The Theosophist - Volume 134 - 4 - January 2013 - Contents

Sep 16, 2026

The Theosophist (Vol. 134, No. 4, January 2013) presents a curated set of theosophical essays and society-related materials centered on the search for truth and the evolution of spiritual understanding. The issue includes a Presidential Address to the 137th Annual Convention of the Theosophical Society Adyar, alongside articles exploring cosmic evolution, spirituality in daily work, and life as a formative journey. It also provides an International Directory and official organizational notices.

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Pages41

Reading Time14 min

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Contents

Presidential Address

The Search for Truth

The Evolution of the Universe

Life — a Movie, a School, a Pilgrimage

Spirituality at the Workplace

International Directory

Official Notices

THE THEOSOPHIST VOL. 134 NO. 4 JANUARY 2013 CONTENTS Presidential Address 3 Radha Burnier The Search for Truth 13 Bhupendra R. Vora The Evolution of the Universe 22 Annie Besant Life — a Movie, a School, a Pilgrimage 27 D. P. Sabnis Spirituality at the Workplace 29 F. M. Sahoo International Directory 38 Editor: Mrs Radha Burnier NOTE: Articles for publication in The Theosophist should be sent to the Editorial Office. Cover: Nandi Bull and Jackfruits at the Adyar Theatre —Prof. C. A. Shinde Official organ of the President, founded by H. P. Blavatsky, 1879. The Theosophical Society is responsible only for official notices appearing in this magazine. THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY Founded 17 November 1875 President: Mrs Radha Burnier Vice-President: Mr M. P. Singhal Secretary: Mrs Kusum Satapathy Treasurer: MrT. S. Jambunathan Headquarters: ADYAR, CHENNAI (MADRAS) 600 020, INDIA Secretary: [secy.hq@ts-adyar.org](secy.hq@ts-adyar.org) Treasury: [ts_treasury@sify.com](ts_treasury@sify.com) [Adyar Library and Research Centre: alrc.hq@ts-adyar.org](Adyar Library and Research Centre: alrc.hq@ts-adyar.org)[ ](Adyar Library and Research Centre: alrc.hq@ts-adyar.org)[Theosophical Publishing House: tphindia@gmail.com & tphindia@adyarbooks.com](Theosophical Publishing House: tphindia@gmail.com & tphindia@adyarbooks.com) Fax: (+91-44) 2490-1399 Editorial Office: [editorialoffice@gmail.com](editorialoffice@gmail.com) Website: [http://www.ts-adyar.org](http://www.ts-adyar.org) 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 truthsand 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. Presidential Address To the 137th Annual Convention of the Theosophical Society Adyar, 26 December 2012 Dear Brethren, I am happy to present this report, which gives a very brief idea of the extent to which the work of the Society has been carried on

FAQs

What is included in this issue of The Theosophist (Vol. 134, No. 4)?

The issue contains a Presidential Address, multiple feature articles (including topics on truth, the universe, and spirituality), and an International Directory, along with official society notices.

Who delivers the Presidential Address in this issue?

The Presidential Address is by Radha Burnier, presented to the 137th Annual Convention of the Theosophical Society Adyar.

Where and what does the International Directory section provide?

An “International Directory” section is listed in the contents, supporting readers with society-related international reference information within the magazine.

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