journal d'une transition

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However, in reality, to accept and shelter this mentality within our society is to yield to a backward spiralling into a substratum of dark fear and judgements, inhabited with lies. If it was an isolated erring caused by the persistence of some narrow-mindedness or social conditioning, one could simply shrug it off with laughter. But as it comes close on the heels of a definite and determined will to align every participant in Auroville to a one-goal/one-doctrine/one master-plan/one-vision/one- collaboration line, it cannot be treated as merely the expression of an old reflex. Regarding ‘homosexuality” per se, I believe everything has been said in today’s world. In general, one has learnt to rid oneself of this noxious ignorance that judges and condemns and to make way for respect and acceptance. Why not in Auroville then? There may still be those who, able to convince themselves that they have never really been attracted towards a person of the same sex, wish to enjoy a little longer a sense of self-righteousness. It is only comical, for any keen observer of human nature. But here in Auroville, to belittle and cheapen the ideal with such low moralistic hypocritical notions is to betray the light that has offered itself to Auroville’s work of transition. I would like to suggest that, towards ourselves as towards every person and every agency of this world and of any world, we stand by the basics of Auroville’s ideal and draw our code of conduct from these only: - Not to ever lie. - Not to ever yield to any form of violence. - To respect every being. - Service. - Living aspiration. Indeed the question cannot ever be whether one is so inclined, emotionally or physically, towards individuals of the same sex or of the ‘opposite’ sex. The question can only be whether relationships develop from truthfulness, trust, mutual respect, are free from violence and open to aspiration. Any relationships.

Differences and diversity are meant for delight.

Thank you,

Divakar”

Note: The Management at Matrimandir was inching closer to take their axes at the Banyan tree, bathed in the aura of “spiritualised botany” which Narad contributed to the movement… On the 13 th of February I posted an Open Letter: