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Nothing happens
Written by Anna Saturday, 30 May 2009
Nothing happens which is not part of the great Universe and its purpose.The weakening through illness, disability, loss or some kind of personal tragedy, carries great potential for spiritual awakening. Not so many people recognize this as an opportunity, and when it happens to them they think there is something dreadfully wrong, something that should not be happening. Ultimately, nothing happens that is not meant to happen. Jon who came to Auroville through having an accident in the road, tells his story about how his temporary disability became an opening into spirit. To download this program click here.

A Young Aurovilian for the Auroville Council
Written by Marlenka Friday, 29 May 2009
Today's news features an interview with a young Aurovilian, sharing her experience while working as secretary for the Auroville Council during its last term. Items of interest in the news include a presentation on the 100th Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo's first public address after being released from Alipore Prison, an opportunity to give feedback on the list of selected candidates for a new Auroville Council and Working Committee. To download the news click here.

Well being in any situation
Written by Anna Thursday, 28 May 2009
Listening to many people's stories, one could surmise that many of them could be entitled: "Why I can't be at peace now." To create suffering without recognizing it - this is the essence of unconscious living. To end the misery that has afflicted the human condition for thousands of years, you have to start with yourself and take responsibility for your inner state at any given moment. How to do that? Maxim, a writer, painter and musician, shares in this interview, conducted in his native Russian, his experience with finding a state of well being in any situation. To download this program (in Russian) click here. Read more...

Tamil poetess
Written by Kati Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Meenakshi, the poet from the nursery. Her life is dedicated to poetry, Tamil culture and children. For young Auroville workers and school drop-outs, she runs an unusual program since she came here some 33 years ago. She published countless poems. In this interview, Meenakshi presents her educational and literary work; she shares especially her enthusiasm for the richness and beauty of tamil language. To download this program click here.

An Experiential View of Auroville
Written by Marlenka Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Today's news features an interview with Sean, one of AurovilleRadio's team members who has been working with us for the past 7 months, soon to return to Germany to complete his studies there. AurovilleRadio is grateful for Sean's contribution and his presence. Announcements in the news include two concerning cycling: one about new cycle paths and one about ideas for a bicycle friendly environment. Also concerning transportation there's news about another ACT service, this one for early-birds to Pondy. To download the news click here.

Wake up and smell the Kofi
Written by Andie Monday, 25 May 2009
While driving into Auroville along the main road, one of the first stops one sees is a lively hut filled with travelers from all over the world, eating, talking, dancing and surfing the Internet. You may see the open kitchen, with patrons walking in and out. At first this may startle the conventional coffee-drinker, but in time and through experience this atmosphere will prove rather desirable. The following interview is with Snehal, the founder of Kofi bar. He will tell us about this new place, the concept and future plans. Listen in to better understand what makes this hopping new venue in Auroville so innovative! To download this program click here.

Aspects of one Aurovilian Community
Written by Marlenka Friday, 22 May 2009
Today's news features an excerpt from an interview with Bhavana, as she holds forth on some of the aspects of Verite community, at a reception held last week for Newcomers. Announcements in the news are about food, music and dance: Solitude Organic Restaurant expands its menu and offers lunch and dinner weekly; an African Dance Night on for Saturday and Earthsync 2009, an annual world music festival, takes place on Sat. 30 May in Chennai.... To download the news click here .

Astrology and Conscious Evolution
Written by Anna & David Thursday, 21 May 2009
The zodiac describes the potential evolution of the state of consciousness of any individual being from the moment of birth throughout ones life. It can serve as a useful tool in reaching the higher level of consciousness available to all. Evolution is going on everywhere upon earth and we are all part of this overall process. We do what we can although the forces against us are quite strong. In this interview, Bhaga, a researcher on spirituality & conscious evolution and human unity, shares with us some of her knowledge on using the different elements in the astrological chart in order to help the awakening process. To download this interview click here.

Weekly Schedule
Written by Radio Team Thursday, 21 May 2009
This week we are broadcasting :
Sandrine - Le jeu de peindre à Auroville (new)
T. V. Sairam - The Open Secrets of Music Therapy
Auroville Renaissance Cappella - MUSICA PASSIONIS VENEZIANA
L'Avenir - Participatory Workshop on Planning (new)
Arno Stern - Le jeu de peindre
Bhaga - Astrology and Conscious Evolution (new)
Emergence - Live in Bharat Nivas
Toine Van Megen - A New Economy for a New World (new)
Anbu - Auroville Action in Villages (new)
Gabriel, Gino & Lahenya - AurovilleRadio Music Meeting You can listen to these by checking the broadcasting schedule here.

