News & Notes

7th September 2013..A weekly bulletin for residents of Auroville..Number 513

House of Mothers Agenda

I have received a letter from a correspondent, who asks a question about suffering. Very well, lets see. She writes this: "... We must stop encouraging torturers, whether of men or of animals. I am writing to beg you to teach me how to obtain the powers to lessen sufferings in others through concentration of fluid, and how to act by inwardly returning blow for blow to the aggressors, without hatred but implacably.... I beg you to help me. Which inner giving, which renunciation is necessary? Who will teach me the force and justice that will enable me to act and not to always let evil triumph? It is too easy to forget, deny, minimize others suffering. I can no longer put up with it. I no longer want to shut my eyes and comfort myself till the next time.... What should I undertake?..." When did you get this letter? Two or three days ago. But did you decide to read it to me yesterday? Because the whole day I was in that frame of mind (not with these words, in that frame of mind). For a long time lately, that is, for days and days, there has been a very sharp perception, very intense and clear, that the action of the Force outwardly results in what we call "suffering" because its the only kind of vibration capable of pulling Matter out of inertia. Supreme Peace and Calm were distorted and disfigured into inertia and tamas, and precisely because it was the distortion of true Peace and Calm, there was no reason for it to change! A certain vibration of awakening of reawakening was necessary to emerge from that tamas, which was incapable of directly changing from tamas into Peace; something was needed to shake the tamas, and outwardly it resulted in suffering. I am referring here to physical suffering, because all the other kinds of suffering vital, mental, emotive suffering arise from a wrong functioning of the mind, and those ... we can easily rank them in the Falsehood, thats all. But physical suffering is to me like a child being beaten, because here in Matter, Falsehood turned into ignorance, which means there is no bad will there is no bad will in Matter, everything is inertia and ignorance: total ignorance of the Truth, ignorance of the Origin, ignorance of the Possibility, even ignorance of what needs to be done so as not to suffer materially. This ignorance is everywhere in the cells, and only the experience and the experience of what, in this rudimentary consciousness, is translated as suffering can awaken, arouse the need to know and be cured, and the aspiration to be transformed. This has become a certitude because the aspiration has been born in all these cells, and its growing more and more intense and is surprised at the resistance. But they have observed that when something is upset in the functioning (which means that instead of being supple, spontaneous, natural, the functioning becomes a painful effort, a struggle with something that takes on the appearance of a bad will but is only a reluctance devoid of understanding), at such times the intensity of the aspiration, of the call, grows tenfold: it becomes constant. The difficulty is to keep up this state of intensity; generally it all falls back into, I cant say "drowsiness," but its a sort of slackening: you take things easy. And its only when the inner disorder becomes hard to bear that the intensity grows and becomes permanent. For hours hours without flagging, the call, the aspiration, the will to unite with the Divine, to become the Divine, is kept up at its peak why? Because there was whats outwardly called a physical disorder, a suffering. Otherwise, when there isnt any suffering, there is now and then an upsurge, then it flags and falls back; then at some other time, another upsurge ... It never ends! It lasts for eternities. If we want things to go fast (fast relatively to the rhythm of our lives), the whiplash is necessary. I am convinced of this, because as soon as you are in your inner being, you treat this with contempt (for yourself). But then, when that true Compassion of divine Love comes and you see all those things that look so horrible, so abnormal, so absurd, that great pain over all beings and even over things ... Then there was born in this physical being the aspiration to relieve, to cure, to make all that disappear. There is something in Love in its Origin that is constantly expressed by the intervention of the Grace; a force, a sweetness, something like a vibration of solace, spread everywhere, but which an enlightened consciousness can direct, concentrate on certain points. And thats just where I saw the true use one could make of thought: thought is used as a channel to carry the vibration from place to place, wherever its necessary. This force, this vibration of sweetness is there over the world in a static way, pressing to be received, but its an impersonal action, and thought enlightened thought, surrendered thought, the thought that is nothing more than an instrument, that no longer tries to set things in motion, that is satisfied with being moved by the higher Consciousness thought is used as an intermediary to make contact, to build a connection and allow this impersonal Force to act wherever its necessary, on precise points.

MOTHERS AGENDA, 28 September 1966

The Mother says:

(To be continued)

MOTHER

The Ponder Corner

It is indispensable that each one nds his psychic and unites with it denitively. It is through the psychic that the supramental will manifest itself. 24 June 1972 To nd the psychic one must conquer the desires of the vital and silence the mind and then make a sincere submission to the Divine of whom the psychic is the instrument in man. The inner contact with the psychic is a concrete and undeniable fact which imposes itself on all sincere consciousness. 5 April 1972

Front cover by Annemarie Perspective of Luminosity

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W O R K

G R O U P

R E P O R T
a) To help the Matrimandir fulfill Mother's dream to become: "the cohesive force of Auroville" and "a place for trying to find one's consciousness". b) To bring harmony and unity in the day-to-day work at the MM. c) To respect the collective decisions taken by the Residents of Auroville. d) To communicate with and respond to the Residents of Auroville on a regular basis. e) To organize the work on the site, and implement the decisions taken by the Residents of Auroville. f) To make plans with regards the future of the MM. g) To involve more of the community in the work. New Proposals regarding MM Executive Selection The meeting made the following new proposals regarding the MM Executive Selection: a) Remove the entire team and bring in the previous Executive (Andy, Gilles, Divya, Michael T.) to operate for an interim period until a new executive can be chosen. Gilles and Michael were present at the meeting. Gilles stated that he would not even consider being an executive without the following questions being answered satisfactorily:

Report on the 2nd General Meeting on Matrimandir Executive Selection & Mandate
WHEN: 4.30 August 28th, 2013 WHERE: Unity Pavilion Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Presentation of proposals received regards Matrimandir Executive mandate 3. Discussion & suggestions 4. Presentation of proposals received regards Matrimandir Executive Selection Process 5. Discussion & suggestions 6. Summary of proposals Report After an introduction from the RAS, the meeting was presented with the proposals received on a possible Mandate for the Matrimandir (MM) Executive and proposals received on a selection process for the MM Executive. After brief discussion, the RAS presented the meeting with a synthesis of the proposals received. The discussion that followed arrived at the following: Consensus The meeting arrived at a general consensus on: a) The future Matrimandir Executive should be chosen from the Residents' Assembly by the Residents' Assembly. b) The Executives would have a five-year term with a review period halfway through its term (2.5 years). Proposal to rename Executives "Facilitators" or "Stewards" The proposal to rename the Executives "Facilitators" or "Stewards" was put forward during the first meeting (Aug 5), in some of the proposals received after that meeting and during this meeting (Aug 28). The RAS has received an objection to this proposal during the minutes feedback round. This feedback has expressed that "very real practical difficulties" exist when "dealing with the outside world in a management role without a recognized title like executive." Next Open Platform to discuss Matrimandir Executives' Mandate & Selection Process Following the meeting two organizers of the Open Platform proposed to focus their next meeting on the formation of a proposal to the RA on: a) The drafting of a Mandate for the Matrimandir Executives b) How to select the Matrimandir Executives from the RA The meeting would refer to the following synthesis of proposals received so far: Synthesis of MM Executive Mandate Proposals The proposed Mandate of the Matrimandir executive could include:

What is the scope of the work to be completed during the mandate? Who is producing designs and who is giving the goahead? Who are the other executives?

Michael said that he would only consider participation as an Executive when the scope of the work to be completed and the mandate were clear. b) Replace the entire team with a new team chosen by the RA. c) Create a team composed of members from the previous executive and the current executive. This proposal argues that the Executives must include people that have an understanding of the current and immediate challenges facing the Matrimandir and therefore must include members of the current team. It can be a group of 3 or more, whatever seems best. Make their term of office at least 5 years with the possibility of extension if the Residents feel they are doing a good job at the end of those 5 years. d) The present team remains in place until the Platform/RA has come up with a proposal for the mandate and selection process. e) Replace the Executive with Mira, Jyoti, Mauna, Janet, Jill as stewards and Renu & Fabienne as executives for a two-year trial period. Discussion The discussion on the above topics included the following: One speaker began by arguing that the MM Gardens development must consider three things: Design Function Execution Another speaker said that they felt that the current garden design had been imposed on the community and didn't have enough shade or trees. We must find a new way to draw or design the garden, they said. 3

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One speaker called for the return of the previous Executive, Andy, Michael Tait, Divya and Gilles to step in as an interim group. They would be a good team because they did a good job before and they are doers, said this speaker. Another speaker observed that the current team had worked well together and now at the end of their term there were problems. Why was that? First three gardens & Feedback One participant explained that the present three gardens were presented to the residents five years ago through exhibition, presentations, radio and News & Notes and the community was asked for feedback. Another member said that they felt that the first three gardens were presented in a very un-open way. There were a couple of weeks and then it started and there was a difference between what was presented and what was implemented, said this speaker. "We are still waiting for an opportunity to give our feedback on the first three gardens" the speaker said. One member added by email after the meeting that the completion of the planting in Bliss garden (due in coming months) would create a pattern which could influence the next nine gardens. Others commented on the beauty in the work that has been done and expressed appreciation for it. "We should take care to move forward, experiment further, not focus on breaking down what has been done. Let's proceed with the other gardens, differently, more simply, but with an effort to harmonize with what is already there." It was proposed that as the gardens are evolutive and a garden grows and changes, let us see things completed and later consider it and see where to go. Resident - Garden Design Liaison Group Needed There is a need expressed for a group that guides and helps and advises on design and coordinates the relationship between the 'client' (the Residents) and the designer or design team (also Residents). Roger said that the Gardens would be evolutive, therefore the Gardens should use less concrete. The paths and benches are in concrete which many of us don't appreciate. Others said that they appreciated the stone benches and pathways. "I'm suffering from the lack of flow between the Matrimandir working group and the community as a whole" said one Resident. Flowers vs. Cement "Mother gave precise indications of the flowers that should be in the gardens. We have flowers now in the midst of lots of stones and concrete. It should be only flowers. That will make the gardens evolutive. We don't need architects; we need designers and mostly gardeners. We also need trees." "Before we discuss about the executives, we must establish the work to be done and who can do that work." A garden is not only flowers and trees - it should contains the five elements." Gap between the Dream and the RA There was a gap between the Dream and the RA, said one member of the meeting. The RA was the lowest common denominator, they felt. MM facilitators, the stewards must be driven by the dream as must the RA. Another speaker responded that since it was true we have no leader then that meant that we must do it together. We have to follow the dream, but "I have no idea what it means in term of

