BLAVATSKY LODGE: 7 - French Bridge, Mumbai 400007 Tel: 23685026 (M): 9821459504 (M): 9819334333
DAY
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TIME
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DETAILS
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Mon 1
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6.00 pm
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Dr. Annie Besant’s Birthday Meeting jointly with BTF
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Fri 5
Fri 19
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6.00 pm
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SACRED JOURNEYS with Readings and Discussion on ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahansa Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
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Sun 7
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10.00 am
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Bharat Samaj Pooja
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Fri 12
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6.00 pm
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Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
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Fri 26
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4.30 pm
6.00 pm
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Blavatsky Lodge MC Meeting
Opening of BTF 87th Annual Session
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Sat 27
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6.15 pm
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Second Day - Maitreya Round Table with Ceremony of Lights
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Tues 9, 16,23,30
2
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5.45 pm
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Study of CWL’s book ‘The Masters & The Path’
Gandhi Jayanti – Lodge Closed
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THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF
THE BOMBAY
THEOSOPHICAL FEDERATION
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Volume
88
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No.1
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October
2018
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DR. ANNIE BESANT (1847-1933)
Only according to our ignorance are we helpless. Thought
creates character.
^^^^^^^^^^^
“I ask no other epitaph on my
tomb but "'SHE TRIED TO FOLLOW TRUTH.”
CONTENTS
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Quote: Dr. Annie Besant
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Cover
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Homage to Dr. Annie Besant by
MugdhabenHora
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2 - 3
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BTF 87th Annual Session Programme
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4 - 6
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BTF 87th Annual General Meeting
Notice
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6
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News & Notes
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7 - 10
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Invitation of Marathi TF and Adyar
Programmes
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10 - 11
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BTF& Lodge Programmes October
2018
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11 - 12
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HOMAGE TO DR. ANNIE BESANT
1-10-1970
Originally composed in Hindi by
Mugdhaben Hora (Mother of Dr.
Ajay Hora
Translated in English by
Ramprasad P. Bakshi, Santacruz, Bombay
Priceless was the moment
when
I saw that form Divine
That loving smile I caught,
I bathed
in the nectar of those eyes
I heard those words
affectionate,
those precepts of noble
life.
Those precepts then inspired
me
to dedicate my heart,
Here do all the worldly woes
subside in peace pristine,
Here pervaded the zest to search
the Truth of Life Divine.
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Editor
– Bro. Rustom R. Dalal
Cover Page By: Sis.
Kashmira Khambatta Editorial Committee – Sis. Mahazaver
Dalal (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: rrpdalal@hotmail.com
or kashmirakhambatta@yahoo.com
latest by 16th each month.
In Yogic purity the soul
got message sublime,
That Yoga had inspired me
to dedicate my heart,
You saw in our land the
spark divine
and showed it the true way.
The distinction of mine and
thine,
of all else, you wiped away,
In duty wowed to serve mankind
you roamed
all night and day,
That vow of duty has urged me
to dedicate
my heart,
“To love and forbear” your maxim
proved your
patience vast,
You saw the Cosmic Glory and,
cherished a
faith steadfast,
With Justice and Equality
you the
Divine Might invoked,
That Might Divine inspires me
to dedicate
my heart
To life-long asceticism vowed,
you for the
poor wept,
The path of Love and Service was
your pursuit, and precept,
A glorious life you lived
Immortal
grew your fame,
That name Immortal Inspires me
to dedicate
my heart.
THE BOMBAY THEOSOPHICAL FEDERATION
THE 87TH ANNUAL SESSION
26th, 27th &28th October 2018
CHIEF GUEST
Dr. Deepa Padhi
International Vice-President
Theosophical Society
THEME
Consciousness, Compassion,
Contemplation
Friday 26th
October 2018 – Opening of Annual Session
Venue: Blavatsky Lodge, 7- French Bridge, Mumbai
400007
6.00 p.m.