Auroville Action in Villages
Written by Anne Wednesday, 20 May 2009
“Village Action Group” is taking care of more than 50 villages around Auroville. This organization, which combines Aurovilians and salaried employees, tries to help villagers (especially women and youth) to organize themselves into self-help groups, for personal and economical development (micro-credit) and village development (micro-project). Other activities also supported by Village Action are education, sports, culture, health, ecology… Anbu has worked for 20 years in AVAG; he now directs its activities under a trust of “Village Action Group” To download this program click here.

Designing Cycling Environment Written by Sean & Kati
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Cycle paths cover the town like veins, at night lighted with solar lamps, a pakka sign system guides the cyclists, shelters are posted at important junctions and if you don’t have one on your own, there you can rent-a-cycle-for-free – the vision of a bicycle, transport friendly town. How this could be realized in Auroville, will be explored in a one-month-workshop with young Indian designers, starting 18th May. An interview with Raghu and Chandresh, the organizing team; they emphasize how Aurovillians can and will be involved in this user-centred design process. To download this program click here.

How I feel
Written by Marlenka Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Today's news features Yuval sharing some of his feelings about his 2-year experience as a member of the Auroville Council. Announcements in the news include a reminder about 'The Accident' which is a solo performance by Jonno Katz, onstage at Adi Shakti tonight 19 May at 7 pm. Also there's another service offered from the Auroville Commmunity Transport, to take people to Sadhana Forest in order to view their weekly Eco Film. To download the news click here. <<>2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >> Results 1 - 12 of 978 © 2009 AurovilleRadio --- AurovilleRadio

Niranjan Naik started the Pathachakra here at Ganailo

SRI AUROBINDO SADHANA MANDIR,
GANAILO, JAGATSINGHPUR
Code : Sat.Jag.R29
Managing Trustee : Ramesh Chandra Dalai
Date of Installation : 15.05.1990 at 04p.m
Installed by : Sj. Chhotenarayan Sharma
Library attached : Yes
Garden attached : Yes
Integral School attached to the Premises of RC : Yes
Hostel attached to the school : Yes
Ashramites : 22
Timings of Public Darshan of RC : Morning 5.30am to 10pm
Cost of Construction : 2.5 lakhs
No. of persons visiting daily : Around five hundred
Plan made by : Sri Dhruba Charan Hota
Flooring Marble finish : Marble finished
Daily activities of the Ashram : Asana, Exercises, Meditations and other works in different Depts
BRIEF HISTORY :
Sj. Niranjan Naik has started the Pathachakra here at Ganailo by the direct inspiration of Babaji Maharaj and Sj. Prapatti during the year 1962 . Sj Niranjan Naik has given the name of the pathachakra - SRI AUROBINDO SADHANA MANDIR .
THE MESSAGE INSCRIBED ON SAMADHI :
" WHAT SRI AUROBINDO REPRESENTS IN THE WORLD'S HISTORY IS NOT A TEACHING, NOT EVEN A REVELATION . IT IS A DECISIVE ACTION DIRECT FROM THE SUPREME ." THE MOTHER

Niranjan Pal, Sadhu Charan Pattnaik, Nagendra Prasad Lal

Sri Aurobindo Bhaban
Ankuli, Berhampur
Code : (ASP.GAN.R28) (Secy.) Sri A. Gangadhar Reddy
Date of Installation: 12th May, 1990, 10 AM
Installed by: Prof. Chotte Narayan Sharma
Garden attached: Yes
Timings of Public Darshan of RC: 6.30AM to 6PM
Cost of Construction: Rs. 1,50,000 (One Lakh Fifty Thousands)
No. of persons visiting daily: Plan made by : Sadhu Charan Pattnaik
Flooring Marble finish: Mosaic and Marble
Daily activities of the Ashram : Daily Meditation, Study Circles, and other functions
BRIEF HISTORY :
Niranjan Pal, Sadhu Charan Pattnaik, Nagendra Prasad Lal, all of them along with all the study circle members approached Babaji Maharaj and Prapatti for the installation of Sri Aurobindo’s Relics at Berhampur. Babaji Maharaj approved the idea and encouraged them to work out the programme. In the mean time Prapatti left his body. But with the aspiration of all members backed by the inspiration of Babaji Maharaj , finally, Relics was installed on 12th May, 1990, at 10 AM
THE MESSAGE INSCRIBED ON SAMADHI :
To Thee who hast been the material envelope of our Master, to Thee our infinite gratitude. Before Thee who hast who hast done so much for us, who hast worked, struggled, suffered, hoped, endured so much, before Thee who hast willed all, attempted all, prepared, achieved all for us, before Thee we bow down and implore that we may never forget, even for a moment, all we owe to Thee. -The Mother

