‘Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole’

Puducherry | Friday | 23rd February, 2018

Summary:

Auroville CharterAccording to Auroville International, there is a deep intent in beginning the Auroville Charter with these two lines: “Auroville belongs to nobody in particular, Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole”. Auroville International, which is a “worldwide network of Auroville friends,” was an initiative approved by The Mother for “a realisation of unity and harmony”. “And, working for Auroville abroad and taking up residence in the township can be very different,” he said. The volunteer who recently moved into Auroville for good feels that it takes “another level of commitment and responsibility.” Within two years of the founding ceremony, the idea was born to create an international network to mobilise support for the fledgling universal township..