In the Outer Court

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Spirituality never ages. This book contains lectures held in 1895, but which are as relevant today as then, if not more so.

A temple on a Mountain top is described. It is encircled by courts, quite similar to the concentric courtyards (prakaram) of a Hindu temple.

Aspirants are climbing up the Mountain of Evolution and waiting in the enclosure outside the Temple THE OUTER COURT. None are in the Outer Court save those who have definitely dedicated themselves to service. Much has to be accomplished in the Outer Court, classified by the author as purification, thought control, character building, spiritual alchemy and 'On the Threshold'. These are to be practised simultaneously, sincerely and continuously.

ANNIE BESANT (1847-1933), second President of the Theosophical Society (1907-1933) was described as a 'Diamond Soul' for she had many brilliant facets to her character. She was an out- standing orator of her time, a champion of human freedom, educationist, philanthropist and author with more than three hundred books and pamphlets to her credit. She also guided thousands of men and women all over the world in their spiritual quest.

In her earlier days in England, she did remarkable work as a Freethinker and Fabian socialist, and supported many noble causes including women's rights. From 1893, she lived in India and worked indefatigably for the cultural and spiritual renais- sance of the country. She organized the Home Rule movement and inspired Indians with a dynamic vision of India's future.