One can think of it as temple property

Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Proposed handover of Auroville farm land for IIT-M campus reignites sustainability debate

2 days ago — Auroville residents clash over IIT-M sustainability campus plan on Annapurna Farm, highlighting community voices vs. city-building works.

Former Auroville chairman reviews progress of development projects in international township

16 hours ago — Former Auroville chairman praises progress on Crown Road and Matrimandir lake, emphasizes nation-building responsibility to youth.

Giving Auroville land for purposes other than Auroville is NOT acceptable without the approval of vast majority of residents. These lands were likely donated to Auroville (or purchased using donations) by well-wishers of Auroville like us and it's not OK for the foundation to give it away. It's not their personal property. 

Giving bureaucracy power over Auroville is dangerous. Even if Ms. Jayanti Ravi was doing good work until now, she is a bureacrat at end of the day and they are employees of the govt who have to obey govt dictats.

Though I had expressed it strongly, that's my humble opinion. I generally distrust bureaucrats and Auroville wasn't created by Mother to be administered by bureaucrats. Ms Jayanti Ravi may be doing good work but sooner the control reverts to Aurovillians the better.

https://x.com/Shiva_Uvacha/status/1958586039762919513?t=L4hnQRkuny5msc-MhwiHYA&s=19 

A trustee or govt appointed administrator, even if they are of pure heart and intent like @JayantiRavi should not give away the property of Auroville. The property - Annapurna farm was bought with donations by devotees of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo and well-wishers of Auroville for explicit purpose of Auroville. It wasn't given by govt for it to be given away to IITs. If those farms were used (or under utilised) by some coterie within Auroville, I hope @JayantiRavi ji fixes its usage and not give it away. At best it can be exchanged for adjacent land of equal value and *not*given away. That is not justifiable in my humble opinion. 

One can think of it as temple property. The trustees or the govt appointees cannot give it away for any reason. Similarly their job here is to ensure that it is utilised properly for Auroville and not give it away to IITs.

https://x.com/Shiva_Uvacha/status/1958756077794918615?t=Ber27MRe4RXPax-KtEFAvw&s=19

Can the fact that a small coterie did not utilise the farm properly create a moral or ethical justification to give away Auroville land? It is not government property for govt to take away. It was property bought with donations of well-wishers of Auroville and devotees of Mother and Sri Aurobindo. They need to be treated on par with temple properties, meaning noone can give it away and neither should govt claim it. 

As a devotee of thr Mother and a wellwisher and donor of Auroville, this is my sincere and original opinion. I have not listened to any propaganda by anyone on this matter.

If land near to Auroville city is desired, land swap arrangements can and should be worked out. Then the purpose of Auroville would be served better. 

With immense respect to @JayantiRavi, and the great work she has done, I want to reiterate that there is no logical, moral or ethical or Spiritual justification for donating Auroville land to IIT or any other purpose. I say *spiritual* justification because no human mind made purpose, including that of IITs is loftier than the purpose of Auroville, which was a creation of Spiritual consciousness. 

Are we to believe that IIT has a higher divine purpose than Auroville? Then let entire Auroville be donated to IIT. 

To my intuition this seems an act against the Will of the Mother and not justifiable.

https://x.com/Shiva_Uvacha/status/1958772994572247138?t=y6AkXb1PvKsM-Ku-XWuHjw&s=19

I am all for ridding Auroville and the Annapurna farm from the clutches of some small coterie of vested interests. But citing that as a reason to donate Auroville land is not justifiable. It would be like burning down the house to get rid of rat problem. @JayantiRavi  

All property of Auroville belongs to the Divine. Giving it away for any purpose other than Divine work it was intended for is to work against the Will of the Divine. Our job in any capacity small or big is to do our best to ensure that it is used in a better way for Auroville. Auroville land was bought with donations of devotees and well-wishers who donated specifically for the Mother's work (and / or Auroville), not for any IITs. 

From a ethical perspectives, it is very similar to how politicians swallow temple property and courts have explicitly prohibited using temple lands for any purpose including building colleges. Not under control of the said temple. The same logic should apply here.

https://x.com/Shiva_Uvacha/status/1958775227510591845?t=fSIADmdZHEG6D8eT-AXhmA&s=19

Dear @JayantiRavi ma'am, my concern is based on the reports that the ownership of the land would be gifted to IIT-M. I am hoping that it is only half-truth and full truth will set our minds at ease. 

For example, if the land ownership were to remain with Auroville and the sustainability center is to be (co-)managed by qualified Aurovillians in collaboration with IIT-M researchers, then one would expect that an overwhelming majority well-wishers, volunteers of Auroville, devotees of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo and donors to Auroville would be very supportive. It would be a great milestone on the way of realising Auroville vision.

Unlike other institutions of repute like IITs founded with high intentions but in mental consciousness, Auroville was created with the highest Divine consciousness and Force to serve as a symbolic battleground to birth a new consciousness. So Auroville is bound to face all problems of the world in a symbolic way and will have to find solutions based in a higher consciousness. You have been blessed to be a warrior of light in fighting the good fight so far. 

Hence my humble request to not view any Auroville property in a purely utilitarian manner as bureaucrats are wont to do, but view it in conjunction with the pure, high and mighty Spiritual vision and Force behind it. Any experienced sadhak can sense that the spiritual force in Matrimandir is unparalleld in the world. Not even the famous Saktipeeths can be compared to Matrimandir. There is a live cosmic Spiritual Force working on the world through Auroville. Even a failed experiment done in Auroville will have a far reaching impact in human consciousness based thanks to Force behind its creation as a symbolic embryo of new consciousness for the Earth. 

What does that mean in practical things? In my humble view, that means Auroville would need to retain ownership of its properties (or exchange them for nearby properties of equal value if that would serve Auroville's purpose better) as no other man made institution will have such highest Spiritual force behind it. 

If there is to be a sustainability center, it should be under the aegis of Auroville (with perpetual land ownership residing with Auroville) and run or co-run by competent Auroville volunteers in collaboration with experts from IIT-M, etc., and Auroville Foundation retained as the binding authority on any future decisioning regarding the sustainability center. 

It is my sincere submission that Auroville land / assets are not gifted away for other human endeavours however high and expedient they may look from an utilitarian perspective. 

Thank you for your time and I hope you get to atleast read this post and continue to be guided by the Mother's light in your decisions.

