Theos-Talk Archives (March 1998 Message tt00187)

March 21st 1998

Dear Rodolfo:

To answer some of Judith's questions

As far as I know Gandhi met Annie Besant in India.

Earlier, when he was a student in London he had a brief interview
with Mme. Blavatsky as a result of studying the Gita with some
students of theosophy who were also her pupils.

I recall that in the 1960s there was a vegetarian restaurant in
London near Picadilly Circus named the VEGA -- As to whether the
London T S met there or not, I do not know.  But it was then the most
famous of the early vegetarian restaurants in London.

John M. Watkins & Sons in Charring Cross Rd. was the son of one of
HPB's pupils and he ran a bookshop there which specialized in
Theosophical literature, and particularly the original books and
magazines.

Hope this helps,					Dallas
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| From: "Rodolfo Don" <rdon@garlic.com>
| Subject: Theosophical Society and Gandhi
| Date: Friday, March 20, 1998 2:37 PM
|
| I received these questions from Judith Costin.  Is there anybody
| on this list who knows the answers?
|
| Thanks,
|
| Rudy Don
|
| > Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 14:45:45 -0800
| > From: "Judith Costin" <j_costin@hotmail.com>
| >
| > Dear Ron - I presume that is your name.
| >
| > I enjoyed surfing through the home page and have extracted some
| > information about Theosophy.  However, I am looking for some
| > specific information:
| >
| > 1.  When did Gandhi meet Annie Besant?
| >
| > 2.  The name of the vegetarian restaurant in London where the
| >     Theosophical Society used to meet
| >
| > 3.  Was there a Theosophical Society bookshop in London during
| >     the second world war - location? Or is there one now.
| >
| > Thanks very much for your help.  I am writing a novel and need
| > some specific information
| >
| > Also - re: Krishnamurti - how long did he spend in London.  When
| > did he return to India.
| >
| > Regards,
| >
| > Jyoti
|
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