The Mahatma - on Discipleship

Man continually unfolds his latent potentials in life. At a crucial stage he may take the immensely important decision to enter a definite course of hastened progress towards perfection. When he merits guidance and inspiration from any of the guides and guardians of humanity, he advances by persistent efforts through distinct stages. From time to time the Mahatmas have given valuable teachings on the qualifications for Discipleship. They will be an unfailing source of guidance and inspiration to serious seekers of Truth. The course will explore the theme in selected letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, which throws light on Discipleship. The approach will be that of deep reflection and meditation.

Suggested Reading

• Teachings on Discipleship — As Outlined in the Mahatma Letters by S. S. Varma
• The Masters and the Path by C. W. Leadbeater
• The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnet — in Chronological Sequence, Ed. Vicente Hao Chin, Jr
• Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom First and Second series by C. Jinarajadasa

Faculty

Prof. R. C. Tampi, a long-standing member of the Theosophical Society, is a retired Professor of English. He was a National Lecturer for the Indian Section of the Theosophical Society. He has been the Director of the School of the Wisdom for several years and has conducted a number of courses in the past on Theosophical subjects.