Life is immortal. It is only the body that dissolves." The Mother, 10 March, 1969
Passings 2024
The above concept is often attributed to Sri Aurobindo as it is a recurring theme in his writings. Sri Aurobindo strongly believed in the soul's inherent immortality, separate from the physical body.
More than 30 Aurovilians transitioned in 2024.

Passings 2024
A record of those who transitioned before us
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Tatiana TolochkovaHatha Yoga Practitioner
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Martin ZbindenA Heart of Gold
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VelmuruganCaretaker of Promesse
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Agia Ram LambaSpecial Connection to Matrimandir
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Yuval (Govert Jan van den Eijk)Loved and Respected by Many
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Danielle de DiesbachA Friend of Auroville
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JairamDedicated Service to Auroville
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Bhabani Prosad LahoriLong-Term Devotee
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Victor (Victor Plotnikov)A Person of Goodwill and Sincerity
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Franca CrocettiIn Auroville since 1979
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KrishnaFounder of Unity Transport Service
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Bindu MohantyThe Deeper Meaning of Life
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KuppammalLong-term Resident of Grace
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PrateekGenerous, Caring, and Loving
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AuroshastriFollowed His Own Path
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Maggie Lidchi-GrassiA Devoted Follower of the Mother
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Sylvia ZimmermanTeacher and Carer
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Subramaniam M.Dedicated to Auroville
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Eveline PreibschShe Walks In The Light
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Tia PleimanArt Therapist
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Marry (Marretje Kroon)Teacher of Feldenkreis Exercises
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Jean-Luc BuroA Renowned Photographer
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Shakuntala PatelAn Active Contributor to Auroville
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MahalingamPioneer Tamil Aurovilian
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John MandeenAuroville's Professional Photographer
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KratuPassion for Art
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Soham (Jacques C H Philippeau)Smiling Despite Hardships
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AurienneSpent Her Early Life in Auroville
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Josette TardivelLong-Term Resident
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Goupi (Jean-Pierre Bunel)Joy, Simplicity, and Sincerity
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Aswathanam ChandrasekarResident of Auroville
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Vaishali JainActive Volunteer in Several Fields
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Christel QuévreuxMade Auroville Her Second Home
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GajendranWorked at the Matrimandir for 30+ Years
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Lorraine FreemanAdvocate for Animal Care
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LakshmananGentle and Supportive Aurovilian
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Karuna PeriyaswamyRemembering Karuna
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Navroz Mody
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Marco Feira
Love for the Arts