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Last updated: Apr 19, 2021

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Questions fréquemment posées

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Domande frequenti in lingua italiana

Vision

The realisation of the Yoga of Knowledge is when one feels that one lives in the wideness of something silent, featureless and universal (called the Self) and all else is seen as only forms and names; the Self is real, nothing else.

  • Health and Wellness - Words of Wisdom
  • Industry, Commerce, Money and Economy - Words of Wisdom
  • Education - Words of Wisdom
  • A Dream: Envisioning an Ideal Society
  • Yoga of Knowledge - Words of Wisdom
  • Sri Aurobindo's teaching and spiritual method
  • Background
  • Greetings from Auroville
  • The Auroville Charter: a new vision of power and promise for people choosing another way of life
  • To be a True Aurovilian: Mother Explains How to Live in the World and - for the Divine -  at the Same Time
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International House
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Aurovilian, how to apply (Annex B)
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Associate of Auroville, how to apply (Annex F)
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Auroville Entry Policy 2017
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Student of Auroville, how to apply (Annex D)
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Essential Auroville texts
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To live and work in Auroville
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Admission Policy currently used by Entry Service (in .pdf)
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Visitors Centre: your discovery of Auroville begins here
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Green Acres
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Donating to Auroville projects, online or offline
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Get Complete Works of Sri Aurobindo
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SAVI - Volunteer / Intern Service
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Get Collected Works of The Mother
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Sending donations to Auroville from Abroad
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Wi-Fi Internet Browsing
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Auroville Retreat
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Growing Auroville’s Economy - the Auroville Online Store
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Auroville as Educational Campus
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Introduction to the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo
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Video Digitization Project
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The Advent of a New World
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Natural healing therapies at Quiet Healing Centre
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Solitude Farm workshops
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Volunteering on Auroville Farms
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Auroville Guest Service
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Auroville Green Practices
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Arka Wellness Centre Programs
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Auromode Yoga Space
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Volunteering in Auroville
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Kinisi electric cycles for rent
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The Solar Kitchen and Prosperity Area 
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Application Agreement
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Friend of Auroville, how to apply (Annex C)
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Spouse or Partner of Aurovilian (Annex E)
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Joining Auroville: an introduction
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Covid 19 Regulations in Auroville - updates
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Visiting the Matrimandir
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Transportation - Moving Around Auroville
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Your First Steps into Auroville: A Quick Guide
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Aurocard: the smart, safe way to financial transactions 
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Savitri Bhavan: Programs June 2022
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Where is Auroville? How does one reach there?
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Serendipity Farm Community Guesthouse
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Vérité Integral Learning & Yoga Centre Activities
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Travel safely in Auroville and nearby places
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Frequently asked questions on coming to Auroville
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Pitanga Cultural Centre Activities        December 2021
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  • Vision

  • The Auroville Charter
  • A Dream
  • To be a True Aurovilian
  • The Galaxy Concept of the City
  • Matrimandir - Soul of the City
  • Founder: The Mother
  • Visionary: Sri Aurobindo
  • Words of Wisdom
  • Integral Yoga
  • Activities

  • Matrimandir
  • Planning & Architecture
  • Green Practices
  • Education & Research
  • Art & Culture
  • Health & Wellness
  • Social Enterprises
  • Media & Communication
  • Rural Development
  • City Services
  • Community

  • Auroville in Brief
  • Testimonials & Support
  • Organisation & Governance
  • Society
  • Economy
  • History
  • People
  • What You Can Do

  • Visit & Stay
  • Volunteer & Intern
  • Study in Auroville
  • Join Auroville
  • Workshops & Therapies
  • Donate
  • Shop
  • Contact Nearby Centre
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