In memoriam - Bhavani Shankar

Bhavani Shankar Sardar passed away on January 3rd in his home town Kurnool, in Andhra Pradesh at the age of 83.

He first came to Auroville in 1991, and joined a year later. He started working for the Auroville Electrical Service in Abri, becoming its manager, and was known as a quiet, humble and very friendly person who unobtrusively did his work. His dedication to Mother and Sri Aurobindo, and advanced understanding of the yoga, was apparent in his way of being. His visits to Matrimandir were many. He lived in Promesse community from his early days till 2011, when he left Auroville due to problems associated with old age. He returned to Auroville after two years and stayed in Inspiration Community until 2018, when he finally left Auroville due to age concerns.