Blavatsky Lodge T S Mumbai: July 2019

BLAVATSKY LODGE: 7 - French Bridge, Mumbai 400007 Tel: 23685026 (M): 9821

PROGRAMME FOR AUGUST 2019

DAY----------	TIME-------------	DETAILS----------------------------------------------------
Fri 2	6.00 pm	‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
Sun 4	10.00 am 10.30 am 11.45 am	Bharat Samaj Pooja Bro. Vinayak Pandya’s Presentation on GC Goal Setting Meet at Naarden, Netherlands BTF Council Meeting
Fri 9	6.00 pm	Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
Fri 16	6.00 pm	‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
Fri 23	4.30 pm 6.00 pm	Blavatsky Lodge MC Meeting Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
Sun 25	10.45 am	Maitreya Round Table
Fri 30	6.00 pm	Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel

BOMBAY THEOSOPHICAL BULLETIN AUGUST 2019

CONTENTS

Zoroastrian Prayer	Cover
Study Camp by Prof. C. A. Shinde	2 - 7
News & Notes	7 - 8
Memories of Goal Setting Int. GC Meet at Naarden by BTF President Bro. Vinayak Pandya	8 - 15
BTF& Lodge Programmes August 2019	15 - 16

STUDY CAMP BY PROF. C.A. SHINDE

PROF. C. A. SHINDE’S TS WORKERS’ TRAINING CAMP FOR BTF & DOMBIVALI LODGE OF MARATHI FEDERATION on Sunday 23rd June 2019 in Besant Hall: There was an informal interaction of 40 participants including 11 of Marathi Federation before the Session. Sis.Thrity Dalal spoke about TOS objects & service. Bro. Navin Kumar in Marathi welcomed Brethren of Dombivali Lodge & shared his association with Prof. Shinde in activating Sangli Lodge 30 years ago. Marathi Federation President Bro. N. N. Raut & Bro. Jitendra Thakur spoke about Theosophical Study and Service of Dombivali Lodge.

TS Workers’ Training Camp was opened with Lighting of Lamp and recitation of the Universal Prayer. BTF President Bo.Vinayak Pandya welcomed & introduced Prof. C. A. Shinde, International Lecturer and Librarian of the Adyar Library & Research Centre. He added that Prof. Shinde had graced one of BTF Annual Sessions and our Brethren found a great teacher in him, when they attended a School of Wisdom at Adyar.

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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. VinayakPandya. 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. Readers’ Views are invited.

By the hands of Prof. C. A. Shinde, Theosophical Books were presented to Sis. Dr. Rajam Pillai, Publisher & Editor of ‘Synergy’ for Non-TS Writer Students & Teachers of April-June 2019 Issue of ‘Synergy’. Dr. Rajam Pillai presented her Hindi Books on Maharashtra and Saints of India to Prof. C. A. Shinde.

Prof. C. A. Shinde started TS Workers’ Training Camp with the explanation of TS Invocation ‘O! Hidden Life’. It shows the way to perfection from Mineral Kingdom to Human Kingdom to spread Universal Brotherhood. Theosophy is Perfection and religion of Responsibility. Theosophy is Goodness and with Science of Philosophy relates to other Religions and Vibrations.

With a chart he explained Personality (Human side) & Ego (Divine side) and Antahkarana, the Bridge between Personality and Ego (Soul), which helps a purified Mind & Heart to aspire for diviner counterpart.

What is needed to be a TS Worker? (an interactive session guided by Prof Shinde):*Generosity *Courage *Energy *Study leading to enlightenment *Service & Sacrifice *Determination & strong will to serve Humanity to help in the process of evolution *To understand oneself *Compassion *Sensitivity to understand others *Manavta - to cultivate humane values to serve humanity

First one has to become a nucleus of humanitarian values *To work without distinctive attitude to strengthen the large nucleus *To listen to other Religions with open mind & open heart and respect and not to argue (this is the reason there are prayers of all religions) *To avoid dogmas *To understand that all Life is One and inter related on the long journey of Evolution * To summarize, Prof. Shinde quoted last words of Col H.S.Olcott, “In memory of me continue to work for Brotherhood of Religion. There is no religion higher than Truth for perfection of humanity.”

