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Sri Aurobindo – Delhi Branch Marg, New Delhi 110 016

Some give their soul to the Divine, some their life, Some offer their work, some their money. A few consecrate all of themselves And all they have - soul, life, work, and wealth; These are the true children of God. Others give nothing - these whatever their position, Power and riches are for the Divine purpose valueless cyphers.

The Mother APPLICATION FOR RESIDENT VOLUNTEER

FILL IN BLOCK LETTERS

NAME Mr. / Ms. …………………………………………………….....………….....…..… RECENT DATE OF BIRTH………………………...………… ………………………..……………. PHOTOGRAPH NATIONALITY………………………………………… ………………………….…….. Passport No *……………….…Valid up to*…………….Visa Type*……………………. Visa Duration…………………….. Aadhar Card No………...…… Govt. ID Card (if any)………………………Election Card No…………………..………... Driving: give details of driving license, if any…………………………………………..………………….…. Phone……………………Mobile…….……..……..Email……………….………………….………………… PRESENT ADDRESS………………………………………………………………………………………..... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS..………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………… ………………………….………………….

OFFICE: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. DESIGNATION: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. DETAILS OF WORK: ……………………………………………………………………………………….. STATE TO WHICH YOU BELONG: ……………………………. MOTHER TONGUE: …………………

A. 1. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: ……………………………………………………………… 2. FLUENCY IN ENGLISH (READING AND WRITING)...... Yes/No FLUENCY IN HINDI (READING AND WRITING)...... Yes/No OTHER LANGUAGES KNOWN: ……………………………………………………………………………

1 B. AREA OF EXPERTISE EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: a) GAMES & SPORTS………………………………………………………………………………………… b) DANCE, MUSIC, PAINTING …………………………………………………………………………….. c) OTHER ACTIVITIES ………………………………………………………………………………………. HEALTH

Biometrics: Height (in cms)…………… Weight in (Kgs)…………Blood Group (with Rh Factor)…………………….… Identification marks on your body……………………………………………………………………….……

(a) Have you suffered from any serious ailment? Yes/No Give details………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

(b) Do share any medical needs that you have.

(c) In case of medical emergency do you have Medical insurance and is it applicable in to what date ? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………….. QUALIFICATIONS

Examination Institution University/Board & Medium of Percentage Subjects Passed Year of Passing Instruction of Marks Taken Matric/10th Inter/12th Graduation Post Graduation Ph. D/B.Ed/M.Ed Any other

Special appointments you may have held in the course of your previous employment:

MARITAL STATUS:

(a) Are you married? Yes/No Date of Marriage………………………………………….…. (b) Are you a divorcee? Yes/No (c) Details of children and dependents……………………………………………………………………..…. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (d) Any other sharing……………………………………………………………………………...... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......

2 FINANCIAL POSITION (Please specify net wealth and Interest/Dividend/Pension/any other incomes)

YOUR MONTHLY INCOME: - ………………………………………………………………………..

FAMILY DETAILS

Name Relation Age Profession with details Annual Income 1.

2. 3. 4.

NUCLEAR OR JOINT FAMILY: ……………………………………………………………………………

DETAILS OF SPOUSE’S WORK AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:

1. NAME OF SPOUSE: ………………………………………………………………………………………

2. NAME OF OFFICE: ………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. ADDRESS: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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4. DESIGNATION: …………………………………………………………………………………………

5. DETAILS OF WORK: ……………………………………………………………………………………

6. PHONE: …………………..MOBILE: ………………………E-MAIL: …………………………………...

WHY DO YOU WISH TO JOIN THE ASHRAM

SPIRITUAL INTEREST & ASPIRATION

3 (a) What are your spiritual interests & aspirations?

(b) Have you studied any works of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother? If so, Give details.

DETAILS OF VOLUNTEER WORK: a) Types of work you would like to volunteer for………………………………………………………….. b) For how long you are planning to stay………………………………………………………………….. c) Are you computer literate? ………………………………………………………………………………. d) What was the last occupation you had and what was your nature of work ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….? e) Any other information you would like to furnish……………………………………………………….

NAMES AND ADDRESS OF REFERENCES (Preferably of people connected with the Sri Aurobindo Ashram) (Names of relatives are not to be given as references) 1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pin Code ……………….. Phone No. …………………….. E-mail …………………...... 2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pin Code ……………….. Phone No. …………………….. E-mail …………………......

Contact addresses of Relatives/Friends to be informed in case of emergency

1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pin Code ……………….. Phone No. …………………….. E-mail …………………......

2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pin Code ……………….. Phone No. …………………….. E-mail …………………......

4 SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM, DELHI BRANCH TO ALL THOSE WHO WISH TO JOIN THE ASHRAM

To live in a spiritual community, one must try one’s best to eliminate from oneself all that goes against the fundamental principle of its movement viz. unity of life, unity of mind and heart, and unity of purpose. All divisive movements whether in motivation or in their result need to be ruthlessly eschewed from oneself. For verily, the strength of a movement or of an organization depends necessarily upon the quality of the individual members who must accept responsibility to safeguard the integrity and promote true purpose of their aspiration to join in the work they plan to take up.

An aspirant must, therefore, initiate self-examination and sustained self-improvement to become a source of strength to the movement. In every organization, especially of a spiritual kind, it is the painstaking integrity of the members that constitutes the real test of its cumulative health. Accordingly the first responsibility of every Aspirant should be to totally sincere in the offering.

It would be useful, then, if each aspirant were to ask himself/herself before joining whether he/she would maintain self discipline and take full advantage of the facilities provided for such as yoga, group cultural activities & a certain number of hours of SEVA (selfless work which are all part of an Ashram life for one’s spiritual growth.

After all, any robust community life asks for standards of behavior voluntarily accepted and maintained in the interest of the institution;

Do you unmistakably feel ‘the call’ from within? Welcome then, into the family fold of the Ashram and rise above our personal desires and attachments and aspire to serve the Divine.

APPLICATION TO JOIN SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM, DELHI BRANCH

UNDERTAKING

I would like to join the Ashram in the true spirit of service as a volunteer for ------months/for ------years. 1. I promise to abide by all the rules and regulations of the Ashram. 2. I will not create any kind of disharmony in the Ashram. 3. I will leave the Ashram whenever I am asked to leave, without creating any hassles. 4. I will work for the Ashram in an honorary capacity as a service to Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, and will not make any financial demands at any time beyond what the Ashram provides for my needs & maintenance. 5. I will take whatever work is given to me and devote seven hours daily in the true spirit of service. 6. I will look after my personal needs of medicines, electrical gadgets, toiletries and such personal use material

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT Place …………………….

Date……………………... *Please attach copy of 1 Passport front and back page, Visa.

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