New Bihar State Committee: K.K. Agarwal (Patna), Chairman and Narayan Lal Das (Purnea), Secretary

News from Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry)
Upcoming Events
20-27 May 2009: Annual Workshop on Integral Education
The Society's Annual Workshop on Integral Education will be held at Puducherry for teachers, parents and educationists dealing with children of KG and Primary level, from 20 to 27 May 2009. The Camp-cum-workshop will concentrate on Integral Education as envisioned by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. Along with study and discussions, there will also be some practical programmes for teachers at mainly K.G. and Primary levels.

Recent Events 4 April 2009: Sri Aurobindo's Arrival at Puducherry
Sri Aurobindo in Pondicherry
Sri Aurobindo came to Pondicherry on 4 April 1910 to pursue a spiritual goal - the goal of supramental transformation - never before successfully attempted by anyone. While engaged in the freedom struggle in Bengal, Sri Aurobindo received an Adesh (a Divine Command) to go to Pondicherry. In one of his letters to a disciple he wrote:
"Pondicherry is my place of retreat, my cave of tapasya, not of the ascetic kind, but of a brand of my own invention."
24 April 2009, Darshan Day: The Mother's Final Arrival at Puducherry
The Mother came to Puducherry for the first time in March 1914. She returned to France in 1915 and then went to Japan in 1916. She returned to Puducherry on 24 April 1920, never to leave again. On this significant date, the Mother once wrote to a disciple:
April 24: The anniversary of my return to Pondicherry, which was the tangible sign of the sure Victory over the adverse forces.
The 89th Anniversary of the Mother's final arrival in Pondicherry was celebrated on 24 April 2009. There was meditation around the Samadhi from 6:00 to 6:30 am and a visit to Sri Aurobindo's Room thereafter. The message card distributed on the occasion can be viewed by clicking here.

News from Branches and Centres
News from India
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) - Centenary Celebrations of Sri Aurobindo's Arrival at Pondicherry
The centenary of Sri Aurobindo's arrival day at Pondicherry, 4th April, was celebrated throughout in Madhya Pradesh. Several Centres and Branches including Bhopal, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Ratlam, Nowgong , Bhind etc. organised programmes in schools in their respected towns and distributed booklets published by the Sri Aurobindo Society.
Children participating in the Sri Aurobindo's arrival - Centenary day celebrations
Noted Sitarist Miss Smita Nagdev, giving a performance
At Bhopal, in the morning of 4 April 2009, Shri R.S. Chamania, Dr D.N. Joshi and Shri Manoj Sharma spoke to the children about the occasion. In the evening a music programme of sitar recital by Noted Sitarist Miss Smita Nagdev organised at Auro mandir.

Sri Aurobindo Centre For Arts & Communication (SACAC), New Delhi
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication (SACAC), a unit of Sri Aurobindo Society, has started a new PG Diploma in Audio Technology of one year duration with effect from the academic year 2009-10. The course is designed to develop Sound professionals with in-depth understanding of the principles of audio and acoustics. The students will be trained in live recording, mixing/mastering, acoustic design, sequencing, dubbing and so on."Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication", was earlier known as Sri Aurobindo Institute of Mass Communication. The new name will encapsulate the scope of the centre's activities in a better way. SACAC also offers one year PG Diploma programmes in Advertising & PR, Journalism in English and Hindi, Film & TV Production and Creative Photography.
SACAC intends to bring in positive changes in the way future media professionals and artists look at the realms of arts and communication. In line with the Centre's philosophy, special efforts are being made to integrate its scope of activities to a larger audience by regularly organising festivals, exhibitions and symposia. These events work as a platform where SACAC students can interact with other aspiring professionals to showcase their talents, exchange ideas and network to create likeminded groups who can make a difference in the media industry.
In May 2008, SACAC had organised "Beyond the Present - a national level symposium on art and expression" as a prelude to the purpose of media. In Dec. 2008 "Twilight" was organized for the second time, which is the first film festival exclusively meant for short films in India. "Vimarsh" - a series of lectures, has been started to act as a platform to discuss topical and socio-cultural issues.
For further information please visit http://www.saimc.com .

