Thursday, March 7, 2019

PROGRAMME FOR FEBRUARY 2019



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BLAVATSKY LODGE: 7 - French Bridge, Mumbai 400007     Tel: 23685026   (M): 9821459504   (M): 9819334333
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Fri     1  
  6.00 pm
Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
Sun    3
10.00 am
Bharat Samaj Pooja
Fri     8
  6.00 pm
Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
Fri   15
  6.00 pm
Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
Sun   17
  6.15 pm
Adyar Day Meeting jointly with BTF
Fri    22
  4.30 pm
  6.00 pm
Blavatsky Lodge MC Meeting
Mystic Star Ritual
Sun   24
11.45 am
Maitreya Round Table 
Tues 5, 12,19,26 
  5.45 pm

Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran

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BOMBAY THEOSOPHICAL BULLETIN

THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF
THE BOMBAY THEOSOPHICAL FEDERATION

FEBRUARY 2019

(PHOTO NOT SHOWN HERE)



Adyar, the International Headquarters of the Theosophical Society, continues to be a special place for many of our members. With the serene beauty of its gardens, it has become a sacred refuge for stray animals, weary travelers, and members desiring to understand more about Theosophy and the Society

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
CONTENTS

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Cover- Adyar Day
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Cover 
Support Convention 2018-2019
2 - 9
TOS Colloquium 2018 by Sis. Thrity Dalal
10 - 14
‘What Adyar means to Us’- Dr. Atul Bhatnagar
14 – 15
BTF& Lodge Programmes February 2019
15 – 16



SUPPORT CONVENTION 2018-2019

Jointly by BTF & Blavatsky Lodge at Besant Hall



In Mumbai, Bombay Theosophical Federation jointly with Blavatsky Lodge TS held the Support Convention 2018-2019 for the 143rd International Theosophical Convention held at Adyar, Chennai from 31st December 2018 to 5th January 2019. The purpose is that Brethren of Mumbai, who cannot attend the International Convention at Adyar, attune themselves with The International Convention contemplating on Theosophy, especially on the Theme of the International Convention. The Theme of 2018-2019 International Convention was ‘Truth and Beauty: A Field Beyond’.



The Support Convention was opened on 1st January 2019 at Besant Hall decked up with Christmas & New Year decorations by Sis. Navaz Dhalla. There were Prayers of All Religions and recitation of the Universal Prayer (written by Dr. Annie Besant).

International President Mr. Tim Boyd’s speech on ‘Philosophy of Theosophy’ at the Singapore Conference in August 2018 was screened. Presidential opening Speech was also played. The

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.

Message was to assimilate Eternal Truth from Theosophical Teachings and to exemplify the teachings in life, as only examples can teach. This was followed by sharing of observations by Brethren.



On 2nd January 2019 the Mystic Star Ritual was performed. The Five Pointed Mystic Star represents the principal aspects of Power, Wisdom, Joy, Beauty and Love with its reflex professions Judge, Scientist, Servant, Craftsman and Healer to symbolize that every righteous profession is an avenue to work in life for the Divine. The Ritual conveys the essence of the teachings of all Religions and ends with invocation to Him written by Dr. Annie Besant in 1911. It was a beautiful uplifting ceremony.



The Cultural Evening on 4th January 2019

The evening was opened with the Universal Prayer and Mystic Star Ritual Processional Hymn “Gather us in, Thou Love that fillest all” with Sis. Freny Paghdiwala on Piano.



Sis. Aban Patel, Master of Ceremony, explaining the Theme of this year’s 143rd International Convention “Truth and Beauty: A Field Beyond” said:

When we speak about Truth, there are two concepts that pop up in our minds or thoughts. The 1st one is “Satyamev Jayate” meaning Truth alone triumphs. This is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon Independence of India, it was adopted as the National motto of India and it is inscribed at the base of the National emblem which is Ashoka Chakra.



Another mantra that comes up in our mind is our own Theosophical Society’s motto surrounding the emblem of Theosophical Society. i.e. “There is no religion Higher than Truth”.