Lighting of the Lamp
& Prayers of All Religions
Opening of
Annual Session, Reading of Greetings
Welcome & Introduction
of the Chief Guest
by
President Bro. Vinayak Pandya
6.30 p.m. Opening Address by Chief Guest Dr. Deepa
Padhi on ‘Self Transformation Through
Wisdom,
Compassion and Contemplation’
7.00 p.m. Presentation of
Membership Appreciation Memento
7.30p.m. Prize
Distribution for Dani Elocution Competition
with speeches of First Prize Winners of 2
Groups
Saturday 27th October 2018
Venue: Blavatsky Lodge, 7- French Bridge, Mumbai
400007
6.15 p.m. Round Table Maitreya ‘Ceremony of
Light’ with
Talk on ‘The First Step: Generous Altruism’
by Chief Guest Dr. Deepa Padhi
International Vice-President and
President
TOS Odisha
Sunday 28th October 2018
Venue: Juhu Theosophical
Colony, Mumbai 400049
10.00 a.m. Tea & Snacks
10.30 a.m.
Bharat Samaj Pooja
11.00.a.m. Welcome by BTF President & Juhu T.
Colony
11.10 a.m. Presentation of Membership Appreciation Mementos
11.20 a.m. Public Talk on ‘Theosophy in Our Every Day
Life’ by the Chief Guest Dr. Deepa Padhi
followed by Q & A
12.20 p.m.
Annual General Meeting
(Annual Report &
Audited Accounts 2017-2018
will be given at AGM)
1.00 p.m. Lunch
3.00 p.m.
Tea
3.30 p.m. Symposium
on ‘Consciousness, Compassion,
Contemplation’ by Brethren of BTF
chaired by Chief Guest Dr. Deepa Padhi
4.30 p.m. Bharat Natyam by Students of Sis. Namita
Bodaji
5.00 p.m. Vote of Thanks
Closing of
the Annual Session
Blavatsky Lodge Book Depot
Counter will be open at Juhu Session. Brethren
interested in specific books please inform in advance Blavatsky Lodge Book
Depot Manager Sis. Freny Paghdiwala Tel: 23806564
Note: for Symposium there will be 5-6 speakers and each speaker will get 5-7 minutes.
BTF wishes that young members also participate in the Symposium. Please give
your names to BTF Secretary Sis. Mahazaver Rustom Dalal (M): 9833131216
Registration for Juhu
Session (with or without Bus):Rs.100/-
Register your names latest by 20th
October 2018
with Blavatsky Lodge Assistant Sis. Asha Tel: 23685026 or
at Juhu with Dr. Ajay Hora Tel: 26151060
Bus
Service for Juhu on 28th Oct.-pick-up timings & stops:
6-45
a.m. Colaba – Cusrow Baug
7-00
a.m. Dhobi Talao – Metro Cinema
7-10 a.m
Thakurward – opp. Banaji Atashbehram
7-15 a.m.
Opera House – Blavatsky Lodge
7-25 a.m. Tardeo –
Ganga-Jamuna Theatre
7-30 a.m. Byculla –
Ismalia Co-op. Hsg. Society
7-35 a.m. Byculla –
Palace Cinema
7-50 a.m. Dadar –
Damodardas Mithaiwala
8-00 a.m. Mahim –
Paramount Restaurant
8-15 a.m. Bandra – Lucky
Restaurant
8-45 a.m. To reach Juhu
Theosophical Colony
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THE BOMBAY THEOSOPHICAL FEDERATION
2 - 9 - 2018
C I R C U L A R
THE 87TH ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
Dear
Sister / Brother,
The
87th Annual General Meeting of the Bombay Theosophical Federation will be held
on Sunday 28th October 2018 at 12-20
p.m. at Juhu Theosophical Colony, Mumbai 400049 to transact the business of
the Federation when your presence is earnestly requested.
Fraternally
yours,
Mahazaver R.
Dalal
Honorary
Secretary.
A G E
N D A
1.
To
read the circular convening the meeting.
2.
To
observe silence in memory of Brethren Passed Away.
3.
To
read and confirm the Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting held on 15th
October 2017.
