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Autobiography of a Yogi’ by P.Yogananda’ -
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Maitreya Round Table
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THE BOMBAY THEOSOPHICAL BULLETIN
THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF
THE BOMBAY THEOSOPHICAL FEDERATION
Volume
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No.3
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December
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CONTENTS
Cover – Christmas Message
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Cover
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BTF 87th Annual Session Report
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2 - 8
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‘First Step: Generous Altruism’-
Dr. Deepa Padhi
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9 - 13
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Support Convention 2018-2019
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BTF& Lodge Programmes December
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BOMBAY THEOSOPHICAL
FEDERATION
87TH ANNUAL SESSION OCTOBER
2018
The
87th Annual Session of Bombay Theosophical Federation held on 26th, 27th &
28th October 2018 was graced by Dr.
Deepa Padhi, International Vice-President TS as the Chief Guest. The Theme
of the Session was ‘Consciousness, Compassion, Contemplation’.
Friday 26th October 2018 evening
at Blavatsky Lodge TS
The 87th BTF Annual Session was opened with Lighting of the Lamp and
recitation of the Prayers of All Religions & the Universal Prayer. BTF President Bro. Vinayak Pandya welcomed
all and introducing the Chief Guest said: Dr. Deepa Padhi, Retired Professor of Philosophy, with
Fellowship from University Grant Commission of India had got her D.Lit. Degree
for research on “Live and Let Live – An Analytical Study in Holistic Ethics’.
She has authored books on ‘The Ethical Philosophy of the Bhagvad Geeta’ and
with Women’s issues on ‘Yes, She Can’. She a second generation Theosophist from
Bhubneshwar is now International Vice-President of TS.
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Editor – Bro.
Rustom R. Dalal Cover Page By: Sis. Kashmira Khambatta Editorial
Committee –Sis.MahazaverDalal (Reporter & in charge of Mailing
List), Sis. Kashmira Khambatta, Sis.
Aban Patel and Ex-Officio: President
Bro. Vinayak Pandya. Note:
News, Notes and Programmes to be printed in the Bulletin, be forwarded by
e-mail to: or kashmirakhambatta@yahoo.com latest by 16th each month.
As
a President of TOS Mahabharat Group she had started a project ‘Change the
mindset to stop violence against women’, which was launched by Governor of
Odisha. She has addressed Convention of Theosophical Society America and
institutions in India on women’s issues. She is the President of TOS Odisha.
For Theosophical Education she works with Teachers & Administrators of
Theosophical Schools across India. To her Practical Theosophy is spiritual
self-transformation and service.
The Greetings received from International President Mr. Tim Boyd and other
Dignitaries & Federations were read out by Secretary Sis. Mahazaver Dalal.
TOS Tanzania Director Sis. Deepa Kapoor conveyed the greetings of Dar-es-Salaam
Lodge, Africa in person.
Chief Guest Dr. Deepa
Padhi in her Inaugural Address speaking on
‘Self Transformation through Wisdom, Compassion and Contemplation’ said: One absolute Consciousness
– the One Reality with its breath has become subject to time & space, i.e. Purusha & Prakruti. Everything is in
One Consciousness and Individual Consciousness is a mean to reach the highest
consciousness - realization of Oneness of Life. Universal Brotherhood springs
with understanding of Wisdom and highly developed emotions of Compassion. Compassion is Law of Laws –
Love Eternal. It is beyond separateness and selfishness. One should treat every
form of life, even flora & fauna and animals also with compassion. Contemplation is a continued attention
of mind to one subject with commitment. It should be an uninterrupted flow of
mind to perceive One Reality. It starts as a practice leading to experiences
and terminating with union with God. Today human society needs Practical
Theosophy to unite fragmented consciousness into One Consciousness.
Dr. Rajam Pillai, Member of Blavatsky Lodge as
Editor & Publisher of magazine ‘Synergy’ requested Dr. Deepa Padhi to release July-December 2018 Issue
focussed on ‘Theosophy on Art’ authored by Bro. Arni Narendran.