Now what is Beauty? The dictionary meaning of Beauty is quality of being attractive, pleasing, charming etc. But these are apparent to our eyes.Beauty should not be skin deep. It must have a deepermeaning, as beauty of thoughts, ideas, concepts that appeal to the senses of inner being. Beauty has been traditionally counted among the ultimate values with Goodness, Truth and Justice. Aristotle has said “The good and the beautiful are the beginning both of knowledge and the movement of things”.



And what is Truth? The dictionary meaning of Truth is: True facts, genuine depiction, statement of reality, correctness, accuracy, that which is real & genuine. But this Truth goes much beyond as it is in “Satyam Shivam, Sundaram”. What does it imply? Satyam i.e. Truth which never undergoes any change what so ever as it is connected with Shivam-Godliness or Eternal Soul. Along with these two words comes Sundaram- beauty of Soul. These three words describe the nature of the self – Truth, Tranquility and Innocence and Spiritual Beauty.  When all three meet we have as the Bollywood movie song says: ‘Ishwar Satya Hai; Satya hi Shiv Hai; Shiv hi Sundaram hai.’



Sis. Aban Patel as MC lucidly stringed together beauty of songs, inspiring talk, Christmas Music, Magic-Tricks and Line Dance by talented Brethren of Blavatsky Lodge:

·       Sis. Aban Amroliwalla narrated inspiring Life of Saint Meerabai depicting her devotion and mystical love for Lord Krishna despite harassment by Jadi Rana and the Bhajans she had sung with devotion for Lord Krishna.

·       Sis. Ketayun Irani and Bro. Berthram Redwood sang ‘Give me a moment in time…’, recreating sentiments of this prize winning song of a competition in London.

·       Brethren were spell bound with Magic Tricks of Bro. Navin Kumar.

·       Sis. Navaz Dhalla sang a solo – ‘Tree’ with her teacher Sis. Freny Paghdiwala on piano.

·       Bro. Navin Kumar playing Mouth-organ lilted Brethren with song ‘Hai apana dil to awara’.

·       Sis. Kerman Patel song yester year song ‘Yah dil muze bata de’.

·       To start New Year on a happy note Sis. Dowlat Dhalla played Christmas Carols on piano and a group of Brethren jubilantly sang Carols starting with ‘It’s a Small World After all’.

·       Our Guest artists Former Director of Police Mr. Tukaram Chaudhari and his wife Rajeshwari Chaudhari sang a duet ‘Dile betab sinese lagana hoga’. Mrs. Rajeshwari Chaudhari also sang a Gazal ‘Aaj jane ki jeed n kare’. It was a treat to hear them sing.

·       Bro. Roy Mathew rendered a Christmas Song ‘Oh! Holy Night’, which had a request for a encore

·       Highlight of the evening was the Line Dance performed with popular song ‘Havana ooh-na-na, half of my heart is in Havana, ooh na-na’. This song was originally sung by a Teenager Camilla Carbello, a Cuban-Mexican immigrant to USA telling about her heart break on leaving her love back in Havana. The dance, choreographed by graceful Sis. Zeena Rastomji was performed by her and talented Brethren Kashmira Khambatta, Jasmine Cawasji, Ketu Irani, Ruby Khan, Navaz Dhalla, Aban Amroliwalla, Mahtab Tarapore, Navin Kumar, Arni Narendran & Berthram Redwood.

·       The Finale was Sis. Jesmine Cawasji and other Blavatsky Lodge Members singing Spanish Song ‘Feliz Navidad’ to say ‘I wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my Heart’.

· Sis. Mahazaver Dalal thanked all the talented artistes for heralding New Year 2019 with enriching entertainment.





Closing Day of the Support Convention

5th January 2019 Symposium on ‘Mantras’



VEDIC MANTRAS

Bro. Navin Kumar tracing the evolution of Mantras through various Vedas stated that mantras can be said to be sacred thoughts of prayer or invocation, expressed in words and repeated aloud or silently repetitively in prayers or meditation.



