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Fri 4
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5.30 pm
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Support Convention – Cultural Programme
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Fri 11
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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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Sun 13
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10.00 am
10.30 am
11.15 am
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Bharat Samaj Pooja
BTF Council Meting
Impressions of the 143rd
International Convention by Bro. Vinayak Pandya, Dr. Ajay Hora, Sis. Thrity
Dalal, Sis. Gulbanu Merchant & Bro. Bhavesh Pandya
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Fri 18
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6.00 pm
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‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
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Fri 25
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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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Sun 27
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11.45 am
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Maitreya Round
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BOMBAY
THEOSOPHICAL BULLETIN
THE
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF
THE BOMBAY THEOSOPHICAL FEDERATION
JANUARY
2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR
LET OUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION BE
THIS:
“We will be there for one another as fellow members of
humanity, in the finest sense of the word.”
–
Goran Persson
MISSION OF TS
To serve humanity by cultivating an ever
deepening
understanding and realization of the
Ageless Wisdom,
spiritual self-transformation and the
unity of all life
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CONTENTS
Cover – New Year Message
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Cover
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BTF President Bro. Vinayak
Pandya’s Message
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2 - 4
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News & Notes
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4 - 7
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Indian Section Goal Setting Meet
at Bhowali 2018
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7 - 9
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Bhowali Study Camps 2019
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9 - 10
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‘Theosophy in Daily Life’ by Dr.
Deepa Padhi
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10 - 15
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BTF& Lodge Programmes January
2019
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15 - 16
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BTF President Bro. Vinayak Pandya’s communication on the Eve of New
Year 2019:
I
wish happy & prosperous 2019 to all our members and their family. May
Master’s blessings shower on all creatures. May Master give us enough guidance
and inspiration to implement and share Ancient Wisdom. I take this opportunity
to thank all our members in guiding, inspiring, helping and praying for me for
our federation activities.
I
take this opportunity to communicate with you. We have been associated with
Theosophical movement in the city of Mumbai. TS was formed in USA than it came
to Bombay - now Mumbai & finally settled its headquarters at Holy Adyar
campus. We have been conducting various activities as part of our theosophical
movement.
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Editor – Bro.
Rustom R. Dalal Cover Page By: Sis. Kashmira KhambattaEditorial
Committee –Sis.MahazaverDalal (Reporter & in charge of Mailing
List), Sis. Kashmira Khambatta, Sis.
Aban Patel and Ex-Officio: President
Bro. VinayakPandya. 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.
.
Some of them are as under:-
1)
Lodge Meetings
2)
Bharat Samaj Pooja, Mystic Star
Ritual, Maitreya Round Table
3)
Suryaben Jamubhai Dani Note
Book making and distribution to
deserving students
4)
BTF monthly magazine
5)
Minoo Mulla & Jamubhai Dani
Elocution competition for children
6)
Annual 3 Day Session
7)
Celebration of Red letter Days
of TS
8)
Providing Besant Hall for
prayer meetings.
9)
Book shop at Blavatsky lodge
& at Juhu at the time of Annual Session.
10)
Theosophical order of service
(TOS) Activities.
11)
Administration of our Lodges
& Federation, Membership related work, communications, Maintenance of
property and raising of funds.
I
would like to recapture significant events in Theosophical Society. We have
dynamic president Mr. Tim Boyd. He believes in Change and taking everyone
together. He takes everyone’s input before any decision is jointly arrived.
He
has been having International General Council meetings at Adyar and Naarden in
Netherlands. This year mission statement of TS was finalized at Naarden. It is
as under:-
The
Theosophical Society’s Mission Statement
“To serve humanity by
cultivating an ever deepening
understanding and
realization of the Ageless Wisdom,
spiritual self-
transformation and the unity of all life.”
Above mission statement in short
covers our objects in brief. Goals have been set for future. On the similar
line our Indian Section General Secretary Mr. Pradeep Gohil and Shri V Narayanan,
Treasurer and their dedicated team had organised first ever goal setting 2 day
meeting at Bhowali. Goals of all Federations and Indian Section were
deliberated and decided for the year 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2019.
