Feb 28th - An Abundant “Begending”

It is the Divine Presence that gives value to life. This Presence is the source of all peace, all joy, all security. Find this Presence in yourself and all your difficulties will disappear.

– The Mother (Mirra Alfassa)

Dear Sunlit Path Community,

Every year as the end of the season approaches, it feels like a beautiful, climactic end, and at the same time, the feeling that it’s only the beginning of a greater unimaginable unfolding. So, to use a term that a dear soul sister, Corinne Andrews of Shraddhayoga, used recently, let us celebrate this new “begending”.

From a spontaneous confluence of a global Dhrupad family to the first celebration of Pongal and the first residential retreat at A Sunlit Path, the flow and alignment has been strong and undeniable these last two months. Thanks to all of you who trusted the depth and genuineness of our offerings, showed up and surrendered. This has made it possible for us to become more sustainable this year and encouraged us to keep deepening and expanding our offerings. We feel certain A Sunlit Path will continue to establish itself strongly as we establish ourselves deeper in The Sunlit Path.

Happy Birthday Auroville

On this, the 57th anniversary of the birth of the dream that is Auroville, we are grateful to be in touch with the seed that was planted which is surely growing into the Light, despite all outer appearances. Let us each continue to do the work that we are called to do, with sincerity, humility and un-ending faith.

Events - Jan & Feb

Dhrupad Baithak

We started the year with a Dhrupad vocal and bansuri concert by Virginia and Igino of Samvad. As they had come earlier to stay in the rooms above A Sunlit Path with their beautiful little daughters, the space was already vibrating with music and the squeals of little girls. Their concert offering on New Year’s day saw a packed audience and was the perfect celebration to start off 2025! And although it marked the end of their journey in Auroville this time, we hope it marks the beginning of many more—another “begending”!

Pongal Celebration

Our very first Pongal celebration at A Sunlit Path was a pure delight! We drew kolam designs, played childhood games and enjoyed a feast together. Pongal is not only one of the most important festivals in Tamilnadu, it is one of the sweetest for us as it is a simple celebration of gratitude for Nature and how she beautifully sustains us.

Temple Visit

We are also grateful for our temple trip to Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Srimushnam and Virudachalam with our beloved Raman leading the way. Every temple trip is yet another experience in remembering the Truth and the sheer joy available in every moment. May there be more sanghas everywhere in many names and forms to guide us back to the Light.

Retreats - Jan & Feb

FaOM Spinal Therapy Training

The recent FaOM Spinal Therapy Training with Fabrice Montagne was conducted in French for experienced therapists. Two of the trained therapists will incorporate it into their work in schools and healing spaces in Auroville while another has already incorporated it into her private healing practice in France.

We are grateful to provide this simple and effective methodology that is spreading around the world and healing more and more people.

Mantra & Nada Yoga Training

We are deeply grateful to Victor Sakshin for sharing his knowledge and devotional practices with us in the recent Mantra and Nada Yoga Training. This was the very first intensive week-long retreat held at A Sunlit Path which blossomed into everything that A Sunlit Path aspires for. We cannot ask for anything more. Every day in living together, our hearts connected and opened and we found ourselves inspired by Victor’s sincerity and devotion to sharing the wealth of knowledge that this land holds. Thank you Victor for deepening us in The Sunlit Path. 

May we continually aspire to purify ourselves through these teachings you have generously shared, creating space for Light to flow through us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon with love to A Sunlit Path. 

Dhrupad Retreat

It was a delight to have so many people come seeking the essence of Dhrupad—from new seekers of sound to previous lovers of these sessions with Niloy Ahsan in the ancient Dhrupad tradition. There were many of us this time, but we were united in our presence and commitment to drinking, as much as our vessels allowed, from this vast river of teaching that flowed before us through the pure channel that is Niloy Ahsan. We are very grateful that our vision of building a Dhrupad community in Auroville is coming true!

Looking Ahead - March

Contact us on whatsapp +91-8870988843 to register for any of the upcoming events (check our Instagram page or whatsapp group for updates on each program):

Tanpura Workshop w/ Sarang Phagre - March 4th

Yoga Retreat w/Sudha Suthanthiram - March 14-16th

Kirtan w/Matthew Andrews - March 16th

FaOM Training w/ Fabrice Montagne - March 17-22

Dhrupad Concert by Niloy Ahsan - March 27th

Dhrupad Retreat w/ Niloy Ahsan - March 28-30

Donate

If you feel inspired by our work and wish to help us continue on our mission to bring more light into this world, we invite you to be part of “100 Friends of A Sunlit Path”.

https://www.asunlitpath.org/donate

Your contribution is tax-deductible as A Sunlit Path is a unit of Pappammal and Muthugounder Trust, established and registered in India on Feb 4, 2010 under both 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.