The 84th Annual  Conference  of the Kerala Theosophical Federation   was held at Annapoorni Theosophical Lodge  Alleppey on 19th and 20th October 2013.  The theme of the Conference  was  OUR  WORK  based on  I.K. Taimni’s book Principles of  Theosophical Work.

    The conference commenced on 19th evening at 4.00 pm with the flag hoisting ceremony. Br. Harihararaghavan  hoisted  the flag of T S which  was followed by the Pathakavandanam  a song in Malayalam  praising the  flag of T S which symbolizes  Universal Brotherhood of Humanity without distinctions p of   caste , creed , sex or  colour.

     Prayers of  religions  were  followed by the Universal Prayer. Dr.M.A. Raveendran President chaired. Welcome  address  was given by Br. S.Sivadas, President of the Lodge. Br. Harihararaghavan  GM  Adyar conveyed  greetings on behalf of the International President of the T S  Sis.  Radha S Burnier  and  various lodges in the Madras Theosophical Federation. Br. K. Dinakaran, Secy. K.T.F  read out the  greetings  received  from Br. M.P. Singhal Vice President T S and  various other individuals.

Dr. M.A. Raveendran  President K.T. F  in his inaugural  address referred the to Damodar K. Mavalankar.  Unless a man is prepared to become  a thorough Theosophist i.e. to do  as D. Mavalankar did – give up entirely caste, his old superstition and show himself a  true reformer, he will remain simply a member of the Society with no hope whatever of  ever hearing from Them.  This is the practical application of the First Object   of  TS  he  said.

The second object of the TS  was materialized through HPB’s  valuable books like the Isis Unveiled and the Secret Doctrine President said. He  also  stated that the work of the TS is an example of  a true  religious reform movement  which paved the  way for renaissance

In the one and a half hour long group discussion held at 5.30 p.m., members discussed various points like the necessity of purifying our lives, the importance of living Theosophy. The need of Youth Programmes to attract the new generation to our lodges programmes giving sufficient space to them.  The necessity of harmony in lodges were also emphasized. Proper utilization of social media like  Face book  and Twitter  were also suggested by the members.

     On 20th morning programme  commenced with Bharat Samaj Pooja led by Sis Lakshmi Bai. In the  Ist  session    Br. Harihararaghavan Adyar spoke on the subject What  are we Aiming. Br. Harihararaghavan emphasized the need of  more  and more workers for doing the Theosophical work at  various  levels  from lodges to the International Headquarters.

Br. George Muttathil spoke on Working of  a Lodge . He  said that  members  should understand the hidden side of the lodge meetings and the uniqueness of  theosophical  gatherings .  Br.S Sivadas spoke on the subject Organisation of work for the  Public.Br. Sivadas pointed out that programmes shall be arranged  strictly on theosophical principles and at the same time appealing to the public also.   Dr. Sasikumar   South Zone  Secy. Presided.

In the second  session Sis. Shoba spoke on the subject Efficient Methods and Br. K. Dinakaran spoke on The  qualifications and Preparation of Theosophical Worker.  Br.S Sivadas   Presided.

At 2.00 p.m.  there   was a question and  answer  session  led by Brs. Harihararaghavan, Br. S. Sivadas and Dr. M.A. Raveendran.  Members  raised  questions on various  theosophical subjects including the pursuit  of  the Third Object of the   Theosophical Society.

    Br. S. Sivadas newly elected  President  of the K.T.F  made the concluding  remarks. Br. K. Dinakaran  conveyed the vote of Thanks.  Meeting  came to a close at 3.30 p.m. with Santhi Mantram.