4.
To
read and adopt Secretary’s Annual Report for the year 2017-2018.
5.
To
pass Audited Statement of Accounts and Balance Sheet for the year ended 30th
June 2018.
6.
To
record and welcome Newly Elected Council for Two Year Term 2018-2020.
7.
To
welcome Lodge Representatives for Two Year Term of 2018-2020
8.
To
appoint Auditor for the years 2018-2020
9.
To
pass Resolution for Authorized Signatories for 2018-2020
10.To
consider changing BTF Financial & Reporting Year from ‘July to June’ to ‘April to March’
11.
To pass resolutions for (i) Leaders & (ii) Devoted Workers.
12.
Any other business with the permission of the Chair.
NEWS & NOTES
JAMUBHAI & SURYABEN DANI INTERSCHOOL
ELOCUTION COMPETITION 2018 was organized jointly by Bombay
Theosophical Federation and Junior Red Cross, Maharashtra on Saturday
1st September 2018 morning at Besant Hall of Blavatsky Lodge Theosophical
Society.
BTF President Bro. Vinayak Pandya
welcomed all and spoke about the great Theosophists & Gandhian Teachers
Suryaben & Jamubhai Dani. The Chief Guest Rtn. Godrej Dotivala, Chairman Junior Red
Cross Maharashtra, addressed the students. The Judges Dr. Francesca Aranha, Ms.
Persis Mistry, Ms. Huzan Wadia & Mr.Ajeet Bhide were introduced by
Principal Errick Elavia. Sis. Mahazaver Dalal of BTF was Master of Ceremony and
Shri Bhavesh of JRCM explained the Rules of the Competition. The Registration
was taken care of by Mr. Bhavesh & Ms. Pinto of JRCM. The Judges and
Committee Members & Volunteers of JRCM were acknowledged with presentation
of Theosophical Books. Blavatsky Lodge VP Bro. Navin Kumar spoke briefly about
‘Three Objects of Theosophical Society & TS Seal’. Bro. Taral Munshi
interacted with students with a question ‘What have you learnt today?”. JRCM
Secretary Porf. Rajesh Satghar spoke about ‘Objects of Red Cross’. Mr. Phillie
Karkaria and Mrs. Havovi Dotivala had also graced the event.
Young Speakers, 36 Students of 17
Schools of Mumbai & Thane, in two groups spoke well on the subjects given
to them. The Judges after sharing their observations declared Prizes as under:
Group for 5th to 7th Std students: First Prize – Jai Bellare, Second Prize - Huzan Sfroff, Third Prize
- Siddhi Katyayani and Consolation Prizes – Samika Shinde & Khadija
Rangwala
Group for 8th to 10th Std students: First Prize – Issac Rodriges, Second Prize
- Meghana Basrur, Third Prize – Behram Motafaram and Consolation Prizes – Sanjeev Hunnur &
Aarushi Morakhia
Junior students were given ‘The
garden of Theosophy by Mary Anderson and ’The Application of Yoga to Daily Life
by Ianthe H. Hoskins’. Senior students were given ‘Annie Besant on Right
Citizenship’’ at the time of Registration. Students and all were given Snacks
Box & Fruttie.
Merit Certificates and Prizes
will be given to students by Dr. Deepa Padhi, International Vice-President TS
at the 87th Annual Session of Bombay Theosophical Federation on 26th October
2018.
Prize
Winners photo with Judges and BTF & JRCM Officers is placed on BTF
Dashboard of Indian Section website. Thanks to JRCM Chairman Rtn. Godrej
Dotivala a writeup with photo was published in Jam-e-Jamshed Weekly of 16th
September 2018.
VASANTA & GANESH LODGE: Some of the meetings with readings from JK’s book were held at Dr. Ajay
Hora’s place at Juhu, which were attended by aspiring youth members and
residents of Juhu Theosophical Colony. *After 8 years of hard work Dr.
