What is Theosophy?

THEOSOPHY is a body of truths which forms the basis of all religions, and which cannot be claimed as the exclusive possession of any. It offers a philosophy which makes life intelligible, and which demonstrates the justice and the love which guide its evolution. It puts death in its rightful place, as a recurring incident in an endless life, opening the gateway to a fuller and more radiant existence. It restores to the world the Science of the Spirit, teaching man to know the Spirit as himself and the mind and body as his servants. It illuminates the scriptures and doctrines of religions by unveiling their hidden meanings, and thus justifying them at the bar of intelligence, as they are ever justified in the eyes of intuition

What is Theosophical Society?

The Theosophical Society is composed of students, belonging to any religion in the world or to none, who are united by their approval of the Society’s Objects, by their wish to remove religious antagonisms and to draw together men of goodwill, whatsoever their religious opinions, and by their desire to study religious truths and to share the results of their studies with others. Their bond of union is not the profession of a common belief, but a common search and aspiration for Truth. They hold that Truth should be sought by study, by reflection, by purity of life, by devotion to high ideals, and they regard Truth as a prize to be striven for, not as a dogma to be imposed by authority. They consider that belief should be the result of individual study or intuition, and not its antecedent, and should rest on knowledge, not on assertion. They extend tolerance to all, even to the intolerant, not as a privilege they bestow but as a duty they perform, and they seek to remove ignorance, not punish it. They see every religion as an expression of the Divine Wisdom and prefer its study to its condemnation, and its practice to proselytism. Peace is their watchword, as Truth is their aim. Theosophy is the body of truths which forms the basis of all religions, and which cannot be claimed as the exclusive possession of any. It offers a philosophy which renders life intelligible, and which demonstrates the justice and the love which guide its evolution. It puts death in its rightful place, as a recurring incident in an endless life, opening the gateway to a fuller and more radiant existence. It restores to the world the Science of the Spirit, teaching man to know the Spirit as himself and the mind and body as his servants. It illuminates the scriptures and doctrines of religions by unveiling their hidden meanings, and thus justifying them at the bar of intelligence, as they are ever justified in the eyes of intuition. Members of the Theosophical Society study these truths, and theosophists endeavour to live them. Everyone willing to study, to be tolerant, to aim high, and to work perseveringly, is welcomed as a member, and it rests with the member to become a true theosophist.

How to become Member of Theosophical Society?

1. Membership is open to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or caste.

2. A member of the Indian Section may join any number of Lodges or Centres as an Associate Member. Such a member however shall be registered with the Indian Section as a member of only that Lodge or Centre through which he pays his annual dues to the Indian Section. A member of another National Section or Society may join the Indian Section, subject to the Rules of the (international) Theosophical Society.

3. Any person of ten years of age and above shall be eligible for membership in the Indian Section but anyone under the age of majority (eighteen years) shall be admitted to membership only with the written consent of his parent or guardian.

4. Every application for membership in the Indian Section shall be made on an authorised form and duly signed by the applicant.

5. A candidate for admission to the Theosophical Society desiring to be attached to any Lodge or Centre shall send his application along with the prescribed dues to the General Secretary, Indian section through the President or Secretary of that Lodge or Centre and the Federation Secretary. Admission to membership whether attached to a Lodge or Centre or unattached shall be at the discretion of the General Secretary, Indian Section and he shall refer to the Executive Committee of the Indian Section such application as are not acceptable to him for its decision.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Rs.90/- per annum + Rs 50/-(One time Entrance Fees) + Lodge Fees (Rs 40/- per year) + Rs 20/- (Annual Subscription for Indian Theosophist Magazine-Optional) payable either in cash or Cheque drawn in favour of  “Delhi Theosophical Federation” or through online transfer in bank as per following details:

A/c holder’s Name:  Delhi Theosophical Federation Council

S.B. Account No:     2010101008373

Bank Name:             Canara Bank, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi-110008

IFSC Code:              CNRB0002010

Membership Form can be taken from Secretary of Federation or may be downloaded by copying & pasting the following URL:

http://theosophy-india.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/TS_Application-Form.pdf

The Indian Section headquarters of Theosophical Society is located at Kamachha, Varanasi-201010 (U.P) Phone Nos: 0542-2400773/ 2397340/ 2450776

Website:     http://theosophy-india.org/