Annie Besant - Revision history

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Videos

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	=== Videos===		=== Videos===
			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CfUE4O8dho Annie Besant: An Unlikely Rebel], a documentary from LucasFilm. Posted by Lucasfilm on March 19, 2025.
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgyBPDQ8NAI A Woman's Story: Annie Besant] in BBC's Timewatch. Excellent documentary about Besant's life. Posted by Richard Eyre on March 22, 2020. Actors, films of Annie Besant, photographs, and interviews with Mary Lutyens and others.		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgyBPDQ8NAI A Woman's Story: Annie Besant] in BBC's Timewatch. Excellent documentary about Besant's life. Posted by Richard Eyre on March 22, 2020. Actors, films of Annie Besant, photographs, and interviews with Mary Lutyens and others.
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxlkDoAPeBA&list=PLXrBSYNnedtzcvjcbMRetL0Iz2cFXcxPO# 12 Things You Didn't Know About Annie Besant] by Appuseries		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxlkDoAPeBA&list=PLXrBSYNnedtzcvjcbMRetL0Iz2cFXcxPO# 12 Things You Didn't Know About Annie Besant] by Appuseries

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Invocation

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	Know he is also one with every other.		Know he is also one with every other.
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	The words were set to music at least twice, by [[Charles Elliott Fouser]] and by J. Eleanor Stakesby-Lewis,<ref>NOTE: Both versions are available from Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> and another member, W. H. Perrins, proposed yet another version.<ref>W. H. Perrins correspondence with James S. Perkins. September-November, 1953. James S. Perkins Papers. Records Series 08.06. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

	~~Today, this invocation is sometimes used in a slightly edited form~~, ~~as presented in a 1989 “Viewpoint”~~ by [[~~Dorothy Abbenhouse~~]], with ~~certain words italicized to indicate changes made from the original~~ in ~~order~~ to ~~make the text~~ more inclusive:		The words were set to music at least three times, by [[Charles Elliott Fouser]], by J. Eleanor Stakesby-Lewis of South Africa<ref>NOTE: Both versions are available from Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> and by Joe Hasiewicz of Glen Ellyn, IL. <ref>http://www.joehasiewicz.com/Joe/JoeHasiewicz.htm & http://www.ohiddenlife.org/audios---videos.html</ref> Another member, W. H. Perrins, proposed yet another version.<ref>W. H. Perrins correspondence with James S. Perkins. September-November, 1953. James S. Perkins Papers. Records Series 08.06. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

			In contemporary usage, this invocation is often rendered in a slightly revised form to reflect more inclusive language.
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	O Hidden Life, vibrant in every atom;<br>		O Hidden Life, vibrant in every atom;<br>

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	The words were set to music at least twice, by [[Charles Elliott Fouser]] and by J. Eleanor Stakesby-Lewis,<ref>NOTE: Both versions are available from Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> and another member, W. H. Perrins, proposed yet another version.<ref>W. H. Perrins correspondence with James S. Perkins. September-November, 1953. James S. Perkins Papers. Records Series 08.06. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>		The words were set to music at least twice, by [[Charles Elliott Fouser]] and by J. Eleanor Stakesby-Lewis,<ref>NOTE: Both versions are available from Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> and another member, W. H. Perrins, proposed yet another version.<ref>W. H. Perrins correspondence with James S. Perkins. September-November, 1953. James S. Perkins Papers. Records Series 08.06. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

	Today, this invocation is sometimes used in a slightly edited form, as presented in a 1989 “Viewpoint” by [[Dorothy Abbenhouse]] , with certain words italicized to indicate changes made from the original in order to make the text more inclusive:		Today, this invocation is sometimes used in a slightly edited form, as presented in a 1989 “Viewpoint” by [[Dorothy Abbenhouse]], with certain words italicized to indicate changes made from the original in order to make the text more inclusive:
	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	O Hidden Life, vibrant in every atom;<br>		O Hidden Life, vibrant in every atom;<br>

Alex Audziayuk: /* Invocation */ Modern version added.

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Invocation: Modern version added.