CC: @GoutamGhosal3

https://x.com/Shiva_Uvacha/status/1958800425500778827?t=giUimUsEmtN16NaV4RJOHA&s=19

Auroville seems to take cues from Sri Sri and Jaggi

  Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

But walk through Auroville today, and you’re not likely to hear the silence of the wilderness. You’ll hear the hum of espresso machines, the chatter of curated yoga retreats, and the buzz of electric scooters ferrying spiritual tourists from one Instagrammable café to another. The soul has gone quiet; the spectacle has taken over.

It’s hard not to notice how Auroville today seems to take cues from other spiritual-commercial hybrids like Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living ashram or Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation. These places, though impressive in scale and design, reflect a certain trend—where spirituality is polished, branded, and served as a lifestyle product. Wellness replaces sadhana. Branding overtakes bhakti.

Once a symbol of spiritual wilderness, Auroville now feels like a beautifully packaged contradiction. Boutique shops sell organic soap at international prices. Cafés offer gluten-free croissants with imported almond milk. ‘Sustainable living’ becomes a sellable aesthetic, not a disciplined inner practice.

This was never the dream. Aurobindo and The Mother spoke of transformation—not tourism. They envisioned a collective evolution of consciousness, not a retreat for Western seekers to escape their burnout in climate-controlled mud huts. If they are watching from above, I doubt they’re smiling.

Spirituality, when stripped of austerity, becomes theatre. When wilderness is replaced by manicured trails and commercial intent, the soul of the land retreats quietly. Auroville isn’t dead—but it’s slowly drifting from its essence.

And it’s not just about Auroville. It’s about how every sacred space, once opened to the world, risks becoming a commodity. The question is—can we still create a space where silence is sacred, simplicity is not for sale, and the soul—not the selfie—is the destination?

https://askenni.com/2025/07/03/auroville-from-spiritual-wilderness-to-curated-commercialism/?amp=1

https://x.com/askenni/status/1940761522764239010?t=11XnbWp9268nQgExtVV4fQ&s=19

Have you read our deep dives into Auroville and the ideological battles playing out in the township?

In the first part we looked at how a spiritual ‘utopia’ is being remade for a group in power—and what it reveals about power in India today.

https://x.com/thenewsminute/status/1940795261103886814?t=gA6fo85M8mNZpXkOy6WKTw&s=19

AuRaville

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Dear Shri @narendramodi  , I would like to bring to your attention that when Mrs @JayantiRavi  writes on a visa recommendations of foreigners living in #Auroville “works against the Master plan, gazetted and approved by Govt of India”, she misleads the Govt, because the Master Plan is an obsolete architectural plan of Auroville designed in the 60’s by a French architect (long dead) and approved 40 years ago by a @INCIndia  Govt. She has managed to deny visas to many foreigners using this sentence which sounds like a major crime but is actually nothing. Please give me some time to explain the situation in Auroville @PMOIndia
Yours in Bharat's Love
Francois Gautier

https://x.com/fgautier26/status/1932872803805524289?t=ZdD_9I0LLbsmluk5F0kdEA&s=19

A systematic take over of the autonomy of the Residents Assembly to organize its own groups. The very people who built this place being pushed aside.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1927252972360118499?t=o9bY1PcArkZy3MZ7AkoSqw&s=19

Sad that Auroorchard was sold! It was an amazing farm, setting a great example for the world. The stewards must move their house with a crane, as the new landowners, who destroyed most of it, threaten them.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1932767878018629886?t=ZZIX1wpyaAZWNjcJRklS7g&s=19

Once upon a time it used to be called "Entry Service".

Now it is "Admission & Termination Scrutinizing Comittee" ... The name says it all. The true colors of the bureaucratic circus that has taken over.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1927251687980355711?t=xp1Ew43xz7vBfbyUjIC1AA&s=19

Ministry of Education wants to replicate Auroville’s socio-economic model? Their version is a tragedy in three acts! Act 1: Bulldoze 10,000 trees. Act 2: Lose INR 247 crores in shady land swaps. Act 3: Silence the Residents’ Assembly and ignore court rulings. Auroville’s economy under the Ministry or How to Govern by Chaos!

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1924734119491383802?t=UYdH9gVlGrYvWePJsOQm5g&s=19

10/ Auroville's future hangs in the balance. Share these facts to expose AVFO's actions. Demand accountability from the Governing Board. Let's save Auroville's soul!

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1923721021074428278?t=OxM0-iA-T1tL-77JKtZmuw&s=19

Absolutely not. "Kind of gem" "86 year old" is an arrogant German who has the temirity to claim he built Auroville. Has the audacity to challenge the Mother's master plan and challenge indecently the development. Used every method of obstruction in the leftist handbook to oppose the building of the crown road. And now has his minions apealing to emotion about being old. This old man, a foreigner, should have known better than to break Indian law. 

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https://x.com/AloPal/status/1923337500309020780?t=K05zH8oJCuhCQykdDTvbQg&s=19

Dear Friends, 

Greetings from The Healing Circle(THC), Creative School,  Prajna Wisdom Centre.

Founded in 2010 by Mrs. Jayashree Ashok and Mr. B. Ashok, The Healing Circle (THC) is guided by the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and is dedicated to providing holistic education for

https://x.com/sunilraghavan4/status/1933001034877841468?t=m0NsBFOqK5oq_pT3smH5TA&s=19

Here’s Sri Aurobindo in the Life Divine, stating the same idea that dennett became so famous for decades later :

https://x.com/Anand_Venkatram/status/1667373501676748802?t=QC1cPdVaEiELc5Yytm7YRQ&s=19

My friend, if our Dharmik leaders a millennium ago could make all of us appreciate value of money we would not have been enslaved by barbarians. Sri Aurobindo said ‘money is energy’. We need to channelise it for good purpose and keep it flowing for higher and higher objective.

https://x.com/Lotus2051/status/1932824365021991039?t=JekFneWnDLCnZxL19v_KMg&s=19

Any attempt to interpret Sri Aurobindo’s life, thought, or spiritual path through a purely historical, rationalist, or secular lens will inevitably lead to distortion and reductionism.