Ajay Hora has been able to guide Santa Cruz Paschim Senior Citizen Sanstha to
install two gas furnaces at the Santa Cruz West Crematorium to save wood. There
was tremendous help by committee members in this project. This service is free
of cost. To date saved wood is for funeral of 1000+ dead bodies.
OBITUARY: Sis. Goolcher
Manjra, Member of Vimadalal Bilia Lodge and
Associate Member of Blavatsky Lodge passed
away to Light Eternal on 29-8-2018. Ever
smiling, gentle, helpful Goolcher, within 10 years of her membership, was
Secretary of Vimadalal Bilia Lodge, VB Lodge Representative to BTF Council and
a ready helping hand at Blavatsky Lodge. May her soul blessed with Peace
continue progress on Higher Planes.
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“My deeds must speak for me, for words are too
poor.”
― Annie Besant, The Case for India
COMMEMORATION
MEETING FOR MEMBERS OF BLAVATSKY LODGE: On 14th
September 2018 Brethren had gathered in Besant Hall
with love and gratitude for Dear Sis.
Amy Antia, Sis. Tushna Dallas and Sis. Goolcher Manjra, who had passed away to
Light Eternal within a month from 28th July to 29th August 2018. Ms. Hutoxi
Vazifdar, niece of late Sis. Amy Antia and Mr.
Beji Manjra, husband of late Sis. Goolcher Manjra had joined the Brethren.
Blavatsky Lodge President Sis. Kashmira
Khambatta opened the meeting paying tributes to them for their dedication
to Theosophy and services to Blavatsky and Vimadalal Bilia Lodges respectively
over 70 years, 26 years and 10 years. She gratefully remembered Sis. Tushna for
raising funds for major repairs of Blavatsky Lodge Building. Bro. Arni Narendran said that, ‘We have
gathered to pray for their souls and to show our love as they are privileged to
go to New World’. Sis. Zeena Rastomji
conveyed inability of Late Tushna Dallas’ Family members to join the meeting.
She fondly recalled her association with Sis.Tushna Dallas since her childhood
friendship with Tushna. Tushna the Ballet Dancer had taught her that one goes
down to go up in life. She used to jot down Tushna’s spiritual thoughts &
poems for which Tushna used to say that they were of God.Her final advice to
Zeena was “ Always be kind” Sis. Navaz
Dhalla said that she was introduced to Amy Aunty by her Late Grand Aunt
Sis. Mehera Dhalla, when she was a young girl.Amy Aunty used to appreciate her
helping hand and used to shower her with love. Bro. Navin Kumar with recitation of Shlokas paid homage to their
immortal souls. Re. Sis. Tushna he said that she was a perfectionist and had
respected all our requirements. Sis.
Mahazaver Dalal spoke about dedication & commitment of Sis. Amy Antia
to the Masters. She used to insist on punctuality & proficiency for all TS
activities. She was a source of encouragement for TS Lodge, TOS, Mystic Star
Ritual and Maitreya Round Table She used to come all the way from Belapur. Sis.
Tushna Dallas, though petite was a tower of Will, Strength & Beauty. She
lived to instill beauty of music & dance in her students. Sis. Goolcher
Manjra with a smile was always ready to help. She was a committed Secretary of
Vimadalal Bilia Lodge and an active member of BTF Council. Bro. Berthram Redwood said they were great Theosophists and enjoyed
serving TS. May there be celebrations for their progress on higher Planes. Ms. Hutoxi Vazifdar thanked Brethren
for their tributes to her Dear Aunt Amy Antia. In the end with Mrs. Dowlat Dhalla on piano congregation
sang ‘Abide with me’.