This will give guidance, motivation, roadmaps to our activities. All our
members are requested to help in achieving our goals. I wish our members will
volunteer to participate in workers training course and study camp at Bhowali
near Nainital in Summer. Our emphasis is on how to utilize our assets to
maximum advantage without compromising on our Theosophical Principles. This
year TS will open new Theosophical School at Adyar. It is always better to
mould children to our TS principles at a young age. At this age they do not
have any preconceived ideas.
Bombay
is financial capital of India. Our Theosophical Society is having multiple
philanthropic activities. Nowadays all corporates are doing their Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR). This helps development of our nation, which has
second largest population in the world. I appeal to our members, who can help
in getting CSR funds for TS activities, to come forward and help Theosophical
movement.
I
wish all members will have good health and peaceful life in coming year. Hope
to see you all more often in our gatherings. You can reach me on my email Id: cavrpandya@gmail.com
or on phone 07021778977.
With
warm fraternal regards
Vinayak Pandya
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NEWS & NOTES
FOUNDATION DAY jointly by BTF & Blavatsky Lodge
on 17th November 2018 at Besant Hall:
The
Meeting was opened with The Prayers of All Religions & Universal Prayer. Bro. Navin Kumar welcomed all and said
that the Founders Madam H. P. Blavatsky and Col. H. S. Olcott on landing in
Mumbai in 1979 had formed Blavatsky Lodge TS, the Premier Lodge of India. BTF President Bro. Vinayak Pandya speaking
on
‘Why do we celebrate Foundation Day?’ said: It is to get refreshed with
TS History and to contemplate on our pursuits to live Theosophy. Are we working
for Universal Brotherhood in daily life? J.K. has said, ‘You are the world, and
the world is you’. To understand this no teacher is needed, each one has to
realize and progress. E.g. is one able to control Anger?
Blavatsky Lodge President
Sis. Kashmira Khambatta spoke on challenges of the
Founders. Materialism was there and People without realizing the greatness of
Theosophical Teachings opposed Theosophy. People were not open to teachings of
all religions.
Blavatsky Lodge
Vice-President Bro. Navin Kumar gave a PPP on TS starting with quotes of the
Masters, The Founders, Presidents of TS and CWL. He covered TS activities in
Bombay with Group Photos of early days leading to BTF Annual Sessions graced by
Dignitaries and activities at Blavatsky Lodge & Juhu Theosophical Society
up to 2018. The presentation dedicated to Late Sis. Goolcher Manjra was ended
with invoking the blessings of the Masters.
Sis. Aban Amroliwalla read Q&A from book ‘HPB’s
Conclusion’ pertaining to future of TS, selflessness, study, practical
realization of Brotherhood and other guidelines to take Theosophical Society
forward as it will lift the understanding of humanity.
Sis. Jasmine Cawasji read from C. W. Leadbeater’s book ‘How I came toTheosophy?’ chapter
‘I meet our Founder’, which was his experience of Meeting Madam H. P. Blavatsky
at a meeting of London Lodge.Bro. Navin
Kumar read quotes of HPB from book with her Quotations. Sis. Ruby Khan read about HPB”s views
on Maturity of Mind. Bro. Berthram
Redwood said that HPB worked against dogmatic ideas of Church and gave to
humanity esoteric understanding of Love, Truth & Wisdom. Shri Apurva Parekh spoke about need to
control mind & anger.He added Gandhiji used to resort to fasting if things
had gone wrong in Satyagrah for
independence.
Sis. Navaz Dhalla narrated life of HPB, her commitment to the Masters, her sacrifice
and her great books. Sis. Rajam Pillai said
people have undermined Pioneer Workers, especially Annie Besant. Courage and
vision like hers are needed for ‘Satyamev
Jayate’.
Sis. Mahazaver Dalal said that Brethren of Bombay have special significance for the
Foundation Day as the Founders HPB and HSO on landing in Bombay had founded our
Blavatsky Lodge as the First Lodge of India. Initially even TS HQ was in
Bombay. This is the day to pay homage with reverence and gratitude to the
Masters, the Light Bringers HPB & HSO, the Charter Members of TS Lodges and
to pledge to learn & live Theosophy.
Sis. Aban Patel recollecting her school days shared how seeds of Theosophy were sown
in her young mind by Late Sis. Mehra Dhalla and her Principal, whose answer to
‘whether Zoroastrianism or Judaism is great’ was ‘There is no religion Higher than Truth’. Sis.Aban added ‘Theosophy
came to me when I was in school, but I came to Theosophical Society only few
years ago’.