Sis. Manjula Kanabar was
felicitated by Chief Guest for her five decades of
dedication to Theosophy & TS highlighted by Blavatsky Lodge President Sis.
Kashmira Khambatta.
Sis. Aban Patel conducted
the Prize
Distribution for Dani Elocution Competition 2018, held jointly by Bombay TF
and Junior Red Cross Maharashtra. First Prize Winners of Senior & Junior
Groups impressed everyone with their delivery of Poems on ‘Trees’ and ‘Cell
Phone’. The Chief Guest presented Prizes and Merit Certificates to all Winners.
JRCM Chairman Rtn. Godrej
Dotivala and Dani Memorial Fund Trustee Dr. Ajay Hora also addressed the
gathering. The evening ended with recitation of Sanskrit Prayer by Bro. Navin Kumar.
Saturday 27th October 2018
evening
At Blavatsky Lodge TS
The
Session was opened with the Universal Prayer and welcome by BTF President Bro. Vinayak Pandya. TOS Mumbai Region
President Sis. Parinaz Gandhi introduced the Chief Guest Dr. Deepa Padhi,
International Vice-President & President TOS Odisha.
Dr. Deepa Padhi speaking
on ‘The First Step: Generous Altruism’
said: World’s largest Trees of Red Wood near
San Francisco are hundred or even thousands of years old. Their roots are not
deep, but the secret is that roots of each tree reach out seeking roots of
other trees, get intertwined and making a united bond to support each other
withstand all hazards. Red Wood Trees teach humanity that the
strength lies in unity and willingness to help & support others. Madam
HP Blavatsky‘s declaration is that ‘True Theosophy is Altruism. It is the
Great Renunciation of self unconditionally and absolutely, in thought as well
as in action’. In an article of American Health journal of 1988 it is
stated that altruism is in one’s own best
interest. Helping others inspires gratitude and affection in them and this
reduces stress. All Religions & Theosophy speak of Altruism. With
altruism one feels joy with the joyful and sorrow with the sorrowful. This is
the stage when his self is united with every other as stated in Mahavakya
‘Soham’ – ‘I am that, I am the
whole’.
Maitreya Round Table
performed ‘Ceremony of Light’ with Mrs. Dawlat Dhalla on Piano. The ceremony inspired all to seek the Light of Truth, Love and
Strength through Knowledge, Love and Service of Fellow men. Past Leading Knight Thrity Dalal explained
the purpose of International Order of Round Table. It was heartening to see the
little Pages performing their duty with diligence. Sis. Navaz Dhalla gave the Vote of Thanks.
Sunday 28th
October 2018 Full Day
At Juhu
Theosophical Colony
Brethren of North &
South Bombay gathered in the beautiful Theosophical
Garden Society at Juhu for a Full Day Session. Dombivili Lodge Representatives Sis. Archana Joshi, Bro. Pradeep
Joshi and Mrs. Anupma Rackvi had also joined. The Session was opened with the
inspiring Bharat Samaj Pooja conducted
by Bro. Navin Kumar and Bro. Navin
Patel.
BTF President Bro. Vinayak
Pandya welcomed all and introduced the Chief Guest
Dr. Deepa Padhi. Bro. Umang Mehta,
Chairman of Vasanta Theosophical Co-operative Housing Society said that
they were very happy to host the BTF Annual Session and to have Brethren in
their Theosophical Housing Society.
Sis. Farida Lallan &
Sis. Zarine Edekar of Ananda Lodge and Bro. Arni Narendran of Blavatsky Lodge were
felicitated for their dedication to Theosophy and
commitment to TS over 40 years by the Chief Guest with a Memento & a
Certificate.