Speaking about TS Mission Statement Prof. Shinde explained that TS Mission is the way to work for Three Objects of TS.

He added that Guru is needed to guide humanity to work for the Divine Plan of Evolution, which is Biological, Intellectual and Spiritual evolution of humanity. An aspirant needs Will for physical effort and Intelligence to pursue what is right and courage to discard what is false. Ego-Soul has to be nurtured with Eternal Love. Meditation should be on Eternal Will, Eternal Intelligence and Eternal Love.

With a chart he linked simple words to Theosophical Terms - Spirit is Monad, Soul is Body of Spirit which is reincarnating & undying and Body is Personality.

Prof. Shinde with handouts spoke on The Three Great Truths. The Teachings of Pythagoras which conform with Theosophy, The Lesser & Greater Mysteries, The nature or Constitution of Man, Fundamentals of Theosophy, Adyar – as JK said a spiritual oasis, and Days of Remembrance.

Before Lunch Break, Prof. C.A. Shinde for study gave handouts on International Presidents Shri N. Sri Ram, Mr. John B. S. Coats and Smt Radha Burnier to Three Group Leaders.

Post Lunch was the workshop on ‘Know Your International Presidents’. The purpose was to learn about life, work, books and greatness of recent International Presidents with group study and sharing of personal experiences if any. This study was in view of the fact that though most of current members had a chance to see & listen to Radhaji, but very few had similar opportunity for N. Sri Ram and John Coats. Dombivali Lodge group studied about Smt Radha Burnier. Blavatsky Lodge group studied about N. Sri Ram and Group of Other Lodges of BTF studied about Mr. John B. S. Coats. During the Group Study members learnt more about N. Sri Ram & John Coats and got more information about Radhaji. The Group Study was followed by presentations by Group Leaders.

5th International President N. Sri Ram: Blavatsky Lodge Group Leader Sis. Meherangiz Baria briefly spoke about his life dedicated

to Theosophy, his services as Secretary to TS International Presidents, starting of ‘Watch Tower’, fighting for freedom of employment, standing for Right and giving in for trivial matters and listening to others. His Aura used to bring out finer values in visitors. Sis. Baria ended with couple of quotes of N. Sri Ram.

Bro. Navin Kumar shared his personal experience of meeting N. Sri Ram in 1972, when he had found N. Sri Ram to be a silent man with few precise words.

6th International President John B. S. Coats: It was a special privilege for Sis. Thrity Dalal, Leader of Group for Other Lodges, to share her personal experiences. It was the Centenary Celebration of TS in Juhu Theosophical Colony, when she as a school girl was lucky to garland John Coats. She was introduced as a future TS member, but John Coats had said she is already a TS member. He inspired youth. He had passed away on 26th December 1979, the opening day of TS Convention at Adyar.

Bro. Arni Narendran also shared his personal experience of working as Manager of International Youth Centre started by Jhon Coats, who believed that youth activity would attract youth to Theosophy.

7th International President Radha Burnier: Dombivali Lodge Group leader Sis.Nita, speaking about Radhaji’s life dedicated to Theosophy and Theosophical Society, said that she was an International President born in Adyar. Bro. Jitendra Thakur sharing personal experience said that Radhaji’s speech and her simplicity & goodness turned me to Theosophy. Bro. Vinayak Pandya quoted Rukminidevi Arundale, ‘Members wanted me to be the International President, but Masters wanted Radha to be the International President’. Bro. Vinayak added that TS Workers are ambassadors of TS so they should be mindful of their words, actions and activities.

Prof. Shinde shared his personal experiences also.

In the end guidelines of Prof. C. A. Shinde were: *As AB said, you

will face difficulty in life but do not leave Theosophy *Impulse must come from within *Choose the work and do your best *Not to remain idle *Do not say ‘No’ for taking up any work *The prayer should be, ‘Make me an instrument My Lord’ *Share Theosophy *Worker is on the path of spiritual progress so Thought control important. Bhakti Yoga gives goodness to thoughts, Jhan Yoga gives quality to Thought and Karma Yoga orients Thoughtful beneficent Action * Be open to new ideas, but do not discard old ideas *Keep body healthy and have noble ideas *TS is a path to become Honest (Satyam), Divine (Shivam), & Beautiful (Sundaram), but the effort is needed.