Prospective Member Shri
Ganesh Puranik shared how he came to Theosophy.
Usually he has to work up to 10.00 p.m. in office, but he was happy that his
office got over at 5.00 p.m. and he was able to attend the Foundation Day.
The
Foundation Day Meeting ended with a Sanskrit Prayer.
CONGRATULATIONS to SIS.
RAJAM PILLAI: On Gandhi Jayanti 2nd October 2018
Sis. Rajam Pillai was felicitated and given an Award by Madhya Pradesh Hindi
Prachar Samiti in Bhopal. This organization propagates Hindi Language as a
binding force for National Unity and composite Culture of India. They
felicitate the writers who write in Hindi though their mother tongue is
different. Sis. Rajam Pillai was given award for her long association of
teaching Hindi Language and Literature and her creative writing. Her book‘Uttaradhikar’(Legacy)
– a collection of poetry was given the award in segment of Women’s Writing. The
Award included a Shawl, a Citation and cash of Rs.5,000/-.
OBITUARY: Sis. Dharmistha Bharat Langaua Soni of Blavatsky Lodge TS
passed away on 22-11-2018.
Sis. Freny Mullaferoze of Vimadalal Bilia Lodge passed away on
7-12-2018. Her
commitment to Theosophy was commendable. Very old and blind she could not
attend the Lodge Meetings, so over a decade she had Sunday Discourse at her
place with Bro. Princey Mehta, Sis. Kashmira Khambatta, Sis. Armaity Tirandaz
and few others.
May their souls be blessed
with eternal peace.
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BTF MEETING AT BLAVATSKY LODGE ON 23RD NOVEMBER 2018 FOR STRATEGIC
PLANNING TO ACCOMPLISH BTF GOALS RECORDED AT INDIAN SECTION TS BHOWALI MEET OCTOBER
2018:
The BTF Meet of BTF Council Members, Lodge Presidents, Office
Bearers & Key Members and other Brethren was organized on 23rd November
2018.
Bro. Vinayak Pandya
sharing his ‘Experiences of Strategic Planning
Meeting at Bhowali’ presented General Secretary Shri Pradeep Gohil’s PPP on ‘Arts &
Science of Goal Setting’.The Key Guidelines were: Not sticking to oldtraditions,
New Era of Change has started. To
accomplish change for advancement & development, there should be a dream
& vision for focused goal with time bound target. Goal should be consistent
with Objects & Mission of an Institution. Goals should be SMART: Specific, Stretchable,
Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Trackable.
To achieve goals involvement of key people is required for Team work.
Concentration, high priorities & effective performance management needed.
Reaching Goals is an opportunity for self-development and it converts
adversities into opportunities. Achieving Goals is 1% inspiration and 99%
perspiration.
Indian Section TS Goals were explained by Bro. Vinayak Pandya with
his experiences as member of the Indian Section Executive Committee.
Bro. Vinayak Pandya added
that as BTF Representative to Bhowali Meet, he had proposed the BTF Goals
keeping in mind that BTF’s challenge is
to sustain and move forward.
One challenging goal
recorded at Naarden and Bhowali Meets is to start E-Lodge with the expertise of
Bro. Taral Munshi. Bro. Taral Munshi explained what type of E-Lodge he
plans to create. The Meet had ended with a Vote of Thanks by Bro. Navin Kumar.
Please note Goals of
Indian Section and all Federations are printed in ‘The Indian Theosophist’
issue of November 2018.
The Bombay Theosophical
Federation Goals are as under:
1.
To increase Net Membership by 5 members.
- To start a E-Lodge as a pilot project in Mumbai.
- To ensure that the members of Anand Lodge meet at least once in a month.
- To encourage participation and presentation by young and new members in at least three meetings.
1.
To have at least two reach out programmes at schools and colleges.
2.
To prepare at least three Second Line Workers to take more responsibility in Lodge and
Federation administration.
3.
To organize funding for one Indian Section
Educational Project (Library upgradation) [Note: BTF will have to approach
Corporates with appeal of Indian Section TS for donations under CSR]
4.
To send at least 5 members for the Bhowali study camp of Gujarat
Federation.