Dr. Deepa Padhi in her
address guided & inspired Brethren for ‘Theosophy
in Our Everyday Life: There’s a tendency in human mind to be
content with theoretical understanding of spiritual truth and not to proceed
further by acting according to that understanding. The reason is it calls for
strong determination, perseverance, courage and personal sacrifice and to move
out of comfort zone. Day to day actions in our life are manifestations of our
inner nature & inner self. It gets reflected in one’s posture, tone of
voice, relationship with family members, with subordinates & with Boss at
workplaces and how one relates with the surroundings like nature, animals,
plants, and insects. One need to realize that there is only One source – One
Consciousness and all beings & things are knitted in to interrelatedness
and interdependence. Theosophy encourages simple living as that helps
individual in getting more time to be with the inner self. Buddha has said “do
not cling to life and wealth & power. Live a life of truth then surely joy,
peace and bliss will dwell in mind.”
The morning session was
followed by the 87th Annual General Meeting of BTF attended by 46 Brethren to fondly remember departed Brethren, conduct the Business, and
welcome BTF Council Officers & Members for Term 2018-2020, to pass
Resolutions for the Leaders & Devoted Members and to express Thanks.
There
was a Book Depot Counter by Blavatsky
Lodge Book Depot attended by Book Depot Manager Sis. Freny Paghdiwala and Sis. Navaz Dhalla.
The
Welcome Breakfast & Lunch were
time to refresh & strengthen bonds of Brotherhood.
Afternoon Session was
chaired by Bro. Navin Kumar. He presented Diplomas to Four Youth of Juhu
Theosophical Colony and One Senior
Member of Blavatsky Lodge.
The Symposium on the 87th Annual Session Theme ‘Consciousness, Compassion,
Contemplation’ had many spontaneous speakers.
Youth Speakers:
Bro. Pratham Mehta raised questions about how to control waking & sleeping
consciousness and to realize how good is a subconscious mind? Working for NGOs
has given him opportunity to help people. Bro.
Navin Kumar advised that Mind has to be under control for actions.
Bro. Poojan Mehta said power of compassion is to work tirelessly for suffering people
and creatures. For compassion concern and understanding of pain & suffering
are needed.
Senior Speakers:
Sis. Thrity Dalal said Consciousness, Compassion and Contemplation are three points of
a Triangle. As Annie Besant has said ‘One
powerful thought is capable of reaching 50% of Universe.’ Beautiful
thoughts have positive effect in the world. Healing Groups reach out to sick
& weak. It was a shock when Taxi-man had told her, ‘Madam, you have sat in
my Taxi, otherwise I was about to go to commit suicide.’ But talking to him and
guiding him through the drive, it was a relief to hear when she got down,
‘Madam, I will never think of suicide again.’ In second incidence she had seen
a bagger cleaning dirt from a public road with his dirty shirt, which conveyed
whatever he had, with that he wanted to help passersby.
Bro. Bhavesh Pandya speaking in Hindi questioned about ‘Chetna’ (consciousness0, ‘Karuna’ (compassion0 and
‘Chintan’
(contemplation). Chetna is Energy,
but is not it thanks to surrounding Chetna?
Should Karuna be only for helpless
people or it should be even for us? String of thoughts start as soon as one
gets up, is Chintan essential for
such thoughts? Bro. Navin Kumar
advised that Chintan on good thoughts
will have beneficial effect. To forget oneself and be one with Chintan, will be Meditation.
Bro. Taral Munshi speaking in Hindi said
‘achchhai karneka zanoon hona chahiye’ There should be the spirit of
Service. He was touched when he gave some food to a poor urchin on a railway
station, instead of eating himself, he went to a group of poor children and
gave them what he got.
Dombivili Lodge
Representatives:
Sis. Archana Joshi said that Individual Consciousness expanding to Social Consciousness
should unite with Divine Consciousness. One needs to train oneself for perfect
balance of all three consciousness’s.
Sis. Anupma Rackvi said Compassion is a very high state of human consciousness. As a
human being one needs to understand, think & act out of compassion. Bro. Navin Kumar added that there are
‘Law of Duty and Law of Sacrifice’.
Member of Public:
Shri Apurva Parekh, an Advocate Activist, said Gandhiji’s Bhajan ‘Vaishnav Jan to Tene re Kahiye’ , Mother Teresa and even Friday Shows of Kaun Banega Karorpati
portraying selfless visionaries show the path. We should ask, what we can do
for our country.
