To know is good, to live is better, to be, that is perfect. The Mother

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1 An Introduction

2 To move towards tomorrow, to participate in the birth of a new world, in the making of a new humanity, in the creation of a better and happier future this is the unique privilege and challenge of today. Sri Aurobindo Society strives to bring together all those who want to dedicate themselves to this task, with no distinction of nationality, race, caste, creed, religion or sex. To know is good, to live is better, to be, that is perfect. The Mother

3 Named after Sri Aurobindo, Sri Aurobindo Society was founded by the Mother in The Society is An international, spiritual, educational, cultural, non-profit NGO Recognised by the Government of India as a charitable organisation, a research institute and an institution of national importance Beach Office, Pondicherry Objectives Integral Growth & Perfection of the Individual Social Transformation A new India offering its best to the World Realisation of Human Unity in a rich and organised diversity

4 Sri Aurobindo ( ) Poet, revolutionary, Rishi and one of the greatest thinkers of modern India, Sri Aurobindo, came to Pondicherry in 1910 to pursue a Yoga that aims at a total transformation of this earthly life into Divine Life. Sri Aurobindo has come to tell us: It is not necessary to leave the earth to find the Truth, it is not necessary to leave life to find one s soul, it is not necessary to give up the world or to have limited beliefs in order to enter into relation with the Divine. The Divine is everywhere, in everything, and if He is hidden, it is because we do not take the trouble to discover Him. The Mother

5 The Mother ( ) Mirra Alfassa, known as the Mother, came from France and joined Sri Aurobindo in They laid the foundation and took up the task of building a new world, a new society that strives to express and embody the New Consciousness, which Sri Aurobindo called the Supramental. I belong to no nation, no civilisation, no society, no race, but to the Divine. I obey no master, no ruler, no law, no social convention, but the Divine. To Him I have surrendered all, will, life and self The Mother

6 As the Society s aim is to live integrally the truth that will transform the whole of life, all activities are included in its comprehensive programme. Main fields of activity Integral Education Integral Health Integral Rural Development Sustainable Development and Science & Technology Integral Management Indian Culture Youth and Women Media, Arts & Communication Business & Economic Development Research & Training in Diverse Fields Workshops, Seminars, Conferences, Exhibitions Books, Audio-visuals, Magazines and E-journals True spirituality is not to renounce life, but to make life perfect with a Divine Perfection. The Mother

7 Education

8 Education Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Integral Education & Research (SAFIER) An education which aims at a total and integral development: A strong, supple, healthy, beautiful body A sensitive, emotionally refined, energetic personality A wide-ranging, lively intelligence and will The subtler spiritual qualities that unify and harmonise the personality for a life beneficial to the individual and the society The first principle of true teaching is that nothing can be taught. Sri Aurobindo

9 Education Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Integral Education & Research (SAFIER) Activities and Programmes Development of qualities and values, like courage, truthfulness, generosity etc. Development of faculties like concentration, imagination, memory, creativity etc. Preparation of inspirational and beautifully illustrated books, audio-visuals Development, manufacture & distribution of highquality, cost-effective educational toys & games to help in the growth of an integral personality Organising of non-formal centres of learning

10 Education Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Integral Education & Research (SAFIER) Activities and Programmes Setting up Kindergartens and Schools with a value based approach Training Programmes and Workshops for teachers, students, parents Research, Development & Dissemination of resource material Innovative uses of Technology in Education Working for an integral, creative and joyful education all over the world

11 Education Camps and Workshops for Teachers and Parents True education must reveal what is already present in the developing beings and make it blossom. Just as flowers blossom in the sun, children blossom in joy. - The Mother

12 Health

13 Health Sri Aurobindo International Institute for Integral Health and Research (SAIIIHR) SAIIIHR aims to Study and understand Health in all its dimensions, with a new and total awareness of the human being Help individuals to become aware and to develop the healing powers within for prevention and cure of illness Synthesise various modern and traditional systems of medicine Work all over the world for the total elimination of disease and illness by going to the root causes An illness of the body is always the outer expression and translation of a disorder, a disharmony in the inner being. The Mother