Porbandar (Gujarat)
Smt. Jyotiben, lighting the lamp. On the dais (L to R): Dr Rashminbhai Purohit, Prof Hinaben Odedara, Smt. Jyotiben Thanki, Smt. Ritaben Thakrar, Shri Ramjibhai Joshi
The Porbandar Centre of Sri Aurobindo Society organised a Workshop on "Garbh-Sanskaar and Baal Uchher (how to bring up a child)" at Dr. V.R. Godhaniya B. Ed College, Porbandar, on 12 April 2009. Smt. Prof. Jignesh Prashnani spoke on the "Life of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother", Smt. Jyotiben Thanki delivered a talk on Baal-Uchher" and Dr. Rashminbhai Purohit spoke on Garbh-Sanskaar". The Workshop was attended by about 50 people.

Gurgaon (Haryana)
The Gurgaon branch is carrying on the activity of collective study of Sri Aurobindo's and the Mother's works with devotion and seriousness. The subjects covered relate to both philosophy and practice of Integral Yoga. In February 2009, subjects such as The Twelve Powers of the Mother, The Law of Karma, The Concept of Religion, The Mother's comments on Dhammapada etc. were covered.
Mini booklets were distributed to the participants.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
Lectures were organized on "Business and Yoga in the Light of Sri Aurobindo" on 22.03.2009, at Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. Dr. Mita Bisen played a key role in organizing the event. Justice M.P. Singh presided over the meeting. The special guest was Prof. A.K. Tripathi of the Medical College, Lucknow. Dr. J.P. Singh was the main speaker. Approximately 125 people participated. Booklets were distributed.
Shri J.P. Tewari, Vice Chairman of Sri Aurobindo Society, Lucknow branch, delivered a talk on the salient features of Sri Aurobindo's 'Purna Yoga' on 16.03.2009, as a part of the series of talks on Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and their work on earth organised by the Education Department of Lucknow University sponsored by the U.G.C.

Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh)
A seminar was organized by the Vrindavan centre at Vrindavan on 28th and 29th March 2009. The subject of the seminar was "Sri Krishna: Swaroop Aur Chetna". The seminar was well managed and was attended by a large number of devotees. Amarnath Vidya Ashram collaborated in organizing the seminar. The seminar was addressed by Shri Kaivalya Smart, Dr. D.N. Srivastava and others.

Amravati (Maharashtra)
Dr. Suman Kochar of Indore branch (M.P.) gave three talks on 14th and 15th February 2009, at the Amravati branch on Sri Aurobindo's book "The Mother". At the Hollywood Colony Centre she explained the "Path of Sri Aurobindo's Yoga". At Gadge Nagar centre she spoke on "Matri-Shakti and Its Work".

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)
The Tirupati branch celebrated the eleventh anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Vidyalaya on 29.03.2009. Shri M. Balarama Reddy, Chairman of the Tirupati branch of the Society presided. Shri T. Vasudeva Reddy, a retired professor in English, a poet and a novelist, was the chief guest. The children of Sri Aurobindo Vidyalaya performed a welcome dance and recited the Radha's Prayer.
The centenary of Sri Aurobindo's arrival at Puducherry was celebrated at the branch on 04.04.2009.

Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu)
The Cuddalore centre is organising a series of talks in Tamil by Smt. Bhuvana Sundari of Auroville on Sri Aurobindo's Savitri on the first Sunday of every month and on Bhagavad Gita in the light of Sri Aurobindo by Shri M.S. Sundararajan of Sri Aurobindo Society, Pondicherry on the third Sunday of every month.