Bro. Navin Kumar from the
Chair summed up the symposium with recitation of inspiring
Shlokas and Sanskrit Prayer.
Finale
was a Bharat Natyam programme by Ace
Dancer Namita Bodaji and her senior students Sandhya Sukesh Bolar and Anita
Menon giving dances of Pushpanjali, Ranjani and Padam with Hindi & Bengali
songs. They touched on sensitivity, different moods, joy & mother’s love
The Three Day Session
ended with a song by Bro.Pradeep Joshi of Dombivili Lodge.
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“This choice
between the path of darkness and the path of
light, between that which takes you headlong into bondage and that which
bestows eternal release, this choice between entering ‘into the sources of widespread
death’ and soaring into the region of Eternal Existence, presents itself before
all human beings. The wise and the discriminative, with their spirit awakened,
take to the path of light and glory. While the rest choose the downward way,
which takes them round and round the whirling wheel of birth and death”.
SWAMI SIVANANDA
THE
FIRST STEP: GENEROUS ALTRUISM
by Dr. Deepa Padhi,
International Vice-President
Talk on 27th
October 2018 at BTF 87th Annual Session
Generally, trees are known for their altruistic nature. There is a red wood forest near San Fransisco. These red wood trees
are the largest trees on this planet. Some of them are hundreds and even
thousands of years old. But their roots do not grow deep. These trees have been
standing there for centuries enduring massive wind storms, earthquakes and
blizzards. The secret is – the root of each tree under the ground reach out
seeking the roots of other red wood trees and when they meet they intertwine
making a permanent bond with each other. In this way all the redwood trees in
the entire forest are directly or indirectly giving support to each other.
Unity is their strength. This redwood
forest gives humanity a very profound lesson that the real strength lies in our
unity, in our own willingness to help and support others.
Madam Blavatsky makes the declaration that `True Theosophy is
Altruism. It is the Great Renunciation of Self, unconditionally and absolutely,
in thought as well as in action.’ Altruism is the opposite of
`Selfishness’. It is the principle or practice of selfless concern and service
for others. The word was coined by the French philosopher August Comte in
French, as ‘Altruisme’. He derived it from the Latin word `Alteri’ meaning
other people.
The term altruism refers to an ethical doctrine which says that
individuals are morally obliged to benefit others. Altruistic behavior is rooted in empathy, in the ability to put
oneself in another’s position and identify with his or her situation.
Though
it is generally believed that human beings are fundamentally selfish
(egoistic), psychologists say that every human being has two instincts –
altruistic and egoistic, in varying degrees. Recent neurological
researchers reveal that ‘people’s first impulse is to co-operate rather than
compete.’ Altruism is based in the act to
promote someone else’s welfare even at the cost of one’s own.
Altruistic
actions can be compared with supererogative actions of the
Western moral philosophy which are considered as morally praiseworthy but not
morally required. Some philosophers say that as these actions are morally
permissible, therefore, has moral worth. There are many examples of such
actions. In 2007, the Virginia Tech Prof. Liviu Librescu blocked the door to
his class room so that his 32 students and faculty members could escape the
bullets of Seuing Hui Cho, who was on a rampage to kill indiscriminately. In so
doing, Mr Librescu gave up his life. Many such instances are there which are
regarded as supererogative actions. But these actions are situation-specific,
that is, such actions take place as and when a particular situation arises and
the performance of such actions could relate to those specific requirements. He
becomes a hero for the single action he performs in a supererogatory way. But
altruistic actions are always selfless
and meant for the good of others .They are not restricted to human kingdom
only but are intended for all sentient and insentient beings.
Effective
altruism is a movement advocated by the philosopher Peter Singer who rejects
the view that some lives are intrinsically more valuable than others. He writes
in his Essay ‘Famine, Afluence and Morality’--
It makes no differences whether the person I can help is a neighbor’s
child ten yards away from me or a Bengali whose name I shall never know, ten
thousand miles away…….The moral point of view requires us to look
beyond the interests of our own society……From the moral point of view the
prevention of the starvation of millions of people outside our society must be
considered at least as pressing as the upholding of property norms within our
society.’