14 Health Sri Aurobindo International Institute for Integral Health and Research (SAIIIHR) Activities & Programmes An Integral Health Institute where one can learn how to live life meaningfully in all its aspects A new approach based on Yogic Psychology and the spiritual dimension of Health Interdisciplinary research projects on diagnosis and treatment using different systems of healing Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Siddha, Flower Remedies, Acupressure etc. Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Training Programmes on various aspects of Integral Health Publication of Books, Journals, preparation of Audio-Visuals

15 Rural Development

16 Rural Development Sri Aurobindo Rural & Village Action & Movement (SARVAM) The Sarvam Integral Rural Development Programme aims to Adopt an entire village and develop it to become a model village Empower the village community to take charge of their own destiny and future Make a genuine difference not only to their way of living, but also to their way of thinking and being Research in new and creative ideas to develop a sustainable, scalable and replicable model Create an International Centre for Rural Development based on a deeper holistic approach The village is the cell of the national body and the cell-life must be healthy and developed for the national body to be healthy and developed. Sri Aurobindo

17 Sri Aurobindo Rural & Village Action & Movement (SARVAM) The approach is multifaceted, integrating all aspects of life, including Discussions with the Women self-help groups Education Health Rural Development Economic Development Sanitation & Hygiene Organic Farming and Dairy Water and Waste Management Housing Technology Renewable Energy Art and Culture The project is driven internally, at every step, by the community itself, right from planning, to execution, to maintenance. They are not beneficiaries but partners in development.

18 Education Rural Development Health Economic Development

19 Organic Farming and Dairy Rural Development Housing

20 Sustainable Development and Science & Technology

21 Sustainable Development and Science & Technology Sri Aurobindo Institute for Science and Technology (SAIST) For an all round progress, science and technology have to be synthesised with spiritual values and service of humanity. The R & D work at SAIST involves developing technologies which will be based on sound Ecological, Environmental and Energy efficient principles which will be appropriate to the regions and cultures, specially in rural and semi-urban areas of Developing Countries which will impact a large number of people directly and bring a change in their lives

22 Sustainable Development and Science & Technology Sri Aurobindo Institute for Science and Technology (SAIST) Training Local Unskilled Workers Block-Making Wind Turbine Areas of work at present: Green buildings and Sustainable Designing Wind Energy development of a new type of Wind Turbine Appropriate technology for Rural Development

23 Management

24 Management Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Integral Management (SAFIM) SAFIM aims to provide the Modern Managers with Deep and holistic insights into all aspects of Management and Organisational Development Ways to develop and express fully their inner potential and creativity Knowledge to manage oneself as the key to managing others and the environment The best of Management Skills and Technology integrated with Spiritual Insights and Yogic Psychology One must be able to control oneself before one can hope to govern others. The Mother

25 Activities & Programmes Management Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Integral Management (SAFIM) An International Integral Management institution based on a holistic approach Research on a dynamic spiritual approach to solving problems and challenges faced by Executives today A deeper understanding of the Money power and its role in the future Organisation of Seminars, Workshops and Training Programmes Publication of Books, Journals, preparation of Audio-Visuals

26 Indian Culture

27 SAFIC aims to Indian Culture Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Indian Culture (SAFIC) Carry out authentic research to rediscover the truth and genius of Indian Culture in its depth and fullness Re-awaken the capacity that enabled India to excel in every aspect of life, and apply it dynamically to contemporary life and all its activities Create new forms of philosophy, literature, art, science and critical knowledge, based on a synthesis of the East and the West Look at existing problems of the World in the light of Indian Spirituality and Psychology O India, land of light and spiritual knowledge! Wake up to your true mission in the world, show the way to union and harmony. The Mother

28 Indian Culture Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Indian Culture (SAFIC) Sanskrit Presentation at Oregon University, USA Activities and Projects The best India can offer to the World in all fields of life spirituality and religion, mathematics, medicine, surgery, dance, music, architecture, sculpture, painting, literature, state-craft etc. Sanskrit and its importance for India Books, Films, CDs, CD-ROMs Research, Training, Workshops, Seminars

