoveries?
Srila Prabhupada: Yes, there are some useful by-products of science, but the basic conclusion of modern science—that life comes from matter—is completely bogus. It is dogmatic foolishness being spread by demons more advanced in demonic intelligence.
The real scientists, like Lord Brahma and his sons like Bhrigu, were devotees. They conducted scientific experiments not to disprove God but to understand His creation and marvel at its workings. Modern scientists have no spiritual understanding and try to eliminate the concept of God. That is their failure.
Real science begins with understanding that
The 84th Annual Conference of the All India Women's Conference was held in Kolkata in January 2012. Some key points from the President's address:
- The conference celebrated the birth centenary of past AIWC President Smt. Ashoka Gupta, whose hometown was Kolkata. Over 320 members from across India attended.
- Initiatives taken by the President to improve AIWC's work included orientation programs for vice presidents and zonal organizers, guidelines for effective zonal meetings, and economic empowerment programs for women.
- New programs discussed included expanding rural outreach, establishing "family nests" to support seniors, children, and single women, and preventing childhood blindness through early detection.
Presentation about Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari (IN)
You are welcome to visit the website www.vrmvk.org for futher details.
Swami Vivekananda was a renowned Indian Hindu monk who introduced Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He was born in 1863 in Kolkata and his original name was Narendranath Datta. He was deeply inquisitive from a young age and extensively studied religions and philosophies. He became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and spent several years learning from him. After Sri Ramakrishna's death, Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission to serve humanity and spread religious and spiritual teachings. He represented Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, making a profound impression and becoming a celebrated figure. Vivekan
Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri was a medical doctor. He combined his scientific background with the ancient techniques of classical Yoga that he studied in his youth with his Master, the Bengali saint Sri Swami Kanakananda. The result is what Swami Gitananda called "Rishi Culture Ashtanga Yoga" and is now known as "Gitananda Yoga".
The beauty of Gitananda Yoga lies in its step-by-step approach towards Yoga that is also beautifully outlined in the correspondence course "Yoga: Step-by-Step".
Based on moral and ethical values (Yama and Niyama) Swami Gitananda taught:
Asanas (Body postures)
Pranayamas (Breath-energy controls)
Kriyas (Systematic movements)
Mudras (Gestures of energy)
Taken to their full potential the values and techniques Swami Gitananda taught can lead the student to the experience of Yoga (unity).
Yoga, as an essential part of Hinduism, has been practiced in India for centuries as a way of freeing the mind, body & spirit. In recent years, yoga has also become popular in the west, inspiring increasing numbers of people to come and study yoga in India in traditional setting.
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The document provides details about the work of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, a service organization inspired by Swami Vivekananda. It summarizes Swami Vivekananda's meditation in Kanyakumari where he had a vision for India's regeneration. It then discusses the various projects and activities undertaken by Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari to spread Swami Vivekananda's message, including establishing schools, rural development projects, skill training centers, publications, and more. The Kendra aims to develop individuals and the nation through spiritual practices and service activities.
Sister Ishpriya founded the International Satsang Association after spending 32 years living in ashrams in India where she was deeply influenced by Hindu spiritual traditions like bhakti yoga, meditation, and the concepts of guru, sadhana, and seva. She lived in ashrams focused on bhakti yoga in Pune, meditation in Rishikesh under Swami Chidanandaji, and later established her own ashrams. These experiences shaped ISA's emphasis on spiritual practice, service, and bringing together people across religious and cultural backgrounds through shared commitment to spiritual growth.
This report is a brief about our visit to Aurobindo Ashram, School & Dining. Overall this report gives a glimpse about their institutional setup and Functioning.
This document introduces the Prabhupada-vani vision and the Vanipedia project. It discusses establishing Srila Prabhupada as the pre-eminent siksa-guru and founder-acharya of ISKCON through his teachings (vani). It presents the vision of developing a vani-culture centered around distributing Srila Prabhupada's teachings using modern media like the internet. The Vanipedia project is introduced as a "Vani-temple" that will compile Srila Prabhupada's teachings online through projects like Vanisource, Vanibooks, and Vaniquotes to preserve and spread his message.
Swami Dayananda Saraswathi was a renowned teacher of Vedanta who taught for over 50 years in India and around the world. The document discusses Swamiji's background and teaching career, as well as his connections to Mysore where he delivered numerous talks. It also shares quotes from Swamiji about topics like meditation, flexibility of mind, religion, and contentment.