creating matter" that speaker said. We must first define what we want to do and how. Communication & participation is the key to Auroville and to everything. We have to trust ourselves. We are representing everything else. Technical Skills Needed One member argued that because MM designs were difficult in terms of maintenance, the team needed the following skills Technical Engineering Architectural Infrastructure expertise Invite the Community to Submit Designs A different speaker suggested that the community be invited to make proposals on design for the other gardens. Another member expressed concern that the last time that happened; everybody chose one garden, creating incoherent designs. This speaker expressed the need for coherence in the designs merged in an overview of the MM oval space. The Lake and the Island One speaker said that the only way to proceed with the lake was step by step. First, complete the twelve gardens, if we want them ready by 2018 (Auroville's Golden Jubilee on 28th February 2018) we would need to simplify the designs. One speaker argued that all major work on the Island should be complete by 2018. First we begin work on the bank of the island. The dimensions and design of the lake are undefined. Another speaker observed that the design work was in process in the other gardens, despite the confusion over the Executives. That speaker asked to know what was happening right now at MM with the Gardens and the Lake. On what basis is the work continuing in the remaining nine gardens if we didn't have feedback on the first three? Call to Join the MM Team One member of the MM team explained that the team kept asking people to join the team and none joined. To complete the action you have to join in, this member said. "If the gardens are not nice, as some say, that's because this is what we can do" said one speaker. More of Mother's children will come and make the gardens better, they said. Marc and Meera are calling people to ask them what their visions of the gardens are. Everyone is welcome to join the garden team, said this member. It's very simple. You just join in. It's all about change. Get the Green Experts Involved One person said that "we who stand for sustainability should ask our green experts to get involved as advisers in our gardens". The MM should make an official request to these people they said. Survey the People One member of the meeting proposed surveying the Residents on their thoughts and feelings regarding the gardens. We Need Knowledgeable, Not Power-Hungry People One person said that we needed knowledgeable people at MM, not power hungry people. If we all commit to peace, then we can go forward together. Residents' Assembly Service

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S

General Meeting on proposed large land exchange in Auroville's North Eastern Greenbelt
WHEN: 4pm, Wednesday Sept 11th / WHERE: Unity Pavilion
The Land Matters Task Force (LMTF) is currently considering a large exchange of land in the North Eastern Greenbelt. In this General Meeting the LMTF would like to present the various aspects of the proposed exchange to the community as well as answer questions and add clarity where necessary. This information sharing aims to enable the Community to come to an informed opinion on the proposed land exchange. The LMTF with the RAS will organize follow-up meetings if required by the community. Negotiations on this exchange will only begin if the community agrees with the proposed exchange. Community agreement will be determined either (as per the RA decision-making policy): a) By consensus at the GM and a subsequent feedback period; or b) In a Residents Assembly Decision-Making Process. Q/A Sessions before the GM Before the GM, Residents will be invited to participate in interactive Q/A sessions that will include maps and members of the LMTF available to answer questions regarding this particular land exchange proposal. The schedule of these public Q/A sessions will be announced separately. Also, a summary document is available now in hard copy, if interested kindly email: lmtf@auroville.org.in or Call Tine on 9843984181.

Next Open Platform Meeting

There will be an Open Platform meeting on Monday the 16th September at 4.15 pm at the Unity Pavilion. The agenda suggested is: 1. Brief report of Entry task force. 2. Brief report of Selection Process study group by Jaya. 3. Selection of the next topic. 4. Mandate and selection of the next MM executive. A more detailed agenda will be published in the News&Notes of next week.

Proposal for a large Land Exchange in the Greenbelt

For many years, Aurovilians have talked about an exchange of land in the North Eastern greenbelt. But for the first time a viable land exchange proposal is ready to be presented to the community for approval. It has taken the LMTF more than 6 years of research, carefully exploring all possible options, to arrive finally to the present proposal which the LMTF now wants to share with the community, starting with a General Meeting on the 11th of September in the Unity Pavilion. What is meant with this exchange, what are its implications, the reasons, and why we believe there is a window of opportunity now, this and other questions the LMTF wants to elaborate in the General Meeting and in several Q/A interactive sessions announced below. Who and what is the LMTF? The LMTF (Land Matters Task Force) came into being in 2009 as a sub-group of the FAMC to deal with land matters; more precisely, to unify Aurovilles response to land-related challenges, work out solutions above partial interests and to be at the service of Auroville as a whole in a collaborative and transparent way with a special focus on farm and forest land matters. Its objectives are (excerpt of the mandate): To facilitate consolidation of land in the Auroville Universal Township Master Plan area, to improve coordination and facilitate consensus-building between the various working groups dealing with land matters, to propose allocation of newly purchased land for farm and forest to dedicated, competent and accountable caretakers, to deliver recommendations to the FAMC and Lavenir on how to consolidate, allocate and manage farm and forest land in Auroville. Its members represent following

working groups: 2 members each from the FAMC, Working Committee, Auroville Council, Town and Development Council (TDC), Land Consolidation Committee (LCC), Land Resources Management (LRM), and Green Group (GG); (see AVNet for the entire mandate.) The present members are: Arun (LRM), Cristo (L'avenir), Daniele (WC), Dhanapal (LCC), Fabian (Green Group), Guna (AV Council), Kali (WC), Jacques (LCC), Juergen (LRM), Tine (secretary), Toby (FAMC), Tomas (Farm group), Ulli (FAMC), Yuval (Forest group); permanent invitees: Benito and Christine from Happiness/Felicity, and Julien (AVN-Forest); The exchange proposal involves a large body of written material and groups. The aim of the General Meeting is to provide all background information, analyze the situation and provide current conclusions to enable people to make conscious, informed choices regarding the exchange proposal. Community interaction prior to the General Meeting on Wednesday, 11th September 2013 For 5 days every day at the Town Hall (1st floor, ABC open office) 5 teams of 2 LMTF members are publicly be available to give information and answer questions on the exchange. They will have maps available where the lands included in the exchange can be viewed. Here is the schedule: Friday 6.9.13 Team I Town Hall, 10 am to 1 pm Saturday 7.9.13 Team II Town Hall, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm Monday 9.9.13 Team III Town Hall, 10 am to 12 am Tuesday 10.9.13 Team IV Town Hall, 12.30 am to 2.30 pm Wednesday 11.9.13 Team V Town Hall, 3 to 4 pm For any questions or suggestions, please contact LMTF lmtf@auroville.org.in Tine from LMTF

From Residents Service

The RRO office has shifted to a new place, you have to go by the new ECR by-pass then take the Jipmer Road and go left for about one kilometer. Below is the letter from the RRO:
Attention Auroville Residents, This is to inform that the RRO office has been shifted to: House No.1, 23/6 G, IInd Main Road, Second Cross, Navasakthi Nagar, Koundanpalayam, Vazhuthavoor Road Pondicherry. The new location is about 200 meters from Hotel Accord on the left hand side of Vazhuthavoor Road. Take the left road by the side of SI steel shop after Rani Hospital. Our New phone number is 0413-2275605. Please contact for any help. Regards, RRO office

Ganesh BALASUBRAMANIAN (Indian from Chennai) staying at Courage, working as an architect at ASA Architectural Services, Auroville (Aurelec) Surendra ROUT (Indian from Orissa) staying at Udavi School, working as teacher at Udavi School Snehaprava Rout (Indian from Orissa) staying at Udavi school, working as assistant at pre-creche, also working as librarian at Udavi school NEWCOMER'S CHILDREN: Snehankita ROUT (Indian) born on 16/05/2004, studying at Udavi School We have identified a lack of clarity in the communication and confirmation of status, as the announcements done in the News and Notes are for FEEDBACK ONLY, and sometimes, after announcement, there can be either an extention of status, or a decision to stop the process overall. We will be adding another section of confirmation to avoid further confusion. CONFIRMATION OF NO NEGATIVE FEEDBACK: Javier Del Cerro (Yadaba) (Spanish) Elvira SAIZ (Spanish) Oleg BONDAR (Ukranian) We are ready to invite these people to fill in the B-Form request for meeting with the AV Foundation Secretary for interview and inclusion of their names in the Register of Residents CONFIRMATION OF NEWCOMER STATUS: Constantino CORCIONE (Italian) Stefania MAZZONE (Italian) Hilary SMITH (USA) Dhanasu (Karunacaran) GOVINDASWAMI (Indian from Sanjeevinagar) Zeev PERETZ (Zeevic)(Israeli) Julie VIDEGRAIN (French) Meenakshi LALL (Canadian) Margaretha (Megan) GONLAG (Dutch) Loredana BIASION (Italian) Elena STEPANOVA (Russian) Animesh RAI (Indian born in Marocco) Saravanan MANANKATTI (Indian from Tamil Nadu) TEAM MEMBERSHIP: We are looking for new members to reinforce our team. Fluent English, communication and correspondence skills are most needed as well as an easy character and ability to work in a team. We specifically need people who would complete our team to lead interviews (it is possible to come in, and train for a while before taking up responsibility). There are many aspects of the work linked to communication, email follow up, drafting, meeting follow up that that need an extra person to be fulfilled as they would need to.

Presentation to the Community from the Entry Service

We would like to invite everybody interested to come to a presentation we will be doing on the entry process, the role of the Entry Service, as well as sharing data and figures of the past years' applicants, Newcomers and Aurovilians. To finish the presentation, there will also be a time for questions and answers. You are all welcome on Saturday 14th September at 4 pm at

Unity Pavilion

Entry Service team (Eva, Ishita, Kripa, Lea, Saraswati, Umberto)

FROM THE ENTRY SERVICE - N&N N 513 dated 7.09.13

We would like to inform the community that our team decided to recommend the following persons as Aurovilians and Newcomers. We will wait two weeks for Newcomers and one month for Aurovilians from this publication for your feedback before making our final decision. AUROVILIANS: Helena HUTTE (Dutch) living at Luminosity, working as Write Dance teacher at Nandanam, Kindergarten, TLC and Transition school, also working as specialised therapist for children and adults on individual sessions Jorge AYARZA (Ecuadorian) living at Windarra, working as team member at Windarra Farm Sylvain POIRIER (French) staying at New Creation, working as French teacher at Deepanam, also working at Auroorchard Farm NEWCOMERS: Anatolii STAROZHUK (Russian) staying at Newlands, working as a forest worker at Newlands, also helping MM cleaning team and working as a webmaster at Aurobelle Bhuvaneshwari DURAIKANNU (Indian from TN) staying at Horizon, working as a shopkeeper and marketing assistant at Upasana.

