journal d'une transition

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You will then walk down the ramp between two of the twelve Petals to the Pillar of Mahasaraswati. Concealed within its volume, each of these Petals is to house a room of colour, expressing a state of consciousness: luminous blue for Sincerity, deep blue for Peace, blue-violet for Equality, pure violet for Generosity, magenta for Goodness, vermilion red for Courage, deep orange for Progress, pale orange for Receptivity, golden yellow for Aspiration, pale yellow for Perseverance, light green for Gratitude, and emerald green for Humility…”

(Unfinished)

- Points for the receiving of visitors and the regulation of their movements to and into Auroville, to be approved by: the Working Committee, the Development Group and the Secretary of the Auroville Foundation: 1- Note of Information to be widely distributed – see the draft presented to the Working Committee and the list of addresses of various private and public tourism agencies and corporations. 2- Upgrading of the existing facilities at the Visitors Centre: a) enlarging the Parking area; b) shaded walk over to Bharat Nivas and, past Bharat Nivas to the Matrimandir Reception area; c) updated information materials translated in Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Bengali, Urdu, Oriya and Kannada); d) full-time video service with updated presentations on various aspects of Auroville, including Matrimandir (for a fee); e) formation of personnel to receive visitors and answers their questions according to the level and quality of their interest; f) organisation of exhibitions and demonstrations (crafts, alternative technologies, art work, ecological gardening, etc. 3- Creation of a proper Visitors Pass: a) use of the Pass in coordination with traffic regulation inside Auroville; b) all watchmen and guards in Auroville to use the same colour uniform and a badge, so as to be easily recognised, and to be trained in checking Passes and giving directions to visitors; c) The Auroville Patrol to request any visitors to show either their Visitor Pass or their Guest Pass. 4- Traffic Regulation: a) a new board to be placed at the turn to “Certitude”, with a large map of the area positioned underneath a small shelter manned by a guardian, who is trained to answer basic questions and to direct visitors to the Visitors Centre; b) clear sign boards to be placed at all entrances to the Auroville area, indicating the way to the Visitors Centre and requesting quiet, cleanliness and slow speed; c) extra watchmen on duty at the parking areas of the Visitors Centre and the Matrimandir Reception. 5- Relationships with the villagers: a) to clearly explain to representatives of all the villages our policies regarding visitors and tourists, and access to Auroville in general; b) to introduce them practically to the system in place and seek their suggestions. 6- Budgets: a) additional budget to be allotted to the Visitors Centre; b) hundis to be placed at the Visitors Centre, with a simple notice explaining our guidelines and policies.