The day ended with a Vote of Thanks by BTF Secretary Sis. Mahazaver Dalal and recitation of the Sanskrit Prayer.

PROF. C. A. SHINDE’S TALKS ON ‘LIGHT ON THE PATH’ FOR BTF BRETHEREN on Monday 24th June and Tuesday 25th June 2019 in Green Room of Blavatsky Lodge:

One of the Three TS Gems - ‘Light on the Path’ by Mable Collins, which leads to Adeptship, is difficult to study and understand. Prof. Shinde with his lucid explanations and charts covering the book at a glance in two evening sessions inspired Brethren of Bombay to study the book. A chart on the book summarized: *Four Rules for ability of true Sight, Hearing, Speech and Standing *21 Rules of Part I covered What to Kill Out, What to Desire and What to Seek *To Seek are needed study of the Laws of being, the laws of Nature and the Laws of Super-Natural *21 Rules of Part II covered metaphors of Warrior & Music, rules to look around and within, instructions to inquire about Secrets and to respond to those secrets and comments dictated by Masters. With other charts on ‘Spectrum of Consciousness’, ‘All is Within’, ‘The Total Constitution of Man’ ‘Evolution of Consciousness’ and ‘Growth of The Soul by Guna & Karma’ he explained unfoldment of Consciousness.

Prof. Shinde gave home-work to study Essay on ‘Karma’. At Tuesday Session, motivating Brethren to share what they gathered from the Essay, he urged to contemplate on the passage: “Therefore be warned, you who are but turning towards the life of occultism. Learn now that there is no cure for desire, no cure for the love of reward, no cure for the misery of longing, save in the fixing of sight and hearing upon that which is invisible and soundless.” Prof. Shinde added that let there be longing to be one with the Light. It will be an inner journey. Keep quiet. Do not judge. Understand your nature not to reject it, but to complete it with goodness, e.g. to convert Lust in to Love, to convert Anger in to Compassion. Then only Flower of Life blooms.

Three day Study Camp ended with profuse thanks by BTF President Bro. Vinayak Pandya to Prof. C. A. Shinde and recitation of the Sanskrit Prayer.

Prof. Shinde on 26th June 2019 addressed Vasanta- Ganesh–Jyoti Lodge Brethren at Sis. Padmaben Mehta’s residence.

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NEWS & NOTES

BTF PRESIDENT BRO. VINAYAK PANDYA AT TS INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL MEET IN NAARDEN: He attended the Meet from 27th June to 2nd July 2019 as a Member of International General Council. Please read his Memories of this International Meet printed below in this issue. We BTF Brethren are lucky to have first hand information about International Meet from our President.

BOOK YOUR DATES FOR BTF 88TH ANNUAL SESSION 18TH, 19TH & 20TH OCTOBER 2019: The Annual Session will be First & Second Days in the evenings at Blavatsky Lodge and on Third Day Full Day Session at Juhu Theosophical Society. The Session will be graced by International Lecturer Shri Shikhar Agnihotri on Theme ‘From Intelligence to Intuition’ with three talks by him on :

(1) ‘Truth, Goodness & Beauty’ (2) ‘Homing Signal Within’ (3) ‘Accessing the Homing Signal Within’.

OBITUARY: Bro. Kanubhai M. Raval, Life Member of Vasanta Lodge with TS Membership of 25 years passed away on 16th June 2019. Till his health permitted him, he used to attend the Lodge meetings. May his soul be blessed with peace.

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MEMORIES OF INTL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

FOR STRATAGIC PLANNING

AT INTERNATIONAL THEOSOPHICAL CENTER

AT NAARDEN IN NETHERLANDS

FROM 27 JUNE TO 02 JULY 2019

BRO. VINAYAK PANDYA

BTF President & Member of International General Council

Ever since Mr. Tim Boyd has taken over responsibilities of International Presidentship of Theosophical Society (TS), he has been making every attempt to resurgent TS. As part of this it has been decided to have General Council (GC) meetings twice in a year outside Adyar. TS has wonderful centers at many places. One of this is International Theosophical Centre (ITC) at Naarden in Netherlands. This centre is on 15 acres of lush green forest land. It is a wonderful centre with Besant Hall, Crystal House, Crystal Hall, Arundale House, Michal House, Garden of Remembrance, Catholic Church, Cottages, Round Table and other facilities. GC meeting was held here for Strategic Planning of TS.