INFORMATION ON JOINING AUROVILLE Our office is open to general public on Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 to 12 am and Thursday afternoon from 2 to 3 pm on appointment regarding B-Forms and Recommendation letters. Please notice that the last week of each month we are closed for public. We will use this time for studies, field visits and internal office work. The Entry Service team (Eva, Ishita, Kripa, Lea, Saraswati, Umberto).

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Lavenir dAuroville: Building Application

Lavenir dAuroville has decided to bring the following Building Applications to the News & Notes for feedback. 1. 2. Jivatman, Transformation, Temporary House extension. Igor Yafarov, Djaima, House Extension.

feel free to contact Lavenir dAuroville office: 262-3568 or come personally to the Building Application section.

Update on Transition Radial

Dear Community, We have received a lot of feedback on the Transition Radial proposal. And currently we are reviewing different suggestions and options and we will get back to you soon. Regards, TDC/L'avenir d'Auroville.

Feedback from the residents of Auroville is welcome within two weeks from the date of publication. If anyone wishes to have detailed information when building applications are published,

F O R

Y O U R

I N F O R M A T I O N
I think it is really important to determine what the cause is. The highest incidence of osteoporosis occurs in the countries with the highest dairy consumption. So taking more dairy is not the answer. Cow's milk has 120 mg of calcium per 100 gms, but sesame has 1160 mgs per 100 gms but it is rarely mentioned. All green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds are high in calcium. Most of the diets in Auroville are not calcium deficient so why the osteoporosis? 1. It could be because of acidic diets. Tea, coffee, colas, sugar, salt, alcohol, preserved foods and all high protein foods, especially animal protein foods, including dairy (and curds) are highly acid yeilding in the body. Since our bodies are alkaline, calcium is leached out of the bones to neutralise the acid when we consume acid foods. Despite taking in enough we lose a lot this way. Ever noticed how people with osteoporosis rarely become well despite taking all those calcium tablets and dairy? 2. It could be because of low vitamin D. This is becoming common all over India. The best source of vitamin D is direct sunlight on the skin and we surely have a lot of it, but if we don't spend enough time in the sun or cover ourselves with clothes or sunblocks or even bathe too frequently and not allow the vitamin D to form on the skin, we can end up with low vitamin D. Darker skin takes longer to absorb vitamin D and some people say that the radiation from mobile phone towers and mobile phones also is a deterrent to the absorption. 3. Lack of exercise exercise helps build bone density. 4. What can you do? Don't get disturbed. It could be that those tests are not that accurate. But make sure that your bones are healthy by making sure that you get plenty of sunlight, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds and exercise. Healthy teeth and nails can also be an indicator of bone health. Nandita, Quiet

Musical Offering: The New Audio Geeks

Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life Ludwig van Beethoven Listening to music has become an overwhelming pre-occupation all over the world. Certainly this is true for me personally, but there is an incredible difference in how music is listened to and the amount of recorded music collected, such as Long Playing discs (LP) and CDs vs. down loading songs onto an Mp3 device. From the 1950s on, sound which approached a live performance became possible through the invention and development of speakers, audio electronic equipment such as amplifiers/ players, etc... This is known as High Fidelity or Hi Fi. And it cost lakhs to buy and install. But today, people download Mp3 recordings from iTunes or Websites and play them on their iPods, smartphones or laptops. Discs arent necessary, so there is no need to have shelves for your collection of recordings on discs. But there are many today, who even once having downloaded a large number of Mp3s, became dissatisfied with the low quality of sound produced by todays digital technology and have returned to Hi Fi. These audiophiles are called Audio Geeks. Please go to Auronet, the Music Library Group, and read about The New Audio Geeks. Music Library

About Osteoporosis
If you recently went for the bone density tests and were diagnosed with osteoporosis, you may be sad or worried. And rightly so. So what should we do? I heard some people say that they had taken the calcium prescribed the last time and this time it was even worse.

P O S T I N G S New born
Hi, I am happy to inform you that a new baby is born, a boy named Sharath on 11.8.2013 at 4.30 pm at the Jipmer hospital. The parents are Gnanavel and Radhika from kuilapalayam.

A V A I L A B L E Hooks
Hooks to fix roof sheets into metal pipe structures. 470 pieces / 22, 1/2 Kg. Of width 4 cm and length 9 cm. Contact number: 2622616 1 pm 2 pm and 7 pm -.8.30 pm. Ana Garcia also do small repair. Contact Mayaura: 2622 026 or 811 08 48 202. mayaura@auroville.org.in

Sound Card and Cardioid Mic

Selling M-AUDIO sound card Fast Track (record voice and guitar together) and Audio-Technica cardioid pro microphone, rarely used and in perfect condition. If interested, contact: eddie.grassi@gmail.com, 9843893652, Edo

Part time gardener

Excellent gardener needs part-time work in the afternoon. Kandaswamy is from Kuilapalayam, about 40-years old, thorough knowledge about trees and plants, very regular, nice person, can

Amma
Hi I am Selvi from Kottakarai and I am looking for some-house work, I have two children' and without work I can not manage my life so I need some work very soon. Please if anybody is interested please call: 9787907087.Submitted by Sbalu Veerappan

5 Kittens
5 lovely orange kittens, are looking for a good home. They are about 2 months old and look healthy. If you are interested please sms Nandita 9488483286 or email shahnandi@gmail.com. Nandita

Fresh Soya Milk always available

If you look for fresh organic soya milk expressly made for you, please call Saroja 9487581169 (after 12.30 pm) or Jagran 9488074327 (before 12.30 pm). After ordering the milk, you can retrieve your bottle at Sarojas kitchen in Auromodele or, if you prefer, you can get it free delivered at your home. Jagran

New air conditioning

A new air conditioning is available. 4 months of life with warranty. It has 1 Ton, Daikin company, model FTKE35GV1 and cooler. We will discount it after 10th September so, until that date, you can see it meanwhile is working. Samadarshana & Stefania 9047770847

A new DVD writer

Samsung Slim Portable DVD Writer USB powered - Mod.SE208AB/TSBS 146X144X20.8mm 300g weight New (never used) - Contact Jagran 9442400188

Vegan delicacies
SHARAN's Healthy Organic Products will be delivered to Foodlink and Farm Fresh every Friday. They are great for 5 days (and even longer) and the cashew cheeses are good for a week and longer. So this way they will be available over the weekend and on Mondays when the demand is the highest. You will find Plain and Red Pepper (not spicy) Hummus, Vegan Boursin, Vegan cashew cheeses in plain and flavours and Chocolate Mousse. Enjoy! Dr Nandita Shah.O413 2622637.www.sharan-india.org

Complete works of Sri Aurobindo

If there is any library or institution in Auroville interested in acquiring the complete works of Sri Aurobindo (centenary edition), please contact me. Tim timwrey@auroville.org.in

L O O K I N G

F O R A guitar teacher
My daughter Alice is looking for a guitar teacher to train her once or twice a week. Shes 14 years old and has a fairly good inclination for the guitar. A comforting reward connected to expenses and commitment will be arranged. Please contact Jagran 9442400188 or jagran@auroville.org.in.

2nd-hand electric bike - Urgent

Dear friends, I urgently need a second-hand electric bike, cheap and rolling! Renting it at a reasonable price also possible. I will be very grateful if someone contacts me with some good news! Phone: 2622616 (1 pm to 2 pm or 7 pm to 9 pm). Thank you very much! Ana

Some work 1
I am RajKkumar. I stay at the Auroville beach and have been there for 2 years. I have been looking for work for a long time. I know English & Hindi. I can sell boutique stuff or take care of guest houses etc...Please if interested contact me at: 9786774310 / email: raj_14u3@yahoo.co.in - Thank you. Submitted by Martin Scherfler

Umbrela metal spikes

Well paper is urgently in need of umbrella metal spikes. If you have an old, broken, not needed umbrella...or, by chance you know that your neighbour have one... :)...please let us know.thanks.8078940219 Zeevic

Some work 2
Hi I am Praveen from Kottakarai, I did an MBA course last year and I am looking for some work, any type of office work. If someone is interested please call S.balu: 9787907087

Set of memory cards

Dear Everyone, We're looking for memory card games to learn how to improve one of the activities in our Garbology 101 tool kit. If you have a set of memory cards (suitable for ages 6 and up) at home in any language, we'd love to borrow it from you for a few days. It does not have to be in good condition or a full set - we're researching sizes, materials, packaging etc so any part of a memory card game will help us. Please call 9488483871 or email: wasteless@auroville.org.in Thanks, Chandrah and Ribhu

A computer monitor
Dear Friends, I am in need of a computer monitor, does anyone have one in their store rooms or under their beds? Please let me know! Love, Krishna (krishnamckenzie@auroville.org.in / 9843319260)

60 umbrellas

Electric bike
I am looking for a second-hand Humvee - the Made in Auroville electrical bike - in good condition. If you know about one being available, please Contact me at Roswitha@auroville.org.in or 9442019674. Thanks and Love. Roswitha

Do you have a good working umbrella to lend us from September 12 to September 23? We are looking for at least 60 umbrellas for an installation. We will mark them with your name and will take the responsibility to return them to your residence. Contact Miguel <aurovillefilmfestival@auroville.org.in>

Home assistant for house help.