THE
HIMLAYAN STUDY CENTRE – BHOWALI
SUMMER
PROGRAMME OF STUDY CAMPS – 2019
According to BTF Goals
recorded at Indian Section Meet for Goals in October 2018, at least 5 BTF
Members have to join Gujarat Federation Study Camp at Bhowali, which will be conducted
mainly in Gujarati. Marathi speaking Brethren of BTF permitting availability of
Registration can join Marathi Federation Study Camp. Similarly INTS-Youth &
TOS Camps can be attained by interested Brethren subject to availability of Registration
with Indian Section TS, which will be on ‘First come, First served’ basis
upto Feb
28,2019. The Schedule of Camps is given below. Registration charges are
to be deposited directly in Indian Section Bank Account with Vijaya Bank,
Varanasi by 28th February 2019. For further details please contact BTF
resident Bro. Vinayak pandya (M):9821342252
or Secretary Sis. Mahazaver Dalal (M):9833131216.
Federation
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Camp Dates
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Delux Rooms
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Old Rooms
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Dormitory
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Gujarat T. Federation
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28 to 30 May2019
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2,600/-
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2,400/-
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2,000/-
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Marathi T.
Federation
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10 to 14 May 2019
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3,900/-
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3,600/-
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3,000/-
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Indian Sect. Youth Camp
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5 to 8 May2019
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3,250/-
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3,000/-
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2,500/-
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TOS Camp
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11 to 13 June2019
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2,600/-
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2,400/-
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2,000/-
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THEOSOPHY IN DAILY LIFE
By Dr. Deepa Padhi, International Vice-President
Talk on 28th October 2018 at BTF 87th Annual Session
[May this article inspire us for
our New Year Resolutions - Editor]
In
one of her speeches, Madam H P. Blavatsky had said, “All may not be occultists, but
all can be Theosophists”. Theosophy as we know is not just a bundle of
metaphysical concepts or theories but a way of life to be lived.There is a tendency in the human mind to be
content with theoretical understanding of spiritual truth and not to proceed
further by acting according to that understanding, because the effort to live
that life calls for strong determination, perseverance, courage, personal
sacrifice and other qualities as well. People are not usually willing to
move so easily out of their comfort zones.
Daily life is a practice through which the goal of spiritual life
can be attained.
In
the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna is asked by Arjuna, “How does a man of steady wisdom
(sthitaprajna) speak, how does he sit and how does he walk? (Sthitadhih kim prabhaseta kimasita brajet
kim?)
Our
day to day actions in our life are really the heart of the matter. They are the
manifestations of our inner nature, inner self. They get reflected in one’s
posture, in tone of the voice, relationship with family members, as also with
subordinates and bosses in the workplace. It also matters how the person
relates with the surroundings, with the stray cats and dogs, with plants and
insects. Theosophy believes that all
beings and things have but one source – ‘Consciousness’ and all are knitted in
the web of interrelatedness and interdependence.
If
we analyze our day to day life, we will understand that we are not only
dependent on Nature such as sunlight, air, water, earth, animals and plants,
but also on individuals around us. When the domestic help does not turn up one
day, our life seemingly comes to a standstill. We are dependent on them who
provide service to us and without whom our life style gets totally disturbed.
Each one of them who connects with us is a part of our life and together we are
parts of the Whole. Therefore, it is our bounden duty to be caring, sympathetic
and understanding towards all.
As
far as the natural elements are concerned, the effort should be made not to
pollute the air and the water or create ecological imbalances adversely
affecting mankind causing avoidable sufferance to all.
Theosophy is the Art of Life, in addition to being the science of
life. AsHPB
said, “Theosophy is not one science, but embraces every science in life, moral
and physical.”
The
beauty of life lies in natural living; living as a child of Nature - innocent,
pure and joyous, but keenly perceptive and sensitive. Spend some time looking
at the butterfly, how with detachment it moves from one flower to the other.
Listen to the sweet musical voice of the cuckoo who sings hiding itself behind
the leaves and branches with no expectation of any applause or admiration .This
reminds us of the words of HPB,“Help Nature and work on with her, and
Nature will regard thee as one of her creators and make obeisance.’’