Bro. Navin Kumar recited the Gayatri Mantra:



ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं ।
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥


Om the physical, Om the astral and Om the Mental, we meditate upon the divine light of that adorable sun of spiritual consciousness which stimulates our power of Spiritual Perception i.e. which enlightens our Buddhi. This mantra is said to be the Mantra of the Fifth Root Race as in this race the Human Kingdom is learning to use its consciousness at the level of Buddhi after having acquired a good capability up to the Mental Plane.



He recited some of his favorite shlokas from the Bhagwad Geeta where Lord Krishna has given his sermon to Arjuna:



यदायदाहिधर्मस्यग्लानिर्भवतिभारत।
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्यतदाऽऽत्मानंसृजाम्यहम्।।

परित्राणायसाधूनांविनाशायचदुष्कृताम्।

धर्मसंस्थापनार्थायसंभवामियुगेयुगे।।



Whenever there is decay of righteousness O Bharata! And exaltation of un-righteousness, then I incarnate myself in some form. For protection of the good and destruction of evil doers, for the sake of firmly establishing righteousness, I am born from age to age.



वासांसिजीर्णानियथाविहाय

वानि गृह्णाति नरोऽपराणि।

तथा शरीराणि विहाय जीर्णा

न्यन्यानि संयाति नवानि देही।।

As a man, casting off worn out garments, taketh new ones, so the dweller in the body, casting off worn out bodies, entereth into others that are new.



प्रजहाति यदा कामान् सर्वान् पार्थ मनोगतान्।

आत्मन्येवात्मना तुष्टः स्थितप्रज्ञस्तदोच्यते।।

When a man abandoneth O Parth! All desires of the heart, and is satisfied in Self by Self, then he is called stable in mind ie established In Buddhi.



कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।

मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि।।

Thy business is with action only, never with its fruits; so let not fruit of action be thy motive, nor be thou to inaction attached.



Bro Navin Kumar further stated that when such mantras are memorized and chanted daily they give strength to the chanter for facing the ups and downs in this journey of life.



Sis. Shernaz Vatchha spoke about ‘Yoga Sutras’ with explanations and recited ‘Aum’, about which she had given explanation at an earlier meeting.



Sis. Jasmine Cawasji recited shloka ‘Asato ma Sadagamya,

Tamaso ma Jyotirgamya, Mrtiyormaamrutum gmaya’.



MANTHRAWANI (Zoroastrian Mantras)



Any Mantra Recital is a direct dedication to a Divinity which has the alchemic strength to pour forth Its power, whenever invoked or evoked upon, to work with a direction. The Thought Force (Mithra) along with the (Mantra) recital has the capacity of bringing down the very Highest of the Divine & Celestial Beings, so a good amount of Seriousness of Mind and a true Spirit of Dedication to the Soul within is of great importance and of course most necessary. – Explanation given by Bro. Keki Palkhiwalla.



Manthrawani recited in this session are as under:

Sis. Aban Amroliwalla‘Ahnuvar’ – ‘Yatha Ahuvairyo’ which is the first Manthrawani like ‘Aum’. It conveys:

Just as God is to be admired,

so the prophet on account of his righteousness;

The benefit of good mind is for those who work in the world

in the name of God, i.e. selflessly;

That man develops the moral courage of Ahura,

who helps the poor fellow beings.

Sis. Ruby Khan ‘Ashem Vohu’:

Purity is good. It is the best. It is happiness.

Happiness to whom, who is pure for the sake of best purity.

And ‘Yenghe hatam’:

We praise those men and women from amongst the living,

Whose actions are good and

whose goodness is judged by righteous Ahuramazda

Sis. Mahtab TaraporeFive Gehs(for 5 parts of day), i.e.Ushahen, Havan, Rapithvan, Uziran & Aiwisruthrem with esoteric explanation given by Late Sis. Nergish  Nusserwanji.  The Gehs denote the stages the human soul has to go through to reach the highest level of consciousness beginning with the UshahenGeh, when the soul has just awakened, through Havan, Rapithvan, Uziran Gehs to reach finally the AiwisruthremGeh when it is ready to become one with the Supreme Consciousness.