Ladies having some conversational English skills and experience in house work should give a call for an interview. Ladies with reference would be given preference. Shama 9443413471

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A C C O M M O D A T I O N S House sitting

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I am looking for a house-sitting from now onwards or latest beginning end of this month for me, Maya and my 9 years old daughter. We are Pre-Newcomers and would be happy to take care of your place, preferably long-term. Please contact me and let's talk for further information: 8489258479. Maya

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Y O U From Savi - Auroville Volunteers Service

Since January 1st 2013, 109 people came through Savi to volunteer in Auroville. Besides offering freely their manpower to Auroville, they sustained themselves financially (around Rs 15,000 per month). A big thank you from Savi to them, to the Auroville working units who welcomed and monitored them, as well as to the Auroville places who kindly offer them some discounts ( Visitors Center Restaurant, Pitanga, La Piscine*...). Thanks also to all the members of Savi Volunteer House Network for the low rates you offer to Savi volunteers since September 2012. *If you also offer a discount and are not mentioned, please contact Savi at study@auroville.org.in =

Accessible Auroville
I so appreciated the detailed article in N&N Aug. 17th sent in by "Accessible Auroville". I often forget how blessed I am that I can move around in the world as I please at my own pace. I have had times when I could not because of an injury but how fast I forgot that, forgetting that I had a hard time to get in somewhere or really could not. It may just take reminding ourselves that a friend can't see, or is in a wheelchair or is on crutches for a while. And women with babies on their hips and in their arms with shopping bags trying to get on buses! Dare I say we are all getting older and like to sit down on a handy bench!? Thanks to Susmita and Alex for the reminder. Love, Audrey

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S H A R I N G September 12th: taxi will pick me up at Chennai airport at

5.15 pm, can be used throughout the day till the pick-up time. Contact Mauna at: 9443168323.

September 11th: taxi leaves at 8.00 am for drop at Chennai airport, is available for the rest of the day. Contact Mauna at: 9443168323. September 11th: Leaves Auroville around 11pm on Sept 11th
for Chennai airport. Please contact kristen.gravelle@gmail.com

September 18th: To Chennai Airport. Leaving Auroville at 11

pm. Only one passenger. Contact Uma Gimenez (Surrender) phone 2623989 or 9443697972.

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Contact : 0413 2623389 Parameswari (Manager for Mira Boutique)

Volunteers for the land art at botanical garden

If you want to participate in a land-art installation at the Botanical Gardens, we are looking for volunteers. The site will be devoted to artistic creation. In and with nature interventions for schools and workshops will be organized soon. For more details contact: ishta: 8940643240 or mouchkart@gmail.com

German native speaker(s) sought for multiple longterm (FT&PT) assignments

Work to be done mostly from an onsite location, possibly partly from home. Induction / familiarization training provided on location. Areas of work: proof-reading, translation, dtp / layouting, coordination, client communication; Good native language skills and a good command of English are a must; familiarity with computers, typing skills and a willingness to travel from/to onsite location outside AV are highly recommended. If interested, pl. send us an email and we will get back to you with more details. Michael / Rik. Avitra - Auroville international translators avitra@auroville.org.in

Sales Girls
Sales girls for Mira Boutique in Auroville. Qlfn: 10th and Above. Experienced Preferred. Fluent in English.

H E A L T H Watsu sessions for senior aurovilians (65+)

The AV Health Services offers Watsu and Water dance sessions, given by Laura. The venue is at the Dune Resort every Wed. from 11 Sept. 2013 between 12 and 2 pm. Two (2) people can have treatment. There are Pool Fees: Rs 400 per session, which are paid directly to Dune after the session. Free taxi service is provided by AVHS, made possible by PCG funding. Call Laura to reserve 948 636 6721. AVHS

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Integral Health Classical homeopathy midwifery child care hypnotherapy coaching

Sigrid will be out of station from Sept 13th till Dec 5th, but be reachable by email and Skype for follow-ups. Lisa, the fully trained homeopath from Portugal is coming back to Auroville end of September, she gives consultations in Portuguese, Spanish and English. The First Aid Kits, with 32 remedies and a manual (English, German or French) are available again. We offer hypnotherapy with Sigrid and Manuela. Manuela is offering professional midwifery. Vani offers Counselling and Journey to the memory of the body.

Consultations are generally held in English, French and German with Sigrid, in Tamil as well, and Manuela speaks Dutch and Italian too. You are welcome to contact us at integralhealth@auroville.org.in to enquire about the most suitable approach for your health or psychological issue. Please make an appointment beforehand via Integral Health, Prayatna 2623669 Sigrid sigrid@auroville.org.in , 2623888.Peter peterh@auroville.org.in mobile 9787698464 , Ingo ingo@auroville.org.in 9489325085 Manuela manuela.auroville@gmail.com 8098900471.Vani vani@auroville.org.in 94 888 18 072 More information is available on our website http://www.auroville.org/health/integral_health.htm .www.sigr idlindemann.de

T R A V E L Latest News from Travelshop / Inside India

Emirates announced up to 20% off on a choice of exciting destinations ex-India, including Dubai, London and New York. Travel validity is from 15th September 13 until 31st January 14. The tickets have to be issued before10th September. Qatar Airways has special fares from different Indian airports to selected European destinations. Tickets have to be issued before 15th September. They also have attractive fares to Canada, travel validity from 15th September to 5th December. Now they are also offering varied choices of flying via Europe to USA. Oman Air is connecting from Chennai via Paris to 19 domestic destinations in France. One month special fares to Paris are valid for departure until 31st December. A few airlines have already increased the fuel surcharge, others will follow soon. Kindly book early to avail our special discounts. We strongly advise to always check the departure timings before heading to the airport, especially for return flights. Our office times: Monday to Saturday 9:00 13:00 and 13:30 17:30hrs.travelshop@auroville.org.in, domestic@inside-india.com Inside India-The Travelshop, Kuilapalayam, Tel 2622 604, 2623030, 2622 078

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Naturellement Garden Cafe.

We are closed on Monday 9th of September for Ganesh Pooja. Naturellement Garden Cafe team

Phoenix
A humming bird perching on a flower fluttering its wings away (Dr. Jayalakshmi Rajesh, a consultant paediatrician, Losing the Paradise to Concrete Jungle, The Hindu, 18 Aug. 2013, p. 10). In the ancient Rome the citizen said: Errare humanum est the ability of error is in the human nature. The hummingbirds live in Central America, not in India. Some Aurovilians are sure that colibris live in our city. It is a mistake too: in France, Germany and Russia they use the name colibri for hummingbirds. Fauzia S.Arief from Bangalore (she was born in Kerala) lived in the Aspiration Guest House 14-17 Aug. She works in Karnataka with computers and her hobby is bird watching. Fauzia has nice binoculars and she created a list of 22 bird species for Aspiration community and 28 for Auroville as a whole. Among the birds of Aspiration she named Lotene sunbird and Purple sunbird. They are similar to hummingbirds (colibris) and eat nectar, insects and spiders. Sunbirds are very common in Auroville because we have a lot of flowers in our city. Of course sunbirds were rare in the semi-desert landscape before Auroville was created. About 300 years ago there was a jungle in this place and many birds were happy to live here. Now after the resurrection of a rich ecosystem Auroville has become a Phoenix of nature among the poor surrounding landscape. There is a small palm in the city with the botanical name of Phoenix. Its fruits are edible but havent any commercial significance. In Egypt a relative palm exists and also goes by the Latin name of Phoenix, it gives dates. Mankind lives generally in a technocratic world with numerous monsters cellphones, computers, motorbikes, cars etcBut there is also the other world of the living nature. Step by step more and more people forget about plants and animals. Very soon the human beings will lose their humanity, new born babies will receive a personal computer instead of its mothers breasts. It will be a nightmare indeed. If I think about it, I remember also about Phoenix-Auroville and the Phoenix palms in it. It is the bright light at the end of the dark tunnel. Goplal Reni Singh (Shambala)

Auroville lands
Aurovilians should watch Shyama's beautiful filmed interview (which will be reprogrammed again soon) to understand how SACRED is the land of Auroville. ALL the land, not just the one within the City. It seems to some of us that there is an intense pressure on Auroville at the moment (hence the heaviness and uneasiness which many have felt recently) to reconsider the future of the whole master Plan and the way we envision the City. Some of us feel too that selling the outlying lands which were so painstakingly bought by the Mother through the Society, when She had very little money, but knew very well what She was doing, is foolhardy at best and irresponsible at worst. The Divine, when He or She incarnates upon this earth, lives from moment to moment and His or Her decisions are influenced by the conditions of their time. Would the Mother say the same thing today, given the way Auroville has grown organically, the water problems, the changes in environment, and the new trends in construction that we can see today in the West? Maybe we should start by defusing the whole conflict: Those who think that the City as envisioned by the Master Plan is the only way, should accept that maybe there is another one / Those who think the opposite, and refuse to budge from communities or parts outside the City, should consider that maybe the City is what the Divine wants. In this frame of OPEN mind, all of us could meet together under the banyan tree and silently ask the question to the Mother & Sri Aurobindo, in an aspiration to have an answer...And then leave, as silently. Maybe the answer would come to some of us, silently or outwardly, later, and the way will become clear. Again watch Shyamas film and you will understand that these questions are answered. Francois Gauthier

About the "crown infrastructure" article/announcement by l'avenir/TDC

We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concern with the Note in the News and Notes of 31st August, 2013, where l'Avenir/TDC has announced its intention of proceeding with the laying of the HT cable along with Crown Right of Way between the Solar Kitchen and the Bharat Nivas. We are disturbed by the circumvention of a due process of consultation which had been underway since several months at the specific request of the Governing Board, and has seen the involvement of the l'Avenir Advisory Group (TAG) at a meeting at Aurodam in end July. We have since then received minutes of the above meeting from l'Avenir about which other members present have serious reservations. We were also requested by l'Avenir to attend another meeting to further discuss the matter. Having communicated directly with the TAG, and with l'Avenir, we were awaiting a proper response from both the TAG and l'Avenir on this issue. We are shocked therefore to see l'Avenir's announcement in the News and Notes and also on the Intranet which has effectively bypassed an ongoing process of consultation with the community in which the Governing Board's representatives have also been involved. We therefore feel that the l'Avenir announcement has no validity and contravenes the spirit and letter of the process established by the Governing Board to help resolve the issues connected with Planning and Governance of Auroville. Such blatant disrespect for due process has implications beyond this specific issue and ultimately weakens Auroville by undermining the nascent process of community participation in the planning and governance of Auroville. We suggest that l'Avenir not insist on an aggressive unilateral action in this matter and start to respect community participation in the planning of Auroville. Shanti (Joy College/Centre Field), Christiane (Joy College/Centre Field), Rita (Centre Field), Tapas (Centre Field), Mita (Centre Field), Elodie (Centre Field), Txuma (Centre Field), Tineke (Centre Field), Akash (Aurodam), Auralice (Aurodam), Roy (Aurodam), David (Aurodam), Santo (Aurodam), Navroz (Aurodam), Erisa (Aurodam), Clare (Aurodam), Agnes (Darkali), Gopal (Darkali), Auronevi (Darkali), Dominic (Espace/Bliss Forest/Youth Centre), Ilona (Felicity), Tony (Felicity), Susan P (Swayam), Bernard (Pebble Garden/Aurobrindaban), Patrick (Revelation), Dharmesh Vikramsinh Jadeja (Petite Ferme), Olivier Barot (Revelation)...