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	</blockquote>		</blockquote>
	The words were set to music at least twice, by [[Charles Elliott Fouser]] and by J. Eleanor Stakesby-Lewis,<ref>NOTE: Both versions are available from Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> and another member, W. H. Perrins, proposed yet another version.<ref>W. H. Perrins correspondence with James S. Perkins. September-November, 1953. James S. Perkins Papers. Records Series 08.06. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>		The words were set to music at least twice, by [[Charles Elliott Fouser]] and by J. Eleanor Stakesby-Lewis,<ref>NOTE: Both versions are available from Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> and another member, W. H. Perrins, proposed yet another version.<ref>W. H. Perrins correspondence with James S. Perkins. September-November, 1953. James S. Perkins Papers. Records Series 08.06. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

			Today, this invocation is sometimes used in a slightly edited form, as presented in a 1989 “Viewpoint” by [[Dorothy Abbenhouse]] , with certain words italicized to indicate changes made from the original in order to make the text more inclusive:
			<blockquote>
			O Hidden Life, vibrant in every atom;<br>
			O Hidden Light, shining in every creature;<br>
			O Hidden Love, embracing all in oneness;<br>
			May ''all'' who feel ''themselves'' as one with thee,<br>
			Know ''they are'' therefore one with every other.<ref>Dorothy Abbenhouse, "Vewpoint," ''The American Theosophist'', 77.4 (Jul 1989), 90. (Spelling and style as in the original.)</ref>
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	== Oratory and speaking tours ==		== Oratory and speaking tours ==

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Articles

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	*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/sender-besant.html# Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender		*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/other/sender-besant.html# Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender
	*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/shearman1.html# A Serious Dedication] by Hugh Shearman		*[http://www.katinkahesselink.net/his/shearman1.html# A Serious Dedication] by Hugh Shearman
	*[http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/annie-besant-1847-1933# Annie Besant (1847 - 1933)] by Theosophical Society (Adyar)
	*[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/an-irish-high-priestess-in-india An Irish High Priestess in India] by Lowell Thomas		*[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/an-irish-high-priestess-in-india An Irish High Priestess in India] by Lowell Thomas
	*[http://international.theoservice.org/members/innergrowth/AnnieBesant-on-Service-Duty-Sacrifice.pdf Dr. Besant on Service, Duty, and Sacrifice] by Dorothy Bell		*[http://international.theoservice.org/members/innergrowth/AnnieBesant-on-Service-Duty-Sacrifice.pdf Dr. Besant on Service, Duty, and Sacrifice] by Dorothy Bell

Alex Audziayuk: /* Biographies */ new link added for the "Besant Pedigree" (free on Internet Archive)

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Biographies: new link added for the "Besant Pedigree" (free on Internet Archive)

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	* Ayar, Ramasamy, C.P., '''''Annie Besant'''''. New Delhi: Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, 1963.		* Ayar, Ramasamy, C.P., '''''Annie Besant'''''. New Delhi: Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, 1963.

	* Besant, Arthur Digby. '''''The Besant Pedigree'''''. London: Besant & Co., 1930. ~~Searchable~~ at [~~http~~://~~babel.hathitrust~~.org/~~cgi~~/~~pt?id=uc1.31822035058536 Hathitrust~~].		* Besant, Arthur Digby. '''''The Besant Pedigree'''''. London: Besant & Co., 1930. Available at [https://archive.org/details/besantpedigreeby00besa/page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive].

	* Besterman, Theodore. '''''Mrs. Annie Besant, a Modern Prophet''''', London: K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., Ltd., 1934.		* Besterman, Theodore. '''''Mrs. Annie Besant, a Modern Prophet''''', London: K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., Ltd., 1934.

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	She wrote the review and it was published in ''The Pall Mall Gazette'' (London) on [[April 25]], 1889. Then, she sent a note to the author asking to be allowed to call upon her. Mme. Blavatsky answered with a cordial note of invitation, saying:		She wrote the review and it was published in ''The Pall Mall Gazette'' (London) on [[April 25]], 1889. Then, she sent a note to the author asking to be allowed to call upon her. Mme. Blavatsky answered with a cordial note of invitation, saying:

	<blockquote>I too have long been wishing to make your acquaintance, as there is nothing in the world that I admire more than pluck and the rare courage to come out and state one’s opinions boldly in the face of all the world.<ref>[~~http~~://~~www~~.~~katinkahesselink.net/other~~/~~sender~~-besant~~.html#_ednref3#~~ Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>I too have long been wishing to make your acquaintance, as there is nothing in the world that I admire more than pluck and the rare courage to come out and state one’s opinions boldly in the face of all the world.<ref>[https://pablosender.com/annie-besant-as-an-early-theosophist/ Annie Besant as an Early Theosophist] by Pablo Sender</ref></blockquote>

