Theos-Talk Archives (February 2005 Message tt00185)

> Anand Gholap wrote:
After splitting of the TS, in 1890s, some people were and still are 
confused about which society is actually Masters' Society. Judge died 
in 1896 after appointing Katherin Tingley as his successor. 
In 1900 Master K.H. wrote letter to Annie Besant who was the head of 
ES-Adyar with following words " The greatest of your trials is yet to 
come. We watch over you but you must put forth all your strength- 
K.H." 
It is clear from words of Master that Annie Besant was Their true 
agent in Esoteric matters and Adyar TS as only true Theosophical 
Society. 
Anand Gholap<

I see two time periods mentioned. 1886 and 1900. I do not see
2005. Organizations can change in over a century. Whether 
the ES-Adyar represented a "True" teaching in 1900 is not
relevant to 2005. The trial that is referenced does not post an
outcome nor what it consists of. I do not see where the statement
would justify a "True" Theosophical Society of today. The 
Brotherhood "watches over" many individuals. It did not stop
in 1900 nor did it encompass only one individual. 
The two statements quoted in a letter in 1900 does not define
any Theosophical Society of today (or "yesterday"). 
Wherever the principles of Theosophy is practiced, whether
it be a small unknown group which bears no title or a large
one that does, is a "True" Theosophical Society. I do not see a
"only one True". I would see a red flag arise when a statement 
such as that is expressed. "Truth" is where you find it. It is not
restricted to a physically designated area nor specific individuals. 
Freedom to seek, to think, to personal discernment, to experience,
to choose, are all optimal avenues in the "finding of Truth".
There are times where one seeks the "master within" versus the
"master without". Whether a path is inward or outward, why 
judge the other? If one chooses a path of one society versus
another, why not respect the choice? Why impose one's will
upon a fellow brother? Why insist on what is "True" or "False"
for another? Expressing a perspective and letting another
follow one's own personal discernment does not entail
insistence nor judgement.

Note : The above is only expressed thoughts and not given as 
absolute truth, nor of any authority.