Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-29
HINDU THEOSOPH|ST'
URGES FRATERNITY.
Krishnamurti Tells Star of
East Congress to. Make
| Others Happy.
BY The Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
OMMEN, Holland, July 29.--krish-
namurti. the young Hindu protege Of
DIR. Annie Besant. president of the
Theosophical Society, yesterday made
an appeal for brotherly love and serv-
ice at the congress of the order of the
Star OF the East, now being held near
here
The young Indian, who has been
hailed in some quarters as a new
world teacher in making his first
speech before the congress puzzled
many Of his hearers despite the fact
that he requested them to think deep
~ and carefully and not to misunder-
stand what he said.
He told his audience that every one
was apt to use words without an ac-
curate perception Of their meaning,
thus hypnotizing their souls into the
Idea that the essential thing was be
ing accomplished, whereas time and
labor were being given only to I'M
essential things. Too much thought
was given to the actions of others
rather than to the thoughts which
each should contribute to the whole.
let therefore each ask his own soul
the result of his work" he said.
Have we made others happier by
our contact" he asked. Have We
lifted the fallen when they were help
less and have we given hope to the
despairing, or only phrases"
krishnamurti then urged his hear
ers to exertions toward deep individual
thinking, and not to move as a mass
without clear perception Of what they
We're doing or whittier they were
going.
The young Indian also announced
his intention to make Castle Eerde,
in northern Holland. the headquar-
tiers Of the Theosophists. Tho castle
was given to the order OF the Star
of the East two years ago. He added
that he would reside at the castle
three months each year.
Secrecy Marks Session.
The secrecy surrounding the activi-
ties of the National Congress of the
Star of the East, the Theosophists, Is
empha sized by a. correspondent of Va
derIand, who paid q visit to the Om-
men camp. He only succeeded in pen.
etrating the camp incognito with the
help of friends inside, and thinks the
leaders, rather than the members of
the order, are responsible for the mys-
seriousness of the gathering. They
seem to have special abhorrence of
newspaper reporters.
Tents of Many Colors.
The writer failed to find any reason
for secrecy, which he says does more
harm than good, and gives rise to all
sorts of wicked rumors. He saw no
trace of fanaticism.
Mrs. Annie Besant. leader OF the
movement, and the new world
teacher" Krishnamurti, and every
body else appeared happy, cheerful
and contented. He believes the exclu-
siveness is due more to fear of deri-
Sion than anything else.
The camp lis beautifully situated on
the slopes of Besthnerberg, its multi
colored and multi-shaped tents domi
mated by two giant ones set apart for
meetings and meals. These can be
seen for miles, surmounted by Dutch
and American flags.
The tents sre arranged in pleas
ing order, some labeled married"
others ladies" and others gentle.
men" all trim and comfortable. One
American delegate has an old weather
beaten flag flying from his tent. The
campers dine in the large tent, each
bringing his own plate, cup and other
equipment.