Reply from LAvenir (See above Note)

Dear Residents, TDC/L'avenir has put in repeated efforts towards keeping an open process of consultation with residents of Aurodam and Centrefield over the Crown infrastructure issue (over the past several months). After the consultation with TAG at the end of July, it was decided that the TDC invite the affected residents for a conclusive meeting wherein the different proposals and options for the infrastructure routing would be discussed and finalized. TDC was willing to bring in the element of flexibility so that no buildings in the area would be affected. We sent you an invitation for August 26th. Most of the invitees declined attending the meeting for reasons that ranged from lack of availability to refusal to discuss this issue further. In the latest publication "Crown Infrastructure", TDC took the initiative of sharing with the larger community the various options and their feasibility in the long-term. The article thus detailed TDC's position on the matter. We would strongly say that we have not at any time "bypassed" the process of consultation. On the contrary we are trying our best to balance the interests of a few individuals with the greater interests of the township. We are still open to a consultation meeting with you if we can come with an attitude to solve this matter within a reasonable frame of time. Regards, TDC/L'avenir d'Auroville

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My Newcomer Week
Several Aurovilian friends came up to me. Oh, I hear you participated in the Newcomer program! Yes, I did. Why? As one of the older Aurovilians (having first arrived in 1975) I am contented and not yet disenchanted with my life and work in Auroville. But for some time I also vaguely sensed it might be high time to get in touch with another Auroville, whatever that might be. When one of the Newcomer program facilitators asked me if I would be interested to join in, I said yes, to the surprise of myself and the others who were part of the conversation. Allowing myself to be jolted out of my comfortable circle/routine for a week and joining a 7-day tour of Auroville along with 18 other people (four facilitators and 14 Newcomers) seemed a good start. The first day was exhausting. I missed my after-lunch rest! That morning we sat in a large circle introducing ourselves to each other, guided by the facilitators. There were a number of familiar faces and a bigger number of faces new to me. Then we broke up in smaller groups for further exploration - visualizing what we saw as our next step in Auroville and expressing this on a sheet of blank paper. This exercise was to be repeated on the last morning. As the week went on, my energy became better it was as if I subtly began to be carried by the group itself. There were group exercises and games and visits to places where long-time Aurovilians presented their work and talked freely about how they personally discovered Auroville. The questions from the group were intelligent and to the point. I began to gradually feel that each and every one in the group had come here not by chance, but had been guided here and had gone through a certain inner preparation. At the end I couldn't help feeling that this group must be an exceptional group. And while I have not yet said anything about the facilitators, it is because in the end I felt no distinction between facilitators and the facilitated. Such was their skill. During our final feedback session, a number of participants expressed their appreciation that I, an old Aurovilian, had participated. It was expressed in such a way that I began to feel slightly ashamed. It obviously meant a lot that an Aurovilian bothered to get to know the newcomers. I was asked to convey to other Aurovilians that they will be welcome to take part in the Newcomer program. For me it was a unique experience. I definitely risk sounding pompous when I say that I sensed the very subtle emergence of a group soul this past week. And this feels like an answer to an ancient almost forgotten longing that came unexpectedly. Just the other day I came across an old paper, written in 1972 by Ruud Lohman and called The Sadhana of the Group Soul . A message? Annemarie

Stewards for Protection of Felicity and its bio-region

We hereby acknowledge the public announcement of a GM on Wed 11th Sept, even though we were never consulted on this scheduled plan. To enable the Community to come to an informed opinion about the land exchange, more than one viewpoint should be allowed to be presented. It should be remembered that all viewpoints are equally important in order to reach an informed opinion. It should be understood that we challenge that the LMTF's findings and conclusions be treated alone as the single and unrivalled approach to protect Auroville's best interests. It would mean that in this scenario one, and only one viewpoint will be presented to the Community, only that of the LMTF. In the announcement it is stated that LMTF will present the various aspects of the proposed land exchange. It also stated that the LMTF, with the RAS, will organise follow-up meetings if required by the Community. We hereby inform you that all the stewards of the lands proposed for exchange, and also those directly affected neighbouring residents, are at present preparing a presentation of their own to bring forth an alternative viewpoint to the Community. It will require at least six weeks to complete this presentation. We ask that LMTF with RAS either postpone the GM of 11th Sept, so that both views can be presented at the same time, or, that any decision-making process be held off until after our presentation has been shared by the community We announce here that none of the signatories below, Felicity residents and immediate neighbours, will attend the information GM on 11th Sept, and that all of us will challenge any decision taken in the absence of the people whose lives could be most directly affected. Thank you: Rolf, Iyyappan, Ilona, Tony, Anadi, Batsala, Kireet, Gaya, Rene, Nelle.

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AMPHITHEATRE - MATRIMANDIR
Thursday weekly meditation Listening to Savitri read by Mother with Sunils music Timing: 6.00 to 6.30 pm ( Lets enjoy the beautiful open space, the glow of the setting sun and heavenly music in the very center of Auroville! Dear Guests, please carry your Guest Card please no photos there. Access only for the Amphitheatre from 5.45 pm. 6.45 p.m. Thank you!

Amphitheatre Group
Collective concentration for the physical manifestation of Auroville Silent gathering

Sunday 15th Sept 5 pm. under the Banyan Tree, Matrimandir

RAS and Amphitheatre group

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AUM Sri Ganesh Chaturthy

09-09-2013
This year, Sri Ganesh Chaturthy occurs on the 9th of September. Besides being just about everywhere, Sri Ganesh also has his own abode in Auroville. In fact it can be said that Sri Ganesh joined Auroville even before Auroville was officially born, when his land and little shrine were acquired for the Mother in 1966 (It is located at the turn from the National Highway).

On that day, Monday, the 9th of September, between 4 pm and 6 pm we shall gather there.
Everyone is welcome. Divakar

Movies and Dinner

Dear Friends! As you might have noticed the Africa House, Pavilion of African Culture in International Zone is moving... We are inviting the community, guests and friends to an evening of African movies, and African Dinner this Sunday, 7th of September At Unity Pavilion in International Zone. Screening starts at 5 pm, and dinner at 7 pm. All are welcome! Africa House Team

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Pung Cholam Drum dance and Manipuri Classical Dance

7th September, Saturday, 2013. 8 pm at the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium
Padma Sri Guru Thanil Singh & Group of Dancers/Musicians will be performing Raas Sankirthan. The Artists group is from Progressive Artiste Laboratory in Imphal Manipur. The performance proper is an action between the singer-dancers and the drum-dancers. The singers perform while standing, play rhythmic cymbals, and enact the meaning of the songs in expressive gestures, the lead singer often narrating parts of the story in speech. The drum-playing is accompanied by dancing with vigorous jumps and acrobatic turns.

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C L A S S E S ,

W O R K S H O P S
1. Pranayama, deep relaxation and meditation 2. Practices to let go of stress and baggage of the past that may be blocking happiness 3. Tools and techniques to boost happiness and fulfil your aspirations Timings Friday: 3:15 PM to 6:15 PM: Introduction Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM: Pranayama 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM: Morning Session 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Afternoon Session (with a short tea break) 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM: Meditations Please be at the venue 10 minutes prior to the commencement of the sessions. Registration: The retreat will be limited to a maximum of fifteen participants on a first-come-first-serve basis. The retreat is focused on inner work and participants are requested to set aside the three days to get the best results. If you are committed to be present for all the sessions, please call 2622 922 between 10 am and 5 pm on any weekday to register. This retreat is sponsored by Savitri Bhavan and is open to Aurovilians and Guests with no fee. However, donations towards the upkeep of Savitri Bhavan are welcome. About the Facilitator: J.V. Avadhanulu (JV for short) was diagnosed with four incurable diseases at the age of 41. He was miraculously healed of these incurable conditions. He is passionate about sharing the tools and practices that were beneficial to him. He has been facilitating retreats since Jan 2008. The current retreat is based on the popular Being Well program and the weeklong retreats he offered at Van Nivas and Madhuban Ashrams. He is a Visiting Faculty member at IIM, Indore and conducts courses and programs in the area of Personal Growth. For more information, please see http://www.joyofpersonalgrowth.com

Well Being (Pranayama) - Workshop of 5 sessions

7:00 am to 8:00 am at Savitri Bhavan - From 12th September (Thursday) to 16th September (Monday) It is in good health that the way to transformation is found The Mother This workshop introduces you to easily-do exercises based on yoga for flexibility and toning - Eight simple, but very powerful Pranayama practices - Yoga Nidra (Deep Relaxation) to let go of stress and recharge yourself - Dietary principles for Well Being. Outcome of the workshop: You enjoy a new level of wellbeing by practicing the exercises for thirty minutes per day. This workshop is open to all Aurovilians and Guests. No registration is required. To make the workshop beneficial to all, you are requested to: Please be at the venue by 6:45 am on the first day and at 6:55 on the other days. Please have your breakfast after the Pranayama sessions. Please note that the session on Sunday would be ending at 8:20 am Please note that the sessions would be held as scheduled even if it rains. There is no fee for the workshop. However, donations to Savitri Bhavan are welcome. About the Facilitator: Starting in early 2008, J.V. Avadhanulu (JV for short) has been facilitating various workshops and retreats in Auroville. For details, please see http://www.joyofpersonalgrowth.com

Niramaya Ayurvedic Massage Course with Dr. Sankar

Thursday 19 Tuesday 24 September 2013 (6 days)
Timings: 9.00 am 12.00 pm & 2.00 4.00 pm (30 hours in total) Bookings: Quiet Healing Center (tel. 2622329 / 9488084966) Dr. Sankar developed this unique Niramaya Ayurvedic therapeutic massage technique, using the traditional concepts of Ayurvedic massage and marma (vital points) therapy in combination with modern anatomy and physiology. A practical hands-on approach is used to learn this innovative massage, which rejuvenates the client and, at the same time, takes care of the well-being of the therapist. You will also learn to control your breathing before, during and after the massage, to protect yourself from negative energies, and to become a receptive channel for transferring positive healing energies to your client. In addition, you will be introduced to the basic principles of Ayurveda as well as anatomy, physiology, yoga, meditation, and breathing. Hailing from a traditional Ayurvedic doctors family, Dr. Sankar is a gifted 5th-generation doctor, who has been teaching in Asia and Europe. He also heads "Ayurtoday", an Ayurvedic therapy centre in Guruvayur, Kerala.