Simple living is encouraged in Theosophy. It helps the individual in getting more time
to be with the inner self. Most of our time is
wasted on acquisition and maintenance of unnecessary things. A theosophist must
know how to control `artificial desires. Desires will arise but there should be
conscious efforts to understand whether they are necessary or not. `Greed is
sometimes like a small seed’ says Radha Burnier. `It appears dead from outside,
but with stimulation it germinates, grows and destroys.’ We need to learn the
lesson of simple life which our ancient seers had taught us: ‘Simple living,
high thinking’.
Many
people have a misconception that earning more money is wrong and it is a
materialistic attitude. But it is not true. Hindu philosophy believes in four
human values of which one is Artha (wealth) while others are Kama (desire),
Dharma (morality) and Moksa (self-realisation). A holistic life needs to be
lived by taking into consideration all these four values. One can earn as much as one
wishes through honest and ethical means and the surplus can be used for the
benefit of the unprivileged people.
Mark
Zuckerberg, the multi-millionaire, young founder of Face Book, while addressing
the students of Harvard University in the convocation said, `when one gets
settled in life, his responsibility is not over. He needs to help and support
those who are struggling hard to earn a living.’
Problem
arises when Artha or wealth is considered as the only human value to be
achieved by any means.
In
the Puranas, except Lord Shiva, all other deities are portrayed as kings and
queens. Abundance is spirituality. Our worldly life is not opposed to
Theosophical or spiritual life. Every human being has the moral duty to be
rich. Money can do little to youor me but money can do lot of things for
others through you and me.
Before
taking to Buddhism, Anathapindika, a very successful and wealthy being, once
asked Buddha, “Must I give up my wealth,
my home, my business and go into homelessness in order to attain the bliss of a
religious life? Buddha replied, “It is not life and wealth and power that
enslave men, but clinging to life and wealth and power. And whatever men do,
whether they remain in the world as artisans ,merchants and officers of the
King…..let them be diligent and energetic….. and if they struggle in life
without cherishing envy or hatred, if they live in the world not a life of self
but a life of truth, then surely joy, peace and bliss will dwell in their
minds.”Our Masters have never advocated running away from the world of
life, but being one with it. The difference is only of attitude – whether it is
selfish or unitive. One can be rich and at the same time remain unattached to
the riches.
Learning the skills of life is important for a Theosophist. He is
expected to face the challenges in life with courage, confidence, determination
and strong will power.
Last
year a very sorrowful and unfortunate incident happened in Nagpur. It was in
the news. The only son of doctor parents was given poison by his mother and she
committed suicide by taking the same poison. The reason was - the son got 85%
in the twelfth examination and that would not have got him a seat in any good
engineering or medical institution.
If
only the parents would have known about Theosophy or read any Theosophical
books, at least two lives would have been saved. There is a purpose, a reason for
our existence. It is just not accidental and we have no right to end it. One
of Sri Krishna’s message to Arjuna in the Gita is, “By escaping from problems,
you lose your opportunity to free yourself.” If aproblem cannot be
solved by our effort, let us accept gracefully, dissolve by right understanding
and evolve out of it.
Theosophy teaches the art of living amidst differences. Though we belong to one source, each one of us is different and
unique. Whether good or bad, each has its own perceptions, opinions and ways.
Problem arises when each expects others to accept his views and ways. Unless
one tolerates the views of others, harmonious living is impossible. The
purpose of our life is to learn the unitive way of living amidst differences.
And in order to live such a life, one needs to cultivate the basic attributes
of compassion, kindness, love, understanding and tolerance. With a
loving smile, one can befriend one’s worst enemy. Smile is powerful. It can
change millions of lives for the better. It is not a superficial gesture that
starts and ends on the face. It comes from the heart and touches the heart of
the recipient.` ‘Peace starts with a smile’, says Mother Teresa. Smiling helps
to remain always at peace within.
Theosophy advocates altruism or selflessness which is an attitude to be developed. As Gita says,`Desiring for
yourself will bring troubles in your life, but desiring for others will bring
true happiness in you.” It is advised that while maintaining relationship,
don’t be calculative. Don’t be a beggar in relationship. Be a
giver in relationship.
Theosophical life means a meditative life, an intuitive life which is lived in openness not in a closed room.
It does not really need any particular time or place to sit with closed eyes. It is
living in full awareness; only the vision has to be changed from the periphery
to the centre.
In the book ‘At the Feet of the Master’ it is said, “…to hear the
Master’s words is not enough; you must do what he says, attending to every
word, taking every hint.”
