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Aurobindo Ashram

religious site, Pondicherry, India
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The Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual retreat located in Pondicherry, India, founded by Sri Aurobindo. Sri Aurobindo was a yogi, philosopher, poet, and Indian nationalist who played a role in the Indian Independence Movement. He developed a philosophy of divine life on Earth through spiritual evolution, known as Integral Yoga. The ashram, established in 1926, became a community for spiritual seekers, guided by his collaborator, Mirra Alfassa, known as "the Mother." The ashram's philosophy emphasizes the potential for a transformed terrestrial life, aiming to manifest divine values like love and unity. The Matrimandir Meditation Center in nearby Auroville is a central hub inspired by Sri Aurobindo's teachings.1234

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