Two Inner-Work-Workshops every week on the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother
11th September (Wednesday), 'Introduction to the Integral Yoga' Overview with multimedia presentation Practice in Daily Life Introduction to the Reference Books Life of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother Questions and Answers Focus this week on: The Vision and the Way Time: 9 am to 12 Noon These Workshops are conducted every Wednesday morning, each week with a different focus. 13th September (Friday), 'Discovery of the Soul' Complimentary Concentration Exercises Creative Arts, Interactive Games Visualisation Time: 9 am to 12 Noon These Workshops are conducted every Friday morning and consists exclusively of practice sessions. It will help to come with some prior study of the Integral Yoga. To have an overview of the subject, it is recommended to first attend at least one of our Wednesday morning workshops.

Health and Happiness Retreat

20th (Friday) 21st (Saturday) & 22nd (Sunday) September 2013 at Savitri Bhavan
As yet, happiness and good health are not normal conditions in this world. We must protect them very carefully against the intrusion of their opposites - The Mother The pursuit of happiness is quite common but seldom achieved. This three-day retreat, inspired by the teachings of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo, is focused on making your life healthier and happier. Outline

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Place: Savitri Bhavan / Led by Ashesh Joshi / Contact: 9489147202 No Registration required (except for groups) / Fees: Voluntary Contribution All are welcome For details on the Integral Yoga and the upcoming workshops: please visit www.integralyoga-auroville.com

Indian rhythm). No prior experience necessary and instruments will be provided. Days; 19th , 20th , 21st September 2013. Time: 2pm to 5pm OPEN FOR ALL (we need 6 people as a minimum to operate) To Register Contact: 0413 2623806 Email: mohanamprogram@gmail.com

Alternative Knowledge through Sacred Geometry

Workshop 7 September 2013
Balance Awareness Unity Transformation Explore the inner symbolism of Sacred Geometry; apply this system to transform mundane reality into that special place where life feels deep and meaningful. Sacred Geometry encodes subtle experiences which can invigorate, refine and elevate. Venue: Butterfly barn Svedame Auroville Duration: 9.00am to 12.00 noon Contact/Registration: +91 9047097847 Email: rsupriya2000@hotmail.com Regular Classes: Thursday 4.00pm to 6.00pm
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New Creation dance studio....

Pilates classes will continue as usual on Mondays 5-6pm, Tuesdays 7.30-8.30am and Saturdays 7.30-8.30am...

Introduction to Nonviolent Communication: Exploring a Path of Nonviolence

The significant problems we face can not be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.~ Albert Einstein At the heart of this practice is the belief that as human beings we are designed to collaborate and to want to contribute to the well-being of others. However, because of our conditioning and socialization, we forget our true nature and instead start to live a life filled with right and wrong thinking. Instead of cooperation and abundance, we experience competition and scarcity, and so we can easily resort to violence (even if ever-so subtly). Nonviolent Communication offers an understanding, as well as very practical tools, that support us to become more aware of our unconscious, life-alienating behaviour. We learn to translate our judgements into our true feelings and needs and to hear the true feelings and needs behind anothers judgements or threatening behaviour. At this level, we are able to reconnect to our shared humanity, to develop a deeper sense of selfconnection, as well as to extend curiosity and compassion towards the others inner reality in a way that contributes to life! Sat, Sept 21 - Sun, Sept 22. 9.30am-12noon and 2-5pm.Joy Guest House, Centre Field *Contribution and full 2-day participation requested *PreRegistration required FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Laura Joy (CNVC Certified Trainer). Ph: 9442788016, 0413-2622539. Email: joylivinglearning@gmail.com

Mohanam offers Djembe classes

Classes will be weekly twice in the Evening Venue: Auroville Bamboo Centre Campus (Mohanam Music Class Room) Djembe is a West African hand drum. The djembe is said to contain three spirits. The spirits of the trees. The spirits of the animals of where the drum head is made and in the spirit of the instrument maker. It is easy to learn and a very soul-touching sound. Days; 13th Friday, 17th Tuesday, 20th Friday, 24th Tuesday and 27th Friday September 2013 Time: 5pm to 6pm OPEN FOR ALL. To Register Contact: 0413 2623806 Email: mohanamprogram@gmail.com

Mohanam offers South Indian Drumming

Venue: Auroville Bamboo Centre Campus (Mohanam Music Class Room) In this beginner level workshop, we will play the ancient South Indian Ghatam (clay pot instrument) and Khanjra (frame drum). These instruments create states of happiness, promote play, release tension and promote feelings of community and well being. We will also learn Konnakol (vocal pronunciation of South

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The Regular Classes column is now published only once a month. Guest-houses are kindly requested to put this page up on the notice boards. Kindly inform us of any changes/cancellation in your regular event the next regular events schedule will be published on October 5th, 2013. Editors.
AcroYoga: Every Sunday 8 to 10am at Arka.A beautiful blend of partnered yoga, actobatics, and Thai massage. No need to bring a partner. Flexibilty, power, & surrender are all combined... experience in yoga (particularly Ashtanga or AcroYoga) is very helpful. Advanced Tree Climbing: You want to learn the ropes and get off the ground. During classes, we teach both the Double and Single rope techniques plus demonstrate many of the new climbing devices available. You will learn to install the ropes in the trees, tie and use several climbing knots and ascend and descend both with the knots but also with ascenders and descenders. On reservation only. Call Satyaaji for conditions and appointment 958 516 58 82. Thank you Alcoholics Anonymous: meeting (open) every Saturday 6pm, Centre Guesthouse (Merriam Hill Centre). Contact: Ingrid 9443843976 or Shankar 9442010573. Aikido classes' timing: We restart on Monday 8th for children, and Tuesday 9th for adults/youth. Adult/youth classes: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday morning as before/usual - 6.00 to 7.30 am for all levels (Sat. for beginners) new class (beginners) on Tuesday 6.00 to 7.00 pm. Contact Surya (suryanina@auroville.org.in - 0413-2623813) or Pitanga reception.

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Children classes: Monday 4.00 to 5.00 pm & Saturday 9.00 to 10.00 am for younger ones and Monday 5.00 to 6.00 pm & Sat. 8.00 to 9.00 am for older ones. Please contact Cristo (cristo@gmx.fr - 04132622356). For all classes, please come 15 min. before the class, wearing your martial arts outfits if any, or long pants and large t-shirt (with sleeves). Surya and Cristo for the Auroville Aikikai. Argentine Tango: Mondays: Beginners' class 6.00pm to 7.00pm / Intermediates' 7.00pm to 8.00pm @ New Creation Sports Resource Center, Kuilapalayam. Wednesdays: Practica (tango dance space open to all) 7.15pm @ Sawchu, Bharat Nivas. Fridays: 'An hour to study' 8.00pm @ Naturellement. For milongas or further information please contact: tango@auroville.org.in Bring socks or danceshoes. Astrology, its holistic approach: Astrological Chart by Uma Gimnez. You are welcome to call and fix an appointment at 2623080 or 9443697972 (Surrender). The reading can be held in English, Spanish, French and Italian. Authentic Tamil Culture: Meena, Aurovilian working at Transition School would like to offer a course on the discover and beauty of the authentic Tamil Culture every Sunday morning at 10 am, meeting point at Courage Gate. The courses: 1. cooking lessons.2. How to make koolam.3. How to wear a sari.4. Henna design on hands and feet.6. Tailoring If you are interested, please call Meena, mobile number: 9787702180 or 2622145. Meena AV Chessclub: AV Chessclub meets every Monday starting from the 1st of July in Meera Youthcamp community (on the beach, if you don't know the way go to Repos and call me there). We meet at 4 pm until late evening. If you have one bring your own chess game, please - and mosquito repellent. Beginner or advanced player - everybody is welcome! Joachim contact number.9655970651" Capoeira: Regular classes for beginners Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in Deepanam School. Non beginner and regular students have classes Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Saturday is for all, we meet at 4.30 pm in Deepanam School for an individual training, a roda, a music session. Contact: capoeira@auroville.org.in, 9488328435 (Sam) Clay classes for children and adults with Saraswati and Anna. Please mail to aurokatrusya@gmail.com for details. Regards Saraswati 9787571633 Evolution Tarot Sessions and Classes: Find out if your quest for Selfrealization is part of your Destiny (what you can change) or falls under the law of Karma (what you cant change). Tarot cards propose simple true answer to your questions. Youre welcome to fix an appointment with Jagran (Arka) 9442400188. From the Food Lab: Horizon. (In front of Sve-dame). Mon.,Tues.,Thurs. 4.00 to 6.00pm. Call Lorenzo before coming at 09443362274. All relevant information about the after effects of food on your body for e.g. allergies, intolerance, chronic pathology. Homeopathic Immunopharmacology is available. Healing sounds and voice workshops: in New Creation Studio Learning to connect, play with your voice, feeling the positive and opening effects of healing sounds on the body and mind and rediscovering the joy experienced during spontaneous singing are some of the workshop's aims leaded by Caroline. Wednesdays: Workshop 1: 9:00-12:00 / Thursdays: Workshop 2: 9:00-12:00 - Workshops can be intended separately in New Creation Dance Studio. For registration and more information contact Caroline: 90.47.65.41.20 Ikebana weekly class: Ikebana, the Japanese ancient art of flower arrangement (Sogetsu School of Tokyo) Weekly classes for all levels at Creativity Community "Hall of Light. Contact Valeria, 9442992827, valeriaraso@hotmail.com Improvisational Singing Circle, with Caroline Manifest your own singing with support of a group every Tue. 5-6 pm in Butterfly Barn in Sve-dame Introduction to Sustainable Food Growing: Every Monday 10.00 am till lunch time in Buddha Garden. Contact Priya for more details at priya@auroville.org.in or 94432 22653