	On the evening of [[May 10]], Besant and her friend [[Herbert Burrows]] went to meet with Mme. Blavatsky. After some informal conversation Blavatsky expressed her wish to have Besant joining the Theosophical Society. Although she wanted to join, she was aware that this step would produce a rift with all her previous Freethinker and Socialist associates and friends, especially Charles Bradlaugh. She became a member of the Society on [[May 21]], 1889.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 4985 (website file: 1B/54).</ref><ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 314.</ref>		On the evening of [[May 10]], Besant and her friend [[Herbert Burrows]] went to meet with Mme. Blavatsky. After some informal conversation Blavatsky expressed her wish to have Besant joining the Theosophical Society. Although she wanted to join, she was aware that this step would produce a rift with all her previous Freethinker and Socialist associates and friends, especially Charles Bradlaugh. She became a member of the Society on [[May 21]], 1889.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 4985 (website file: 1B/54).</ref><ref>Annie Besant, ''An Autobiography'' (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1984), 314.</ref>

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Writings

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	Mrs. Besant left a large body of books and pamphlets, which are listed in '''[[Besant writings]]'''.		Mrs. Besant left a large body of books and pamphlets, which are listed in '''[[Besant writings]]'''.

	She also wrote hundreds of magazine articles and editorials. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Annie+Besant&s=author over 2600 articles by Annie Besant]'''.		She also wrote hundreds of magazine articles and editorials. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists:
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Annie+Besant&s=author over 2600 articles by Annie Besant]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Dr+Besant&s=author 8 articles by Dr. Besant]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=AB&s=author many articles by AB]'''. Not all are Annie Besant.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Annie+Besant&s=title 1017 articles about Annie Besant]'''.
			* '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Dr+Besant&s=title 331 articles about Dr. Besant]'''.

	== Later years ==		== Later years ==

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	Mrs. Besant left a large body of books and pamphlets, which are listed in '''[[Besant writings]]'''.		Mrs. Besant left a large body of books and pamphlets, which are listed in '''[[Besant writings]]'''.

	She also wrote hundreds of magazine articles and editorials. ~~Over 2500 articles written for periodicals of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society located in Adyar]] are documented in the~~ [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] ~~under the name~~ [~~http~~://~~www.austheos~~.org.au/~~cgi-bin~~/~~ui-csvsearch.pl~~?~~search~~=~~annie~~+~~besant~~&~~method~~=~~all&header=field4&page=24 '''~~Annie Besant'''].		She also wrote hundreds of magazine articles and editorials. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[https://theosophicalsociety.org.au/union_index/entries?q=Annie+Besant&s=author over 2600 articles by Annie Besant]'''.

	== Later years ==		== Later years ==

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Editorial work

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	* '''''The Link''''' was a halfpenny weekly newspaper that Mrs. Besant established with [[William T. Stead]] to campaign against "sweated labour, extortionate landlords, unhealthy workshops, child labour and prostitution."<ref>Annie Besant, ''The Link'' (23rd June, 1888).</ref> Her famous article "White Slavery in London," printed on June 23, 1888, detailed the horrific conditions of girls manufacturing matchsticks.		* '''''The Link''''' was a halfpenny weekly newspaper that Mrs. Besant established with [[William T. Stead]] to campaign against "sweated labour, extortionate landlords, unhealthy workshops, child labour and prostitution."<ref>Annie Besant, ''The Link'' (23rd June, 1888).</ref> Her famous article "White Slavery in London," printed on June 23, 1888, detailed the horrific conditions of girls manufacturing matchsticks.

	* '''[[Lucifer (periodical)\|''Lucifer'']] was established by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], but Mrs. Besant took over editorship in 1891 following HPB's death.		* '''[[Lucifer (periodical)\|''Lucifer'']]''' was established by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], but Mrs. Besant took over editorship in 1891 following HPB's death.

	* As President of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society in Adyar]], Mrs. Besant served as editor of '''[[The Theosophist (periodical)\|''The Theosophist'']]'''.		* As President of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society in Adyar]], Mrs. Besant served as editor of '''[[The Theosophist (periodical)\|''The Theosophist'']]'''.