Many GC members along with invitees were present at the Meeting. Participants were expected to arrive on 27 June and leave on 02 July 2019. This year, every morning there was Meditation for half an hour before breakfast.

Mr.Tim Boyd presided over the meetings. President welcomed every one and Meetings began with silence & invoking Masters to guide the TS. The purpose of the meetings was to critically evaluate what we have been doing? What is to be done? How to make TS more effective in future? Mr. Tim Boyd reviewed what has been going on in TS work and what changes are needed. He also gave overview of 40 projects members should think over. He had added, ‘we are not in a hurry but we have to take call on one or other a day’.

Introductory Book on Theosophy:-

Brother Arend, President of ITC & senior theosophist from Netherlands presented paper on introductory books on Theosophy. It was discussed that for a beginner or sympathizer some material should be published in easy understandable language. Any contradictory view should be avoided, as sometimes there are different views. It was pointed out that TS has literature of Madam Blavatsky, Dr Besant & Leadbeater era. It was proposed that based on this literature to write 3 books for Introduction to Theosophy.

Theosophical Publishing House:-

Mr.Arend lead the discussion on Theosophical Publishing House (TPH). TPH role was discussed in details. There is a change in people’s reading habits. Day by day people prefer to read e-books. E-books are cheaper for publishing, though. it has inherent threat of copy. It does not involve inventory cost, space and dead investments. There are E-stores like Amazon who sell e-books. TS should take advantage of the same. There should be broader coordination between publishing activities in same language. There may be slow moving books, which may not be commercially viable but important for spiritual seekers They should be published by TPH, may be as e-book. Ponder upon new ideas and apply our minds jointly. There was no hurry in deciding any matters. It was discussed that some time Indians find TPH books costly. Brother Pradeep Gohil informed that many of TPH books are out of copyrights period so same books produced by Indian Section are sold at substantially low price. In view of this serious actions should be taken by TPH.

Damodar Gardens:-

President Mr.Tim Boyd informed the members that Krishnamurty Foundation of India (KFI) have vacated the Damodar Gardens (DG) on 30 May 2018. Now it is with TS to utilize and protect the same. Heavy security expenses have to be incurred as there are chances of unauthorised persons getting into DG. TS had received an offer from TVS Education Society (TVSES) to start international school at the said premises. TVSES are offering Rs.8 lakh License Fees per month with increase of 5% after every 7 years. TVSES wanted this for 40 years with further extension of 20 years. It was decided in last meeting at Naarden that this offer is too low. In view of this a Professional Firm was hired to give expected evaluation of rent receivable. After that with oral publicity offers were invited. 15 parties have shown interest in long lease of 33 years. Among them Choradia Group had originally given offer of Rent Rs.10 million per month. It seems good & President was authorized to do the needful at the earliest.

Members were informed that Adyar Theosophical Academy has started with 22 students for standards KG to Grade 2.

Theosophical Schools:-

Mr Vicente Hao Chin, Jr (Vic) of Philippines presented paper on need for Theosophical Schools. Education has been considered as one of the most important work directions of the Theosophical Society since the time of H. P. Blavatsky and H. S. Olcott. In ‘The Key to Theosophy’ Madam H. P. Blavatsky wrote:

If we had money, we would found schools which would turn out something else than reading and writing candidates for starvation. Children should above all be taught self-reliance, love for all men, altruism, mutual charity and more than anything else, to think and reason for themselves. We would reduce the purely mechanical work of the memory to an absolute minimum and devote the time to the development and training of the inner senses, faculties and latent capacities. We would endeavor to deal with each child as a unit, and to educate it so as to produce the most harmonious and equal unfoldment of its powers, in order that its special aptitudes should find their full natural development. We should aim at creating free men and women, free intellectually, free morally, unprejudiced in all respects, and above all things, unselfish. And we believe that much if not all of this could be obtained by proper and truly theosophical education. (Key, Sect. 13)

Olcott, on the other hand, established more than 200 Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka in order to counteract the attempt of Christian schools to dominate the culture of the country. He eventually turned all these schools to the government of Sri Lanka. As a result, Sri Lanka has retained its Buddhist culture and Olcott is considered by the country as a National Hero.

