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George Arundale (1878-1945) was a Theosophist, Freemason, Liberal Catholic bishop and president of the Theosophical Society Adyar. He was also the husband of Rukmini Devi Arundale, a pioneer of Bharatanatyam dance in India.
- Early Years and Education
- Early Education Work For The Theosophical Society
- Marriage
- Theosophical Work
- Social Activism and Imprisonment
- General Secretary in Australia
- President of The Theosophical Society
- Co-Masonry
- Boy Scout Movement in India
- Later Years
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George Sydney Arundale was born on December 1, 1878 in Surrey, England, the youngest child of the Reverend John Kay, a Congregational minister. His mother died at childbirth, and George was adopted by his aunt, Francesca Arundale. Miss Arundale joined the Theosophical Society in 1881 and often welcomed Madame H. P. Blavatsky to her home at 77 Elgin...
When he was seventeen, George was admitted to the London Lodge by A. P. Sinnett. Two years later, at Dr Besant’s invitation, he went to India with his aunt to become Professor of History and English at the Central Hindu College, Benares (now Varanasi). In 1907 he was appointed Headmaster of the Central Hindu College School, and, in 1909, Principal ...
In 1920 Mr. Arundale married Srimati Rukmini Devi, the sixth child a very well-known Theosophical Brahmin family. The ceremony was conducted by Alladi Mahadeva Shastri. Rukmini Devi "was the first well-known Brahmin lady to break caste by marring a foreigner."She and her family were ostracized by their Brahmin associates, but with support of Theoso...
Beginning in 1910, Arundale frequently addressed Theosophical Conventions. After a brief period as General Secretary of the Theosophical Society in England, 1915–16, he returned to India to assist Annie Besant in her political activities. In 1927 he undertook a lengthy lecture tour in Europe and the United States; Mrs Arundale and he were the guest...
Arundale became the Organizing Secretary of the All-India Home Rule League. He was interned, under house arrest, with Annie Besant and B. P. Wadia, for three months in 1917, under the Defence of India Act, 1917. His official biography states, "From 1924 to 1926 he was President of the Madras Labour Union, which he had been instrumental in forming, ...
He became General Secretary in Australia, 1926, where, in addition to his Theosophical duties, he engaged in humanitarian and political work. Bryon Casselberry served as Assistant General Secretary. Arundale helped to set up the 2GB Broadcasting Station and became its first Chairman of Directors. He lived at The Manor and assisted Bishop Leadbeater...
In this account of the Arundale presidency, In addition to these activities, Dr. Arundale introduced two new serial publications. The International Theosophical Year Book was issued annually from 1937-1942. Wartime stresses on the Society and its staff prevented continuation of this useful publication. The Theosophical World, which changed title to...
Mr. Arundale became a Co-Freemason in 1902, joining the Order Le Droit Humain. In 1935 he became the Most Puissant Grand Commander, Eastern Federation, and Representative of the Supreme Council.
"Dr Arundale was known not only for his Theosophical work but also for his interest in ... the Indian Scout movement, being for some years Provincial Commissioner for Madras Province.""In the Central Hindu College he was the captain of the College Cadet Corps, and later became the Deputy Chief Scout of the Indian Boy Scout Movement, which in 1917 a...
Dr. Arundale's official biographical notes on the Theosophical Society, Adyar Web page describe his last months: Rukmini wrote of his decline: Mrs. Arundale traveled to Haridwar and Rishikesh to immerse his ashes. A small portion of ashes was sent to the Theosophical Society in America, where it was interred in the Garden of Remembrance.
A biography of George Sydney Arundale (1878–1945), an English Theosophist, educator, writer, and editor. He was the third President of the Theosophical Society from 1934 to 1945 and married Rukmini Devi, a Brahmin lady who broke caste.
A dedicated servant of Humanity, George S. Arundale was an influential Theosophist and Freemason who helped to found Universal Co-Masonry and share the Light of Freemasonry across the world.
ADVENTURES IN THEOSOPHY. HIS LIFE AND WORK IN THE CENTRAL HINDU COLLEGE BENARES. THOUGHTS ON AT THE FEET OF THE MASTER. THE LOTUS FIRE - A STUDY IN SIMBOLIC YOGA. NIRVANA. A GUARDIAN WALL OF WILL - A FORM OF TAPAS-YOGA. DR.BESANT - BY G.S.ARUNDALE.
A biography of George Sydney Arundale, the third International President of the Theosophical Society and a close associate of Jiddu Krishnamurti. Learn about his life, education, career, marriage, ordination, initiation, and controversies.
George Sydney Arundale (1878-1945) fue un inglés teósofo, educador, escritor y director (de revista). Ocupó el cargo de tercer Presidente de la Sociedad Teosófica con sede en Adyar, India, de 1934 a 1945.
George Sydney Arundale (1878–1945) was an English Theosophist, educator, writer, and editor. He served as the third President of The Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India from 1934 to 1945.
