TWO TESTIMONIALS FROM JANUARY

Dear Swamiji and everyone at Aurovalley,

Thank you so much for providing a nurturing and supportive environment where I could carry out my spiritual evolution. My time here has been life-altering – Diving, wonderful, challenging and expanding. This is a place of Divine Grace and I will never forget it and I hope on coming back for an extended stay.

With sincerity & gratitude,

Jenna Pacelli

California, USA

 

 

 

 

Aurovalley…what a place! Not only for spiritual development but also for a break from how hectic travelling can be. The property heals by being far removed from cities and cultivating a space for birds and other wildlife. And the people – they people make Aurovalley what it is. Both the staff and other guests…I stayed two weeks and thoroughly enjoyed the close-knit community. It became family. Be sure to give yourself enough time at the ashram to get into the routine of meditation and yoga twice a day, delicious vegetarian meals and satsang – where Swamiji shares all his conscious wisdom. If I could stay longer, I most definitely would!

So grateful for this experience…                                                    
Emily Eng
Minnesota, USA

 

VIDEO OF THE WORLD TEMPLE PROCESS

En este video puedes ver imagenes del proceso de construccion del World Temple y algunos momentos de su inaguración el 12.12.12

This is a video of the construction of the World Temple and moments from the inauguration on 12.12.12

DELHI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS VISIT AUROVALLEY

Aurovalley was very pleased to welcome 15 sociology post-graduate students and one professor from Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University last week. The group quickly and efficiently emerged themselves into the flow of life here at the ashram.

JNU students in Satsang (Q&A with Swamiji)

They were enthusiastic as they picked up brooms and rakes to rid the grounds of fallen leaves and dust. A dynamic and vibrant bunch they were very respectful of the silence we encourage here at Aurovalley.  The students who are from different backgrounds have come together under a shared affinity for the arts including poetry, prose, music and a shared value for exploring the unexplored including themselves.

The group presents Swamiji with a book of poems

They call this group The Tree Club. Before this group left Aurovalley they presented Swamiji with a beautifully written book of poems and two of the members sang beautiful songs with just the sweetness of their voices and the chords of a guitar. A few students then shared their thoughts and feelings about Aurovalley. It was a wonderful treat for all of us as we sat in the sun and listened to the gratitude this group felt towards Aurovalley and Swamiji. And it was a blessing to have such an open and receptive group come and experience the ‘School of Life’.

Two very talented souls

Listening to Swamiji speak

Packing in the jeep to head back

Aurovalley welcomes students within India and around the world to come experience and learn the true meaning of living here at our School of Life. If you are a teacher or student and would like to organize a group visit please contact us at aurovalley@gmail.com

 

INAUGURATION OF THE WORLD TEMPLE

The day began like no other here at Aurovalley with the birds chirping and an early rise for morning meditation but on December 12, 2012 there was an air of anticipation and excitement that filled the air which was hard not to notice. Visitors, guests and students were treated to a special meditation with The Mother's music and hundreds of candles warming the meditation hall while the water and soil from around the world received its first blessing as it lay under the photos of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. It was a day Swamiji and the large family Aurovalley is, had been looking forward to - the inauguration of the World Temple.

The winter chill had eased up that day and the sun was shinning as we all made our way to the World Temple. Decorated with hundreds of flower garlands and dressed with flags which were tirelessly put together by dedicated students, the World Temple was ready to receive the world. A warm welcome of classical Indian music was played by two very talented souls as the ceremony began. A few short and sweet speeches were said before Swamiji took the stage. Swamiji set the tone with his words about the importance of living a conscious life and so followed the day's events resonating with his inspirational words.

The Kadam tree was carried in and planted in the center of the World Temple. Water and soil from different corners of the globe were placed under this tree of life by the many friends, family and special guests of Aurovalley. It was a truly unique site.

A lunch of delicious Indian food was served buffet style with a seating area off to the side of the entrance to the World Temple. This was followed by a special cultural programme which was the perfect way to end the day yet begin a new opportunity to manifest the Supreme Consciousness.

