The Theosophical Society is a non sectarian body of seekers of Truth, promoting the ideal of human solidarity and striving to serve humanity. Its three declared Objects are:

• First - To form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste, or colour.
• Second - To encourage the study of Comparative Religion, Philosophy and Science.
• Third - To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in the human being.

The Society is composed of men and woman who united by their approval of the above Objects and by their determination to promote brotherhood and to remove religious, racial, and other antagonisms. Their bond of union is a common search and aspiration for Truth. They hold that truth should be sought by study, by reflection, by service , and not imposed by authority as a dogma. They consider that belief should be the result of individual study, experience, and insight rather than mere acceptance of traditional ideas, and that should rest on knowledge, not on assertion. They see every religion as an expression of the Divine Wisdom, and prefer its study to its condemnation, its practice to proselytism. Peace is their watchword, as Truth is their aim.

Theosophy offers a philosophy which renders life intelligible and demonstrates the inviolable nature of the laws which govern 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 us to know the Spirit as our true self and the mind and body as our servants. It illumines the Scriptures and doctrines of religions by unveiling their hidden meanings, thus justifying them at the bar of intelligences as, in their original purity, they are never justified in the eyes of intuition.

The Theosophical Society, in an official statement of policy, guarantees the right of individual freedom of thought for every member. No One, in joining the Society, is required to surrender the teachings and beliefs of their own faith. No doctrine, no opinion by whomsoever taught or held, is in any way binding on any member, and no teacher or writer has authority to impose his or her opinions upon others. Every member is urged to defend and act upon these fundamental principles, and to fearlessly exercise their own right of liberty of thought and expression, within the limits of courtesy and consideration for others.

The Theosophical Society, in another statement of official policy, seeks to maintain its own integrity by remaining free of identification with any other organisation. While cooperating with all those whose aims and activities make such cooperation possible, the Society is committed only to its own work Objects and is intent on developing its own work on the broadest and most inclusive lines .

The Theosophical Society claims no monopoly of Theosophy, as the Divine Wisdom cannot be limited, but its Fellows seek to understand it in ever -increasing measure. All in sympathy with the Objects of The Theosophical Society are welcomed as members.

The Theosophical Society is an international organisation dedicated to the promotion of brotherhood and to the encouragement of the study of religion, philosophy and science, so we may better understand ourselves and our place in the universe.

The Theosophical Society has no dogma and stands for complete freedom of individual search and belief. Therefore, the ideas expressed in its publications are not in the nature of official statement. They are offered to stimulate thought and encourage study and enquiry.

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