Sri Aurobindo was a Indian nationalist, philosopher, yogi, guru and poet. He was born in 1872 in Calcutta and studied in London before returning to India. He was initially a political leader but had a spiritual transformation after being imprisoned for sedition against British rule. In 1910, he moved to Pondicherry to focus on integral yoga, which aims to spiritualize every aspect of life. He established an ashram there in 1926 and focused on writing, philosophy and guiding disciples until his death in 1950. The ashram continues his work of integral yoga which involves self-surrender to the divine without prescribed practices under the leadership of The Mother.
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Be a light unto yourself!
Hãy thắp sáng ngọn lửa trong bản thể của chính mình!
Các lớp Thiền miễn phí liên hệ:
Mobile: 0988806796 (Mr Quyết), 0909055498 (Ms Thanh)
Email: thiendinh2012@gmail.com
Website: www.kimtuthap.org
www.pssmovement.org/vietnamese
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The World Vaisnava Association - Visva Vaisnava Raj Sabhawva.vvrs
Founded by 33 Sannyasis and members of 19 Vaisnava missions in Vrindavan on 18 November, 1994 with the first President Param Pujyapad Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Maharaj, the World Vaisnava Association creates a common ground for all Vaisnava Missions to share their services.
Satabhishekam brochure - 20-22 July 2011 CoimbatoreSurya Tahora
Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati is being celebrated with a Satabhishekam ceremony to honor his lifelong dedication to sharing spiritual wisdom and restoring global and societal harmony. He has established many institutions that provide education, healthcare, and preserve cultural traditions. Donations are being accepted to honor his inspiring ideals and compassion through celebrations in Coimbatore from July 20-22, 2011.
This document provides biographical information about Swami Vivekananda in multiple sections. It details his birth and family background, education, transformation after encountering Ramakrishna, travels across India and realization of a vision for India, spread of his teachings in the West, establishment of the Ramakrishna Mission, contributions and teachings emphasizing spirituality, service and equality, attainment of maha samadhi, and the ongoing legacy of his mission.
1. The documents discuss the importance of opening temples to teach people how to make home temples and worship God within their homes.
2. It is encouraged for devotees to open independent centers and for households to worship at home, while maintaining the standard of Krishna consciousness.
3. Applying unity in diversity, multiple entities can preach cooperatively in a geographical area to expand Krishna consciousness.
Srila Prabhupada, you often criticize modern science. But don't scientists make many useful discoveries?
Srila Prabhupada: Yes, there are some useful by-products of science, but the basic conclusion of modern science—that life comes from matter—is completely bogus. It is dogmatic foolishness being spread by demons more advanced in demonic intelligence.
The real scientists, like Lord Brahma and his sons like Bhrigu, were devotees. They conducted scientific experiments not to disprove God but to understand His creation and marvel at its workings. Modern scientists have no spiritual understanding and try to eliminate the concept of God. That is their failure.
Real science begins with understanding that
The 84th Annual Conference of the All India Women's Conference was held in Kolkata in January 2012. Some key points from the President's address:
- The conference celebrated the birth centenary of past AIWC President Smt. Ashoka Gupta, whose hometown was Kolkata. Over 320 members from across India attended.
- Initiatives taken by the President to improve AIWC's work included orientation programs for vice presidents and zonal organizers, guidelines for effective zonal meetings, and economic empowerment programs for women.
- New programs discussed included expanding rural outreach, establishing "family nests" to support seniors, children, and single women, and preventing childhood blindness through early detection.
Presentation about Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari (IN)
You are welcome to visit the website www.vrmvk.org for futher details.
Swami Vivekananda was a renowned Indian Hindu monk who introduced Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He was born in 1863 in Kolkata and his original name was Narendranath Datta. He was deeply inquisitive from a young age and extensively studied religions and philosophies. He became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna and spent several years learning from him. After Sri Ramakrishna's death, Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission to serve humanity and spread religious and spiritual teachings. He represented Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, making a profound impression and becoming a celebrated figure. Vivekan
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The beauty of Gitananda Yoga lies in its step-by-step approach towards Yoga that is also beautifully outlined in the correspondence course "Yoga: Step-by-Step".