Sis. Kashmira Khambatta

(1)‘Ya Harvesp Twan-O Harvesp Agah- O harvesp Khuda’

Ominipotent – Omnipresent – Omniscient

Strength of mind & body be acquired.

Wisdom of God be mine to know & Practice. 

Divine invisible help be bestowed upon me



(2)’OOS moi Uzareshwar, Ahuramazda’

Oh Ahura Mazda Clean and purify my mind & bodies



    (3) ‘Chithra moi Dam Ahoombish Ratum Chizdi’

Clearly reveal unto me a wise Divine Teacher

Sis. Aban Patel recited & Sis. Mahazaver Dalal explained

(1) Karda (Stanza) 6 from‘Ardibahesht Yasht’ regarding healing by Purity, Justice, Surgery, Medicines from Plants and best of all by Prayers – Manthrawani

(2) Karda (stanza) 11 of Haftan Yasht known as ‘Yatu zi Zarathushtra’ for protection against ill and dispelling un-righteousness from Body & Mind.





Dr. Darius H. Umrigar explained how the prayers guide & energize every action of thoughts, words & deeds as the day advances. They develop ‘Loving Mind’ attribute of Bahmen Ameshaspand. Prayers cleanse & purify soul and create righteous Karma. Negative vibrations coming out of one are filtered. Healing is done by Chakras absorbing Manthrawani. Colours absorb Manthrawani, e.g. on Thursday, the day of Jupiter Planet, which is the Planet of Zoroastrian Religion, it is good to wear Blue colour. Technology has increased, but one has to be in tune with Harmony of Nature.



Dr. Parvin Surti said different religions are stages. There is no One Religion and so to understand essence of all religions there is Theosophy. The characters of different Epics of East & West are to teach humanity. God is perfection, bad is complete imperfection. There is a Free Will, so according to the decision of physical brain Karmas good or bad are created. So walk into consciousness. Zoroastrianism is the religion of Planet Jupiter, which is for Ashoi – Righteousness. A Human’s vibrations are according to his religion so Zoroastrianism wants each to follow his own religion.

The Support Convention was closed with recitation of a Sanskrit Universal Prayer.

DEVOTION

Relative to the population of the world

You may be few in numbers,

But spiritual strength and power depend

Not upon numbers, Rather do

They depend upon burning sincerity.

Courtesy: Daily Meditation by Katherine A. Beechey

THE TOS COLLOQUIUM - EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CAMP



By Sis.Thrity Dalal, Vice-President TOS Mumbai



The TOS Mumbai Region held its Annual Colloquium at Deolali at the Leslie Sawhney Centre Deolali from 7th to 11th November 2018 in which 57 delegates from Mumbai plus nearly a dozen members and sympathisers from the Nasik region participated in the deliberations. The participants included  children as young as six years old, sent by their parents to learn to live independently, and senior delegates, the eldest being 85 years old, who lived harmoniously during the five days spent together amidst the tranquil environs of the  Centre in Deolali. The Theme of the colloquium was The secret of happiness is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less”.



Gaiety amongst delegates, delight in discovering each other’s potential, and relief to be away from the fast paced city life was the experience of most participants whilst dwelling on the theme. This year the presence of Late Bro. Rusi Toddywalla was greatly missed.



The various activities at the Colloquium are enumerated below:



Healing Group Ritual was performed on 7th November 2018.  Collectively invoking benevolent forces through the Ritual, the delegates created a conducive environment to radiate thoughts of love, peace and strength to those in pain and distress.