Annie Besant established or inspired the establishment of Theosophical Schools not only in India but in many other countries in the world: England, Scotland, United States, Australia, New Zealand and China.

But by the 1970s, only one school was left that was being run by the Theosophical Society. This was the Olcott Memorial School, which was a charity school and did not have the core components of a theosophical school. Six schools under the Besant Educational Fellowship in India are being run autonomously and are not under the TS in India. The Theosophical Order of Service in India has established or supported several charity schools, but do not have a clear theosophical philosophy in the way they are run.

In about 1986, the Philippine section started its first kindergarten school at its national headquarters. Later, it started two other schools, the second of which became Golden Link College because in addition to kindergarten, primary and secondary classes, it started a college in 2009 for teacher education and other courses. Today, there are four schools directly under Golden Link College (GLC), and two schools that are affiliated with GLC also follow the GLC curriculum and philosophy.

VHC emphasised that it is extremely difficult to put theosophical ideas in person after certain age. It is easier if children are given TS ideology at their tender age. GLC has training facilities for teachers. Teachers have to be trained first that they can follow & teach to students. Students should be inculcated with ideas of brotherhood, compassion, self-development, no-competition, human values, truth, trust, consciousness about duties, awareness, avoid discrimination. VHC says we should have target of 100 schools in next 50 years. It was discussed that educating parents is done in Theosophical School.

It was informed that Indian Section has taken control of 3 Education institutions at Varanasi.

Meditation Cources:-

VHC described various meditation methods. It was exhaustively discussed that TS should recommend & practice meditation. At present it is left to members to follow whichever meditation they want to do. It was decided to find out what has been followed in various TS centres.

Self Transformation Coerces:-

Mr. Vic explained that self-transformation courses help a lot to participants. More members should be trained to conduct self-transformation courses.

Theosophy World:-

Mr John from New Zealand explained ‘Theosophy World’ site. An exhaustive work is done for ‘Theosophy World’. Most of the TS literature is available on this site. Members / anyone can visit this site & get knowledge on TS. It was discussed how to utilize fully the efforts made in New Zealand for TS at large.

Theosophical Centres around the world:-

Mr.Arend presented ideas on TS Centres around the world. It was decided to make TS Centres more sustainable and effective for the work of TS. It was discussed how to generate more revenues for TS properties around the world. Indian Section has properties at Varanasi & Bhuwali. Indian section encouraged federations & other sections to conduct study camp at beautiful Himalayan Study Centre, Bhuwali. Bhuwali can accommodate 50 persons. Varanasi can accommodate 125 persons.

International Speakers (IS) List:-

International Speakers List was circulated amongst members. It contained two speakers from India Brother Shikhar Agnihotri and Prof. C. A. Shinde. It was decided that Section inviting speaker will bear the cost.

Objects of TS:-

Marcos presented paper on making changes in the objects of

TS. Brotherhood does not include woman. In English speaking countries people object to this. Nowadays third category is also there. It was decided that members will sleep over the ideas & in future it will be deliberated.

TS Youth Exchange Program :-

Mr. Pradeep Gohil presented paper on TS Youth Exchange programs. He emphasised that youth between the age of 16 to 19 years can participate under this program. Duration may be 2 months or 1 year. In this program youth from one country will go to other country. They will be provided free accommodation & hospitality by TS members in their home. They may study in another country for a year. Travel expenses should be borne by TS Adyar. This will help a lot in cultivating seeds of TS culture amongst the youth.

Animal Rights Manifesto & Domesticated Animals:-

Mr. Michel presented paper on Animal Rights. It was emphasized that TS members should be vegetarian. More & more people in the world are moving towards vegetarianism. It was discussed that animals also have right to live & love. If this message is spread it will help a lot. It was discussed that TS should encourage Vegan.

