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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==
	* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/iyer-aiyer-subramania Iyer (Aiyer), Subramania] in Theosophy World.		* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/iyer-aiyer-subramania Iyer (Aiyer), Subramania] in Theosophy World.
			* [https://www.ts-adyar.org/s-subramania-iyer-1842-1924 S. Subramania Iyer (1842 - 1924)] at TS Adyar Website.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	The '''March, 1943 issue of ''The Theosophist''''' was dedicated to his memory.		The '''March, 1943 issue of ''The Theosophist''''' was dedicated to his memory.

	==~~Publications~~==		== Writings ==
	Sir Subramania Iyer published many articles in Annie Besant's newspaper ''New India'' and in Theosophical journals, the two most important being "Rishi Gârgyâyana's Pranava-vâda" and "An Esoteric Organization in India," the latter being published as a book by the Modern Printing Works, Madras. His interests lay in social and educational reforms along with ancient Indian texts and he wrote on these subjects. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~austheos~~.org.au/~~cgi-bin~~/~~ui-csvsearch.pl~~?~~search~~=Subramania+Iyer&~~method~~=~~all 42~~ articles ~~by or~~ about] ~~Sir Subramania Iyer~~.		Sir Subramania Iyer published many articles in Annie Besant's newspaper ''New India'' and in Theosophical journals, the two most important being "Rishi Gârgyâyana's Pranava-vâda" and "An Esoteric Organization in India," the latter being published as a book by the Modern Printing Works, Madras. His interests lay in social and educational reforms along with ancient Indian texts and he wrote on these subjects. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=phelon&s=title 50 articles by Sir Subramania Iyer ]''' and '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Subramania+Iyer&s=title 8 articles about him]'''.

	Being a keen student of [[Theosophy]] he was responsible for getting three important books published. The '''Roof Talks''' given by [[C. W. Leadbeater]] and [[Annie Besant]] contained a wealth of information, due to new [[Clairvoyance\|clairvoyant]] research; these often developed from a question put by a student in an intimate circle. Sir Mani Iyer contributed generously to help in the publication of these ''Talks'' which became ''The Inner Life'' by [[C. W. Leadbeater]]. He was also one of the few in a small group who received private instruction from [[T. Subba Row\|Mr T. Subba Row]]; the notes he made were published in the 1931 edition of '''''A Collection of Esoteric Writings of T. Subba Row'''''. Further, Sir Mani Iyer commissioned a shorthand writer to transcribe the lectures of T. Subba Row on the [[Bhagavad Gita (book)\|Bhagavadgitâ]], given during the Theosophical Convention in 1886; these were published as a book entitled '''''The Philosophy of the Bhagavadgitâ'''''. These talks were deeply scholarly and mystical and [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Madame Blavatsky]] quoted extensively from this book in [[The Secret Doctrine (book)\|''The Secret Doctrine'']]. Hence Sir Subramania Iyer’s contribution to Theosophical literature, though indirect, was nevertheless valuable.		Being a keen student of [[Theosophy]] he was responsible for getting three important books published. The '''Roof Talks''' given by [[C. W. Leadbeater]] and [[Annie Besant]] contained a wealth of information, due to new [[Clairvoyance\|clairvoyant]] research; these often developed from a question put by a student in an intimate circle. Sir Mani Iyer contributed generously to help in the publication of these ''Talks'' which became ''The Inner Life'' by [[C. W. Leadbeater]]. He was also one of the few in a small group who received private instruction from [[T. Subba Row\|Mr T. Subba Row]]; the notes he made were published in the 1931 edition of '''''A Collection of Esoteric Writings of T. Subba Row'''''. Further, Sir Mani Iyer commissioned a shorthand writer to transcribe the lectures of T. Subba Row on the [[Bhagavad Gita (book)\|Bhagavadgitâ]], given during the Theosophical Convention in 1886; these were published as a book entitled '''''The Philosophy of the Bhagavadgitâ'''''. These talks were deeply scholarly and mystical and [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Madame Blavatsky]] quoted extensively from this book in [[The Secret Doctrine (book)\|''The Secret Doctrine'']]. Hence Sir Subramania Iyer’s contribution to Theosophical literature, though indirect, was nevertheless valuable.