The Colloquium was inaugurated on 8.11.2018 by the Chief Guest Maj. Gen. Cyrus Pithawalla (Retd). He reminded the delegates  “I am because we are” - urging those present to develop the quality of unity and rendering social service as an act of Sanatan Dharma or  duty for it is in sharing that we receive. The gaps in our fingers are meant to extend a grip or support to others in need. More than the receiver, it is the giver who should feel blessed for being offered an opportunity to help.Sis. Parinaz Gandhi, President of the T.O.S. Mumbai Region stated that what we get can fetch us temporary enjoyment but what we give would bring us permanent happiness, reminding those present that the greatest wealth we can acquire is contentment. Even a simple hollow piece of wood like a flute can create divine music for those who know how to derive happiness from it.The Guest of Honour, Cmde. Aspi Marker (Retd) remarked that If we focus our energies on the essentials rather than the extraneous factors, we would be more fruitful. Whilst it is good to be efficient, it is better to be effective. If we are able to enhance our usefulness to others whilst depending on minimal resources, we could play a more meaningful role.



The theme of the colloquium was the subject of the SYMPOSIUM in which 14 delegates participated. The salient thoughts they shared: Happiness is given by God but we don’t know how to experience it. It can be found within us. There is a constant conflict to seek enjoyment. We should cherish the precious gift of life given to us. Inner fulfillment brings happiness and little deeds of kindness to those in distress bring greater happiness.  We need to discipline the mind. Regeneration of the mind is required every moment. Restful sleep can be enjoyed irrespective of whether we reside in a hut, a cottage, a flat or a big palace. We need to work hard with zero expectations. The quest to acquire more is only to post the accomplishment on social media. We should share our possessions by helping the unfortunate with compassion. We forget to value what we have and don’t know what we want. Whilst competition can help  us to improve, we have to remind ourselves not to compare or be jealous. Enjoyment is temporary but happiness is durable like time shared with loved ones, the beauty of nature, the fragrance of fresh earth after the first rains. We should learn to enjoy everything, even pain.



YOUTH DISCUSSION was held with the topic “No one is your friend or foe, all alike are your teachers”  when 18 young delegates participated. Salient points emerging from the discussion were : We can change our life by changing our attitude. We learn when we move out of our comfort zone. Stop, look, listen – keep your eyes and ears open so that you don’t miss any signs or guidance. We can learn from everyone, even a child or an uneducated person. People come into our lives for a purpose. We have to take an interest in others and learn from everyone. Don’t judge people. We mistakenly think that those who praise us are our friends and those who give well-meaning advice are our enemies. Our so-called foes help to improve us. We should be receptive, retain whatever criticism is necessary for our improvement and let go of the rest. Learn from Nature and every experience at every opportunity. The journey of learning never stops. If we don’t learn from mistakes, we will keep repeating them. We must try till we succeed and face whatever life brings us. Whilst seeking success we should be prepared for failure. Harbour love and goodwill towards your critics. Believe in yourself.



DELEGATES’ ART EVENING was held on the last day when the delegates and students and friends of Vikas Mandir harmonized their talents to entertain the audience.



SOCIAL WELFARE WORK:  A trip to the Vikas Mandir School for the Disabled was an eye-opener for young and old delegates who take their physical and mental faculties for granted.

Besides regular assemblies, prayers and devotional songs, * Yoga sessions on two occasions and an opportunity to ‘Go green’ by having the gardeners at Leslie Sawhny Centre widen knowledge of the beauty of nature witnessed at the Leslie Sawhny Centre. Indoor and outdoor games promoted fraternization among the delegates. They also visited the shrines of Sai Baba in Shirdi, Khandoba Mandir in Deolali and Mukti Dham in Nashik to recharge their spiritual batteries.



An hour was spent on the last morning to give the  delegates an opportunity to express their views on the colloquium.The young leaders of the seven groups were invited to share their views when they expressed the confidence they have gained at the Colloquiums over the years and the opportunity to interact with their Group members. It was good to see the delegates nurture and take care of each other. Whilst punctuality is stressed at all sessions, some delegates need to take it more seriously. Rules laid down should be respected by all with self discipline, especially by the elders who should set an example. The Youth Discussion should be more interactive with limited reading of speeches by participants.