29 Youth & Women

30 AuroYouth and Women s Council Youth & Women To inspire the Youth and Women to Find and realise their aim in life Develop and express their full potential Prepare them, spiritually and materially, to play their true role in all aspects of collective life Channelise their talents, enthusiasm and energies to build a new future Progress is youth; at a hundred years of age one can be young. The Mother

31 AuroYouth and Women s Council Youth & Women Activities and Programmes Self Development programmes Camps, Seminars and Workshops at regional, national and international levels Books, Journals, Audio-Visuals Taking up of projects in various fields according to their inclination and interests The true domain of women is the spiritual. We forget it but too often. True maternity begins with the conscious creation of a being, with the willed shaping of a soul coming to develop and utilise a new body. The Mother

32 Youth Camps

33 Women s Council

34 Media, Arts & Communication

35 Media, Arts & Communication AuroTV and AuroFilms At the service of Beauty and Truth AuroTV and AuroFilms are part of a production, research and training institute which prepares innovative films, TV programmes and multimedia presentations, using the latest technologies and platforms. It aims at preparing Films and TV programmes that will Uplift, inspire, touch, transform, and manifest Beauty and Truth Look for the soul and deeper essence in life and nature Bring together people who are inspired by these ideals

36 Media, Arts & Communication AuroTV and AuroFilms At the service of Beauty and Truth The films and programmes will be of all types: Full length feature Docu-dramas Educational Children s On environment, social and cultural issues On India It will be a centre for research and training in all aspects of film making, TV and multimedia, with special emphasis on character building.

37 Media, Arts & Communication Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication (SACAC) SACAC, New Delhi, Finds new and effective ways of making the media an instrument for social change, based on a spiritual foundation Offers various intensive courses with hands-on technical training. The courses cover Journalism English and Hindi Advertising and Public Relations TV and Film production Creative Photography Gives to the Youth quality training along with higher aspirations and deeper values

38 Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication (SACAC)

39 Business & Economic Development

40 Business & Economic Development AuroService Activities & Programmes AuroService encourages and supports all types of economic and business activities based on spiritual values, and aspires to generate funds for social transformation. The guiding principles are Truth Perfection Harmony Service Work as Sadhana Right use of money

41 Research, Training, Publications, Audio-visuals Research, training, publication of books, journals, and preparation of audio-visuals in various fields are an important part of the Society s activities. There is a conscious effort to open new vistas through the development of capacities and faculties still dormant in Humanity. A radical transformation of our present limited consciousness into a higher consciousness which will be the source of unbound creativity, joy and harmony, is the ultimate goal. New words are needed to express new ideas, new forms are necessary to manifest new forces. The Mother

42 Centres and Branches

43 Centres and Branches The Society has members, centres and branches all over India and in many parts of the world. They are centres of sadhana, of spiritual pursuit and material perfection, engaged in a wide range of activities. Auro Mirra Centre of Education - Patiala Branch Navakriti, Nursery School - Delhi Branch To open a centre is not sufficient in itself. It must be the pure hearth of a perfect sincerity in a total consecration to the Divine. The Mother

44 Sri Aurobindo Centre of New Education - Jodhpur Branch Centres and Branches Mirambika School For New Age - Bangalore Branch

45 I Have a Dream - Workshops Centres and Branches Music Appreciation Self Exploration Trek to Gangotri Flower Exhibition Sense Training

46 Centres and Branches Garba Recording Studio - Noida Presentation on the Gita - Surat Centre Launch of Maa CD

47 Some Centres and Branches Baroda Bangalore Siliguri, West Bengal Nowgong, Madhya Pradesh Bhopal

48 International Centres and Branches London, United Kingdom Nairobi, Kenya Heidelberg, Germany Trek organised by Singapore Centre

49 We invite you to join us in the challenging task of creating a new and more beautiful tomorrow. Let us all come together and work for the advent of a new World, of which Peace and Unity will be the foundation Diversity and Dynamism its way of action Harmony and Happiness the constant results

50 For further information Visit our Website: Telephone: / info@aurosociety.org