An
article from the journal ‘American Health’ (March 1988) points out that altruism
is, in fact in one’s own best interest. Helping others inspires
gratitude and affection in them and this reduces stress. It is claimed that a
helpful attitude may even benefit the immunological system which is closely
linked to the brain and mind.
Evolutionary
scientists maintain that altruism has deep roots in human nature because
helping and co-operation promotes the survival of our species. According to
them, compassion, co-operation, and community are key to our survival. As
Darwin says, altruism (which he calls sympathy or benevolence) is an `essential
part of the social instincts,’ and this is supported by neurologists who say that when
people act altruistically, their brains activate in regions that signal
`pleasure’. In fact, this pleasure can be said to be the true inner
happiness or blissful joy(ananda) that lies in serving or giving others something
without expecting anything in return.
But
in one sense giving is receiving. When we give or serve others we increase our
sense of connection and feeling of oneness with all beings and things. So the
seers say: Jagathitayaatmanahmoksyarthayacha.
Mrs. Hillary Clinton, wife of the
Former President of USA, Mr.Bill Clinton, observed that ‘we, human beings
suffer from a sleeping sickness of the soul’….`that we lack at some core level
meaning in our individual lives…… that our lives are connected to one another’
and added, `Let us be willing to remould society by redefining what it means to
be a human being.’
Within
each individual human mind, there lies tremendous power. The booklet, `At
The Feet Of The Master’, urges us to use our positive thought power
everyday for good and noble purposes such as to think daily of someone whom we
know to be in distress or suffering and to pour out our loving, compassionate
thoughts upon that person.
The transformation of selfishness to selflessness is truly the
transformation of one’s limited self having limited sense of awareness into the Higher Self or
Universal Self (Infinite awareness). In this
process of transformation our circumference of love gradually increases to
encompass the whole cosmic community.
Altruism
is the basis of Theosophy. As HPB says – ‘Self-knowledge or Atma Vidya is the only kind of altruism
that any Theosophists ……who would be wise and unselfish ought to strive after.
She writes – Altruism is an integral part of self-development………Altruism is a
textural change in the quality of the mind more than specific action of any
particular kind. When there is the right state within, right action takes place
automatically.’
Dr. Radha Burnier writes in her
article ‘Altruism’- ‘Many of us declare ourselves to be Theosophists but we are
only members of the Theosophical Society, not real Theosophists. The
Theosophist is one who is different because he is characterized by this quality
of altruism.’
Those
who are sincere spiritual aspirants need to practice this fundamental virtue of
selflessness in their day to day life. G. S. Arundale had said -`Less a
person thinks about himself, the more he is really paying attention to his
spiritual growth. Each little act of service returns to the doer in the shape of an added
power to serve.’
It
is known that the Theosophical Society was closer to the Masters in the
beginning when it started and many times members were instructed and guided
through letters. Today, there is no guidance or intervention by the Masters.
The reason is implicit in the words of HPB when she says -``It is impossible to employ
spiritual forces if there is the slightest tinge of selfishness (or
separateness) remaining in the operator.’
In
The
Light on the Path, it is beautifully written -`Desire to sow no seed
for your own harvesting: desire only to sow that seed the fruit of which shall
feed the world. You are a part of the world, in giving it food, you feed
yourself.’
All
major religions are based on this key concept of altruism which is often
described as the Golden Rule of Ethics.
In Jainism, the first Tirthanker
Rishav introduced the concept of altruism not only for humans but for all
sentient beings.
In Islam, the concept
`ithar’(altruism) is the notion of preferring others to oneself’. Sufis
believe that concern for others is rooted to be a demand on the human body.
Altruism
figures prominently in Buddhism which has for its
fundamental principles, compassion, tolerance and non-violence.
