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The Theosophical Movement 1875-1925

By John Garrigues and others

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The Crisis In The Society

The great crisis following the death of H.P.B. - in the exoteric Society - in the Esoteric Section or School - how the crisis was met - Judge goes to London - summons a meeting of the "Council of the Esoteric Section" - the Council meets May 27, 1891 - considers documents left by H.P.B. - affirms Judge H.P.B.'s representative - H.P.B.'s last words "Keep the Link unbroken" - Council goes on record Esoteric School should be continued on lines laid by H.P.B. - Judge and Annie Besant to conduct the School - Council issues confidential circular to all members of the E.S.T., signed by all - Council resigns - address of Mrs. Besant and Judge as Outer Heads to the School - claim no authority over the members save such as delegated by H.P.B.