Based on moral and ethical values (Yama and Niyama) Swami Gitananda taught:
Asanas (Body postures)
Pranayamas (Breath-energy controls)
Kriyas (Systematic movements)
Mudras (Gestures of energy)
Taken to their full potential the values and techniques Swami Gitananda taught can lead the student to the experience of Yoga (unity).
Yoga, as an essential part of Hinduism, has been practiced in India for centuries as a way of freeing the mind, body & spirit. In recent years, yoga has also become popular in the west, inspiring increasing numbers of people to come and study yoga in India in traditional setting.
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4. On the Society’s 4th Birth Anniversary, on 19th September 1964, the Mother
sent a card containing Champaklalji’s marble painting and her Blessings.
Birthday Card given by the Mother to Sri Aurobindo Society
BTB_pg03
6. Sri Aurobindo wrote to his brother Barindra Kumar Ghose from Pondicherry:
“If we are spread out everywhere as individuals, something no doubt will be
done; if we are spread out everywhere in the form of a Sangha, a hundred
times more will be accomplished… Politics, trade, social organization, poetry,
art, literature – all will remain. But all will be given a new life, a new form.”
In another letter he stated:
“It is a Yoga in which vast untried tracts of inner experience and new paths
of Sadhana had to be opened up… But the time is approaching, when I shall
have to take up a large external work proceeding from the spiritual basis of
this Yoga.
It is, therefore, necessary to establish a number of centres… for training in
this Sadhana… Those trained there will be hereafter my assistants in the
work I shall have to do, …”
BTB_pg05
7. In August 1914, the Mother and Sri Aurobindo started a society called “L’Idée
Nouvelle” – The New Idea.The following announcement was made in the very
first issue of the Arya, a journal edited by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
“A Society has been founded in French India under the name of the New
Idea (L’Idée Nouvelle). Its object is to group in a common intellectual life
and fraternity of sentiment those who accept the spiritual tendency and
idea it represents and who aspire to realise it in their own individual and
social action…..
It is on a higher plane of thought superior to external differences of race,
caste, creed and opinion and in the solidarity of the spirit that unity can be
realised.”
The title page of the first issue of the ‘Arya’
BTB_pg06
8. The concentrated effort of Sri Aurobindo and the
Mother culminated on 29 February 1956, in the
manifestation of the Supramental Consciousness
upon earth. In 1958, the Mother declared:
“It is only quite recently that the need for a collective
reality began to appear – which is not necessarily
limited to the Ashram but embraces all who have
declared themselves – I don’t mean materially but
in their consciousness – to be disciples of
Sri Aurobindo and have tried to live his teaching.
Among all of them, and more strongly since the
manifestation of the Supramental Consciousness
and Force, there has awakened the necessity for
a true communal life, which would not be based
only on purely material circumstances but would
represent a deeper truth, and be the beginning of
what Sri Aurobindo calls a supramental or gnostic
community.”
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9. The Mother with Shri Navajata
“Mother, so many people are connected with you all over the
world. You have to establish world unity, you have to help
India to progress, you have to bring about a social change. If
we all get together, we can do a great work in the world. But
this cannot be done unless you guide it directly.”
The Mother said, “Surely it can be done… I will definitely
guide you.”
It is thus that the Sri Aurobindo Society came into existence in
1960.
Reminiscences of Shri Navajata
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11. The Society was registered in Calcutta, with the Mother as the President, Keshav
Dev Poddar (Navajata) as General Secretary and Treasurer and Arunendra Nath
Tagore as member of the Executive Committee.
The Mother - President
Shri Arunendra Nath Tagore Shri Navajata
Founder Member General Secretary & Treasurer
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12. The Memorandum of Association of the Society bears the Mother’s signature
as the President, and is dated 19th September 1960. The main objective of the
Society is:
“To make known to the members and people in general the aims and ideals
of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, their system of Integral Yoga and to work
for its fulfilment in all possible ways and for the attainment of a spiritualised
society as envisaged by Sri Aurobindo.”
The last page of the Memorandum of Association of Sri Aurobindo Society,
signed by the Mother
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13. Motto given by the Mother to Sri Aurobindo Society
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14. Symbol of the Society given by the Mother
“The descending triangle represents Sat-Chit-Ananda. The ascending triangle
represents the aspiring answer from matter under the form of life, light and
love.
The junction of both – the central square – is the perfect manifestation
having at its centre the Avatar of the Supreme – the lotus. The water – inside
the square – represents the multiplicity, the creation.”
