Monograph on T. Subba Row, 1856-1890
N. C. Ramanujachary
Mr. T. Subba
Row
Introduction to the 2012
Online Edition
T. Subba Row (1856-90) was
an earlier member of the Theosophical Society. He was greatly impressed by the work of Madame
Blavatsky’s “Isis Unveiled”, and entered into correspondence with her. His
article “The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac” was written and published in the
monthly journal “The Theosophist”, well before he formally joined as a member.
He was instrumental for the visit of the Founders to Madras (now Chennai) and
the formulation of the Society’s policies later on.
Having traced his Life
and Work in a span of few years (1881-90) in two slim volumes, viz. “A Lonely
Disciple” and “An Enduring Philosopher”, I am now working on his Ten Letters to
his associates and am also attempting to abridge his “Lectures on
Bhagavad-Gita”, which hopefully will be ready during the current year. His
writings and philosophy need a close, insightful look.
It is rejoicing news that www.TheosophyOnline.com and its associated websites are placing the book “A Lonely Disciple” on
digital mode, so that the contents are accessible to all interested in the
history of the early days of the Movement and the pristine character of its
philosophy. The “Forgotten pages” need revival and our continued attention.
Dr. N. C. Ramanujachary
Adyar, Chennai, 25 March 2012.
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For several years Dr.
N. C. Ramanujachary was the Joint General Secretary & Director of Studies
for the Indian Section of the (Adyar) Theosophical Society. A member of the
T.S. since 1958, his particular areas of study are H. P. Blavatsky, T. Subba
Row and Jiddu Krishnamurti. His doctoral
thesis is on “Nine-fold Relationship between Humanity and Divinity, according
to Madame Blavatsky and Sri Pilla Lokacharya (A Visishtadwaita exponent)”. He wrote a series of seven books under the
caption “Theosophy: Approach Books”.
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On the role of the esoteric movement in the
ethical awakening of mankind during the 21st century, see the book “The Fire and Light of Theosophical Literature”, by
Carlos Cardoso Aveline.
Published in
2013 by The Aquarian Theosophist,
the volume has 255 pages and can be obtained through Amazon Books.
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