Kuthuvarisa, a Tamil Nadu Martial Art / Self Defense: Monica and Victoria have been attending this class for several months and enjoy it and find it very interesting. The classes are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7am to 8am in Arka. Please come and join us! Participants of all ages wanted! Landscape Drawing: Every Tuesday at 2:15. We leave the studio at Creativity to go for landscape drawing/painting. Anyone is welcome. There is no charge and materials are provided if you have none. Not connected with the landscape work is Figure Drawing from 5-7 Tuesdays in the studio. Materials are also provided if you have none. Call Audrey @ 2622641 for questions. Meditation for Peace and Healing: Join us from 5:00 to 5:45pm every Thursday around the Peace Table at the Unity Pavilion to build and 'hold' a Collective Space for Healing and Peace. Please offer your Presence to help in this collective experiment, whether you need healing yourself or simply want to support others in their healing and well-being. Mudra-Chi: A body prayer based on Mothers Mudras in a Tai-Chi form. Led by Anandi. For now, on the Mudra Chi classes at Savitri Bhavan will be Wednesdays at 4.30 pm. Everybody, Welcome! Anandi NVC Practice Group: Advanced Deepening Practice Group, Tuesdays, 5-7pm, plus optional potluck dinner. This group is for those of us who want to co-create a more intense NVC experience and deepen our practice with the support of a committed group. Requirement: some NVC background and minimum commitment of 2 monthsFor more info, contact Laura: 9442788016, laura.joyful@gmail.com Odissi & Bollywood Indian Dance: AuroTejas is teaching Odissi & Bollywood Indian Dance Classes at her dance studio in Felicity (last house on the right).Learn sculptural and graceful temple dances from East India with Tejas. All ages are welcome, beginners and advanced. For more info please call 8940882126 or email tejas@shaktidancetroupe.com OM Choir: The voice that chants to the creator Fire,/The symbolled OM, the great assenting Word Every Tuesday at Savitri Bhavan, 5:45/6:00pm - and at the OM Choir in the Ashram School, opposite the Ashram Entrance, Pondicherry, Fridays at 7:00pm. Online Events Calendar: The schedule of events for the week can be accessed by all, including guests, on the Auronet login page: www.auroville.org.in (no need to log in!) Pizzas Nights: The Youth Center welcomes you to re-join for delicious fresh pizzas from a cyclone-wood-fired oven. Every Saturday evening 7:00pm onwards Pregnant Women: The classes, specially for pregnant women, are going on every Thursday 9.15 at Pitanga. Welcome, Appie Qi-Yo Yoga Practice: Qi-Yo is multi-yoga system that aims at blending Qi Gong, Asanas and Pranayama.Viktoria, Mar and Sindhuja recently became Qi-Yo Yoga teachers and would like to practice with you in the mornings, Mondays and Wednesdays between 7 and 8:30, and Saturday between 8:30 and 10:30 in Arka, Multi-purpose hall. All are welcome to come! Sindhuja Skyworks: Tree Climbing Workshops: Recreational tree climbing workshops. You want the experience without learning all the knots? The ropes are already positioned in the trees. The knots are tied and tested before. You "hook on". After being fitted with your "saddle" and some short instruction on safety and climbing techniques, you are off and climbing! Call Satyaaji for conditions and appointment 958 516 58 82. Thank you Rception francophone : Tous les mardis de 17:00 18:30 La Terrace, en haut de la Cuisine Solaire, Ananda et Michiko sont la disposition des visiteurs francophones qui voudraient poser des questions sur Auroville. Les auroviliens et newcomers francophones peuvent aussi participer. Sacred Geometry, with Supriya Explore tools for balance, awareness, transformation every Thur. 4-6 pm in Butterfly Barn in Sve-dame Somatic Explorations ongoing weekly Somatic Movement class w/Maggie :Wednesdays 5-6pm in Verite Hall (starting 3rd July).Somatics is a system of slow mindful movements (in the tradition of Thomas Hanna). Each week we will explore a different

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theme with the aim to unwind habitual holding patterns in the body, and increase mobility, balance, coordination and wellness. Open to anyone who has learnt the daily practice - you are welcome to drop in.If you have no prior knowledge of Somatics and would like to attend, please arrive a few minutes early. For further info please call Maggie on 94866-23465 or 262232 Spanish Tertulia: A gathering for cultural exchange, every Friday from 4pm to 6pm at La Terrace. We welcome anyone interested in Spanish culture and those who practice colloquial language. Spoken English - The Sounds of Savitri: Tuesdays 9 to 10:30, Reading Room, Savitri Bhavan, with Patricia. For anyone who wants practice with Sri Aurobindo's Savitri. Emphasis on listen-and-repeat; very basic explanation, if needed. Each Tuesday is a brief preview of the next Thursday's text for Shraddhavan's 'English of Savitri' class. Sun salutations & Meridian Stretches Simple yoga, starting the day with gratitude, breath and stretching, Every Tuesday & Friday, 7.30-8.30 am , in Butterfly Barn in Sve-dame Tai Chi Hall: Tai Chi @ Sharnga: Chi on Mondays and Tuesdays from 7.30am-8.30am. 24 form on Tuesdays from 8.30am-9.30am and from 4.30pm-5.30pm, Wednesdays from 7.30am-8.30am and Fridays from 4.30pm-5.30pm. 108 form on Thursdays and Fridays from 7.30am8.30am. And 127 form on Saturdays from 7.30am-8.30am.

Tai Chi Chuan: We will practice Tai Chi Chuan together at the Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, every morning at 7.30am, except Sundays. There will be no evening classes on Tuesdays and Fridays. Tango summer schedule: From Monday 13th of May until Monday 8th of July. Multi-Level Tango Class: Mondays 6.30pm-8pm at New Creation Sports Resource Center. Practica:Wednesdays 7:15pmSawchu,Bharat Nivas Traditional Thai Yoga Massage: Every Sunday 9.30-12 am. Learn the art of this beautiful dynamic massage .Welcome to Sun Space, Windarra Farm (near Ganesh Bakery) Trovadores: Poetry and Music. Last Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. Dreamers Cafe - Visitor Centre Ultimate Frisbee: Every Saturdays & Mondays, 5pm till sundown at Certitude. Helps improve stamina, hand/eye coordination, and focus through running, throwing, & catching the disc; along with patience & teamwork. Bring running shoes if you have them. Contact mark@auroville.org.in with any questions or just come ready to play. Leela: the game of the same knowledge (2000 years old): come play the game of your life. Sunday, 9.30 to12 (above 15 years old) Info, Veronique J., 948 85 12 678 - SVEDAME, Butterfly Barn

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Monday, 9th of September 2013 at 6:30pm.

Films on Buddhism In many ways and forms Buddhism is understood and practiced. We show some conscious approaches and practices. Alan Watts (1915-1973) was interested in exploring human consciousness, studied Zen Buddhism and brought Eastern philosophy to Western audience. Watts proposed that Buddhism could be thought of as a form of psychotherapy and not a religion. His view of life and universe we show in an animation. Thich Nhat Hahn a Vietnamese Buddhist monk and Zen-Master, poet, peace and human rights activist is living now in France in his Ashram. His teachings and practices are focused on Mindfulness in every way of life, to learn to look deeply within and to overcome suffering. To learn to live happiness and to overcome suffering is an important focus in Buddhism. In a talk the Dalai Lama gives also advices to conquer suffering and to Buddhists from Thailand he is speaking about the relation of Buddhism to science and religion. Duration: 60min. And also for more studies on Buddhism: In 1957-1958 the Mother gave talks in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram under the title Commentaries on the Dhammapada. The audio-talks of The Mother in French are at the Listening Space of Savitri Bhavan and in the library we have the transcription of the talks in English.

At the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas

Reminder: Special Film Show on Friday 6th - Satyajit Ray's GOLDEN FORTRESS (SONAR KELLA - tout public)

FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 7.30 pm (Film show starting at 7.45 sharp) MANON DES SOURCES / MANON OF THE SPRINGS
Directed by Claude BERRY, France, 1986 / With: Yves Montand, Emmanuelle Bart, Daniel Auteuil Synopsis: Second part of this film adaptation of a superb novel by Marcel Pagnol (Acadmie Franaise). Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the Provencal countryside. She is determined to uncover the truth behind the death of her father (played by Grard Depardieu in Jean de Florette) and to wreak vengeance on the men she holds responsible. Ugolin (Daniel Auteil) falls in love with Manon, but this does not weaken her resolve. She causes the village's water supply to diminish, blaming this action upon Ugolin and his duplicitous coconspirator Cesar (Yves Montand). The upshot of this vengeful behavior ends in tragedy for all concerned... Original French version with English subtitles - Duration: 2h.

At Savitri Bhavan

Cinema Paradiso
Fi lm pr o gr a m me 2 S ep t em be r 20 13 to 8 S e pt em b er 20 13
Indian - Monday 9 September, 8:00 pm PARADESI (Vagabond) India, 2013, Writer-Dir. Bala w/ Atharvaa Murali, Vedika, Dhansika, and others, 126mins, Biography-Drama-History, Tamil w/English subtitles, Rated: NR Please check the timing Based on true events that took place before the independence in 1940s. This film is the screenadaptation of 'Eriyum Panikadu' a Tamil translation of the 1969 novel titled Red Tea by Paul Harris Daniel. The story focuses on the lives of Rasa, a young man, orphaned as a boy and his lady love Angamma. Through them the story highlights the lives of the tea plantation workers who were lured from the villages and thus unknowingly signed up as indentured laborers in the then Madras Presidency. Italian Tuesday 10 September, 8.00 pm BELLA ADDORMENTATA (Dormant Beauty) Italy, 2012, Dir. Marco Bellocchio w/ Toni Servillo, Isabelle Hupert, Alba Rohrwacher, and others, Drama, 115 mins, Italian w/ English subtitles, Rated: PG A mosaic of intertwined stories based on real life events questioning the meaning of life, love and hope, set during the last six days in the life of Eluana , a young woman who spent 17 years in a comatose state. The story includes a senator who has 17 MMC Auditorium

