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“A widest and highest spiritualising of life on earth is the last vision of all that vast and unexampled seeking and experiment in a thousand ways of the soul’s outermost and innermost experience which is the unique character of [India’s] past; this in the end is the mission for which she was born and the meaning of her existence.” - Sri Aurobindo

On the occasion of International Day of Democracy, Sri Aurobindo Society, Union Territory of Puducherry launched a new project Sri Aurobindo Integral Study & Research Forum and first edition of the forum held on the theme ‘India’s Contribution to the World of Democracy’ on 15th September, 2024.

Sri Aurobindo Integral Study & Research Forum, an initiative by AuroBharati, SAS and the central purpose of this forum is to take Sri Aurobindo's and the Mother's vision at a global platform. Through this forum, efforts will be initiated to connect the institutions and individuals globally for creative dialogue and understanding of the vision of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. This will focus on institutional networking, research initiatives and community outreach programs for diverse geographical, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kishor Kumar Tripathy, Member Secretary, AuroBharati, Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry focussed about the importance of International Day of Democracy to promote and strengthen democratic values. He mentioned about the international understanding of UN on Democracy ‘Democracy provides an environment for the protection and effective realization of human rights.’ Highlighting the contribution of India in the areas of democracy, Dr Tripathy said that India is the world’s largest democracy, with a long-standing commitment to democratic principles since gaining independence in 1947. Its democratic system serves as a model for other nations, particularly in regions with emerging democracies. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, One World One family.
Highlighted Sri Aurobindo’s vision for the development of democratic values, including democratic traditions from the Vedas to the contemporary scenario; India’s advocacy for democracy in supporting the democratic governance in international forums; India’s role in developing the democratic institutions and support from democratic movements for the liberalization of the specific countries of Asia and Africa.

On this occasion, Marcelo Fortuna Figueira Marques & Wanliza Marques Fortuna (Founder, CISAUM), Dr Ram Sharma (Principal, SSB PG College, Raniganj, Ballia, UP), Mr. Walter Maverino (writer, Coach and individual and group Mentor; Educator & Consultant) & Dayme Paymal; Shri Ramesh (Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, Bengaluru), Ms. Swetapadma Pati (Member, Eager to Force Ahead, Odisha), Dr Aniket Mohapatra (Academician, New Alipore College, University of Calcutta, West Bengal) and Dr Biswaranjan Rath (Founder, JagadGuru Yoga Bharat Foundation, Odisha) shared significant aspects of India’s contribution to the world of democracy.

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