People will not follow your advises, people will follow your
examples, your actions. People will be
inspired, motivated bywhat they see not by what they hear. While concluding I
would like to emphasize that each one of us should be conscious of our own day
to day actions, our behavior, our relationship with other sentient beings which
only can give us the identity of our being a Theosophist.
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BTF & LODGE PROGRAMMES JANUARY 2019
SUPPORT CONVENTION 2018 – 2019
Tuesday 1st January 2019 5.30
pm(Opening
Day):
Inaugural Speech of
International President Tim Boyd
Wednesday 2nd January 2019 5.30 pm:
Mystic Star Ritual
Friday 4th January 2019
5.30 pm:
Cultural Program
Saturday 5th January
2019 5.30 pm(Closing Day):
Video Clips & Chanting of Mantas By Bro. Navin Kumar.
1. ANANDA LODGE: Theosophical Colony,
Juhu, Mumbai 400049. Contact Ananda Lodge Secretary Sis. Zenobia Khodaiji (M):
9820308163 for Meeting of January2019
2. 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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Fri 4
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5.30 pm
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Support Convention – Cultural Programme
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Fri 11
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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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Sun 13
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10.00 am
10.30 am
11.15 am
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Bharat Samaj Pooja
BTF Council Meting
Impressions of the 143rd
International Convention by Bro. Vinayak Pandya, Dr. Ajay Hora, Sis. Thrity
Dalal, Sis. Gulbanu Merchant & Bro. Bhavesh Pandya
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Fri 18
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6.00 pm
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‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
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Fri 25
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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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Sun 27
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11.45 am
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Maitreya Round
Table
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Tues 1
8, 15,
22, 29
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5.30 pm
5.45 pm
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Support Convention
Opening Programme
Study of CWL’s book ‘The
Masters & The Path’
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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.
Thurs 3, 10
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Study of ‘Thought Power’ by Dr. Annie Besant
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Thurs 17
7.00 pm
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Study of ‘Thought Power’ by Dr. Annie Besant
Shanti Lodge Council
Meeting
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Thurs 24
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Shanti Lodge AGM followed by Refreshment
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Thurs 31
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‘Festive Music’ by Sis. Freny
Paghdiwala’s Crystal Choral with Juniors & Seniors
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6. UNITY YOUTH LODGE: Sis. SoonooVesuna (M): 9619339787
Wed 16
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5.30 pm
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Theosophical readings guided by
Sis. SoonooVesuna 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, GokulAnand Building, 4th Floor, Dattatraya
Cross Road (M):9920384140
Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Meetings at 6.30 pm.
9. VIMADALAL BILIA LODGE: Family House, Parsi
Colony, Dadar, Mumbai 400014
5.45 pm. Healing Rituals.
Thurs
3
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5.45
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Healing Ritual
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Thurs
10
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6.00
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Study of ‘The Masters and the Path’
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Thurs 17
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6.00
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Lodge Members’ Meeting
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Thurs 24
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6.00
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Study of ‘The Masters and the Path’
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Thurs 31
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6.00
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Blavatsky Lodge
THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
Minutes of the Managing Committee Meeting held at 4.00 pm on Friday, 25th January 2019 at Blavatsky Lodge of TS.
The meeting was chaired by the President, Sis.Kashmira Khambatta
Members Present: Bro. Navin Kumar, Sis. Jasmine Cawasji, Sis. Aban Patel, Bro. Arni Narendran, Aban Amroliwalla and Ruby Khan
Leave of Absence: Bro.Rustom Dalal, Sis. Freny Pagdiwalla, Rustom Cooper, Sis Navaz Dhalla, Bro. Shailendra Godbole.
The deliberations of the Meeting were as under:
1. Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the meeting held on 25th January 2019 were distributed to members present were considered and confirmed.
2. Hon. Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report was read by Si8s. Ruby and approved.
The Treasurer brought forth to the Committee the projected budget for the year 2019-2020 for which he sought approval of the Committee to be presented to the Charity Commissioner. It was approved unanimously.
3. Points for Consideration:
Quotation from Contractor Mr. Mane was not received. He will quote on the phone at a later date.
There being no other business to transact, the Meeting terminated with Vote of Thanks to the Chair.
Hon. Secretary President
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