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chosen to vote against the party line; his daughter a pro-life activist demonstrating outside Eluanas hospital falls in love with Roberto who supports the liberal view, and so on. This multithreaded drama examines ethical conflicts raised by the treatment of comatose patients. Cultural Wednesday 11 September, 8:00 pm LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS: Reconstitution of Nijinskys choreography in 1913 Russia, 2008 (1913), Dir. Denis Caiozzi w/ ballet &orchestra of the Marinsky theatre, 110mins (w/30mins interview), English w/ French subtitles, Rated: NR Like many of the cultural films shown, this screening is also made possible courtesy of the AV Music Library. The creation of the ballet, in May 1913, in Paris Theatre des Champs Elyses provoked a true scandal. The piece disappeared after 8 representations and the real work of Nijinsky remained unknown until a tremendous work of 15 years was done by researchers Millicent Hodson and her husband Kenneth Archer who had been diligently reconstructing this masterpiece. They will present the piece and their work to introduce the ballet as it was given by Nijinsky himself in 1913. Spanish Thursday 12 September, 8:00 pm EVA Spain, 2011, Dir Kike Mallo w/ Daniel Brhl, Marta Etura, Alberto Ammann, Drama-SciFi, 94 mins, Spanish w/ English subtitles, Rated: NR Alec, a shy genius, is employed by his former university to design robot software. He needs a human model and thinks to have found it in Eva, his innocent 10-year-old niece. But Eva may have a secret and Alex former relation with Evas mother does also complicate the situation. International - Saturday 14 September, 8:00 pm ANONYMOUS UK-Germany-USA, 2011, Dir. Roland Emmerich w/ Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, David Thewlis, and others, History-DramaThrlller, English-French-Italian-Greek-Others w/ English subtitles, 130mins, Rated: PG-13 Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, is presented as the real author of Shakespeare's works. Edward's life is followed through flashbacks from a young child, through to the end of his life. He is portrayed as a child prodigy who writes and performs A Midsummer Night's Dream" for a young Elizabeth I. A series of

events sees his plays being performed by a front man, Shakespeare. Childrens Film - Sunday 15 September, 4:30 pm DRAGON-GIFT OF THE NIGHT FURY USA, 2011, Dir. Tom Owens w/ Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, 22mins, Animation-Adventure, English, Rated: G The Viking town of Berk, now enjoying its new alliance with the dragons, is preparing for its annual winter holiday of Snoggletog. However, that spirit is threatened when all the dragons, except Toothless who needs Hiccup to help him, suddenly fly away for some reason. While Astrid ineffectually tries to salvage the occasion, Hiccup decides to build Toothless a new prosthetic to allow him to fly independently, only to have the dragon take off as well. However, as the holiday approaches, Hiccup finds himself swept up to learn the dragons' secret the hard way and to find a solution to bring them home early. JEAN RENOIR FILM FESTIVAL@ the Cin-Club Cin-Club - Sunday 15 September, 8:00 pm LA GRANDE ILLUSION (Grand Illusion) France, 1937, Dir. Jean Renoir w/ Jean Gabin, Ditta Parlo, and others, 114 min, Drama-War, French w/English subtitles, Rated: PG The film is set among prisoners of war sometime between 1914 and 1918 and it is usually viewed for its insights on the First World War and reflects Europeans' complex hopes and fears during the era of the Popular Front, appeasement, and the rising threat of Nazism. Not only hugely important in film history, it was also the first foreign-language movie ever to be Oscarnominated for Best Picture. This is Jean Renoir's 21st film, also his first big international success.
Rating codes we often use are from Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA): G=General Audiences, PG=Parental guidance suggested, PG-13=Parents strongly cautioned, R=Restricted (equivalent to Indian rating: A i.e. for Adults), NR=Film Not rated, Rating awaited, or Rating not available. For scheduling programs at MMC/CP venue: please email us at mmcauditorium@auroville.org.in . Thank you for not bringing food/drinks or wet items or your pets into the auditorium. Please use the hooks at the entrance to the main hall for wet/ personal items. We appreciate your continued support. Thanking You, MMC/CP Group - Account# 105106, mmcauditorium@auroville.org.in

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Financial Service, Town Hall and Aspiration: Mon to Sat, 9 to 12.30 and 3 to 4.30pm Free allopathic medical consultation: In my house in Arati One. Amarnath@auroville.org.in-Tel. 262 24 92. Free Store: Mon to Sat 9 am to 12:30 pm Tue and Thurs 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm also. Free Store Tailoring Service: Repair work will be received only from 1st to 15th of every month. Timings will be same as Free Store. Auroville Gas Service, Service Area: near to Om Taxi Service and BSNL Telephone Exchange. Monday to Saturday: 9 to 1 and 2 to 4 pm Guest Service Solar Kitchen: 1st floor. Open every morning (including Sunday) from 10.00 to 12.30. Afternoon from 1pm to 4pm (except Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays ) Housing Service, Town Hall: Public hours are Monday & Friday 2:30 to 4:30pm, and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00 to 11:30am. No public hours on Wednesday. Integral Health: Classical homeopathy, hypnotherapy, midwifery, counselling, Shiatsu, energy work / integralhealth@auroville.org.in 2623669 / Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm, preferably on appointment. Kailash Clinic, Kailash: Call 2622803 for an appointment during morning hours from 8.30am to 12.30pm

Auroville Ambulance: 9442224680 Auroville Library, Crown Road: The library opening hours are 9am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 4:30pm Monday to Saturday AvHC: This is to inform you that due to popular demand, from 3rd June onwards, we are extending our Doctors' consultation hours from 8.30 to 1pm and 2 to 5.30 pm daily except Saturday which remains a half day. The Pharmacy will maintain its present timings (8 am to 5 pm). Av HC City Transport: Pick up and Drop Shuttle Service, per passenger fares phone Visitors Centre 262-2611 9.30am-5.00pm. Day/Night Guard: Auroville Security: Please call Ramesh.V at 9443090107/9443362691 in case of emergency or if you need an escort (for people with bikes/cycles only) or assistance. You can also contact us at avsecurity@auroville.org.in Dr Kamala Tewari: Available at Health Centre on Mon, Wed, Sat between 9.30 and 11am. Eco Service, Kottakarai: Jayamurthy - 904 701 5812 / Gillian 9442067481, email: ecoservice@auroville.org.in / Auralice - 989 461 9928 Entry Service, Multimedia Center: 1st floor, Town hall Complex: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 10.00am to 12.00pm for enquiries/applications. Thursdays: 2:00 to 3:30pm. B Form filling for newly resident Aurovilians and youth turning 18.

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LOE, Lab. Of Evolution, Bharat Nivas: Mon to Sat 9am-12 noon. From Mon. to Fri. 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Music library, Town Hall: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat from 9 to 12.30 and Tues, Thurs, Sat from 2 to 5:30pm. Nandini Distribution (New Pour Tous): Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Tuesday & Thursday afternoon from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Closed every first Monday & Tuesday of each month for monthly shopping. Nandini Tailor section: (Auroshilpam): Open to public on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday full day. No new order taken last week of the month. OutreachMedia Services: The services provided by OutreachMedia include: dealing with all media that come to Auroville for filming, writing, photographing reporters, journalist and writers. 2622-098 or 9443602194 or 9952463904 Multi-Media Centre. Office hours: Monday-Friday: 9.30am to 12.30pm. Afternoons and Saturdays by appointment. Puncture service, service area: next to gas bottle service, opposite road service; Monday to Saturday 9am to 4 30pm; phone 2622741, cell 9442891235.

Auroville Residents Service timings: Please note that the Auroville Residents Service office will be open from Monday to Friday morning's from 9:00 am to 12.00 pm and afternoon Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30. Thank you, Residents Service Team Savi: facilitates voluntary services and internships in Units & activities of Auroville; clarifying your needs of long term volunteers, helping with visa, and following-up these external resources to make their stay mutually beneficial. Opening hours in Unity Pavilion for visits, waiver forms signing and welcome Monday to Friday 10 - 12 am. Phone 262 2121 - email study@auroville.org.in Skyworks: Tree pruning, removal of hazardous trees and branches over fragile structures, power line cleaning. SatYaaji 958 516 58 82 Vehicle Service, Town Hall: Monday Friday : 09.00am 12.30 pm, 02.00pm 4.30pm. Saturday: 09.00am - 12.30pm Video library, Town Hall: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat from 10 am to 1 pm and Tues, Thurs, Sat from 3 to 6pm. Women's Helpline - For women needing assistance after an incident of violence on Auroville roads. Please call 262 2425 (mornings) or email avhs@auroville.org.in

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8:30 PM departs from Pondy Manakula Vinayagar Street (Ganesh Temple Street) Route: Vrit, Town-Hall, Solar Kitchen, Certitude (gate), Kuilapalayam (State Bank), Last School (gate), Repos ECR (opposite Dolphin restaurant), Manakular Vinayagar Street (between the Ashram Dining hall and the General Post Office) Optional stops by signalling driver: Eucalyptus Grove, Abri Corner, New Creation Corner, Corner of ECR and Quiet Roads, Pondy Lotus Hotel. Please Note: In case the ACT bus is not available as per the time table, please be on the lookout for a replacement by Jeep or Van, we will ensure that a white and orange sign is visible on the replacement vehicle. On the ACT bus passengers are asked to carry a valid boarding pass. You may opt not to get it punched every trip, but punch as frequently as you can to contribute towards supporting the service. Travel passes are available from Financial Service (Town Hall & Aspiration) and Guest Service (above the Solar Kitchen). For more information contact ACT (0413) 2622962 or act@auroville.org.in

Morning Trip (daily including Sundays, this service is conditional to MM being open to visitors. Usually not running on rainy days (enquiries: 2622235) 7:45 AM departs from Transport Service near Certitude Corner, opposite to Gas Service. 12:00 Noon departs from Pondy rue St Louis (beach end of J.N. Street) opposite Ashram playground. Route: Transport Service (opposite Gas Service in Certitude Corner you can park your vehicle in Transport Service yard), Pondy Rue St. Louis (beach end of J.N. Street) opposite Ashram playground. For additional stops signal the driver. Afternoon /Evening Trip Mondays: 2:50 PM departs from Vrit (3:00 PM in SK, 3:09 PM Kuilapalayam State Bank) - 6:00 PM departs from Pondy Manakula Vinayagar Street (Ganesh Temple Street) Tuesday to Saturday: 4:30 PM departs from Vrit (4:40 PM in SK, 4:49 PM Kuilapalayam State Bank)

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