While all the others have to perform, more or less, the daily exoteric ceremonies of their respective Ashrums or orders, no rules of action can be assigned to these. Theosophy is that knowledge which leads one from animalism to Divinity. Theosophy is that branch of optics, which magnifies one's view to see beyond physical nature. Theosophy is that branch of human surgery, which separates physical nature from the spiritual. Theosophy is that branch of Masonry, which shows the universe in an egg.
Theosophy is that branch of music, which harmonises physical nature with spirit.
Theosophy is that part of gardening, which teaches one how to rear trees out of charcoal. Theosophy is that branch of sanitation, which teaches one how to purify nature by means of cause and effect. Theosophy is that branch of engineering, which bridges the gulf between life and death. Theosophy is that food, which enables one to taste the most exquisite sweetness in his own self. Theosophy is that branch of navigation, which teaches one the starting point and the final goal of human life.