Just south of India lies Aurovillea beautiful city that has managed to capture the attention of whoever hears about it, because it is a social experiment and spiritual.
Auroville It is located 17 minutes by car from Puducherryfounded in February 1968 by Mirra Alfassaknown as “Mother”, and which is governed by unique principlesWell, as surprising as it may seem, in the city there is no money, religion or governmentwelcoming people from all over the world.
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Currently, the city of Auroville It is home to about 3,300 people from 52 countries, and half of the inhabitants are Indians, while 20% are people from France.
Because Auroville has no government, people might imagine that they are not anarchists, although the reality is that decisions are made by consensus and they receive an annual allocation from the government. In addition, the city has committees and some working groups that are responsible for managing areas of the economy, health, education and infrastructure.
Among the main characteristics of the entity is the absence of cash, since residents have a uniform monthly salary of approximately $225 dollars, and transactions are carried out through community accounts.
Notably In Auroville there is no private propertyso when they move they give up their rights to the community.
Regardless of the fact that there are no established faiths in the city, residents are expected to have a spiritual life. In fact, Auroville’s official website makes it clear that the community is not suitable for those attached to a specific religion, because the entity promotes unity and rejects religious divisions.
Another interesting fact is that in this city the collective work It is essential, and residents have managed to transform a desert into a forest by the more than three million trees that have been planted.
The inhabitants of Auroville also make every effort to grow 50% of their food, using renewable energy.
It is worth mentioning that the city of Auroville has the full support of UNESCO and the recognition of the Government of India, since it is “a city that belongs to all humanity”, seeking infinite education and unity. human.
Furthermore, the Charter of Auroville points out and establishes that the city belongs to all humanity, being a place of education and constant progress, acting as a bridge that connects the past with the future and combines material and spiritual discoveries to manifest a true human unity.
Although Auroville seems to be a dream place, it is not safe from internal or external conflicts. And the disputes about the economy, development and the relationship between local communities have not stopped.
Unfortunately, the city has faced terrible tensions and allegations of corruption, dividing the community between those who promote gradual progress and those who choose to strictly adhere to the original plan.
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