History, too, is not merely a chronicle of events.

https://x.com/AnitaKamali_/status/1932660320696438911?t=XbO_lSXAQnlDrbOmv1YRxA&s=19

“Whether inspired by Nietzsche or others, many esoteric authors since the 19th century (with prominent names such as Sri Aurobindo, Jacques Bergier, or the contemporary academic Jeffrey J. Kripal) have imagined a continuing evolutionary process reaching far into the future by means of which humans will develop higher & more exalted types of consciousness, god-like abilities or superpowers, & superior levels of spiritual understanding.” -Hanegraaff

First time I have heard Aurobindo and Kripal (two of my main mentors) in the same sentence!

https://x.com/Agent888488

It means that they not following Sri Aurobindo at all. They are simply paying a lip service adopting more of a religious approach towards Sri Aurobindo in which we claim to be a devotee but contradict the truth brought to ... https://askalokda.org/nowadays-im-seeing-some-people-who-started-following-mother-and-sri-aurobindo-very-enthusiastically-and-willingly-seems-to-have-very-pessimistic-mindset-they-only-talk-about-their-problems-money-a/

The Manthara Syndrome

We all know the role of Manthara in Ramayana. Do you think it’s just a mythological tale? 

No, it is not. 

Know that it is a profound psychological drama that plays out around us every single day.  

Read the full article here:

sampadanandamishra.medium.com/the-manthara-s…

https://x.com/Sampadananda/status/1932093758725861749?t=KVis3mTHl3yHv_OIqC03DQ&s=19

TattvaTuesday|What does it mean to be truly cultured?⁣

⁣Is it to be well-educated?⁣ Well-travelled?⁣ Well-spoken?⁣

In his profound work 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘴𝘬𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪, the great Kannada thinker 𝐃.𝐕. 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚 offers five traits of 𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐲𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐮ṣ𝐚

https://x.com/rishihoodCHS/status/1932271657000874013?t=_ordhDv8NoII8PbHpiCl3w&s=19

True religious harmony on a national scale

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Hindu-Muslim Unity & Sri Aurobindo 

Dr. Mangesh Nadkarni was one of the most senior and respected members and scholars of Sri Aurobindo and his philosophy.

In a talk delivered to the annual convention of Sri Aurobindo Society held at Pondicherry on 13th August 1994 Dr. Nadkarni analysed the problem of Hindu-Muslim unity in the light of Sri Aurobindo's thought. Here's a gist. 

'Sri Aurobindo saw this as a  national but not as a political problem and cautioned us against adopting an overly political or sentimental approach to it. According to him Mother India has given a permanent place in her bosom to the Mohemmedan and therefore the identity of our religious minorities should be safeguarded. 

Hinduism should show to the world the way to a true religious harmony on a national scale. This calls for a more dynamic, more world-affirming Hinduism, strong enough to conciliate Islam. Hinduism has to learn to face the challenge of fundamentalism without either pampering for imitating it. This calls for a truly spiritual approach and the true love of a patriot."

All true patriots must seriously ponder over the deep significance of this thought. 

It would also be extremely good to read and digest the message Sri Aurobindo sent to a free India on 15th August 1947, also his birthday. 

It's available on the net.

https://x.com/RahulDev718370/status/1915751652944142627?t=yD7Z999vxD9S-MYNT-9_3w&s=19

It is Mother’s grace that some states are collaborating with us for the development of an IDEAL CITY. Contrary to the negative publicity against her @JayantiRavi is a woman with a vision. Auroville needs her help to grow.

https://x.com/GoutamGhosal3

Auroville Tomorrow | Revised Edition Issue No. 1 is out!  

Released on 24 April 2025, marking 105 yrs since The Mother’s return to Pondy.  

Theme: "Victory Over Adverse Forces"

Read: linktr.ee/aurovilleoffic…  

#AurovilleTomorrow #CityOfDawn #SriAurobindo #TheMother #IntegralYoga

https://x.com/AurovilleMedia/status/1915637139938648493?t=D4-ImToVIgCOFCqLH88gRQ&s=19

Final 6.
Why this Post..
Even Organised Yoga becomes Religion
As @SavitriEra
Calls it
Savitri Era Party..
Or most of the Devotees are following IY ;
Sri Aurobindo didn't wants His Path to become a religion..
It already had....

https://x.com/kuldipSuriViews/status/1915616686646186399?t=LfFI4BxWQZZYTQ_VDyYjdg&s=19

#Aurobindo Ghose, the eminent Hindu nationalist thinker whose intellectual legacy gained prominence in the post-independence period, articulates a critical—at times dismissive—assessment of Sikhism in his magnum opus #The Foundations of Indian Culture #sikhism @SGPCCCenter

https://x.com/Parmpraw/status/1915641513909850273?t=DO6AS4FNok7iF61HHJkgZA&s=19

* Victoria Memorial – A grand blend of Mughal & British architecture with 30K+ historical artifacts inside.  

* Alipore Jail Museum – Walk through India’s freedom struggle in the actual prison that held Bose & Aurobindo.  

Goosebumps guaranteed.

https://x.com/DoBaniye/status/1915723078338040014?t=2VXP6DFKCZjqqDojI9WuVQ&s=19

Indra deva used to be invoked by all prominent kings in the past from rajputs to chalukays. For decades by these fake spiritualists,authors indra got degraded same like Arjun. 

Aurobindo, rl kshayap considered Indra as divine mind or will who will implement all laws.

https://x.com/ashokkumar_777/status/1915750891442884640?t=PQIxR2YcJhpfFYg1DDufAQ&s=19

The 45th Book Talk at AURO University was a success!

Prof. Nimeshkumar Joshi delved into “The Life of Sri Aurobindo” by A.B. Purani, sharing powerful insights into Sri Aurobindo’s visionary life.

Grateful to all who joined!

#BookTalk #SriAurobindo #AURO #LifelongLearning

https://x.com/AuroUniversity/status/1915747064535023619?t=bcLyprvqhYLe52lH4uSiiA&s=19

Sri Aurobindo on the genesis of Error, Falsehood and Evil

iiyp.net/lifedivinechap…

https://x.com/drsbasu2115/status/1914601498664747500?t=lmPfzQwt72CTiLzc1jNQwg&s=19

Auroville was meant to rise above politics—so why are BJP-linked figures now controlling its narrative?

@PoojaPrasanna4 & @priyankathiru digs into the power struggle no one’s talking about.

Read part 1 of this investigative report now.

https://x.com/newslaundry/status/1915760204152725930?t=nQrjjrX_9mggos1EWrABzg&s=19

Our STEAM Summer Camp is almost here! Enjoy fun & learning for kids (ages 7–12) at Deepanam School, 

Auroville.

Join us in May (Monday–Friday, 10:00-12:30 PM).

Register on WhatsApp: 9047705400

#yuvabe #auroville #steam #summercamps #workserveevolve

https://x.com/YuvabeAuroville/status/1915697510837875015?t=7Ko5iF34b8d8VyucSDRpJA&s=19

Equity, ethics, sustainability, and innovation

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Auroville was built on ideals of collective living, ecology, & spiritual freedom. Today, it’s a battleground over land, power, & silence from the state.