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	In 1870, as a young man of twenty-eight, blossoming into a leader of the Bar, he was appointed the '''Municipal Commissioner of Madura''', in which capacity he did much for that city. He was also a member of the '''Madura District Board'''. In 1873 he won a suit against a temple committee for discrepancies in their accounts, after which he strove hard throughout his life to introduce rectitude into the management of temples. He founded the '''Dharma Rakshana Sabha''' for carrying out reforms and for the redress of grievances in the management of Hindu temples. He was also the pioneer of a movement which culminated in the passing of the '''Hindu Religious Endowments Act''' and the establishment of the Hindu Religious Endowments Board. Later, as a Judge, he advocated that surplus temple funds be used for religious education and amenities for pilgrims. In 1875, when H. M. the late Emperor Edward visited Madura as Prince of Wales, Subramania Iyer was chosen to be the spokesman of the town and presented its loyal address of welcome. In 1877, recognition of his work came to Mr Iyer in the form of a '''Certificate of Merit''' awarded by Lord Lytton at Delhi. In 1884 Sir M. E. Grant Duff, Governor of Madras, visited Madura and, recognizing the worth of Subramania Iyer, nominated him a non-official member of the '''Madras Legislative Council'''.		In 1870, as a young man of twenty-eight, blossoming into a leader of the Bar, he was appointed the '''Municipal Commissioner of Madura''', in which capacity he did much for that city. He was also a member of the '''Madura District Board'''. In 1873 he won a suit against a temple committee for discrepancies in their accounts, after which he strove hard throughout his life to introduce rectitude into the management of temples. He founded the '''Dharma Rakshana Sabha''' for carrying out reforms and for the redress of grievances in the management of Hindu temples. He was also the pioneer of a movement which culminated in the passing of the '''Hindu Religious Endowments Act''' and the establishment of the Hindu Religious Endowments Board. Later, as a Judge, he advocated that surplus temple funds be used for religious education and amenities for pilgrims. In 1875, when H. M. the late Emperor Edward visited Madura as Prince of Wales, Subramania Iyer was chosen to be the spokesman of the town and presented its loyal address of welcome. In 1877, recognition of his work came to Mr Iyer in the form of a '''Certificate of Merit''' awarded by Lord Lytton at Delhi. In 1884 Sir M. E. Grant Duff, Governor of Madras, visited Madura and, recognizing the worth of Subramania Iyer, nominated him a non-official member of the '''Madras Legislative Council'''.
			[[File:S Subramania Iyer.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Sir S. Subramania Iyer]]
	The year 1884 was a turning point in Subramania Iyer’s life. He lost his wife and had to come to terms with his grief. He came into contact with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Col. H. S. Olcott]] and joined The [[Theosophical Society]], of which he remained a staunch and loyal member till the end. It was in Madras that he first met [[T. Subba Row\|Mr T. Subba Row]], a Hindu scholar and Theosophist, who much impressed him.		The year 1884 was a turning point in Subramania Iyer’s life. He lost his wife and had to come to terms with his grief. He came into contact with [[Henry Steel Olcott\|Col. H. S. Olcott]] and joined The [[Theosophical Society]], of which he remained a staunch and loyal member till the end. It was in Madras that he first met [[T. Subba Row\|Mr T. Subba Row]], a Hindu scholar and Theosophist, who much impressed him.

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	[[File:Iyer and Besant - Nov 1917 Theosophist.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Iyer with Annie Besant, 1917]]		[[File:Iyer and Besant - Nov 1917 Theosophist.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Iyer with Annie Besant, 1917]]

	==Work With Theosophical Society==		==Work With Theosophical Society==
	[[File:Subramania Iyer statue.JPG\|right\|200px\|thumb\|S. Subramania Iyer Statue in Adyar]]		[[File:Subramania Iyer statue.JPG\|right\|200px\|thumb\|S. Subramania Iyer Statue in Adyar]]

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	9.‘A Distinguished Theosophist — Sir S. Subramania Iyer’, N. C. Ramanujachary, The Theosophist, Vol. 119, No. 6, March 1998.<br>		9.‘A Distinguished Theosophist — Sir S. Subramania Iyer’, N. C. Ramanujachary, The Theosophist, Vol. 119, No. 6, March 1998.<br>
	10.‘Mani Iyer’, K. Balasubramania Iyer, The Theosophist, Vol. 64, No. 6, March 1943.<br>		10.‘Mani Iyer’, K. Balasubramania Iyer, The Theosophist, Vol. 64, No. 6, March 1943.<br>

			== Additional resources ==
			* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/iyer-aiyer-subramania Iyer (Aiyer), Subramania] in Theosophy World.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	A large '''statue''' was placed by the headquarters building in Adyar.		A large '''statue''' was placed by the headquarters building in Adyar.

