The society introduces itself
A small circle of members and followers of Sri Aurobindo’s teachings form the Sri Aurobindo Society Deutschland in Heidelberg.
The Sri Aurobindo Society is an international organization whose goal is to work toward progressive, universal harmony in the spirit of Sri Aurobindo's teachings. It was founded in 1960 to bring together people and institutions, regardless of nationality or religious affiliation, who are inspired by this ideal and who wish to work individually or jointly for its realization throughout the world. Its German branch has been working toward the same goals and ideals in Europe since 1988.
Our activities
The Sri Aurobindo Society Deutschland e.V. regularly meets for events and meetings at its headquarters in Heidelberg.
Together we meditate, listen to lectures, and share experiences. But what unites us all is living in the spirit of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. We wish to continue to express the striving for a higher consciousness and the unity of humanity through our active participation.
Talk by the comparative religious studies scholar Professor Wolfgang Gantke from Goethe University Frankfurt Sri Aurobindo as founder of an integral future anthropology.
Reading & presentation by Andreas Mascha of the new mantric Savitri translation from Dirk Muthmann
Important holidays at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram
August 15, 1872 - Sri Aurobindo's birthday
Aurobindo Ghose was born in Calcutta. At the age of 7, he was sent to England for the next few years.
February 21, 1878 - The Mother's birthday
The mother was born in Paris to a Turkish father and an Egyptian mother. Her name is Mira Alfassa.
April 24, 1920 - The Mother's final arrival in Pondicherry
The mother visited Pondicherry for the first time in 1914; she returned in 1920 to settle there permanently.
November 24, 1926 - Siddhi day or the day of Victory
Sri Aurobindo experiences the descent of Krishna into his body. He explains that the descent of Krishna prepares the descent of the Overmind, but does not itself bring about the descent of the Supermind and Ananda.
December 2, 1943 - The Mother inaugurates the opening of a new school
In 1943, the mother founded a school for 20 children and became one of the first teachers herself. This school later grew into the Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education.
December 5, 1950 - Sri Aurobindo's Mahasamadhi day
Sri Aurobindo leaves his body.
December 9, 1950 - Aurobindo's body laid to rest
Aurobindo's body laid to rest.
February 29, 1956 - Day of the Supramental Manifestation
The Mother has the concrete experience of the descent of the Supramental Consciousness to Earth.
November 17, 1973 - The Mother's Mahasamadhi day
The mother leaves her body.
November 20, 1973 - The Mother's body laid to rest
Mother's body laid to rest.
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Original English version from sriaurobindoashram.org. Copyright Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust Puducherry, India.