Auroville - a city without politics, religion, and national differences

«Somewhere in the land should be a place to which no nation could not claim a right. Where are all the people who have a sincere aspiration could live freely as citizens of the world, following only one leadership: the leadership of the Supreme Truth »

< (from the movie "Auroville - the dream of God»)

Blockquote> It seems a fairy tale of the Indiana Jones films, the ancient oriental legend - anything, just not true. But Auroville does exist.

In 1968, the day of foundation of the city, representatives from hundreds of countries came to Auroville and brought earth from their native lands. Dirt piled into marble urns and buried them near the Matrimandir. Now it is a common gathering place.

"Matrimandir" translates as "Mother Temple" and symbolizes a way of life, which is designed to free people from the constraints of their political, financial and social. He goes back to the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa - an Indian man and a French woman: they ran the ashram, which later became the city of Auroville (Ashram - a place where people live, dealing with intense spiritual practice - Ed...)



































< The Matrimandir is located in the heart of Auroville. This is a building with a golden dome, where people get together and meditate. In the center, right under the dome - a huge crystal ball. Bright light in the first moments of blinding - during the daylight bowl surrounded by streams of sunlight
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< The city was equipped to live 50 thousand people. Now the number of permanent residents has two thousand. The majority came from India, but there are people from France, Germany, Israel, America, Russia and many other countries. They live in houses located in a spiral that unfolds from the city center, from the Matrimandir. Each does his job. The city is trying to support themselves: there are fields, factories, bakeries, dining room, working on a solar-powered, schools, cinemas, music school and even local newspapers
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All important decisions are taken in the city of ad hoc Study Group and approved by the general vote. Mayor or other single governing body no.

< Become a resident of Auroville and everyone can. The probationary period for beginners lasts a year, after which the citizens can refuse to accept the "rookie". If you are going to move to this city, you should buy himself a house in which you live. He will remain your property at all times, as long as you live in the city.

< All the people who work in Auroville, receive a monthly salary of about € 90. There are a lot of young families. In addition to farmers and engineers, the city has no shortage of artists, architects, scientists and doctors. Residents are sure that they are part of a big experiment that will benefit all mankind.













































< Machines are not, with the exception of taxis that take people from the "outside world». The city occupies a small area, and many move on mopeds. Life in Auroville is quite varied, but not simple. Every day has to fight with itself, with its complexes and fears - there are no distractions, not be able to avoid people. Many people who move here in pairs, after some time parted. Even a novice who does not know anyone in the city, after a while will know everyone who lives here. In Auroville there is absolutely no communication barriers: the locals are very open and incredibly quiet
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