Where the Aurobindo Ashram is situated?
Pondicherry
The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community (ashram) located in Pondicherry, in the Indian territory of Puducherry. The ashram grew out of a small community of disciples who had gathered around Sri Aurobindo after he retired from politics and settled in Pondicherry in 1910.
Can I live in Aurobindo Ashram?
The Ashram offers accommodation in a few guest houses situated within a mile of the main Ashram building. These are meant for visitors to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and not for the casual tourist looking for inexpensive accommodation in Pondicherry.
Can I stay in Sri Aurobindo Ashram Pondicherry?
Due to high number of requests (especially during the significant Ashram dates), we recommend making early reservations. Special passes are provided by the guest houses to visit the Ashram main building which houses Sri Aurobindo and Mother’s Samadhi from 5 am to 11 pm are made available on request at the reception.
How do I get to Aurobindo Ashram?
While it is possible to enter the main Ashram building freely during visiting hours, some sections of the Ashram require that you obtain a pass before you can be allowed to enter. If you get accommodation in any of the Ashram Guest Houses, you will be given the appropriate passes.
Why is Aurobindo Ashram famous?
About Sri Aurobindo Ashram It was in 1926, that Sri Aurobindo, along with his spiritual collaborator, Mirra Alfassa, founded the ashram in Pondicherry. But his spiritual journey dates back to 1905, when Sri Aurobindo turned to yoga from being a revolutionary and a professor, who had served the Maharaja of Baroda.
Where is Aurobindo Samadhi?
It is a must visit place in Pondicherry. It is the samadhi of Shri Aurobindo and The Mother.
How long should you stay at an ashram?
There was a one week minimum stay required so you can get into the rhythm of the program, but you can stay up to two to three weeks or longer to study yoga in India.
Can I stay in Auroville permanently?
While this usually means coming with the money to build or buy a place, it also includes being offered permanent, decent housing by someone else. Those who do not have the possibility of getting their own housing will be asked to wait until something is available for them.
How do I stay permanently in Auroville?
Auroville as an Aurovilian:
- Step 1 – Contacting the Entry Service office:
- Step 2 – Meeting of Applicant, the Mentors and the Entry Board:
- Step 3 – Informing the community and taking their feedback:
- Step 4 – Newcomer Period begins:
How do I settle down in Auroville?
Conditions for living in Auroville
- To be convinced of the essential unity of [humankind] and to have the will to collaborate for the material manifestation of that unity.
- To have the will to collaborate in all that furthers future realisations.
- The material conditions will be worked out as the realisation proceeds.”
Who is Mother in Aurobindo Ashram?
Mira Alfassa
The Mother was born Mira Alfassa in Paris. Her wealthy parents were of Egyptian descent. Her childhood was said to have been one of unusual spiritual experiences. She practiced yoga from the age of 4.
Is Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville same?
What is Auroville’s connection with the Sri Aurobindo Ashram? A. Legally and practically the Ashram and Auroville are separate entities, separated geographically by a distance of approx 10 kms, the former being in Pondicherry and the latter for the greater part in Tamil Nadu on an inland plateau further up the coast.