Altruism
is essential to the Sikh religion. The Guru Arjun Dev sacrificed his life for the
greatest gift to mankind, the Guru Granth. Guru Govind Singh (the tenth Guru)
was in war with Mogul rulers to protect the people of different faiths.
Altruism
is fundamental to the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel.
St. Thomsas Aquinas says - `you should love your neighbor as yourself’ which
means that love for our self is
exemplar of love for others.
In
Hinduism,
as it is mentioned in Gita, one can attain perfection by working selflessly for
the benefit of the society, that is, `Lokasangraha’ as well as for the benefit
of all sentient (sarvabhutahiteratah). Lord Krishna has elevated the idea of
altruism to the highest form of spiritual service referred to as Karma Yoga by
which one can attain the Ultimate Goal – self-realization.
Swami Vivekananda said –‘Work done
for others awakens the subtle and dormant divine power, Kundalini within our
body.’
Having risen to that great height where all selves are known as one,
the spiritual speaker sees all forms in
himself and himself in every form as it is mentioned in Ishavasya Upanishad ‘Yastusarvanibhutaniatmanyevaanupasyatisarvabhutesuchatmanam.’ He feels joy with the joyful and feels sorrow with the sorrowful.
This is the stage when he comes to know
his self as united with every other, hence the Mahavakya – Soham (I am that, I
am the whole)
Theosophy or self-knowledge and altruism or selfless service are
complementary to each other they are the two sides of a coin. Self-realization
is indeed a journey from selfishness to
selflessness, exclusiveness to inclusiveness, diversity to unity.
I would like to end my speech with the sayings of St Francis –
O Divine Master, grant
that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to
console;
To be understood as to
understand
To be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that
we receive,
It is in pardoning that
we are pardoned, and
It is in dying that we
are born to eternal life.
BTF & LODGE PROGRAMMES DECEMBER 2018
SUPPORT CONVENTION 2018 – 2019
v The 143rd International TS
Convention at Adyar will be from 31st December 2018 to 5th January 2019 with
the Theme: ‘Truth and Beauty: A Field beyond’
v BTF & Blavatsky Lodge
Joint Program of Support Convention at Besant Hall, Blavatsky Lodge, Mumbai as
under:
Tuesday 1st January 2019:
5.30 pm. Tea and snacks
6.00 pm. Prayers of All
Religions and the 143rd Convention
Inaugural Speech of International
President Tim Boyd
Wednesday
2nd January 2019:
5.30 pm. Tea and snacks
6.00 pm Mystic Star Ritual
Friday
4th January 2019:
5.30 pm. Tea &
Snacks
6.00 pm Cultural
Program
Saturday
5th January 2019:
5.30 pm: Tea &
Snacks
6.00 pm Closing
Ceremony
6.30 pm Video
Clips & Chanting of Mantas By Bro. Navin Kumar.
Closing of the
Ceremony with The Sanskrit Prayer.
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For mind is like a mirror, it gathers dust while it
reflects. It needs the gentle breezes of Soul-Wisdom to brush away the dust of
our illusions.
Seek
O beginner, to blend thy mind and Soul.
Voice of The Silence HPB
1.ANANDA LODGE: Theosophical Colony,
Juhu, Mumbai 400049. Contact Ananda Lodge Secretary Sis. Zenobia Khodaiji (M):
9820308163 or Ananda Lodge Representative to BTF Sis. AnjooNarain (M):
9820132473 for Meeting of December 2018
2. BLAVATSKY LODGE: 7 - French Bridge,
Mumbai 400007 Tel: 23685026 (M): 9821459504 (M): 9819334333
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Sun 2
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10.00 am
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Bharat Samaj Pooja
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Fri 14
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6.00 pm
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Preparations for the Cultural Program
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Fri 21
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6.00 pm
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Autobiography of a Yogi’ by P.Yogananda’ -
conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
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Sun 23
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11.45 am
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Maitreya Round Table
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Fri 28
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4.30 pm
6.00 pm
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Blavatsky Lodge MC Meeting
Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis.
