THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY
Founded Up: H.P. Blavatsky
Primary Objective: Universal Brotherhood
Other Attractions: The Banyan Tree, Library And Research Center
On a vast expanse of over 250 acres on the banks of the
Adyar estuary lies the more-than-a-century-old Theosophical Society,
amidst the woods, marshes, gardens and waters. H.P. Blavatsky founded the
society in 1875. The Adyar Banyan tree with its roots spreading over
40,000-sq-ft and its library, a research centre in eastern civilization,
philosophy and religion, are worth seeing.
About The Society
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 objectives. 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 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 proselytes. Peace is their watchword, as Truth is their aim.
Objectives Of The Society
The Theosophical Society is a worldwide body whose primary objective is
Universal Brotherhood based on the realization that life, and all its
diverse forms, human and non-human, is indivisibly one. The Society
imposes no belief on its members, who are united by a common search for
Truth and desire to learn the meaning and purpose of existence by engaging
themselves in study, reflection, purity of life and loving service.
Library
Colonel Olcott founded the Adyar library and research center in 1886,
with a small but valuable collection of the Founders' books. Originally
situated in the headquarters building, it was shifted in 1968 to a more
spacious one, better suited to its growing needs. It has always been one
of the important aspects of the work at Adyar, both for members and for
the public; moreover, today it is one of the most important oriental
libraries in the world, dedicated to research and publication in the field
of eastern civilization, philosophy and religion.
It contains over 250,000 printed volumes and nearly 20,000 palm-leaf
manuscripts from India, Sri Lanka, China, and other places, a few of which
are kept on display for visitors. The printed books include publications
in several languages and a fine collection of works on different
religions, philosophies and cultures.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Timings: 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. to
5.00 p.m.
Closed on: Sundays, half working day on Saturday.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Chennai
has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular
flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and also
with countries like USA, Singapore, U.K., etc.
Rail: Chennai
is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and
beyond the state.
Road: State transport buses and private buses connect
Chennai with the
major towns and cities within the country. Local trains, city buses, auto
rickshaws and taxis are available for local transportation.
WHERE TO STAY
Being the capital city of the state, Chennai is well equipped with various kinds of accommodation options, varying from economic class to luxurious ones.
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