Question

Select all the correct statements about the Theosophical Society:

1. The Theosophical Society was founded by Annie Besant and aimed to promote orthodox religious practices in India.
2. The society promoted the study of Indian spirituality and philosophy.
3. It was officially formed in Adayar in Tamilnadu

• A. ii only
• B. All
• C. i, ii
• D. ii, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

A. ii only

The Theosophical Society

• The Theosophical Society was founded by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, and William Quan Judge in New York in 1875.
• While Annie Besant did become a prominent member and leader of the Theosophical Society, she was not a founder.
• The primary aim of the Society was to to explore and promote the study of spirituality and philosophy.
• The society promoted the idea of universal brotherhood, emphasizing that all individuals are part of a larger spiritual family.
• The Theosophical Society had a strong focus on the study of Indian spirituality and philosophy.
• Later,the organization was split into two as :The Theosophical Society Adyar and The Theosophical Society Pasadena
• Annie Besant became president of The Theosophical Society Adyar in 1908