A video of the inauguration put together by Sergei Chachin

Enterance to the World Temple

Group effort

FOR MORE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE WORLD TEMPLE CLICK HERE (Thank you Jean-Pierre Muller for taking and sharing these pictures) 

The World Temple is under construction. If you would like to contribute please contact us at aurovalley@gmail.com

 

INDIA'S REPUBLIC DAY

Aurovalley celebrated India's Republic day with a beautiful morning ceremony with the school children. Republic Day honours the day India's constitution came into effect which was on January 26, 1950. The national flag was proudly hoisted up and one of the students had the honour of opening up the folded flag which had beautiful flower petals tucked inside. Then the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, was sung by students, teachers, guests and Swamiji.

Sata and two students from Delhi's Jawaharla Nehru University

The children waiting very patiently

Colourful flower petals fall from the flag

Proud student

MEDITATION IS NOT AN ACTIVITY

 

DON'T PUT YOUR LIFE IN A PACKET

CATCH THE POINT!

If any seed is in a comfortable place – wrapped up nicely in a packet – what is the future of that seed? It will never break and sprout and it will never grow. It will eventually just die, expire. With the same principle of the seed, nature always tries to break and grow us with various pressures. Whenever you cry and complain just remember that nature is trying to break you. When the seed breaks he cooperates with nature and surrenders himself and then the tree begins to come out and the seed becomes useful. He lives his purpose. If you want your seed to manifest the Divine then don’t give importance to situations where you will be put in a nice, comfortable package.

THE AUROVALLEY TOUCH

“The idea is not to live at an Ashram but to live with an ashram attitude.”- Swamiji

So with this thought we here at Aurovalley would like to help spread the joy, peace and harmony of ashram life to those who aspire to live with an ashram attitude. We will begin to bring you a touch of Aurovalley on a regular basis whether it be uplifting words from Satsang with Swamiji, news of special events, testimonials or photos of life here at Aurovalley. We would like you to be able to experience a little bit of Aurovalley even when you are physically far away from here. We hope with this blog you are inspired to keep aspiring for the highest and best possibilities - the Divine in you.


CATCH THE POINT!

I am light but I am living without light. I am love but I am living without love, I am peace but I am without peace. I am harmony but I am living without harmony, I am joy but I am living without joy. How can I break the cycle of falsehood? That is the point. You can accelerate the process of your evolution. You consciously have to enter into the process of your evolution. We all have that ability. It is only a determination. Just sit quietly and ask what you want or don't want. As soon as you find out then establish that clarity in your consciousness. Then when you make a decision of what you want, anything is possible! (Satsang - January 17, 2013)
 

E-books and Audio Talks from Swami Brahmdev

Now you can buy Swami Brahmdev's E-books and Audio Talks online.

http://swamitalks.com/

The money collected from these products will help all Aurovalley projects.

Give it a try!

CONTACT US

AUROVALLEY ASHRAM RISHIDWAR
Raiwala 249 205, Dist. Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

T: +91 135 2484851
email: aurovalley@gmail.com

PHOTOS

Life-giving Ganga

The first World Temple site

Satsang in the dining hall area

PROJECTS AT AUROVALLEY

ACTUAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
Aurovalley School
New Life De-addiction Centre
Mother's Vocational Training
Auroganga free Medicine Dispensary

FUTURE PROJECTS TO EXPAND THE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
Boarding School
Expansion of the vocational training

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR INTEGRAL YOGA AND SPIRITUAL STUDIES:
Construction of the Centre for Supramental Education (WorldTemple)
Free-progress system of education school
New housing construction for 100 more aspirants

LIBRARY

We have a specialized library that contains mainly the works of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother and topics related to the Integral Yoga. It has a good collection of books on yoga techniques from different schools of yoga and books on philosophy and spirituality. We have a good collection of videos and films that are inspiring and soul touching.

INTEGRAL YOGA COURSES

Aurovalley conducts Integral Yoga Courses of 1, 3 and 6 months as well as yearly courses. The study method is based on each person's process and aspiration. The activities are the same for everyone, but what varies is the personal support that each one can find with Swami Brahmdev or by simply being here. Everyone is encouraged to spend a lot of time in silence and introspection, which is the real teacher.
If you wish to come to study Integral Yoga, please write to aurovalley@gmail.com and we will send you an application form and the necessary documents to get a student visa to come to India.