@PoojaPrasanna4 & @priyankathiru investigate how a utopia is being remade. Read the full story: thenewsminute.com/long-form/insi…

https://x.com/thenewsminute/status/1915438081475580209?t=EXFg4SdDYZ2NBH2OK2kEjA&s=19

Aurovilian Pioneer Frederick, 85 years old, among the first to be admitted as an Aurovilian by the Mother, faces visa denial and must leave India after dedicating over 60 years to Auroville, the Mother’s Dream.

Help us appeal to authorities to let him stay in the country he calls his soul’s home.

Sign the petition: forms.gle/Cvq8TrgRSggveZ…

Frederick came to Pondicherry and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1960 for the first time and for good in 1966. He was among the first to be admitted as an Aurovilian by the Mother and worked closely with her on Auroville matters in its early years. He has continued to live in and give his life to her Dream for over 60 years.

Over those years he has been a friend to many in and around Auroville as well as across India and the world, and he has dedicated himself wholeheartedly to Auroville.

We are deeply dismayed that an 85 year old pioneering resident is now being prevented from completing his life in Auroville after having given everything that he has and is to this unique and special project of the Mother.

We humbly appeal to the relevant authorities to reconsider the denial of visa extension and request to leave India that has been issued to Frederick (Schulze-Buxloh) so that this child of the Mother is allowed to remain in India, which he calls the country of his soul.

Please sign the petition from this link:

forms.gle/Cvq8TrgRSggveZ…

Once the signatures are collected, we will send the petition results to the relevant officials. The names of the signatories will not be disclosed to the public.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1915426225750688032?t=YFLZ7iAE4PAOOU3Yf9p9EQ&s=19

Auroville design had a pavilion for India including a pavilion for each state. The construction of India pavilion was started by the Mother in 1971. But since the govt. of India took over Auroville in 1980, just one state pavilion has been established!  @narendramodi @dpradhan

https://x.com/trueseek/status/1915262314586275973?t=tftUcJV_lsdZ2y-h1bT44A&s=19

Auroville is within India and has to operate within the framework of the Indian Constitution. The Indian courts have adjudicated. The RA has no constitutional basis. So feel ashamed instead for lolling over acres and acres of land for the few.

https://x.com/AloPal/status/1914742475182493852?t=F3d-CGuCVCrHDoiyYoQKyg&s=19

The RA is not above the law. Auroville is not above the Indian Constitution. The governing board is not below the RA. The RA should refute on fact on what basis is the development being blocked on a plan approved decades ago. The RA keeps which aspect of the Mother's vision when it blocks the plan. Don't come up with apeals to authority you know very well quote against quote is the easiest thing to counter. Grow up. Stop stalling development.

https://x.com/AloPal/status/1914741817477881881?t=0Tnt1SKV7uwARxG8JLadTA&s=19

Kireet Joshi’s (who was deeply involved in drafting and formulating the Auroville Foundation Act of 1988) quote suggests that the Governing Board cannot override the residents’ autonomy in decision-making, including development plans, as long as they adhere to the Charter. The Residents’ Assembly (RA), is meant to represent the people’s voice in Auroville’s organization. The Indian Constitution and the Governing Board hold legal authority, but Joshi’s interpretation of the Act implies that delaying development in the name of collaboration aligns with Auroville’s foundational principles of resident-led governance, not obstruction. If the approved plan from decades ago conflicts with the current residents’ vision or the Charter, the RA’s collaborative process takes precedence over unilateral imposition by the Board.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1914713230582182005?t=fCBlVV6ukMoPHTdcBQVtnw&s=19

New Episode! "How Do We Determine Our Destined Role in the World? -- Part 3"

reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within , Chapter 3, Action and Work, pp. 58-61This episode is also …

Player links & show notes:

https://x.com/santoshk1/status/1915386886433948128?t=ZIjOdJ0hVMhE9Gja_gbv0A&s=19

I would urge all those who are good in english, do read Sri Aurobindo's 'The Renaissance in India and Other Essays on Indian Culture'. He has made a case on the importance of Indian civilization among other things, which is must to understand by anyone interested in this battle.

Please start devoting yourself in serious scholarship. Basics are more important than surface politics. And don't lose optimism at any cost. Trust god. Don't be apologetic about believing in Avatars. We are his servant and he will protect us. Discover and follow your dharma. JSR!

https://x.com/ramlal88830745/status/1915118878457315845?t=oDhpiUo31xZnx2smq0-Kvw&s=19

Sri Aurobindo Wanted India to stay united and wanted the Cabinet mission plan to be accepted..Cong leaders did not listen to him..Calamity followed..But Sri Aurobindo stated that Pak will be reunited with India..A break up of Pak is inevitable but will not happen by war..1

A long sustained effort to degrade Pak economically is the Indus water treaty, Recognize Balochistan govt in exile ,recognize Afghan claims on the Durand line,Expel Pak from ICC events....encourage separatist forces there..@narendramodi .Armed action is temporary. 2

Armed action short of triggering a war is fine..but our economy is a weapon to dismantle Pak..don't allow it to be affected..@narendramodi

https://x.com/Sheks65/status/1914909309001175509?t=xefNP26NvAVnLqdvce3xKQ&s=19

Attended the Prize Distribution of the Sri Aurobindo Annual History Essay Competition 2024-25, organised by the Foundation for Indian Historical and Cultural Research (FIHCR), led by Historian and Author Shri @vikramsampath.

The competition received over 1,500 entries from 300+ schools across the country. Was truly heartening to see the clarity of thought and civilisational confidence in the essays of our young minds.

In their work, the children highlighted the efforts of Unsung Hero's of Indian Freedom Struggle such as Ahilyabai Holkar, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Bagha Jatin and Rani Gaidinliu among many others.

Appreciate Dr Vikram Sampath and his team for leading such initiatives, such are vital in awakening pride and awareness in our youth.

Sharing some highlights from the event.

https://x.com/Tejasvi_Surya/status/1915430086683353172?t=7Y_yN_13aukzbshsV6-5cQ&s=19

Today, decades later, his words still feel relevant.

Across industries—education, health, governance, business—we observe conversations around equity, modern ethics, sustainability, human-centered innovation. This is a much-needed and welcomed turn towards following the “ideal”.

Yet many efforts are still entangled in materialistic frameworks driven by metrics rooted in the very systems they seek to challenge.

Can we imagine a professional world that moves not just toward change, but toward transformation? One, which is “efficient” but also elevated?