Aban Patel
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3. CENTENARY LODGE:
Please contact Sis. NajmaDewan (M): 9987204038
for meetings
4. JYOTI LODGE: Contact Bro. TaralMunshi, C/101,
Building No.19, New Mhada, Garden Hill C.H.S., New Mhada Colony, Behind N.P.A.,
Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400065 (M): 9820187317
5. SHANTI LODGE: C/o Bro. Rustom Dalal, Vijay Niwas, 2nd Floor, Plot 5, Sleater
Road, Mumbai 400007 Tel: 23800422 (M): 9833131216 Time:
6.15 p.m.
Thurs6,13,20,27
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Study of ‘Thought Power’ by Dr. Annie Besant
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6. UNITY YOUTH LODGE: Sis. SoonooVesuna (M): 9619339787
Wed 19
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5.30 pm
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Theosophical readings guided by
Sis. Soonoo Vesuna at her residence Vijay Niwas, 4th Floor, Sleater Road
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7 & 8 VASANTA LODGE & GANESH LODGE:C/O Mrs. Gita S. Parikh, Gokul Anand Building, 4th Floor, Dattatraya
Cross Road (M):9920384140
Wednesday 5, 12, 19 & 26 Meetings at 6.30 pm.
9. VIMADALAL BILIA LODGE: Family House, Parsi
Colony, Dadar, Mumbai 400014
5.45 pm. Healing Rituals.
Thurs
6
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5.45
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Healing Ritual
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Thurs 13
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6.00
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Lodge Members’ Meeting
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Thurs 20
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6.00
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Study of ‘The Masters and the Path’
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Thurs 27
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6.00
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Theosophical Readings
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The Wheel of the
Good Law moves swiftly on. It grinds by night and day. The worthless husk it
drives out from the Golden grain, the refuse from the flour. The hand of Karma
guides the Wheel; the revolutions mark the beatings of the Karmic heart.
THE VOICE OF SILENCE - HPB
The universe is worked and guided,
from within outwards. As above, so it
is below, as in heaven, so on earth; and man, the microcosm and miniature copy
of the macrocosm, is the living witness to this Universal Law and to the ode of
its action
SD, I, 295 - HPB
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Minutes of the Managing Committee meeting held on Friday, the 28th December, 2018 at Blavatsky Lodge
Blavatsky Lodge
THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
7, French Bridge, Rangnekar Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai-400 007
Minutes of the Managing Committee meeting held at 4.30 pm on Friday, the 28th December, 2018 at Blavatsky Lodge, Mumbai.
The meeting chaired by the President Sis. Kashmira Khambatta began with the Universal Prayer.
Members Present:
Bro Navin Kumar, Bro. Arni Narendran, Sis. Aban Amroliwalla, Sis Jasmine Cawasji, Sis. Navaz Dhalla, Ruby Khan.
Leave of Absence: Bro. Rustom Dalal, Sis. Freny Pagdiwala, Bro. Rustom Cooper, Bro. Shailendra Godbole and Bro. Khosrav Pavri.
The deliberations of the Meeting were as under:
1. Confirmation of Minutes:
Minutes of the MC meeting held in November, 2018 which were distributed to members present, were considered and confirmed.
2. Hon. Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer’s Report for the month of October, 2018 were read and approved.
3. Miscellaneous :
a) Sis. Aban Patel to contact for quotation regarding repairs in the Green Room, Dani Room, Mathaya Room and the Room on the first floor.
b) “Resolved that Rs.16,000/- to be reimbursed to Sis. Navaz Dhalla for the Grill Door on the Terrace of Blavatsky Lodge.”
Proposed by Sis. Jasmin Cawasji, Seconded by Bro. Navin Kumar and carried unanimously.
c) “Resolved that the existing hall rentals for prarthana sabhas as well as for Tushna Classed be increased by Rs 500/- per turn from 1-4-2019 onwards” proposed by Navin Kumar, Seconded by Ruby Khan and carried unanimously.
There being no other business, the meeting was concluded with a vote of thanks to the chair.
Hon. Secretary Hon. President
