Sunday, 22 November 2015

NEWS AND NOTES

THE INDIAN THEOSOPHIST, Oct. & Nov.2015

Delhi

Dr. Chittaranjan Satapathy, Vice-President, Theosophical Society, conducted study
class at Delhi Federation on 4 & 5 September. The themes studied were ‘Theosophy in daily
life with special reference to Yama, Niyama & Parmitas’; ‘Why and how to study The Secret
Doctrine’ ; and ‘Where Theosophy meets Krishnamurti’. Thirty members attended it on the
first day and there were 40 members on the second day.

Bro. M.P. Singhal was invited by India Habitat Centre, Delhi, to deliver a talk on 18
April. The subject of the talk was ‘Self-Awareness and Self-Knowledge’. The talk was followed
by Question & Answer in which the focus was on TS and also on the ill effects of the
change in climate.

Prof. C.A. Shinde, National Lecturer, gave a talk at Indraprastha Lodge on 10 May. He
spoke on ‘Unity is the key to Theosophy’.

Swami Aaron delivered a talk at Shankar Lodge on ‘Pure Consciousness’ in the first

week of June. Bro. P. Chaudhury spoke at the same venue on Mediation. It was held on 18
July.

DTF’s President Dr. D.K. Satsangi gave a talk on ‘Yoga Darshan’ and ‘Vivek Chudamani’
respectively at the Lodge in Kanpur. He actively participated in a discussion at a theosophical
Lodge in Bombay.

Six members of Besant Lodge discussed, about “Blending of Physical Nature with Spiritual
Nature.” The conclusion was that the ultimate object of all our spiritual endeavours is to
“Bring about a Fundamental change in our Character and ultimately our Behaviour.” In all
spiritual pursuits we need to first prepare and purify ourselves by Sadhna-Study, Meditation
and Service, Ashtang Yoga and so on.

The members of Besant Lodge discussed: “Human Potential and Propensities” on 24
September. The conclusion was that on the path of Evolution, constant awareness is essential
to develop and use human capacities like wisdom, tolerance, one pointedness, cheerfulness,
self-control in thought and action, faith, proper utilization of time and universal outlook.

The Annual Convention of Delhi Federation was held on 04 October 2015 under the
chairmanship of Bro Narendra Kumar. After universal invocation, President Dr D.K. Satsangi
delivered a brief talk highlighting the precepts of Theosophy & role of Founders in conveying
Theosophical teachings to masses. After the talk, Minutes of the last Annual Business Meeting
was approved & Annual Report for current year was presented by the Secretary. After this
Treasurer’s Report was placed before the General Body and was approved unanimously. This
was followed by the election of the office bearers.

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