Theos-Talk Archives (August 2004 Message tt00646)

Thanks.
Great remarks you have there.

M. Sufilight

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From: "MKR" <ramadoss@g...>
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Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 2:12 PM
Subject: RE: Theos-World A few questions to Dallas


> I think this is the greatest effect of study of Theosophy on an
individual.
> One can see for oneself the independent thinking and decision making that
> takes place over a period of time.
>
> However, when one belongs to a group or organization and when one is
> looking forward to any kind of "reward" from the group, either now or
> hereafter, the independence can be compromised.
>
> Since many get introduced to theosophy through theosophical groups, with
> each group having their priorities as to what to read and the predominance
> of personalities, it does take time, some times years, before one
> recognizes the need to be independent and acts on it.
>
> Internet is playing a silent yet a very important role in this process of
> helping individuals in this process. Look what we have on this maillist.
> Here we have individuals who belong to or belonged to one or more of the
> theosophical organizations or none of the organizations and interested in
> Theosophy discussing various issues on a level ground with no geographical
> or any other boundaries. On an organizational level, I have rarely seen
> cooperation between groups even on events such as White Lotus Day even
> though every theosophist knows that all the knowledge we have about
> theosophy is predominantly due to her writings and sacrifices.
>
> My 0.02.
>
> Ramadoss
>
> At 04:27 AM 08/29/04 -0700, W.Dallas TenBroeck wrote:
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> >The study of THEOSOPHY leads the student to discover for himself. It
teaches
> >us to think, To reason, To be logical. Few of us have had this mind of
> >training in our youth. But it is never too late to begin.
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