The Mother
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15. A notice announcing the first meeting of the Sri Aurobindo Society on 18th
October 1960 was put up at the Ashram.The meeting was held in the New Hall
of the Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education.
Notice for the first meeting put up in the Ashram
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16. The early meetings of the Executive Committee were held in the Mother’s room
in the Ashram.The Minutes noted the names of those present and the decisions
taken. The Mother presided over the meetings and signed the Minutes as the
President.
Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee held in the Mother’s
room on 3rd January 1961
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17. The Mother herself approved the list of members and even signed the
membership cards of the Life-members.
Life Membership Card of Shri Pradyot K. Bhattacharya
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18. Each Centre or Branch was started only after the Mother approved the Centre
/ Branch and its office bearers.
Mother’s approval for the new Centres
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19. In December 1961, the First All-India Conference of Sri Aurobindo Society was
organized at theAshramTheatre in Pondicherry.The Mother chose Dr Harekrushna
Mahtab, former Chief Minister of Orissa, to preside and she personally went
over the minutest details, including lodging and food arrangements.
First Annual Conference. Dr. Mahtab speaking.
Others ( L to R): Shri K. N. Mukherjee, Shri Arunendra Nath Tagore,
Shri Surendra Mohan Ghose, Shri Navajata, Shri Laljibhai
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21. The Agenda of the Conference was submitted to the Mother and corrected by
her. One of the points in the Agenda was:
“To decide how we can serve in building up Sri Aurobindo Ashram as the
nucleus of the new world.”
The Mother amended it as:
“To study in what way we can serve or help the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in its
work of giving to the world an example of spiritualised life.”
The Agenda of the first Annual Conference corrected by the Mother
First Annual Conference of Sri Aurobindo Society held in Pondicherry in
December 1961
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22. The Conference was inaugurated with a message given by the Mother in her
own voice:
“The true fortune is to spend in the right way. You become truly rich when
you dispose of your wealth in the best possible way.”
Message given by the Mother for the first Conference
Delegates discussing the work in their States
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23. In his brief speech, Shri Nolini Kanta Gupta, Trustee of the
Ashram said:
“I say to the children of the Mother - reminding them - they
are to be true to her, true to her teachings, for that is the only
way to success.”
Nolinida speaking at the Conference
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24. The first All-Assam Conference was organised in 1962 at Digboi. The Mother
sent her message:
“Never forget the true aim of your life and act always at the summit of your
consciousness. The Divine Blessings will then be constantly with you.”
Message given by the Mother for All Assam Conference
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25. The second All-India Conference was organised at Pondicherry in 1963.
“Are you ready?” was the challenging query put by the Mother and a printed
card signed by her as President was distributed to all the participants. It was a
message, a call for introspection and an inspiration, all in one.
The Mother’s question to the delegates of the Conference
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26. In the following year, August 1964, the first World Conference was organised
at Pondicherry. The Mother approved and blessed the programme which was
put up on the Ashram notice board. She also gave a special message for the
Conference.
Programme of the first World Conference in 1964
A view of the first World Conference
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28. A special seminar on ‘Human Unity’ was organised during the Conference for
which the Mother gave the topics for discussion. At the end, the Mother’s own
answers to the questions were played.
Q1: How can humanity become one?
A1: By becoming conscious of its origin.
Q2:What is the way of making the consciousness of human unity grow in man?
A2: Spiritual Education, that is to say an education which gives more
importance to the growth of the spirit than to any religious or moral teaching
or to the material so-called knowledge.
Q3: What is a change of consciousness?
A3: A change of consciousness is equivalent to a new birth, a birth in a
higher sphere of existence.
Q4: How can a change of consciousness change the life upon earth?
A4: A change in human consciousness will make possible the manifestation
upon earth of a higher Force, a purer Light, a more total Truth.
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29. The first All-Orissa State Conference took place in 1964 at Cuttack. Differences
of opinion cropped up between two eminent persons, requiring the Mother’s
intervention. Shri Navajata drafted a letter to the recalcitrant parties:
“The Mother will appreciate if both of you can forget the past and work
together for the good of your State.”
The Mother made an amendment to the letter drafted by Shri Navajata:
“The Mother will appreciate if both of you can forget the past and work
together for the sake of the Divine.”
This is how the letter was sent and both attended the conference.
