During my travels I have had the pleasure of visiting a very unique universal community, Auroville in Tamil Nadu-Southern India. Founded in 1968, Auroville is an ongoing human experiment whereby world citizens live together in order to transform the planets consciousness. The progressive township is also concerned with sustainable living and the environmental, social and spiritual needs of mankind.
“Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity.”
These guys take the word ‘hippy’ to the next level… although their beliefs do hold some important meanings. The essence of Auroville is beautifully displayed in the pictures below. Take an enlightened walk, as I did through this garden and be reminded of the simple pleasures of life. I find it refreshing to reflect on these qualities and how I apply them in my life. May each petal of the flower brighten up your thoughts and attitudes by bringing together both nature and spirit. The perfect combination for the garden of life!
Further information can be found at: http://www.auroville.org/
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