I think the new administration is dismantling the old structures and replacing them with new ones. Auroville International is perhaps being replaced by AIC. It is partly a change of name, partly to bring these Centres outside under the dispensation of the new management. What is more important, however, is the much-awaited, much-needed change of consciousness. Mere change of names, systems, policies, administration is not enough. The stress should be on the actual practice of the yoga and those who are engaged in it will continue doing it regardless of these or other changes. I do not know the aims and ideals of the AIC. I presume it is the dissemination of information about Auroville and the teachings of Sri Aurobindo, as the name suggests. There should be no problem with that. But if it is some kind of propaganda or politics to recruit new members, then I don’t see the point of it. It all depends upon the purpose behind replacing the old body with the new one. Personally, I like to stay away from institutionalising a spiritual movement and bringing it under an excess of administrative control. Spiritual life blossoms best in freedom and vastness and remains authentic when individuals accept it as an inner call and pursue it along the lines of their own nature.Β
Affectionately,
Alok Da