Letter of Shri Navajata corrected by the Mother
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30. In August 1967, the Mother sent a message for a meeting organised in Delhi to
plan and work for a new India:
“O India, land of light and spiritual knowledge! Wake up to your true mission
in the world; show the way to union and harmony.”
Message for India
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31. The Mother on Mahasaraswati Puja Day
In the midst of her heavy schedule, the Mother approved plans for the work in
Pondicherry and outside,studied reports,gave directions regarding publications,
appointment of staff, signed receipts, endorsed cheques, sanctioned expenses
- it was a veritable labour of divine love.
Sri Aurobindo has said of Mahasaraswati, in his book ‘The Mother’:
“Nothing is too small or apparently trivial for her attention, nothing however
impalpable or disguised or latent can escape her. Moulding and remoulding
she labours each part till it has attained its true form, is put in its exact
place in the whole and fulfils its precise purpose.”
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32. In 1961, the first ‘Annual’ of the Society was published.The Mother looked into
the minutest details, giving directions for the cover, the inside layout and even
the nature of advertisements.
The Mother’s instructions for the layout of the first ‘Annual” of the Society
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33. In 1971, as part of the Sri Aurobindo Birth Centenary Programme, a monthly
magazine in English was launched.The Mother named it ‘All India Magazine’. A
line from Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri was to be its guiding light:
“Matter shall reveal the Spirit’s face”
Gradually AIM began to be published in Indian languages as well. One of the
first editions was in Kannada for which the Mother gave the message:
“Let your highest aspiration organise your life.”
Message for Kannada edition of the ‘All India Magazine’
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34. Cover of ‘Purodha’
When a magazine for children called ‘Purodha’ (Pioneer) was started, the Mother
chose Ravindra to be the editor of the Hindi edition. Once, he wrote to her for
her guidance:
Q: Mother, I am having difficulty in writing for Purodha. I can very well see the
hollowness of what I write.The life is missing. And yet I have to write because
I have the responsibility of the monthly.
The Mother’s reply although simple, left no room for doubt:
“Call Sri Aurobindo to your help, and it will be all right.”
The Mother’s advice to Ravindra
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35. When the need was felt for an international magazine, the Mother gave it the
name ‘Next Future’ for the English edition and ‘Le Prochain Avenir’ for the French
version.
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37. The obvious next step from books and journals was towards films.The Mother
set up a production unit for the making of films with a higher ideal and purpose.
It was called ‘Aurofilms’ with the inspiring motto –
‘Aurofilms at the service of Beauty and Truth’.
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38. “True spirituality is not to renounce life but to make life perfect with a
Divine Perfection.”
These words found expression in every action of the Mother – education, art,
culture, business and economics too were brought into the spiritual fold. She
started ‘Auroservice’ with the objective to strive for a new economic order
based on truth and spiritual values.A catalogue of products and services called
‘Practical Guide’ was also published.
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39. In money matters, the Mother was informed of every donation and approved
each expense. Every receipt bore her dynamic and elegant signature. It was
not the amount donated but the spirit behind the offering that counted. Bank
accounts were also started with her approval and received her signature as did
the Balance Sheets.
Resolution for opening a Bank Account of Sri Aurobindo Society
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40. Even the appointment of a part-time accountant at Rs 150/- per month was
done only if it had the approval of the Mother.
The Mother’s instructions regarding a new worker
Receipt for an offering made to Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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41. Receipt signed by the Mother
Cancelled cheque endorsed by the Mother
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42. Last page of the Balance Sheet of Sri Aurobindo Society
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44. As the number of visitors and devotees increased, guest houses were started
and named by her. The Good Guest House has the added privilege of having
had the Mother meditate in what now serves as the meditation room.
A view of the Good Guest House
Meditation Room at the Good Guest House
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45. By 1971, construction of a fourth guest house began to take place. Everyone
worked day and night to complete it in time for Sri Aurobindo’s Birth Centenary
in 1972. It was called International Guest House by the Mother. She named a
fifth guesthouse as Shelter.
A view of the International Guest House
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46. A comprehensive programme was organized for the Birth Centenary of Sri
Aurobindo in 1972. The Society prepared a pictorial Exhibition Set - ‘Towards
the Future’ - which was sent by the Government of India to all its embassies.
On this occasion, the Mother gave a message in French:
A new world, based on Truth and refusing the old slavery to falsehood, wants
to take birth.