			The '''March, 1943 issue of ''The Theosophist''''' was dedicated to his memory.

	==Publications==		==Publications==

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	==Publications==		==Publications==
	Sir Subramania Iyer published many articles in ''New India'' and Theosophical journals, the two most important being ~~‘Rishi~~ Gârgyâyana's Pranava-~~vâda’~~ and ~~‘An~~ Esoteric Organization in ~~India’~~, the latter being published as a book by the Modern Printing Works, Madras. His interests lay in social and educational reforms along with ancient Indian texts and he wrote on these subjects. ~~Being a keen student of~~ [[~~Theosophy~~]] ~~he was responsible for getting three important books published~~.		Sir Subramania Iyer published many articles in Annie Besant's newspaper ''New India'' and in Theosophical journals, the two most important being "Rishi Gârgyâyana's Pranava-vâda" and "An Esoteric Organization in India," the latter being published as a book by the Modern Printing Works, Madras. His interests lay in social and educational reforms along with ancient Indian texts and he wrote on these subjects. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Subramania+Iyer&method=all 42 articles by or about] Sir Subramania Iyer.

	The ~~‘Roof Talks’~~ given by [[C. W. Leadbeater]] and [[Annie Besant]] contained a wealth of information, due to new [[Clairvoyance\|clairvoyant]] research; these often developed from a question put by a student in an intimate circle. Sir Mani Iyer contributed generously to help in the publication of these ~~‘Talks’~~ which became ''The Inner ~~Lif~~''e by [[C. W. Leadbeater]]. He was also one of the few in a small group who received private instruction from [[T. Subba Row\|Mr T. Subba Row]]; the notes he made were published in the 1931 edition of ~~the~~ Esoteric Writings of [[T. Subba Row]]. Further, Sir Mani Iyer commissioned a shorthand writer to transcribe the lectures of T. Subba Row on the [[Bhagavad Gita (book)\|Bhagavadgitâ]], given during the Theosophical Convention in 1886; these were published as a book entitled ''The Philosophy of the Bhagavadgitâ''. These talks were deeply scholarly and mystical and [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Madame Blavatsky]] quoted extensively from this book in [[The Secret Doctrine (book)\|''The Secret Doctrine'']]. ~~Hence~~ Sir Subramania Iyer’s contribution to Theosophical literature, though indirect, was nevertheless valuable.		Being a keen student of [[Theosophy]] he was responsible for getting three important books published. The '''Roof Talks''' given by [[C. W. Leadbeater]] and [[Annie Besant]] contained a wealth of information, due to new [[Clairvoyance\|clairvoyant]] research; these often developed from a question put by a student in an intimate circle. Sir Mani Iyer contributed generously to help in the publication of these ''Talks'' which became ''The Inner Life'' by [[C. W. Leadbeater]]. He was also one of the few in a small group who received private instruction from [[T. Subba Row\|Mr T. Subba Row]]; the notes he made were published in the 1931 edition of '''''A Collection of Esoteric Writings of T. Subba Row'''''. Further, Sir Mani Iyer commissioned a shorthand writer to transcribe the lectures of T. Subba Row on the [[Bhagavad Gita (book)\|Bhagavadgitâ]], given during the Theosophical Convention in 1886; these were published as a book entitled '''''The Philosophy of the Bhagavadgitâ'''''. These talks were deeply scholarly and mystical and [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Madame Blavatsky]] quoted extensively from this book in [[The Secret Doctrine (book)\|''The Secret Doctrine'']]. Hence Sir Subramania Iyer’s contribution to Theosophical literature, though indirect, was nevertheless valuable.

