Organising from Elsewhere Podcast Cultivating Relationality: Seeding Soil and Soul in Auroville’s Living Ecology
In this episode of "Organizing from Elsewhere", Niki sits down with Anshul Aggarwal, a farmer at AuroOrchard in Auroville, India, to explore the deep interconnectedness between land, food, and human consciousness. Anshul shares insights about the spiritual and ecological experiment that is Auroville, the history and mission of AuroOrchard, and his personal journey into farming. They discuss the importance of service to the land, the evolving nature of human consciousness, and the challenges and aspirations of creating sustainable, conscious communities. The episode offers a rich dialogue on reimagining how we grow food, connect with nature, and organize as a society, emphasizing the need for openness, humility, and constant learning.
00:00 Introduction to Interconnectedness and the Land
00:35 Exploring New Ways of Organizing
02:30 Welcome to the Podcast
03:39 Anshul Aggarwal's Journey and Auroville's Vision
06:24 The Role of Food in Human Culture and Consciousness
08:26 Personal Reflections and the Philosophy of Farming
17:28 Interconnectedness and Human Unity
23:24 Spiritual Experiences and Collective Transformation
25:49 Exploring the Concept of Awe and Overwhelm
26:59 Challenges and Constraints in Auroville
28:56 The Role of Community in Overcoming Mental Logic
29:49 Social Issues and Decision Making in Auroville
31:41 Learning and Experimentation in Communities
38:45 The Interconnectedness of Individual and Collective Growth
44:21 The Future of Human Evolution and Posthumanism
49:25 Embracing Openness and Emergence
50:52 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Dialogue
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