IMPORTANT FINDINGS:

1.    Just as we consult a doctor in times of illness, through prayers and devotional songs we can appeal to God for His blessings.

2.    What we get can fetch us temporary enjoyment but what we give would bring us permanent happiness. The greatest wealth we can acquire is contentment.

3.    More than the receiver, it is the giver who should feel blessed for being offered an opportunity to help.

4.    The gaps in our fingers are meant to extend a grip or support to others in need.

5.    If we focus our energies on the essentials rather than the extraneous factors, we would be more fruitful.

6.    There are some individuals who are happy if their bare needs are met by minimal work whilst there are others who continually seek greener pastures in the hope that they will derive greater satisfaction later.

7.    In this increasingly materialistic world our wants keep on increasing but we have to train our mind to find satisfaction and happiness in small things.

8.    Inner fulfillment brings happiness and little deeds of kindness to those in distress bring greater happiness.

9.    We should share our possessions by helping the unfortunate with compassion.

10.    Whilst competition can help us to improve, we have to remind ourselves not to compare or be jealous.

11.    Whether we are pointing out mistakes to others or others find faults with us, we should always turn the exercise into a learning experience.

12.    We can change our life by changing our attitude.

13.    Don’t judge people. We mistakenly think that those who praise us are our friends and those who give well-meaning advice are our enemies.

14.    Just as difficulties in life always have a lesson for us, we have to learn to say thank you to our so-called enemies for giving us an opportunity to improve.

15.    Keep your eyes and ears open so that you don’t miss any Divine signal or guidance.

16.    We should be thankful to God and be content with what He has given us.

17.    If we accept every verdict of the Almighty gracefully and share whatever we have with the less privileged we will always remain happy.

18.    Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.

19.    There is enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed.

20.    ‘More’, once attained, gives brief pleasure but eventually becomes a burden.

21.    As we lose ourselves in the service of others, we discover our own lives and our own happiness.

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LET US LOOK TOGETHER WHAT ADYAR MEEANS TO US

Dr. Atul Bhatnagar’s talk  At Indian Section HQ, Varanasi



It is a place of unsurpassable natural beauty. A place for myriad sentient beings, wild and domesticated living in harmony amongst the salubrious environs. A place where the 450 years old Banyan Tree stands tall and witness to the benevolent actions of Mahatmas, sages and mere mortals. A place situated on south bank of river Adyar ….shallow yet silent …. shy yet steady in its pace. A place at the confluence of a river and a sea. A river signifies a soul’s journey. The deep sea is deep, rhythmically humming the sound of Pranav. The sea signifies the absolute consciousness and the waves the divine Spandan … whole of creation appearing as bubbles on his canvas of absolute consciousness. A place where structures of human thought, wisdom and devotion are located ….merging their voices along with songs of birds big and small, into the Voice of the Silence. Adyar, a place which nourishes and houses International Head Quarters of the Theosophical Society, what used to be Huddleston Gardens is now living, throbbing, caring and loving embodiment of primordial Splendour and Energy. Innumerable humans have felt this and found solace in its folds. The visitors and indwellers alike feel connected to Silence and vigorating Energy. They feel a part of It and It be in them – ‘Sarvam Sarvaatmakum! All is in All… When one observes keenly with a learning mind, one sees the reality …. All is in All… We get connected to that eternal flow of immense peaceful creative energy. We get reconnected and tuned to the Voice of the Silence … we get connected to Adyar … Adyar resides in us …. always.