MARATHI THEOSOPHICAL
FEDERATION invitation to BTF Brethren for their 87th Annual Convention on 28th,
29th & 30th September 2018 at Dombivali Lodge. It will be graced by
International President Mr. Tim Boyd as Chief Guest and Sis. Lily Boyd. Our
Past BTF President Dr. Ajay Hora has been invited as a Special Guest Speaker. Interested Brethren who wish to attend even one day session, please
contact Dombivali Lodge Secretary Shri Srikant Tryambak Jog (M): 9768956056 /
Joint Secretary Smt. Vrushali Srikant Jog (M): 9137797952
SCHOOL OF WISDOM, ADYAR 2018-2019
The School aims at bringing each
student to survey life ‘from the centre’, which is intuitive awareness. An
intense sense of Life must always accompany every true student. There can be no
Wisdom without an ever increasing sense of Wonder. (Application Form is available Online on their Website)
19 – 30 November 2018
Higher Conciousness – Its Nature and
Awakening
By Dr. Pablo Sender, Krotona Institute,
USA
13 -15 December 2018
Living Theosophy in 21st Century
By Mr. Jacques Mahnich, France
10 – 26 January 2019
Meditation in the Light of Theosophy
By Ms. Tran-Thi-Kim-Dieu, France
YOUTH CONVENTION AT ADYAR
27, 28 & 29 December 2018
Yogic Life through Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga,
Raja Yoga and karma Yoga
Registration Form on: theyouth@gmail.com
143RD INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION, ADYA
31st December 2018 – 5th
January 2019
Theme – Truth & Beauty: A Field Beyond
Registration Form available Online
Contact: secy.hq@ts-adyar.org
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BTF & LODGE
PROGRAMMES OCTOBER 2018
ANANDA LODGE: Theosophical Colony, Juhu, Mumbai 400049. Contact
Ananda Lodge Secretary Sis. Zenobia Khodaiji (M): 9820308163 or Ananda Lodge
Representative to BTF Sis. Anjoo Narain (M): 9820132473 for Meeting of October 2018
2. BLAVATSKY LODGE: 7 - French Bridge, Mumbai 400007 Tel: 23685026 (M): 9821459504 (M): 9819334333
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DAY
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TIME
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DETAILS
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Mon 1
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6.00 pm
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Dr.
Annie Besant’s Birthday Meeting jointly with BTF
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Fri 5
Fri 19
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6.00 pm
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SACRED
JOURNEYS with Readings and Discussion
on ‘Autobiography
of a Yogi’ by Parmahansa Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
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Sun 7
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10.00 am
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Bharat
Samaj Pooja
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Fri 12
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6.00 pm
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Study
of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
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Fri 26
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4.30 pm
6.00 pm
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Blavatsky
Lodge MC Meeting
Opening
of BTF 87th Annual Session
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Sat 27
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6.15 pm
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Second
Day - Maitreya Round Table with Ceremony of Lights
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Tues
9, 16,23,30
2
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5.45 pm
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Study
of CWL’s book ‘The Masters & The Path’
Gandhi
Jayanti – Lodge Closed
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3. CENTENARY LODGE:
Please contact Sis. Najma Dewan (M):
9987204038 for meetings
4. JYOTI LODGE: Contact Bro. Taral Munshi, 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.
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4,11,25
18
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Study of ‘Thought Power’ by Dr. Annie
Besant
Dassera – Lodge closed
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6. UNITY YOUTH LODGE: Sis.
Soonoo Vesuna (M): 9619339787
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Wed 11
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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 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Meetings
at 6.30 pm.
9. VIMADALAL BILIA LODGE:
Family House, Parsi
Colony, Dadar, Mumbai 400014
5.45 pm. Healing Rituals.
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Thurs 4
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5.45
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Healing Ritual
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Thurs
11
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6.00
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Study of ‘The Masters and the Path’
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Thurs
18
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6.00
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Dassera – Lodge closed
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Thurs
25
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6.00
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Lodge Members’ Meeting
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Price:
Rs. 1/- Annual
Subscription: Rs. 10/-
Edited
& Published by Editor Shri. Rustom R. Dalal, The Bombay Theosophical
Federation, c/o Blavatsky Lodge, 7 – French Bridge, Chowpatty, Mumbai – 400
007. (Tel: 23685026) and Printed at Vijay Copy Centre, 48/A, Saidunnisa
Building, Sleater Road, Opposite Grant Road Station (West), Mumbai - 400 007.