Chennai Anna Nagar (Tamil Nadu)
As a part of the celebrations of the Centenary of Sri Aurobindo's arrival in Pondicherry and the Golden Jubilee of Sri Aurobindo Society, the Anna Nagar centre of the Society in Chennai, has brought out the following booklets on the anniversary of Mother's final arrival on 24th April 2009:
1. Solutions to Ego problems - English 2. How to face difficulties of life - English 3. Agandhaiyai Velvathu eppadi - Tamil 4. Vazhkkaiyil Kashtangalai ethirkolvathu eppadi - Tamil
All the above booklets are compilations from the writings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. The first book is priced at Rs.20/- and the others Rs.25/- per copy. Centres and Branches of the Society will get a discount of 33 1/3%. Centres and Branches may contact the Anna Nagar Centre at the following address for their requirements:Sri Aurobindo Society Centre, AP514, 'J' Block, 8th Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai - 600 040. Phone : 044-26161826.

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)
The Jabalpur centre organised a programme on 04.04.2009, in Pandit Lajja Shankar Jha Model Middle School. The topic was "Children's Inner Development in the Light of Sri Aurobindo." Smt. Nilima Chaube, Headmistress of the school, was the chief guest. Smt. Kalpna Arjaria, secretary of the centre welcomed the guests. Shri B.R. Gupta and Shri Jitendra Bajpayee were the main speakers.
The children participated in the programme with great enthusiasm. The programme ended with distribution of prasad and booklets printed by Sri Aurobindo Society.

Padra (Madhya Pradesh)
To celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of Sri Aurobindo at Pondicherry, the Padra centre organised a programme on 4th April 2009. Morning session started with hoisting of the Mother's flag and a call to the Mother's force.
In the evening session from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. following topics were discussed.'Sri Aurobindo - An Introduction ', 'Indian Culture', 'Youth', 'Women', 'Education' etc.

Bihar State Committee
In Bihar, we have a new committee with Shri K.K. Agarwal from Patna as Chairman and Shri Narayan Lal Das from Purnea as Secretary of the State Committee. It is after a long time that we have Chairman of the State Committee from the Capital and hoped it shall help advance the work. The Feb. Darshan Diwas was celebrated by all the centres with full devotion.

Gaya (Bihar)
A flower show was organised on 1st March 2009, which was very much appreciated and the visitors were very curious to learn their spiritual names and their significance as given by the Mother. It was well covered by the local press. Recitation of Durga Strota was held on 3rd April 2009, the Navaratra Day attended by 35 persons. home about the site 15th August the mother sri aurobindo about sas sas activities onlife, online

Sri Champaklalji visited Indrabati centre on 12th March 1988

Sri Aurobindo Relics Mandir
Khatiguda (Indrabati) Code : SAMP.NABA.R27
Managing Trustee : Sri Santosha Kumar Gahan
Date of Installation : 9th May, 1990, 4.44 PM
Installed by : Prof. Chhote Narayan Sharma
Library attached : Yes
Garden attached : Yes
Integral School attached to the Premises of RC : Yes
Timings of Public Darshan of RC : 6 AM to 8 PM
Cost of Construction : RS.80,000 (APPX. EIGHTY THOUSANDS ONLY)
No. of persons visiting daily : About 300 persons daily
Plan made by : Sri Byomkesha Dash, Engineering in chief
Flooring Marble finish : Mosaic finish
Daily activities of the Ashram : Daily Meditation,Weekely Study Circles, and other functions etc.
BRIEF HISTORY :
Sri Champaklalji visited our centre in 12th March 1988. His visit was a step towards the installation of Relics at Indrabati. Sri Prapatti and Babaji Maharaj Sri Ramakrishna Das guided our steps and filled our hearts with lots of courage to work for the establishment of Integral School and Relics Centre in our area. Babji Maharaj by the request of Prapattiji gave the name of the centre. We are ever grateful to them.
THE MESSAGE INSCRIBED ON SAMADHI :
To Thee who hast been the material envelope of our Master, to Thee our infinite gratitude. Before Thee who hast who hast done so much for us, who hast worked, struggled, suffered, hoped, endured so much, before Thee who hast willed all, attempted all, prepared, achieved all for us, before Thee we bow down and implore that we may never forget, even for a moment, all we owe to Thee. -The Mother

Sri Aurobindo on the subject of religion in relation to the Integral Yoga

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Green Buildings in Auroville
Written by Marlenka
Friday, 01 May 2009
In today's news the featured topic concerns the Earth Day impromptu survey of green buildings in Auroville. The majority of buildings that rated well, with a few exceptions, are in Greenbelt communities, with materials and energy as the most well-rated criteria overall. The conclusion of this survey showed hope and goodwill for building a green city with connection between architects and planners, in a true spirit of participation. Also in the news An East-Asian Cultural Evening happening at Aurelec and WellCafe's 2 week closure as they send their team to serve the children at the Kurinji camp. To download the news click here.