	==Last Days==		==Last Days==

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 He was unceasing in his efforts to obtain the release of his colleagues.  The agitation was successful and resulted in their release within three months.  He continued to be actively involved in the work of The Theosophical Society and various other causes for his country till his last days.
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 Sir Subramania Iyer published many articles in ''New India'' and Theosophical journals, the two most important being ‘Rishi Gârgyâyana's Pranava-vâda’ and ‘An Esoteric Organization in India’, the latter being published as a book by the Modern Printing Works, Madras.  His interests lay in social and educational reforms along with ancient Indian texts and he wrote on these subjects.  Being a keen student of [[Theosophy]] he was responsible for getting three important books published.

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	Sir Subramania Iyer was the Recording Secretary (1905–6) and assisted Col. Olcott when the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] was incorporated on [[April 3\|3 April]] 1905 at Madras. He was appointed '''Vice-President''' in 1907 when Dr. Besant took the office of President of The Theosophical Society. In 1911 when Mr. Sinnett decided to rejoin the Society she offered him the position of Vice-President, and cabled to Sir Subramania Iyer to ask if he were willing to resign to make this appointment possible, and he gallantly and immediately agreed to do so.		Sir Subramania Iyer was the Recording Secretary (1905–6) and assisted Col. Olcott when the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] was incorporated on [[April 3\|3 April]] 1905 at Madras. He was appointed '''Vice-President''' in 1907 when Dr. Besant took the office of President of The Theosophical Society. In 1911 when Mr. Sinnett decided to rejoin the Society she offered him the position of Vice-President, and cabled to Sir Subramania Iyer to ask if he were willing to resign to make this appointment possible, and he gallantly and immediately agreed to do so.

	The Theosophical Society and its members comprised a significant block of the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education\|SPNE's (Society for Promotion of National Education)]] membership. Among the Theosophists most active in education were: [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Francesca Arundale]], [[James H. Cousins]],[[ Margaret Cousins]], [[Fritz Kunz]], [[Ernest Wood]], [[Mary K. Neff]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|[C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]], [[Bhagirathi Sri Ram]], [[B. P. Wadia]], [[Hirendranath Datta]], Sir S. Subramania Iyer, and [[P. K. Subramania Iyer]]. Other workers included Mr. Rama Rao, Mr. Trilokekar, Miss Herington, Mr. Huidekoper and [[P. K. Telang]].<ref>Annie Besant, "The Presidential Address: Headquarters," ''General Report of the T. S., 1920'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1921), 15-16.</ref>		The Theosophical Society and its members comprised a significant block of the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education\|SPNE's (Society for Promotion of National Education)]] membership. Among the Theosophists most active in education were: [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Francesca Arundale]], [[James H. Cousins]], [[Margaret Cousins]], [[Fritz Kunz]], [[Ernest Wood]], [[Mary K. Neff]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]], [[Bhagirathi Sri Ram]], [[B. P. Wadia]], [[Hirendranath Datta]], Sir S. Subramania Iyer, and [[P. K. Subramania Iyer]]. Other workers included Mr. Rama Rao, Mr. Trilokekar, Miss Herington, Mr. Huidekoper and [[P. K. Telang]].<ref>Annie Besant, "The Presidential Address: Headquarters," ''General Report of the T. S., 1920'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1921), 15-16.</ref>

	In 1917, Sir Subramania Iyer took the bold step of addressing President Woodrow Wilson of the United States on British misrule in India, citing particularly the incarceration of Annie Besant, [[George S. Arundale\|G. S. Arundale]] and [[B. P. Wadia]]. He requested Mr. Wilson to use America’s influence for Indian Home Rule. He also surrendered all the honours conferred on him by the British Government as, in Dr Besant’s words, "he would not wear an honour given by a Government which had struck so shrewd a blow at his country’s liberties."		In 1917, Sir Subramania Iyer took the bold step of addressing President Woodrow Wilson of the United States on British misrule in India, citing particularly the incarceration of Annie Besant, [[George S. Arundale\|G. S. Arundale]] and [[B. P. Wadia]]. He requested Mr. Wilson to use America’s influence for Indian Home Rule. He also surrendered all the honours conferred on him by the British Government as, in Dr Besant’s words, "he would not wear an honour given by a Government which had struck so shrewd a blow at his country’s liberties."