Perhaps we need to reorient our inner compass. This is precisely where the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (or the 𝐈𝐊𝐒) offer deep, time-tested insights.

And at the @rishihoodCHS, @RishihoodUni, we engage with these questions daily—reimagining leadership, education, and policy from a more sattvic (value-based) foundation.

Let’s talk about it.

https://x.com/rishihoodCHS/status/1914893325687280115?t=sIZ6K3CxGvFHrrLV9CHskw&s=19 

Modesty, tenacity, charm, and faithfulness

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

Sri Aurobindo on the genesis of Error, Falsehood and Evil

iiyp.net/lifedivinechap…

https://x.com/drsbasu2115/status/1914601498664747500?t=px0G0cR8x7gBu7fyZliUsw&s=19

The story of 'your' Pioneer, who made the #Auroville Foundation Act possible, and its application.  I humbly request you to rewrite the wrongs of the past @avfoundation @rajbhavan_tn @LGov_Puducherry @PMOIndia

https://x.com/VikramRamTweets/status/1914552361218969850?t=MQB-PB2Q1JPOfMhno73fLg&s=19

Auroville was meant to transcend nations & politics. Today, its forests are being cleared, its land traded, & its residents silenced.  In Part 2 of our series,

@PoojaPrasanna4 & @priyankathiru uncover how India's most famous utopia is being rewritten.

https://x.com/newslaundry/status/1913027196597191150?t=je_L4k8e8UWeqpk1Nd0JEg&s=19

Utopia is a defeated communist ideal. Auroville is NOT supposed to be Utopia. Auroville is an attempt at unity. But not at the cost of national identity. Most important Auroville is not an afforestation project. Infrastructure is needed. A ring road needed for a township

https://x.com/AloPal/status/1913031231777747037?t=PLtRhSn_7aZ8JCtNEgxvZg&s=19

Auroville’s heart is human unity, and we embrace development—when it’s COLLABORATIVE. Our residents, with decades of sustainable expertise, deserve to be heard, not sidelined. Yet obstacles block this journey, favoring fast development over unity. Let’s honor our pioneers and co-create a future of growth through harmony, not division.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1914287720576282834?t=dpyEuhnhMSRDqy2cvexX8w&s=19

Don't talk in theory and in abstractions. Are you or are you not blocking development of a plan approved decades ago. The RA has no powers. The Indian Constitution and the Board are the only entities that have the power. You cannot block development and shamelessly delay development in the name of collaboration.

https://x.com/AloPal/status/1914317888967872548?t=dhIXGXj6KMaWxGeRVqatsQ&s=19

Kireet Joshi’s (who was deeply involved in drafting and formulating the Auroville Foundation Act of 1988) quote suggests that the Governing Board cannot override the residents’ autonomy in decision-making, including development plans, as long as they adhere to the Charter. The Residents’ Assembly (RA), is meant to represent the people’s voice in Auroville’s organization. The Indian Constitution and the Governing Board hold legal authority, but Joshi’s interpretation of the Act implies that delaying development in the name of collaboration aligns with Auroville’s foundational principles of resident-led governance, not obstruction. If the approved plan from decades ago conflicts with the current residents’ vision or the Charter, the RA’s collaborative process takes precedence over unilateral imposition by the Board.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1914713230582182005?t=tfqb4c9-7SqirpmBNDozwQ&s=19

Typical leftist play Book. Division comes when people oppose you. You just assume you're right oblivious of the fact that you've actually caused division. Old timer balderdash is the most stupid appeal to authority ever

https://x.com/AloPal/status/1914321465308221672?t=ftz2tSjbxLpiU6wKp5gWnA&s=19

Your definition of collaboration is basically consultation that perpetuates status quo. Delighted you have lost all cases at the Supreme Court. Make all the noise you will. But leftist play Book model of protest being foreigners should have serious consequences on your permit to stay on in India.

https://x.com/AloPal/status/1914318894535508446?t=AF-LAVPUBf2CPHBq9AmZLg&s=19

The trees being cut were planted in a designated area for road building. Whites thought they'd make their retirement homes there with lovely afforested backyards. They stalled implementation of the master plan for decades. Protested like maniacs from left lib play Book. Lost all cases.

https://x.com/AloPal/status/1913030211966501311?t=Yr6s4fUSU8sfmkuNy1SY3A&s=19

The term “Whites” is racist & against Auroville’s vision of unity. Early residents didn’t choose an easy life—they turned a desert into an oasis, planting 3M trees & creating a 1,380-acre forest. This takeover ignores their dedication. They’re more than “foreigners” and deserve respect for their achievements—business visa holders have more economic flexibility than someone on an Auroville Entry Visa. Wake up!

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1914294064230342768?t=C98JvK6zZxcaLzsWtFghvQ&s=19

You cannot dictate the vocabulary of a lived experience. You cannot control speech. Instead of behaving holier than thou you can instead introspect.

Whites and colonised Indian cohorts is how I'd describe it best

https://x.com/AloPal/status/1914521315232333851?t=5TuBehy2Vy5SqvAV09Dbgg&s=19

Control over one's speech is important in Politics. A rash speech affects a party's image and acceptabilty. Delhi Sri Aurobindo Ashram is open to all for meditation. One can give it a try.

https://x.com/GoutamGhosal3

The Cardinal Climber flower holds spiritual significance in The Mother and Sri Aurobindo's teachings, symbolizing "Love in the physical for the Divine." It represents modesty, tenacity, charm, and faithfulness, reflecting humble yet steadfast devotion. This meaning is specific to their tradition and not widely recognized elsewhere. Other flowers, like the Cardinal Flower, have distinct meanings such as courage and vitality, but they are different plants.

https://x.com/grok/status/1914666919229317462?t=tuYqP0nZJMoa0H3gqgkvjg&s=19

Anu, Alo, and Goutam

  Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

[PDF] AM odern KuruKṣetrA? VAiṣṇAVisM, nAtionAlisM, And the second World WAr

J Chapple

… man16 and guru to Dilip Kumar Roy, Sri Aurobindo—formerly a militant Indian nationalist who had settled … While Aurobindo was not a Vaiṣṇava, he possessed a deep understanding of and … Kanta Gupta’s, comparison of the conflict to the …

Many Ideas of Nationalism in India: Priorities and Challenges

B Chakrabarty

… The volume examines key nationalist thinkers such as Aurobindo, Gandhi, Tagore, Nazrul, Savarkar and Ambedkar. It delineates different … Aurobindo Ghose: ushering in a new era in Indian nationalism 2. Gandhi: reinventing the nationalist …

Judicial Concept of Religion in India: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Religion and Culture in Indian Supreme Court Jurisprudence

D Datar - VRÜ Verfassung und Recht in Übersee, 2025

… In this case, the Court considered whether the belief in the teachings of the saint Shri Aurobindo were religious. In holding that the tenets of Shri Aurobindo’s teachings were not a religious belief, the Supreme Court observed that ‘[e]veryone …

[PDF] An Ecocritical Study of Robin S Ngangom's Poetry

C Nath

Robin S Ngangom is one of the most prominent bilingual poets of North East India who contributes in English and Manipuri. His poems celebrate the beauty of nature with a genuine ecological concern for this diverse landscape. His work echoes …

The level of deception by the Auroville Foundation is unimaginable. How can an organization meant to foster unity and truth sink so low?