Conversation Cafe
Written by Sean
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Last Wednesday, 22nd of April a "Conversation Cafe" on Holistic Food Systems took place at La Terrace. There were not as many participants as had been hoped for, but still a very interesting conversation took place. Some well known Auroville faces such as Krishna, Anandi, Antonio, and Marc (of course) took part as well as some guests and visitors, too. Main theme was a question: Is Auroville really working towards a holistic food system? Or, what could we do to become self sustainable?
Enjoy this 45 min. long excerpt of the conversation by clicking PLAY, or click here , to download it.

Teaching trough heart
Written by David & Anna
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Education is a learning process. In many traditional education models, children are forced to learn solely by repetition and test taking. An atmosphere of pressure prevails at the same time with pressure on both the students and teachers to perform. In other systems, however, the emphasis is placed on what's happening inside of the children, teaching them how to connect to their heart and spirit. Children are encouraged to access their own inner voice and communicate from that deep place. Chris, an American teacher, who has taught in different schools in various countries around the world, discusses in the interview some of her experiences teaching with both traditional and alternative methods in oder to find a balance between them in the name of a child. To download this program click here.

The Lives of Sri Aurobindo
Written by Marlenka
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Today's English news features an announcement of the publishing of a detailed biography of Sri Aurobindo, titled "The Lives of Sri Aurobindo" by well-known historian and long-standing member of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. This is followed by a quote from Sri Aurobindo on the subject of religion in relation to the Integral Yoga. Also in the news there is an announcement from Auroville's Cafe Le Morgan summer closure and, the next opportunity to dance, provided by the AV Dance Collective. To download the news click here.

Singing a song
Written by Swamynathan
Monday, 27 April 2009
“My name is Swamynathan. I studied in Kanchipuram, but I came to the village of Irumbai to work in the temple there, which is actually our family temple. I have been working there for the past four years performing puja. Irumbai temple is a very ancient one. It is said that long ago Thirunanna Sambanther came to this temple, singing a song regarding Kaduvali. In front of the temple there's a Banyan tree, where he had sat in meditation, as for the past year there had been no rain. During that time his only food was the leaves of the Banyan tree.” To download this program (in Tamil) click here.

La Terrace: A Sustainable Work Environment
Written by Andie
Saturday, 25 April 2009
Right above the Solar Kitchen, the most popular lunching venue for Aurovillians, sits La Terrace, a café quite able to compete. This edition of Towards Sustainability with Marc from La Terrace looks at sustainability through a bit of a different lens. Through investigation of the work environment and unstable history of La Terrace to tracking the food systems which support this café, Marc explains the aspirations and achievements of one of Auroville's favorite restaurants. To download this program click here.

Weekly Schedule
Written by Radio Team
Saturday, 25 April 2009
This week we are broadcasting :
Jean-Yves - Une lecture vedique de la psychologie occidentale (new)
Oliver Rajamani - Gypsy, Indian and Flamenco music (new)
Earth Day People - LIVE: EARTH WEEK 2009 (new)
Nadaka & Gopika - Shantakaram - Chants & Mantras
Alok Pandey - 'Mind of Light' and new possibilities in Matter (new)
Mita - Learn Another Language!
Zerina and Harini - Daily Ritual You can listen to these by checking the broadcasting schedule here.

LIVE: EARTH WEEK 2009
Written by Andie
Friday, 24 April 2009
Each year Earth Day is commemorated in Auroville with a week of celebration and learning. One highlight of the week was the Saturday festival outside of the Solar Kitchen. Many Aurovillians, Units and Guests hosted booths where they sold, gave away or educated on what they are doing to make Auroville a more sustainable place to live. The following is a walk-around interview with the various representatives of the booths. See more pics in READ MORE. Click here to listen and join in on the excitement of Auroville's Earth Day festivities! Read more...

Divine numbers
Written by Anna & Vera
Thursday, 23 April 2009
“I see music as a combination of numbers. The music harmony is a beauty of number sequence. You can't touch numbers. They are beyond the matter. The material world is based on number's canons. They are timeless and never-ending. Their harmony helps you to get out of the mental frame and feel the Divine.” Alexander Zhikharev, a Russian inventor of a unique musical instrument - the set of specially tuned plate bells, is sharing with us in the interview the source of his inspiration in Russian. To download this program (in Russian) click here.

