Theos-Talk Archives (June 2012 Message tt00038)

Dear friends 

My views are:

Yes many interesting words in this series. Thank you for writing it...


Here are a few views, which I hesitated about...And which might be helpful to consider before making the texts public in a PDF-file...


Ramanujachary
"The major contribution of Madame Blavatsky who, as we have noted already was the person
instrumental in formulating the theosophical philosophy, was to bring into
currency the 'metaphysical realism' and the workings on correspondences of the
Cosmos, World and the Individual." 

M. Sufilight says:
Well was she indeed? Some will no doubt question this.

And considering the below words from - (you) Ramanujachary - I find it strange that one should say that Blavatsky was "instrumental in formulating the theosophical philosophy", in stead of saying that Blavatsky merely provided her very own version of what "theosophy" was or is. 
Any comments?


Ramanujachary wrote:
"We do not advocate the conversion of men and women from
one religion to the other. We profess the study of all religions to help one
come nearer the stand that all religions basically are the same, and to take
one more step, an individual is born into one religion as he has something to
learn therefrom. In any view of the case, proselytism is not encouraged. "
"All statements made in the name of theosophy and the
society are clearly mentioned to be 'postulates' or 'hypotheses' and they are
placed before the public for examination/consideration. No one is asked to
'believe' anything without proper examination. "

M. Sufilight says:
A person saying the above - and then at the same time claim one single author or a limited number of authors --- need or aught --- to be given special attention within the Theosophical Society - will go against the non-sectarian aspect of its original Constitution (especially given in  the years 1875-1891).




M. Sufilight









  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ramanujachary nallanchakravarti 
  To: Theos-talk 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 7:19 AM
  Subject: theos-talk An Approach to Understand -5


    


  An Approach to Understand Theosophy -5.We do not advocate the conversion of men and women from
  one religion to the other. We profess the study of all religions to help one
  come nearer the stand that all religions basically are the same, and to take
  one more step, an individual is born into one religion as he has something to
  learn therefrom. In any view of the case, proselytism is not encouraged. 

  All statements made in the name of theosophy and the
  society are clearly mentioned to be 'postulates' or 'hypotheses' and they are
  placed before the public for examination/consideration. No one is asked to
  'believe' anything without proper examination. The same time it is also
  indicated that it is not wise to reject anything without proper study,
  examination and reflection. When one is not able to decide, there is nothing
  wrong in keeping the judgement in suspension. What one would like to believe or
  advocate must 'ring true' to oneself. It
  is cruel to make one 'obey' the opinions of others. There is need for an honest
  approach to the intellect and thereon to intuition. 'Gently to hear and kindly
  to judge,' should be the working method. 

  The philosophy of theosophy 'restores to the world the
  Science of the Spirit.' It also 'illuminates the scriptures and doctrines of the
  religions by unveiling their meanings, and thus justifying them at the bar of
  intelligence, as they are ever justified in the eyes of intuition.' The major
  contribution of Madame Blavatsky who, as we have noted already was the person
  instrumental in formulating the theosophical philosophy, was to bring into
  currency the 'metaphysical realism' and the workings on correspondences of the
  Cosmos, World and the Individual. 

  The objects of the Society are broad-based and cover
  all facets of thinking 'for the total benefit' of humanity. A clear workability
  is what we see in them and they do not stand on a high pedestal or in the
  unreachable skies. Looking at the world and viewing the human situation, the
  immediate transformation of the mind and its workings is an inescapable
  necessity for the survival of humanity and the globe. 

  Dr N C Ramanujachary

  Literature is for Portrayal of Philosophic Ideas.

  Dr N C Ramanujachary(Srivirinchi)

  Besant Gardens, The Theosophical Society, Adyar, Chennai 600 020 

  Phone: 044/24913584, Mobile: 9444963584

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