The Theosophical Society was formed at New York on 17 November 1875, and incorporated at Chennai (Madras) 3 April 1905.

Its three declared objects are :

To form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color. To encourage the study of Comparative Religion, Philosophy and Science. To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in man.

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The Golden Stairs

A Clean Life

An open mind

A pure heart

An eager intellect

An unveiled spiritual perception

A brotherliness for all

A readiness to give and receive advice and instruction

A loyal sense of duty to the Teacher

A willing obedience to the behests of TRUTH, once we have placed our confidence in and believe that Teacher to be in possession of it

A courageous endurance of personal injustice

A brave declaration of principles

A valiant defence of those who are unjustly attacked, and

A constant eye to the ideal of human progression and perfection which the Sacred Science depicts

These are the golden stairs up the steps of which the learner may climb to the Temple of Divine Wisdom.

  -H.P. BLAVATSKY (one of the Founders)

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