Principles of Theosophical Work
By Iqbal Kishen Taimni (1898–1978).
148 Pages | Published and revised in 1991, second edition 2016 | Softcover | Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar | ISBN: 9788170595885.
The members of the Theosophical Society are spread throughout the world. In order to organize the Society's work efficiently, it is imperative that the members have a clear understanding of its aims and the general principles, that should guide them in planning and execution of their work.
This book fulfils this requirement admirably, by listening the activities and their objectives in great detail, and suggesting ways and means of achieving them in an efficient manner. It lays down the qualifications and preparation of a Theosophical worker. It lists the different kinds of work at the National Section level, the Theosophical training centre level and Lodge level, and how each of these need to be organized.
From Chapter 1 - 'The Divine Plan and the Theosophical Society' (p. 5 & 6):
" This (Theosophical) Movement has at least three well-defined, though unspecified functions in the present times. These may be stated as follows:
- To give to humanity certain deeper truths of life, which are needed for taking the next step in human evolution.
- To instil certain universal guiding principles like Brotherhood into the minds of people in general, so that it may become possible to usher in a better world order.
- To provide agents in the outer world, who understand the Plan in a general way and can thus consciously cooperate with the Elder Brethren in the work, which they are doing for the betterment of the human race.
It has thus be seen that the founding of the Theosophical Society is part of a definite move to lift a corner of the veil, which has hidden so far from humanity life's deeper mysteries and those, who hold the keys to these mysteries. "
Principles of Theosophical Work
By Iqbal Kishen Taimni (1898–1978).
148 Pages | Published and revised in 1991, second edition 2016 | Softcover | Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar | ISBN: 9788170595885.
The members of the Theosophical Society are spread throughout the world. In order to organize the Society’s work efficiently, it is imperative that the members have a clear understanding of its aims and the general principles, that should guide them in planning and execution of their work.
This book fulfils this requirement admirably, by listening the activities and their objectives in great detail, and suggesting ways and means of achieving them in an efficient manner. It lays down the qualifications and preparation of a Theosophical worker. It lists the different kinds of work at the National Section level, the Theosophical training centre level and Lodge level, and how each of these need to be organized.
From Chapter 1 – ‘The Divine Plan and the Theosophical Society’ (p. 5 & 6):
” This (Theosophical) Movement has at least three well-defined, though unspecified functions in the present times. These may be stated as follows:
- To give to humanity certain deeper truths of life, which are needed for taking the next step in human evolution.
- To instil certain universal guiding principles like Brotherhood into the minds of people in general, so that it may become possible to usher in a better world order.
- To provide agents in the outer world, who understand the Plan in a general way and can thus consciously cooperate with the Elder Brethren in the work, which they are doing for the betterment of the human race.
It has thus be seen that the founding of the Theosophical Society is part of a definite move to lift a corner of the veil, which has hidden so far from humanity life’s deeper mysteries and those, who hold the keys to these mysteries. “