The bonfire at the Matrimandir
We began the day getting up at 4 a.m. to attend the bonfire in celebration of Sri Aurobindo's birthday. It is also Independence Day. The bonfire represents an opportunity to reflect on one's own meaning and purpose. The mother woke that the master is in us but also changes shape. Now there is a thought to meditate upon.
The full moon hung above us as the bonfire burned and daylight slowly crept in.
This is a special day in India so that there have been day and weekend visitors in large numbers. This has meant that our favourite haunts are quite crowded. Thus, it has been harder to get my daily chai teas in.
This trip to Auroville has been busy in some ways but in others we have been rediscovering the value of quiet and peace.
You may recall that I said that I was going for a bath in an emulsion that includes turpentine oil. It turned out to be quite pleasant and I am even going for a follow up. It apparently helps to detoxify you. We will see how it goes.
April after the bonfire
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