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	*[https://www.theosophyforward.com/articles/theosophy/2418# Service to Humanity] by Barbara Hebert		*[https://www.theosophyforward.com/articles/theosophy/2418# Service to Humanity] by Barbara Hebert
	*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia		*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia
			*[https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/order-brothers-service Order of the Brothers of Service] in Theosophy World

	===Audio===		===Audio===

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	===Articles and pamphlets===		===Articles and pamphlets===
	*[http://hpb.narod.ru/WayOfServiceGSA.htm# The Way of Service] by G. S. Arundale		*[http://hpb.narod.ru/WayOfServiceGSA.htm# The Way of Service] by G. S. Arundale
	*[~~http~~://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/~~1541#~~ True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell		*[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/true-theosophical-service True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell
	*[~~http~~://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/~~1221#~~ An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin		*[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/an-infinity-within-to-give An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin
	*[https://www.theosophyforward.com/articles/theosophy/2418# Service to Humanity] by Barbara Hebert		*[https://www.theosophyforward.com/articles/theosophy/2418# Service to Humanity] by Barbara Hebert
	*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia		*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia

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	*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1541# True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell		*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1541# True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell
	*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin		*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin
			*[https://www.theosophyforward.com/articles/theosophy/2418# Service to Humanity] by Barbara Hebert
	*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia		*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia

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	*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin		*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin
	*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia		*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia

			===Audio===
			*[https://archive.org/download/1293norm/1293norm.mp3# To Live to Benefit Mankind] by Edward Abdill

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1541# True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell		*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1541# True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell
	*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin		*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin
	*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice# Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia		*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia

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	*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1541# True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell		*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1541# True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell
	*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin		*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin
	*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm# Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia		*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm#worldservice# Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia

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	*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1541# True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell		*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1541# True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell
	*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin		*[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin
			*[http://www.blavatskytrust.org.uk/html/md_vos/bpwadia_growth_through_service.htm# Growth Through Service] by B. P. Wadia

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	<blockquote>It would be a good thing if the members of each branch would put their heads together and seriously consult as to what tangible steps they can take to further the declared objects of the Society. In too many cases the members of the Theosophical Society content themselves with a somewhat superficial study of its books, without making any real contribution to its active work. If the Society is to be a power for good in this and other lands, it can only bring about this result by the active cooperation of every one of its members, and we would earnestly appeal to each of them to consider carefully what possibilities of work are within his power, and then to earnestly set about carrying them into effect. Right thought is a good thing, but thought alone does not count for much unless it is translated into action. There is not a single member in the Society who is not able to do something to aid the cause of truth and universal brotherhood; it only depends on his own will, to make that something an accomplished fact.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1989), 336.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>It would be a good thing if the members of each branch would put their heads together and seriously consult as to what tangible steps they can take to further the declared objects of the Society. In too many cases the members of the Theosophical Society content themselves with a somewhat superficial study of its books, without making any real contribution to its active work. If the Society is to be a power for good in this and other lands, it can only bring about this result by the active cooperation of every one of its members, and we would earnestly appeal to each of them to consider carefully what possibilities of work are within his power, and then to earnestly set about carrying them into effect. Right thought is a good thing, but thought alone does not count for much unless it is translated into action. There is not a single member in the Society who is not able to do something to aid the cause of truth and universal brotherhood; it only depends on his own will, to make that something an accomplished fact.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1989), 336.</ref></blockquote>

			Similarly, an article published by Blavatsky written by "A [[Masters of Wisdom\|Master of Wisdom]]" says:

			<blockquote>Theosophy should not represent merely a collection of moral verities, a bundle of metaphysical ethics, epitomized in theoretical dissertations. Theosophy must be made practical; and it has, therefore, to be disencumbered of useless digressions, in the sense of de-sultry orations and fine talk. Let every Theosophist only do his duty, that which he can and ought to do, and very soon the sum of human misery, within and around the areas of every Branch of your Society, will be found visibly diminished.<ref>A Master of Wisdom, "Some Words on Daily Life," Lucifer 1:5 (January 15, 1888), 344.</ref></blockquote>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	<blockquote>Theosophists cannot pose as a body of philanthropists, though secretly they may adventure on the path of good works. They profess to be a body of learners merely, pledged to help each other and all the rest of humanity, so far as in them lies, to a better understanding of the mystery of life, and to a better knowledge of the peace which lies beyond it.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VIII (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1990), 169-170.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>Theosophists cannot pose as a body of philanthropists, though secretly they may adventure on the path of good works. They profess to be a body of learners merely, pledged to help each other and all the rest of humanity, so far as in them lies, to a better understanding of the mystery of life, and to a better knowledge of the peace which lies beyond it.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VIII (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1990), 169-170.</ref></blockquote>

	This, however, does not mean that Theosophical groups should remain aloof to the needs of the world. On the contrary, they should earnestly consider how to put the Theosophical ideals in action:		We find a similar idea in the book [[At the Feet of the Master (book)\|''At the Feet of the Master'']]:

			<blockquote>Try to see what is worth doing: and remember that you must not judge by the size of the thing. A small thing which is directly useful in the Master's work is far better worth doing than a large thing which the world would call good. You must distinguish not only the useful from the useless, but the more useful from the less useful. To feed the poor is a good and noble and useful work; yet to feed their souls is nobler and more useful than to feed their bodies. Any rich man can feed the body, but only those who know can feed the soul. If you know, it is your duty to help others to know.<ref>Alcyone (J. Krishnamurti), ''At the Feet of the Master'', Chapter 1.</ref></blockquote>

			This, however, does not mean that Theosophical groups should remain aloof to the needs of the world. On the contrary, they should earnestly consider how to put the Theosophical ideals in action. Blavatsky wrote:

	<blockquote>It would be a good thing if the members of each branch would put their heads together and seriously consult as to what tangible steps they can take to further the declared objects of the Society. In too many cases the members of the Theosophical Society content themselves with a somewhat superficial study of its books, without making any real contribution to its active work. If the Society is to be a power for good in this and other lands, it can only bring about this result by the active cooperation of every one of its members, and we would earnestly appeal to each of them to consider carefully what possibilities of work are within his power, and then to earnestly set about carrying them into effect. Right thought is a good thing, but thought alone does not count for much unless it is translated into action. There is not a single member in the Society who is not able to do something to aid the cause of truth and universal brotherhood; it only depends on his own will, to make that something an accomplished fact.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1989), 336.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>It would be a good thing if the members of each branch would put their heads together and seriously consult as to what tangible steps they can take to further the declared objects of the Society. In too many cases the members of the Theosophical Society content themselves with a somewhat superficial study of its books, without making any real contribution to its active work. If the Society is to be a power for good in this and other lands, it can only bring about this result by the active cooperation of every one of its members, and we would earnestly appeal to each of them to consider carefully what possibilities of work are within his power, and then to earnestly set about carrying them into effect. Right thought is a good thing, but thought alone does not count for much unless it is translated into action. There is not a single member in the Society who is not able to do something to aid the cause of truth and universal brotherhood; it only depends on his own will, to make that something an accomplished fact.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1989), 336.</ref></blockquote>

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 *[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1541# True Theosophical Service] by Dorothy Bell
 *[http://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/1221# An Infinity Within to Give] by Diana Dunningham-Chapotin
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