Year-Round Activities

 

Sunday Satsang

Rain, hail or storm, the Ashram has maintained almost since its inception an unbroken tradition of a Sunday Satsang at ten in the morning. The Satsang typically begins with devotional music, which is followed by a discourse for about one hour. The Satsang ends also with devotional music. The session begins punctually at 10 a.m., and is generally over at about 11.30 a.m. Attending the Sunday Satsangs is an easy way to get introduced to the life-affirming spiritual philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. In addition, it is very relaxing to spend a couple of hours in a peaceful atmosphere. Those who come regularly for the Satsang also tend to get friendly with one another, unwittingly building up a social support system with effortless ease.  So many came to the Ashram for the first time because of the Sunday Satsang, and got hooked. They can now think of no better way of spending the Sunday morning than to be in the peaceful Meditation Hall of the Ashram, get immersed in some soul-stirring music, listen to a scholarly discourse, enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people, and follow it up with lunch in the Ashram Dining Hall.

 

Every Sunday at 10 a.m.      Venue: Meditation Hall         Admission: Free

ALL ARE WELCOME

 

To see the program of satsangs for the current month, click here.

 

 

Meditation

The Ashram has renovated the Meditation Hall. It is now spacious and serene, and its large glass panels give you a breathtaking view of the shrine standing amidst tall dense foliage. You are welcome to join the Ashram community in collective meditation at 7 p.m. Even otherwise, if you need at any time a quiet place for meditation, reflection or introspection, you are welcome to the Meditation Hall. The Ashram Meditation Hall is open to all from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday.

 

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat, 7 p.m. Guided Meditation on Thursdays at 6.30 p.m. Venue: Meditation Hall             Admission: Free

ALL ARE WELCOME

 

 

Gita Classes

“From the time of its first appearance, the Gita has had an immense spiritual action; but with the new interpretation that Sri Aurobindo has given to it, its influence has increased considerably and has become decisive”, said the Mother. In-depth discussions on the Gita, as Sri Aurobindo saw it, are conducted by Shri Prashant Khanna on a regular basis. Prashant ji grew up in Pondicherry and graduated from Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education.

 

Every Wednesday from 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

Every Friday from 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.

Venue: Old SABDA Hall      Admission: Free

ALL ARE WELCOME

It is recommended that you may confirm the program of the Gita classes by calling the Ashram Reception (2656-7863).

 

 

Yoga Classes

Classes on the physical practices of yoga (asanas and pranayamas) are held round the year (except in June). There are three slots available: 6.45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.: you may choose the one that suits you best.

 

6.45 a.m.        (Tue, Thu and Sat)    February – May, July – November

11 a.m.           (Mon, Wed and Fri)   January – May, July – December

5 p.m.             (Tue, Thu and Sat)    January – May, July – December

Venue: Yoga Hall      Registration: Rs. 500 per month

For registration, please visit

The Mother’s Integral Health Centre (Mon – Sat, 8.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.)

 

 

Classes in Fine Arts

Evening classes on music, dance and painting are held round the year (except in June) for children as well as adults.

 

For details and registration, please visit

Matri Kala Mandir (Mon – Sat, 3.30 p.m. – 6 p.m.)