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History Of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Puducherry, India
The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community and one of the most famous ashrams in the world, founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo Ghose and his spiritual collaborator, Mirra Alfassa, affectionately known as The Mother. The Ashram is not a religious institution but a center for the practice of Inte gral Yoga, a synthesis of yoga, spirituality, and worldly life aiming for a 'life divine' on Earth. It is a sprawling network of about 400 buildings scattered throughout the city, which house its various departments and over 2,000 sadhaks (spiritual seekers). The focal point is the Samadhi, a marble shrine located in the main building's central courtyard, which contains the mortal remains of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Visitors come here for quiet contemplation and meditation. Unlike many traditional ashrams, the life of a sadhak involves working in one of the community's departments (like agriculture, education, press, or furniture-making) as a form of spiritual discipline, making the Ashram a vibrant, decentralized community that plays a major role in Puducherry's cultural and economic life. The strict maintenance of silence in the central area provides a stark contrast to the busy streets outside, offering an intense atmosphere of peace and reflection.
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