Touching the Soul through Music
Written by Marlenka
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
“The more I live life, the more I play, it seems like I have so much to say, but then I have nothing.. I'm not here to become a master, I'm here to be present, be with people and enjoy life, be conscious in every single breath. Each breath we take is all we have. Until you get to that place of silence inside yourself you are not able to feel life. That's what music is all about, that's all about silence” - says Oliver Rajamani, a renowned world music artist from Tamil Nadu. He has created his own music by arranging traditional folk songs of the Middle East, European Roma, Spain, Africa, North America, and India chronicling their historic path and by adding new compositions not found anywhere else on the globe. To download the interview click here. Read more...

For the love of architecture
Written by Elaine
Monday, 20 April 2009
Piero and Gloria are a married couple of architects from Italy who have been in Auroville since the beginning having arrived in March 1968. They talk about the manner in which they invest their constructions with beauty as one of the principle manifestations and evidence of the divine. They discuss how they manage to balance this with being sustainable, working to budget and with the local availability of resources. Finally, they talk about their work in the building of aurovillian schools and how they have tried to create classrooms that can accommodate the unique style of Aurovillian teaching techniques. To download this program click here.

From the Earth to our soul
Written by Marlenka & Mas
Friday, 17 April 2009
Today's news features an excerpt of an interview with Marc speaking about the Earth Days in Auroville. The Earth Day, celebrated over the world April 22, is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It is held annually during both spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. Mentioned also in the news: a live jazz concert coming up, tango class and practice every week and, guest speakers to be heard at Savitri Bhavan. To download the news click here. <<>2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >> © 2009 AurovilleRadio --- AurovilleRadio

Sri Aurobindo Yoga Mandir, Nepal celebrated its 16th anniversary on April 24, 2009

Sri Aurobindo Yoga Mandir Nepal
A school, an organic farm, a spiritual retreat center and guest house

News
Ashram celebrates its 16th anniversary(2066-1-11) 2009 April 24, Kathmandu
Sri Aurobindo Ashram celebrated it’s 16th anniversary in the premises of the Ashram. The program was organised by the students and Sadhakas of the Ahsram.
The program was celebrated in the own unique Nepalese style along with the different items performed by the students of this institution. The programs included different dances, dramas, spiritual songs, poems of Sri Aurobindo recited by the students and vedic hymns. All the items were prepared by the students themselves.
Bharat Natyam dance was performed by Laxmi Ghimire who had been sent by the Ashram to learn this dance in Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai, India. Dances were performed in the own Nepalese way and costume. The programme was furthermore made precious with the speech of several distinguished guests and the founder of the Ashram itself.
Apart from dances and stage performances. Photos of old days of the Ashram were kept for exhibition and goods like dolls prepared by some ashramites, spiritual books related to Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, Incenses, Pashminas and bags were kept for selling to the guests.
According to many of the guests, the function was a very unique and could be the remedy of the present situation of Nepal.
The function is celebrated by this ashram every year at 24th April and an advance hearty welcome to you. Welcome Introduction Objectives Founder Message Terai Activities School Organic farm Visit to Kathmandu Summer university Contacts How to come Photo galleries Ashram News

Founder
RAM CHANDRA BHUSAL: He was born in Purkot Gulmi District Lumbini zone in 3/11/1963.
When he was just 12 years he left for India. Being many month in the streets he joined Indian army but did not like the service and left the Army to start learning Sanskrit later became Vaishnava and was inspire by the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother after reading a book by Sri Aurobindo and went to pondicherry in 1983 and settled there for 12 years, after almost 2 decades came back to Nepal and got the inspiration to start the Ashram, Named Sri Aurobindo Yoga Mandir to Materialize the Ideology of Sri Aurobindo and Mother in 24th April 1993.
Since then he has been working arduously for this work along with guiding many people spiritually and suggesting the way of life.
“Work is his sadhana and prayer through which he aspires for the higher forces to manifest not for himself but for the mankind” - Rishi
His work is not a mission, it’s exploration, the exploration of hidden potential of the world.
Believe it, this task can be a cornerstone for the change. The only condition is that there should not be the deficit of people aspiring for progress.