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	~~<ref>Anonymous, "Subramania Iyer, Sir S.," ''The International Theosophical Year Book 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938): 217.</ref>~~
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	'He joined The [[Theosophical Society]] in its early days, when it was despised and rejected of men, shed lustre on it by his brilliant intelligence, his spotless life, and his profound devotion to [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]]. He stood by her through the infamous [[Hodgson Report\|Coulomb attack]], and was a member of the Committee which investigated the charges and declared her innocent of the accusation of fraudulent phenomena brought against her.'		'He joined The [[Theosophical Society]] in its early days, when it was despised and rejected of men, shed lustre on it by his brilliant intelligence, his spotless life, and his profound devotion to [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]]. He stood by her through the infamous [[Hodgson Report\|Coulomb attack]], and was a member of the Committee which investigated the charges and declared her innocent of the accusation of fraudulent phenomena brought against her.'

	Sir Subramania Iyer was the Recording Secretary (1905–6) and assisted Col. Olcott when the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] was incorporated on 3 April 1905 at Madras. He was appointed '''Vice-President''' in 1907 when Dr Besant took the office of President of The Theosophical Society. In 1911 when Mr Sinnett decided to rejoin the Society she offered him the position of Vice-President, and cabled to Sir Subramania Iyer to ask if he were willing to resign to make this appointment possible, and he gallantly and immediately agreed to do so.		Sir Subramania Iyer was the Recording Secretary (1905–6) and assisted Col. Olcott when the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] was incorporated on [[April 3\|3 April]] 1905 at Madras. He was appointed '''Vice-President''' in 1907 when Dr. Besant took the office of President of The Theosophical Society. In 1911 when Mr. Sinnett decided to rejoin the Society she offered him the position of Vice-President, and cabled to Sir Subramania Iyer to ask if he were willing to resign to make this appointment possible, and he gallantly and immediately agreed to do so.

	The Theosophical Society and its members comprised a significant block of the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education\|SPNE's (Society for Promotion of National Education)]] membership. Among the Theosophists most active in education were: [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Francesca Arundale]], [[James H. Cousins]],[[ Margaret Cousins]], [[Fritz Kunz]], [[Ernest Wood]], [[Mary K. Neff]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|[C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]], [[Bhagirathi Sri Ram]], [[B. P. Wadia]], [[Hirendranath Datta]], Sir S. Subramania Iyer, and [[P. K. Subramania Iyer]]. Other workers included Mr. Rama Rao, Mr. Trilokekar, Miss Herington, Mr. Huidekoper and [[P. K. Telang]].		The Theosophical Society and its members comprised a significant block of the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education\|SPNE's (Society for Promotion of National Education)]] membership. Among the Theosophists most active in education were: [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Francesca Arundale]], [[James H. Cousins]],[[ Margaret Cousins]], [[Fritz Kunz]], [[Ernest Wood]], [[Mary K. Neff]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|[C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]], [[Bhagirathi Sri Ram]], [[B. P. Wadia]], [[Hirendranath Datta]], Sir S. Subramania Iyer, and [[P. K. Subramania Iyer]]. Other workers included Mr. Rama Rao, Mr. Trilokekar, Miss Herington, Mr. Huidekoper and [[P. K. Telang]].<ref>Annie Besant, "The Presidential Address: Headquarters," ''General Report of the T. S., 1920'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1921), 15-16.</ref>

	In 1917, Sir Subramania Iyer took the bold step of addressing Mr Woodrow Wilson~~, President~~ of the ~~USA,~~ on British misrule in India, citing particularly the incarceration of Annie Besant, G. S. Arundale and B. P. Wadia ~~and requesting him~~ to use America’s influence for Indian Home Rule. He also surrendered all the honours conferred on him by the British Government as, in Dr Besant’s words,		In 1917, Sir Subramania Iyer took the bold step of addressing President Woodrow Wilson of the United States on British misrule in India, citing particularly the incarceration of Annie Besant, [[George S. Arundale\|G. S. Arundale]] and [[B. P. Wadia]]. He requested Mr. Wilson to use America’s influence for Indian Home Rule. He also surrendered all the honours conferred on him by the British Government as, in Dr Besant’s words, "he would not wear an honour given by a Government which had struck so shrewd a blow at his country’s liberties."