The removal of a resident's post on Auroville's forum "Auronet" for sharing an article in The Hindu— calling for at least two senior residents on the Governing Board— reveals the daily persecutions Auroville residents endure. This suppression of voices, amidst ongoing tensions over land deals and governance, endangers the community's core values. 

Anu omits that the Auroville Foundation has censored residents from posting in "News and Notes" and Auronet, silencing dissident voices. Oh, how noble of them to "protect" Auroville by ensuring no one can speak against their actions—truly the spirit of a utopia! This is the true danger to Auroville. Demand transparency!

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1910241900084293739?t=HepPq2-pu3EFEtlfkhrwuQ&s=19

I can't reply to "No, Auroville is not in danger" tweet of Mr. Ghosal, because he blocked me, years ago, for pointing out that a sentence he ascribed to in a his Twitter post of his, was not actually Sri Aurobindo's.  See my replies to his present tweet after this: #Auroville

https://x.com/trueseek/status/1909816876982845641?t=lkKAGYqNLWcJkavu2hiFrA&s=19

We also got blocked by @GoutamGhosal3 as soon as we stated a few facts—clearly not open to dialogue at all. We tried to communicate politely at first, but he soon got really nasty in his replies, badmouthing residents, then deleting his posts. No accountability. This is the kind of attitude that shows people like him don’t deserve to be on the Governing Board of the Auroville Foundation.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1910278705445797934?t=JGhyoiIPyuRVCRxzYOWEbg&s=19

Once a symbol of tranquility, Auroville now mirrors the bustling transformation of any Indian city.

It now finds itself entangled in conflict and unrest.

Read @PoojaPrasanna4 and @priyankathiru's deep dive report.

https://x.com/newslaundry/status/1910490482020335785?t=xFkMqM2-Y0OVqVUtnvf2Rw&s=19

Dhanya Rajendran was very prompt to block me years ago. Dyed in wool development retarding Naxals this whole bunch at TNM.

Idiotic hit job after the white entitled settlers and their colonised lackeys have lost every single case in the Supreme Court. Much needed infrastructure of the Crown Road will be built

Auroville is an international Township for 50,000 inclusive of the village population not some stupid eco village for 3000. Auroville does not imply annihilation of national identity. These settlers almost made it their hegemony. Power to @JayantiRavi and @rajbhavan_tn

https://x.com/AloPal/status/1907292374121730098?t=XD5SUUzyNA7RqvYRSjMasA&s=19

For those who wanted to know who reacted to the negative propaganda against the development of #Auroville.

Response # 1 by Antoine Colombani

Response  # 2 by Sylvie Escarret

Response # 3 by Anandi Breton

Response # 4 by Jean Pougault 

Response # 5 by Dominique H

https://x.com/GoutamGhosal3

Wrong mindsets are dangerous. Excessive expectations are even more dangerous.

Before anything else, each person must engage in an inner search to understand exactly why they are coming to Auroville.

The idea of a community expanding into a city is full of challenges and (1) demands hard and consistent work. Auroville was never meant to be just for 3,500 people. It was never meant to be a small community in a green area, behind fences and high borders, separated from the rest of the world, without laws, and simply offering a fun and easy life. (2) It seems that some people live in a fantasy world and are unaware of the realities of this world.

Dear ones who come from other countries, how can you so easily label a creation of such purity?

A bit of humility, a bit of gratitude toward the creators of Auroville is deserved (3) Spiritual life has never been easy, and in today’s world, it is harder than ever.

https://x.com/AnitaKamali_AV/status/1910594352033784276?t=-S6dDs59v2ulp8uzHE3xqQ&s=19

I do. A person can have disagreements with another person, yet she can revere him for the right reasons. He was the first to speak about nationalism and inspired the likes of savarkar and aurobindo. He was a journalist who ferociously spoke against the tyrrany for bureaucracy. And got jailed for that very reason. He chose jail at the cost of his health when he was given the option of release in return for quitting the work he was doing. He denied doing so. 

https://x.com/Mogrekaphool/status/1910591676747260146?t=hbyq63RIQqX-wY1XuS4pvw&s=19

One of my choicest works—“ *Moving Towards a South ASIAN Confederation*” (2009–10)—was shaped under the guidance of Prof. Kittu Reddy (Kittu-da), a respected scholar and sadhak of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and nephew of former President Neelam Sanjiv Reddy. His wisdom left a lasting imprint.

https://x.com/VaishnavVibha/status/1910276083464733024?t=ID0W2ou9PGu82sqX--bp6g&s=19

Namaste sir, I don't think we can declare Israel as evil given the situation and environment they are placed in, there are enough arguments in defense and against their actions. Here are some comments from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother

x.com/Auro_Mere/stat…

https://x.com/Auro_Mere/status/1910324703123693827?t=cCDD0m6Tnllz7k7FcVObPg&s=19

Raj Narain Basu (1826–1899),  maternal grandfather of Aurobindo Ghosh & his close associate Nabha Gopal Mitra (1840-94) can be called co-fathers of Two-nation theory.

Further, Aryas, Hunas etc speak about Pak & Bangladesh but not of ‘separation’ of Nepal, Myanmar or Sri Lanka?

https://x.com/I_aym_Saad/status/1910587682079522925?t=53WVbBkqUiD2Zo8GAoZnqA&s=19

See you at Sadhanalaya in Ayodhya on 29 March

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

For those who are planning to remove #SriAurobindo from @ShriRamTeerth , please be informed that your ill plans would not succeed.

