Matrimandir- Symbol of peace
Matrimandir, which is the Sanskrit word for 'Temple of The Mother', is the most important edifice of the Auroville township in Pondicherry. Located just in the middle of Auroville in a large open area known as 'Peace', Matrimandir is fondly known as the 'soul of the city' and holds crucial spiritual significance for those who practice Integral Yoga. At the same time, it is also a place for individual silent concentration... The idea of the Matrimandir was initiated by The Mother of the Shri Aurobindo Ashram. According to the teachings of Sri Aurobindo, the concept of the 'Mother' represents the 'great evolutionary, conscious and intelligent principle of Life', that is the Universal Mother aims to help humankind to move ahead of its present limitations onto the next stage of its evolutionary adventure, which is the supramental consciousness. Matrimandir is a place for acquiring peace and meditation and belongs to no p...
