Trusts Under Auroville Foundation

A New Spirit of Oneness Will Take Hold of the Human Race...

Vasudhaiva kudumbakam, said the ancient seers of India: the world is one family.The ideal of human unity, which was already present at the dawn of civilisation, has never appeared so close to realisation with the advent of the Internet and instant communication. But paradoxically the closer we come to it, the more it seems to elude us. It is as if the need for human unity has never been so great, and yet quite often this very unity, seen as inevitable, is perceived as somewhat threatening.

Auroville's Information Repository

A highly condensed summary of the main points on which people generally seek information regarding Auroville. Note: Whatever we cover here, there are sure to be dozens of other questions people will ask. Such questions can best be directed to webmaster@auroville.org.in, but meanwhile here are some general facts to be getting on with. (Headings are in alphabetical order. AV = Auroville; Chennai is the new name for Madras.)

The Rugged Beauty of the Auroville Area

Auroville, as does India, holds an abundance of natural beauty. Much of it is due to the land work and reforestation work carried out over several decades. Visitors to this land can see for themselves the fruits of those labours, and someone visiting for the first time may be struck by a few salient physical features.