Second International Youth Convention from 27 to 29 December 2019 (3 days) at Adyar :-

It was decided that International Youth Convention will be held from 27 to 29 December 2019 at Adyar. It will be for the age upto 45 years.

International Convention from 31 Dec 2019 to 05 Jan 2020 :-

TS International Convention will be held at Indian Section Head Quarters at Vasanasi from 31 December 2019 to 05 January 2020.The Theme will be “Nurturing the Divine Seed”. All members are requested to attend the same. It may not be possible for all to attend. In such cases they should send their Registration though not physically attending. This will create link in convention work and it will have contribution for Master’s work. As a preparation lot of infrastructure changes are taking place at Varanasi. Telecast will be available. New auditorium will be made, which will be named Radha Burnier Theatre. New hostel will be called Rohit Mehta Hostel.

Applied Theosophy A new project proposal:–

Mr. VicHao Chin Jr presented paper on ‘Applied Theosophy for Future of TS’. The following are areas that can be promoted for applied theosophy for survival of TS:
*Meditation *Stress Management *Parenting *Marital Relationship *Self-transformation Seminar * Education

*Vegetarianism *Animal Welfare *Peace-building *Inter-religious Harmony *Character Building Program *Youth Camps
*Youth Exchange Programs *Public Magazines or E-magazines on Applied Theosophy *Institutionalized Charity Work

How to Improve / Utilize Adyar After Renovation:-

Members discussed various improvement projects at Adyar. Presently LBC is under renovation. Blavatsky Bungalow is already renovated. It was discussed how Adyar can be used by those who seek knowledge throughout the year.

Overall there were wonderful deliberations and brain storming at Naarden. It was a wonderful experience to be in Naarden and to participate in deliberations. Next meeting at Naarden will be from 19 June 2020 to 24 June 2020 and 24 June 2021 to 29 June 2021. GC members are expected to note dates for next two years and plan accordingly.

BTF & LODGE PROGRAMMES AUGUST 2019

ANANDA LODGE: Theosophical Colony, Juhu, Mumbai 400049. Contact Ananda Lodge Secretary Sis. Zenobia Khodaiji (M): 9820308163 for Meeting of August 2019

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

DAY	TIME	DETAILS
Fri 2	6.00 pm	‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
Sun 4	10.00 am 10.30 am 11.45 am	Bharat Samaj Pooja Bro. Vinayak Pandya’s Presentation on GC Goal Setting Meet at Naarden, Netherlands BTF Council Meeting
Fri 9	6.00 pm	Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
Fri 16	6.00 pm	‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Parmahans Yogananda’ - conducted by Bro. Arni Narendran
Fri 23	4.30 pm 6.00 pm	Blavatsky Lodge MC Meeting Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
Sun 25	10.45 am	Maitreya Round Table
Fri 30	6.00 pm	Study of CWL’s book ‘Inner Life’ conducted by Sis. Aban Patel
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. NajmaDewan (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.

Thurs 1	Study of CWL’s book ‘The Power and Use of Thought’
Thurs 8	Study of CWL’s book ‘The Power and Use of Thought’
Thurs 15	Independence Day – Lodge closed
Thurs 22	Khordad Sal – Lodge closed
Thurs 29 6.00 pm	Parsi New Year celebration with talk by Sis. Meher Contractor on ‘Zend-A-Vohu Mana’ – ‘Explanation to Good Mind’ folloed by Refreshments

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

Wed

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. Padmaben Mehta, Abenezer -102 – 1st Floor, Tagore Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai 400054

Wednesday 7, 14, 21 & 28 Meetings at 6.30 pm.

9. VIMADALAL BILIA LODGE: Family House, Parsi Colony, Dadar, Mumbai 400014

Thurs 1	5.45	Talk by Bro. Rustom Chothia
Thurs 8	6.00	Lodge Members’ Meeting
Thurs 15	6.00	Independence Day – Lodge closed
Thurs 22	6.00	Khordad Sal – Lodge closed
Thurs 29	6.00	Lodge Members’ Meeting

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

PROGRAMME FOR AUGUST 2019