In all countries there are people who know it, at least feel it.
To them we call:
“Will you collaborate?”
She signed it as ‘The Mother, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry’.
Message given by the Mother for the Exhibition Set
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49. In 1930, the Mother was asked about the descent of the Supramental
Consciousness and its connection with the material world. She said:
“Once, however, the connection is made, it must have its effect in the outward
world in the form of a new creation, beginning with a model town and
ending with a perfect world.”
In 1964, Auroville took birth on the physical plane as the outcome of the First
World Conference of Sri Aurobindo Society and aspired to be this model town,
forerunner of a perfect world.
The Mother’s messages for Auroville
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50. The Foundation Ceremony of Auroville took place on 28th February 1968.
The Mother looked at each detail and even made changes to the draft of the
invitation card.
Invitation Card for the Foundation Ceremony, corrected by the Mother
Youth of the world participating in the Foundation Ceremony of Auroville
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51. The Mother herself approved and signed the papers, whether it was related
to Application Forms, opening of Bank Accounts, purchase of Land, or fixing
the date for the foundation of Matrimandir.
Application Form for joining Auroville
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54. Foundation of Matrimandir in February 1971
(L to R): Shri Navajata, Mr. Roger Anger, Shri Nolini Kanta Gupta
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55. Is Auroville only a dream or will it ever become a reality?
The Mother’s answer:
“You say that Auroville is a dream.Yes, it is a “dream” of the Lord and generally
these “dreams” turn up to be true, much more true than the human so-called
realities!”
A letter of the Mother to Huta
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57. With the growth of interest in Integral Yoga, many individuals were keen to
form groups to pursue their individual and collective Sadhana and to work
for the Mother. Thus several centres and branches of the Society came into
existence.
One of the most inspiring and beautiful messages was given to the Ranchi
Branch:
“To open a centre is not sufficient in itself. It must be the pure hearth of a
perfect sincerity in a total consecration to the Divine.
Let the flame of this sincerity rise high above the falsehoods and the deceptions
of the world.”
Message for centres given by the Mother
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58. Among all the Branches of the Society, Baroda has a very special place for it
was here that Sri Aurobindo spent 13 years, from 1893-1906, more than any
other place in India except Pondicherry. The Branch is in the very building in
which he once stayed, now known as Sri Aurobindo Nivas.
Sri Aurobindo Nivas at Baroda
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59. In preparation of the Birth centenary of Sri Aurobindo in 1971, the Mother gave
a message for the opening of Sri Aurobindo Nivas:
“Sri Aurobindo is always present. Be sincere and faithful. This is the first
condition.”
The Mother’s message for the Baroda Branch
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60. According to Mother’s instructions, the relics were installed on 24th November
1972, at 10 a.m.. Her beautiful message for the occasion was:
“Sri Aurobindo is constantly among us and reveals himself to those who are
ready to see and hear him.”
The Mother’s message for the installation of the Relics at the Baroda Branch
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61. The Mother in Japan around 1917 The Mother’s message for the centre in Japan
Mother had spent four years in Japan between 1916-1920 and so it was no surprise that in 1962 one of the first international centres was
inaugurated in Japan.The Mother sent a message:
“Let the Supreme Beauty be manifest in this land of beauty so close to my heart.”
A decade later, she wrote:
“Japan was in the physical world, the teacher of beauty. She must not renounce her privilege.”
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62. The Navsari Branch in Gujarat had started a hand-written journal in Gujarati
called ‘Sadhana’ which the Mother took the time to go through. She gave it
her blessings and also the blessings of Sri Aurobindo, by putting “’s” below
Sri Aurobindo’s photograph.
The Mother looking at the ‘Sadhana’ Journal The first page of ‘Sadhana’ with Sri Aurobindo’s
Blessings given by the Mother
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63. In 1967, during a camp for spiritual awakening held on the banks of the Narmada,
an aspiration arose among the participants and a prayer was sent to the Mother for
building “a city for the Divine, where we aspire for the Divine, live for the Divine, act
for the Divine.”The Mother granted the prayer and on 1st December 1967, she named
the town ‘Ompuri’.
Name and Blessings given by the Mother for the Ompuri Branch
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64. Each branch or centre that came up in the early years received guidance and
encouragement from the Mother, including inauguration date and even the
days for meditation.
The Mother’s guidance for the Peddar Road Branch at Mumbai
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