May good sense prevail…
May the divine grace be… SS

ps- See you at Sadhanalaya in Ayodhya on 29 March ‘25

https://x.com/SuparnoSatpathy/status/1904891119365730547?t=GVnwLQi4-QT2JafF5Z4iNA&s=19

A CORRECTION: IT IS NOT ABOUT RELICS, BUT A NEFARIOUS DESIGN TO TAKE OVER SRI AUROBINDO'S FIVE ACRE SADHNALAYA IN AYODHYA. SUCH UNDERHAND MOVES SHOULD BE NIPPED IN THE BUD! DO NOT ANNOY THE MAHAYOGI! - Sudip Talukdar

Why does @ShriRamTeerth want that land? Aurobindo Ashram is a welcome asset for the temple environment, but we should also consider the overall plans for the area

https://x.com/BharatDharma7/status/1904950632056025208?t=YnDgXUHxKchJIkjl_4WkQw&s=19

[PDF] I express my gratitude to the Director of Bengaluru City University Press and their team for skillfully and promptly bringing this textbook to publication. It is my sincere …

L Gandhi

… Sri Aurobindo’s ‘Savitri’ is essentially an expression of Indian sensibility. ‘Savitri’ created a new kind of epic poetry. Sri Aurobindo’s poetry … Sri Aurobindo ranks among the greatest personalities of modern India. A multifaceted genius, he was a …

[PDF] Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's Integral Humanism for Contemporary Bharat: Its Relevance in Modern Period

PJ Chanu, LB Sharma

The study clarifies the ways in which Integral Humanism can influence contemporary policy-making and social initiatives. As we saw that ideas significantly contribute to societal transformation, the doctrine of Integral Humanism is a notable example of …

The Art of Transformation: How We Can Simultaneously Adapt to and Change the World

S Brunnhuber - Sustainable transformation and well-being. The role of …, 2025

Transformation is a choice and an art. It is no linear process but a spiral going up and down within fixed boundaries, widening and opening up on the way to the top. The author of this chapter illustrates why the ‘deficient’human species is dependent …

[PDF] Savitri's Tryst with Death

S Verma

… by the poet Sri Aurobindo in his magnum opus ‘Savitri’. Quintessentially, it is the folk tale of a … Sri Aurobindo as a symbolist and poet in his magnum opus “Savitri” has indeed portrayed the … Sri Aurobindo catapults and elevates the story to a …

Psychoneuroimmunology of Yoga and Meditation

SM Nesin, YK Sathyamoorthy - Research Methodologies and Practical Applications in …, 2025

… western culture except for some notable mentions like the contributions of Swami Vivekananda, Sri Aurobindo, and Swami Nitya. The spirituality of Tibetan Buddhism also had to face political conflicts, and the world ignored the importance of well …

[PDF] Communication for Harmonious World Order Prof. Punita Arun Harne 23 4. Poverty: The Humanistic Economics Approach in the 21st Century Prof. Manjula Laxman …

N Shah

This is a zest of my book ‘Gandhian Humanism in Praxis’ published jointly by Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad and Rawat publication, Jaipur in 2022. The book depicts that Gandhi was a political activist with ethical humanist philosophical …

The Ethical Purpose: Indian Ecumenists and Nationalism in the Early Twentieth Century

J Thomas - Nationalism and Internationalism in the Young …, 2025

The early 20th century was a period when the nationalist movement spread rapidly and widely across the Indian sub-continent. There was an increased awareness of the implications of British rule, a growing restlessness with the coercive power of the …

[HTML] Comparative Philosophy of Religion

M Burley - 2025

… Aurobindo Ghose, better known as Sri Aurobindo, was a visionary philosopher for whom the integration of what he viewed as the materialistic tendencies of Western thought and the spiritual tendencies of Asian, especially Indian, thought was central …

[PDF] Impact of Arya Samaj on Gandhian thoughts on Women's Issues

S Goswami

Swami Dayanand Saraswati was an equalitarian and a rational thinker in his approach and was deadly against certain social vices prevalent in Indian society at that time. He advocated education for everybody, favoured widow remarriages and …

J. AUGUST HIGGINS SANDRA SCHNEIDERS AND THE QUESTION OF NORMATIVITY

S SCHNEIDERS - EVOLVING METHODOLOGIES IN THE STUDY OF …

… Hindu guru Sri Aurobindo Ghose’s notion of an ‘awakening to the inner self and entering into the greater reality of the universe’. 13 And Owen C. Thomas’s definition as ‘the sum of all the uniquely human capacities and functions: selfawareness …

[PDF] Heaven's Light Is Our Guide

M Mannan

… The hospital is built on the land of Sri Aurobindo‘s ashram. Sri Aurobindo was born in Kolkata in 1872.He led a vibrant life of service and politics butlater on distinguished his life in the spiritual world.Afterward,his followers voluntarily built …

[PDF] REVISITING NAI TALIM, SCHOOL EDUCATION IN INDIA FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY

M Haseeb

There are myriad repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic visible on economic, social, cultural development of human society. The depleting natural resources, alarming environmental issues, the fast pace technological developments producing …

[HTML] Indian philosophy

N Confucianism, H Yu, W Yangming, Z Xi, X Shili…

Indian philosophy refers to philosophical traditions of the Indian subcontinent. A traditional Hindu classification divides āstika and nāstika schools of philosophy, depending on one of three alternate criteria: whether it believes the Vedas as a valid …

Inclusivity and universality

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

@GoutamGhosal3, your narrative significantly distorts the reality in Auroville. You fail to educate your readers about some essential context, so here it is:

To set the record straight, the "elderly woman scientist" you refer to holds an influential administrative position but does not have the backing of the Auroville Residents' Assembly. She has disregarded our collective will, actively persecuting and disrupting the lives of many residents, taking away livelihoods, and undermining the very essence of our community. We've asked her to resign.

You claim that the community obstructs development, but it's the administration that has bypassed the Residents' Assembly, the heart of Auroville's unity and decision-making process. The recent construction projects, including roads, were undertaken without necessary community consent or environmental assessments, leading to the destruction of Auroville's natural assets and the ethos it stands for. Let's be clear: the majority of Auroville residents do not support this takeover and "development".

We are for development. The Dreamweaving project showcased Auroville's collaborative spirit. Ironically, it was halted by this administration, which now accuses us of obstruction. We have tried to collaborate.

Your attempt to divide the community along nationalistic lines is not only unhelpful but deeply contrary to Auroville's core principle of bringing people together in unity, regardless of nationality. Sri Aurobindo's philosophy, particularly his interpretation of Sanatana Dharma, is one of inclusivity and universality, focusing on a spiritual evolution that transcends national, cultural, or religious identities.

