In
this issue, we conclude our reminiscence and reflections on our collective trip
to Pondicherry with the contributions of reflections from two of our younger
members, with aspirations of more of such meaningful get-togethers
From the diary of Vishnu…..
In the recent
December holidays, the Sri Aurobindo Society, Singapore, embarked on a journey
that was truly a blissful one. It was the trip to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram,
Pondicherry, to commemorate the successful running of the Singapore Society for
the past 40 years. The trip turned out to be both a fun and knowledgeable trip
for everyone who took part in it.
My first
impression was that it was only going to be a series of talks and nothing
interesting for the youth present, but how wrong I was. To be truthful, none of
the activities was boring. The trips to the Samadhi were so peaceful and calm.
Every night, with the special entry card issued from our guesthouse, we were
able to sit beside the Samadhi even as late as 11pm. That was a totally new
experience for me as I had never participated in night meditation sessions
before that. The experience was so different, seeing the light shining from the
tree above, as though the light came from heaven.
Of all, the
activity that I enjoyed the most in the whole trip was my time as a volunteer
in the Ashram Dining Hall. It was an experience in which I learnt a lot. Even
though it was only 2 days of volunteering, I met many volunteers from all
around the world and from different States of India. It felt so fulfilling after
every volunteering session. I was able to learn about daily Ashram life while
working hand in hand with them. I felt that those 2 days of volunteering was
not a tiring job, but rather a service to our Masters, Sri Aurobindo and our
Divine Mother.
- Vishnuraj
From the diary of Mira …..
Sri Aurobindo
Society, Singapore was founded in the year 1972 by a blessed few. Throughout
the journey it has taken new dimensions, yet preserved it's few pillars. Every
first Sunday filled with fitness and food, every darshan day an offering with
devotion and creativity.
Now in 2012 when
the society celebrated it's 40th anniversary, how best could we observe it than
with the gathering of the Divine mother's children in the blessed land of
Pondicherry! It was a wonderfully organized trip, which in a series of five
days made it possible to experience the nuances of the Ashram which included a
visit to Sri Aurobindo’s room, watching the wonderful sports event in the
stadium, a series of meditations, the walk and brunch being arranged in
Auroville, to mention a few of the memorable events.
It was an
opportunity to stride back in time of the society's journey and a chance to
seek the Divine Mother's blessings to make our greatest of dreams for the
society and for all its members come true.
And here is a small
poem on the society:
SAS's genisis in
1972
SAS's 40th in 2012
Through the journey
it has been,
For few a second
home
For few a place
where a family was found
A place where the
Mother's love is abound
For few their experiences
make them spellbound
Knowledges’ new hub
Makes us a step
closer to becoming the mother's cubs
Let us all pray
that this journey extends to eternity
-
Mira
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