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BTF & LODGE PROGRAMMES FEBRUARY 2019



ADYAR DAY MEETING jointly by BTF & Blavatsky Lodge on Sunday 17th February 2019 at 10.30 a.m. in Besant Hall: Sis. Kashmira Khambatta, Sis. Aban Amroliwalla & Sis. Aban Patel will share their experience of attending the School of Wisdom at Adyar conducted by Mr. Pablo Sender on ‘Higher Consciousness – Its Nature and Awakening’ in November 2018 with photos of Adyar



1.      ANANDA LODGE: Theosophical Colony, Juhu, Mumbai 400049. Contact Ananda Lodge Secretary Sis. Zenobia Khodaiji (M): 9820308163 for Meeting of February2019

2. BLAVATSKY LODGE: 7 - French Bridge, Mumbai 400007     Tel: 23685026   (M): 9821459504   (M): 9819334333

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Fri     1  
  6.00 pm
Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
Sun    3
10.00 am
Bharat Samaj Pooja
Fri     8
  6.00 pm
Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
Fri   15
  6.00 pm
Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
Sun   17
  6.15 pm
Adyar Day Meeting jointly with BTF
Fri    22
  4.30 pm
  6.00 pm
Blavatsky Lodge MC Meeting
Mystic Star Ritual
Sun   24
11.45 am
Maitreya Round Table 
Tues 5, 12,19,26 
  5.45 pm

Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran

3. CENTENARY LODGE: 

Please contact Sis. Najma Dewan (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 7   
Study of ‘Thought Power’ by Dr. Annie Besant
Thurs 14
Study of ‘Thought Power’ by Dr. Annie Besant
Thurs 21
Theosophical Reading
Thurs 28 
Study of ‘Thought Power’ by Dr. Annie Besant

6. UNITY YOUTH LODGE: Sis.  SoonooVesuna (M): 9619339787

Wed  21
5.30 pm
Theosophical readings guided by Sis. SoonooVesuna at her residence Vijay Niwas, 4th Floor, Sleater Road

7 & 8 VASANTA LODGE & GANESH LODGE:C/O Mrs. Gita S. Parikh, GokulAnand Building, 4th Floor, Dattatraya Cross Road (M):9920384140

Wednesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 Meetings at 6.30 pm.

9. VIMADALAL BILIA LODGE: Family House, Parsi Colony, Dadar, Mumbai 400014 5.45 pm. Healing Rituals.

Thurs    7
  5.45
Healing Ritual
Thurs 14 
  6.00
Study of ‘Thought Forms’
Thurs 21
  6.00
Lodge Members’ Meeting
Thurs 28
  6.00
Study of ‘The Masters and the Path’

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But look to the future; see to it that the continual performance of duty, under the guidance of a well-developed Intuition,

shall keep the balance well poised. – KH

Courtesy: Daily Meditation by Katherine A. Beechey

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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 Navaz Dhalla, Bro.Rustom Dalal, Bro. Arni Narendran, Aban Amroliwalla and Ruby Khan.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Leave of Absence, Sis. Freny Pagdiwalla, Rustom Cooper, Sis. Jasmine Cawasji, Sis. Aban Patel, and  Bro. Shailendra Godbole.



The deliberations of the Meeting were as under:

1.         Confirmation of Minutes



Minutes of the meeting held on 22nd February, 2019 were distributed to members present were considered and confirmed.



2.         Hon. Treasurer’s Report


The Treasurer’s Report was read by Sis. Ruby and approved by the members present.



3.       Points for Consideration:



a)     Sis. Nawaz Dhalla and Sis. Aban Amroliwalla were requested to inquire about Air Coolers for the Blavatsky Lodge Hall to attract more people for the booking of Prathna Sabha. Cost and number of Coolers required in the Hall.

b)     Statutory Building Auditing. Sis. Nawaz to inquire if it was statutory and was there a penalty.

c)     Kishore was given staff allowance-Tea allowance, Medical allowance and travelling.

d)     A building contractor, Mr. Hansraj had visited the lodge for giving a quotation for the  plastering work at Blavatsky Lodge.

e)     Bro. Rustom Dalal to donate for the internal work of Blavatsky lodge. The members present Officially thanked him for this kind gesture.

f)      Sis. Nawaz given permission to get the water tanks cleaned.

g)     To ask Vikas Worlikar and Kishore Pardesi if they agreed to clean the second floor lobby.

There being no other business to transact, the Meeting terminated with Vote of Thanks to the Chair.



Hon. Secretary                                                                                                            President





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MCM OF JANUARY 2019
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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