	~~‘he~~ would not wear an honour given by a Government which had struck so shrewd a blow at his country’s ~~liberties’~~.

	He was unceasing in his efforts to obtain the release of his colleagues. The agitation was successful and resulted in their release within three months. He continued to be actively involved in the work of The Theosophical Society and various other causes for his country till his last days.		He was unceasing in his efforts to obtain the release of his colleagues. The agitation was successful and resulted in their release within three months. He continued to be actively involved in the work of The Theosophical Society and various other causes for his country till his last days.

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	Sir Subramania Iyer was the Recording Secretary (1905–6) and assisted Col. Olcott when the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] was incorporated on [[April 3\|3 April]] 1905 at Madras. He was appointed '''Vice-President''' in 1907 when Dr. Besant took the office of President of The Theosophical Society. In 1911 when Mr. Sinnett decided to rejoin the Society she offered him the position of Vice-President, and cabled to Sir Subramania Iyer to ask if he were willing to resign to make this appointment possible, and he gallantly and immediately agreed to do so.		Sir Subramania Iyer was the Recording Secretary (1905–6) and assisted Col. Olcott when the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] was incorporated on [[April 3\|3 April]] 1905 at Madras. He was appointed '''Vice-President''' in 1907 when Dr. Besant took the office of President of The Theosophical Society. In 1911 when Mr. Sinnett decided to rejoin the Society she offered him the position of Vice-President, and cabled to Sir Subramania Iyer to ask if he were willing to resign to make this appointment possible, and he gallantly and immediately agreed to do so.

	The Theosophical Society and its members comprised a significant block of the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education\|SPNE's (Society for Promotion of National Education)]] membership. Among the Theosophists most active in education were: [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Francesca Arundale]], [[James H. Cousins]],[[ Margaret Cousins]], [[Fritz Kunz]], [[Ernest Wood]], [[Mary K. Neff]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|[C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]], [[Bhagirathi Sri Ram]], [[B. P. Wadia]], [[Hirendranath Datta]], Sir S. Subramania Iyer, and [[P. K. Subramania Iyer]]. Other workers included Mr. Rama Rao, Mr. Trilokekar, Miss Herington, Mr. Huidekoper and [[P. K. Telang]].<ref>Annie Besant, "The Presidential Address: Headquarters," ''General Report of the T. S., 1920'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1921), 15-16.</ref>		The Theosophical Society and its members comprised a significant block of the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education\|SPNE's (Society for Promotion of National Education)]] membership. Among the Theosophists most active in education were: [[Annie Besant]], [[George S. Arundale]], [[Francesca Arundale]], [[James H. Cousins]], [[Margaret Cousins]], [[Fritz Kunz]], [[Ernest Wood]], [[Mary K. Neff]], [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa\|C. Jinarājadāsa]], [[Nilakanta Sri Ram]], [[Bhagirathi Sri Ram]], [[B. P. Wadia]], [[Hirendranath Datta]], Sir S. Subramania Iyer, and [[P. K. Subramania Iyer]]. Other workers included Mr. Rama Rao, Mr. Trilokekar, Miss Herington, Mr. Huidekoper and [[P. K. Telang]].<ref>Annie Besant, "The Presidential Address: Headquarters," ''General Report of the T. S., 1920'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1921), 15-16.</ref>

	In 1917, Sir Subramania Iyer took the bold step of addressing President Woodrow Wilson of the United States on British misrule in India, citing particularly the incarceration of Annie Besant, [[George S. Arundale\|G. S. Arundale]] and [[B. P. Wadia]]. He requested Mr. Wilson to use America’s influence for Indian Home Rule. He also surrendered all the honours conferred on him by the British Government as, in Dr Besant’s words, "he would not wear an honour given by a Government which had struck so shrewd a blow at his country’s liberties."		In 1917, Sir Subramania Iyer took the bold step of addressing President Woodrow Wilson of the United States on British misrule in India, citing particularly the incarceration of Annie Besant, [[George S. Arundale\|G. S. Arundale]] and [[B. P. Wadia]]. He requested Mr. Wilson to use America’s influence for Indian Home Rule. He also surrendered all the honours conferred on him by the British Government as, in Dr Besant’s words, "he would not wear an honour given by a Government which had struck so shrewd a blow at his country’s liberties."