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Mrs. Radha Burnier was born at Adyar Chennai
in 1923. Coming from a Theosophical family, she followed
in the footsteps of her father N. Sari Ram who was the
fifth President of Theosophical Society (TS), She has
been President of the TS since 1980. She is also the International
President of the Theosophical Order of Service.
Educated at Theosophical Schools, she went on to get a
B.A. degree with distinction, and a M.A. Degree in Sanskrit,
standing first in Benares Hindu University. She received
an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from Nagarjuna
University in 1984 for promotion of learning and values. |
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She joined the Theosophical Society in 1935, and
has served in various capacities over the years.She is the author
of numerous articles in Theosophical journals and has translated
many Sanskrit works for publication. A brilliant speaker, she
has lectured extensively throughout the world, and been guest
speaker at numerous Conventions.
She lives and works at Adyar, the Headquarter of the Theosophical
Society.
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The President, who is elected
every seven years by members all over the world, attends
to a voluminous amount of work in Adyar, interspersed
with intensive tours to every part of the theosophical
world which he or she must undertake. Answering correspondence,
meeting people, reading, writing, lecturing and talking,
guiding and giving instructions on important matters
relating to the Society, taking care of legal and social
matters are some of the work a President handles. The
work is both mundane and spiritual, for along with administration
and organization, wise guidance must be given, and the
tone of the Society's role and function must be
set.
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