It's deeply ironic that you advocate for peace when your administration is accused of actions that undermine Auroville's vision, resorting to coercive tactics like visa threats to silence opposition. Cutting financial support, including maintenance stipends and the Silver Fund for the elderly, shows a lack of respect for our community's most vulnerable members. Additionally, you've forcibly removed residents from their workspaces, exacerbating the crisis.

We also have videos, and what they would show is that there was no threat or violence during our gathering. However, they don't capture the full picture of the systematic undermining of Auroville's self-governance, the disrespect towards its elders, and the environmental degradation that has occurred under your watch.

Auroville was built on the ideals of collaboration, sustainability, and spiritual growth - not on division, coercion, or exclusion. It's time for TRUTH, open dialogue, and a return to the path of unity and respect that defines Auroville.

#JusticeForAuroville #AurovilleUnity #RespectTheVision

@CMOTamilnadu
@LGov_Puducherry

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1888953452119679196?t=O7NZIdmIcOzMZtRRBLRMTw&s=19

Update: 'Planting' by the AVFO: "For each tree cut, 10 will be planted." -NGT Directive

In Dec 2023, several large Kayas from the Gaia crossing were 'prepared for transplantation' as the road was ripped apart. A recent visit to the transplantation site in Edayanchavadi revealed they are all dead.

On 6 Nov 2022, 3 young trees were planted by the AVFO, including the Secretary, at Swagatham Guest House. None of these exist anymore.

A 'plantation drive' was planned by the AVFO on 6th April, 2023 at the YC stretch with a large gathering of people, and a lot of media. About 5 young Barringtonia asiatica trees were planted (Mother's name: Supramental Action). 1 is dead, the rest barely survive.

In Feb 2022, all along the revelation fence, the same species of young trees were planted. Not a single one can be seen today.

Over a hundred trees of various species were cut in Darkali and the Crown road under the pretext of transplantation to comply with the NGT ruling at the time. Only 20-30 Service trees survive.

 https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1888166805127975048?t=dSfFzqqRlq4KqNsShQ9z-w&s=19

Gopika Dahanukar honors Prafulla Dahanukar’s legacy through art, music & peace building across Mumbai & Auroville. Discover her inspiring creative journey!

Read more- thedailyeye.info/in-the-news/po…

#GopikaDahanukar #ArtLegacy #IndianArt

@gopikadahanukar
@vintananda

https://x.com/TheDailyEye/status/1887512643461890106?t=fCajtj2iKVHp1JwWIz0xmQ&s=19

We're not anti-development

 Collated by Tusar Nath Mohapatra

@JayantiRavi @GoutamGhosal3 are turning Auroville into a religion ...

False Sense of Superiority: Spiritual ego can lead individuals to believe they are more enlightened, evolved, or closer to divinity than others. This can breed arrogance and create a divide rather than fostering unity, which is often a core principle in many spiritual teachings.

Stagnation of Growth: When someone thinks they have "arrived" at a peak of spiritual understanding, they might stop seeking further knowledge or self-improvement. This complacency can halt personal development, as the ego convinces one that they have nothing more to learn.

Misguiding Others: People with a strong spiritual ego might mislead others, either intentionally or unintentionally. They might promote their personal insights as universal truths, potentially leading followers down paths that are not beneficial or true to other spiritual traditions or personal needs.

Inauthenticity: Spiritual ego can lead to inauthentic behaviors where one might act or speak in ways that seem spiritually advanced but are not genuinely felt or believed. This can include using spiritual jargon without understanding or living by its true meaning, which can be alienating or manipulative.

Resistance to Feedback: Someone with a spiritual ego might reject constructive criticism or insights from others, believing they are beyond such input. This can close them off from valuable perspectives that could aid their spiritual journey.

Judgment and Exclusion: There's a tendency to judge others who do not follow the same path or who have different beliefs, leading to exclusion rather than inclusion, which goes against many spiritual teachings about love, compassion, and unity.

To counteract spiritual ego, it's often recommended to:

Practice humility and acknowledge that spiritual growth is an ongoing journey.

Engage in self-reflection and be open to feedback.

Focus on service and compassion rather than on personal spiritual achievements.

Regularly check one's motivations for spiritual practices - whether they are for ego enhancement or genuine spiritual growth.

Understanding these aspects can help in mitigating the dangers of spiritual ego, leading to a more authentic and beneficial spiritual path.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1886339724178063861?t=QJUiHPlCvIR6aMZ4b9WlKg&s=19

Jayanti Ravi's AVFO & Governing Board are attempting to undermine the Foundation Act, aiming to strip Auroville's residents of autonomy. This threatens the self-governance and community consensus at the heart of Auroville's Spirit. #Auroville #Autonomy

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1875801930842435683?t=jBS06f1meNGglC05ByBrMA&s=19

Building this Outer Ring Road was never approved by the Residents Assembly of Auroville. The road is part of the outdated "Perspective Master Plan 2025" from 2001. The required Detailed Development Plans and Environmental Impact Assessments were never carried out for this section of road.

  There is a highly functional existing paved road that runs parallel to this new road only 50 meters away! There are many ways to adjust the road and cutting such a precious tree was absolutely unnecessary. 

  The Secretary of the Auroville Foundation, IAS @JayantiRavi, is pushing through the controversial construction of the Master Plan road network. The construction is contracted to the Central Public Works Department @CPWD. 

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1886372828171137530?t=IF5TkEfYXRF2253P2AWrvw&s=19

To the members of the Governing Board and the International Advisory Council,

We are compelled to address the numerous concerns that have arisen from the developments within the Auroville project area. Our observations point to a pattern of negligence in several critical domains: urban planning, environmental impact assessments, financial transparency, adherence to regulatory procedures, and construction safety. These oversights not only threaten the ecological and social integrity of our community but also compromise the legal and procedural foundations of the projects at hand.

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1875805659377402130?t=wBWe-XE4ly1NIac604Uw7w&s=19

This article oversimplifies opposition to development plans, unfairly labeling it as ignorant. Many elder Auroville pioneers have deep knowledge of the community's vision, sustainability, and governance. Their concerns stem from experience, not lack of understanding, and deserve respectful consideration.

thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/…

We're not anti-development. The Dreamweaving project showcased Auroville's collaborative spirit. Ironically, it was halted by the administration now accusing us of obstruction. #Auroville #TrueStory

https://x.com/aurovilleunity/status/1858033906613891314?t=d9d9c_ast8NZ7dfV8sx2bg&s=19