A Flaming Centre

Dr Annie Besant once referred to Adyar, the International Headquarters of the TS, as a ‘Flaming Centre’ from which the Powers of Wisdom and Compassion radiate their benevolent influences to the world. She had a sign put at the entrance of her room in the Headquarters building that conveyed the same essential message: ‘Work for Adyar, the Masters’ Home.’

Many generations of members and workers who served and serve at Adyar testified to the truth of her above mentioned statements. And a illustrious resident at Adyar for many years, J. Krishnamurti, had this to say about that unique centre:

'It is essential for the individual member and for the Society that Adyar, as a great spiritual center, should be maintained worthy and dignified. The importance of this is so obvious that few can doubt it. Adyar is and always has been a spiritual oasis to which the weary traveller looks for comfort and repose. Though it may not be the privilege of each member in the Society to go there from the world of wilderness, yet the mere existence of such a center gives hope and encouragement.

I have visited many a wonderful land and seen many a famous sight but there is none to equal the extraordinary intangible something of our Adyar. There is an atmosphere there that does not exist in many a church and temple and there is a Presence there that we expect to perceive in a sacred shrine. One can become either a God or a pitiful sinner at Adyar. It is a wondrous spot and it must be maintained as though it were a holy temple.'