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'''M. Subedar Pandharinath Kashinath Telang''' was an Indian Theosophist, educator, and supporter of Indian nationalism. | |||
== Life and professional career == | == Life and professional career == | ||
Professor Telang was an Indian Theosophist of the Brahmin caste, son of Justice Kashinath Trimbak Telang. He earned a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Laws, and became an educator. In 1909 he joined [[Central Hindu College]], and also served as Principal of the '''Theosophical College''' and the '''Theosophical National Boys School''' in Benares. He died on June 5, 1929.<ref>''The International Theosophical Year Book 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938): 223.</ref> | |||
[[File:Home Rule Deputation.jpg|right|240px|thumb|Deputation to England]] | |||
== Indian Home Rule activities == | |||
== Theosophical work == | == Theosophical work == | ||
Professor Telang served on the General Council of the Theosophical Society. He helped to edit [[New India (periodical)|''New India'']]. In 1925, he worked with Pandit [[A. Mahādeva Sāstri]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]], and other Brahmins to develop the [[Bhārata Samāj]] Pūja ritual of congregational worship. | Professor Telang served on the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]]. He helped to edit [[New India (periodical)|''New India'']]. In 1925, he worked with Pandit [[A. Mahādeva Sāstri]], [[Jiddu Krishnamurti]], and other Brahmins to develop the [[Bhārata Samāj]] Pūja ritual of congregational worship. | ||
The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists two articles by or about [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=Pandharinath+Telang+&method=all Pandharinath Telang] and seven more under [http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?search=PK+Telang+&method=all PK 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]], [[S. Subramania Iyer|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. | |||
Prof. P. K. Telang was closely associated with Annie Besant. He was a distinguished educationist for '''The Annie Besant School'''. He also worked together with Annie Besant on the system of self-government along with prominent leaders such as Tej Bahadur Sapru, Sarojini Naidu, N. C. Kelkar, M. A. Jinnah. Motilal Nehru and C. P. Ramaswami Iyer. In 1925 he served on a distinguished committee to select Indian students who might benefit from further education in the United States, and Annie Besant asked American members to help.<ref>Annie Besant, Jiddu Krishnamurti, and C. Jinarajadasa, "Indian Students in America" ''The Messenger'' 12.11 (April, 1925), 171.</ref> | |||
== Central Hindu University library donation == | == Central Hindu University library donation == | ||
In memory of his father, in 1917, Professor Telang donated "a small but precious collection" that formed the core of what is now The Banaras Hindu University Library system. The collection was initially housed in the Telang Hall of the Central Hindu College, Kamachha, but was eventually shifted to its present majestic building modeled after the British Museum Library. The library has expanded greatly, attracting major donations from the Nehru and Tagore families and other benefactors.<ref>"Banaras Hindu University, Central Library (Varanasi, India)" University of Chicago Digital South Asia Library. [https://coral.uchicago.edu:8443/display/lasa/Banaras+Hindu+University,+Central+Library+%28Varanasi,+India%29]</ref> | In memory of his father, in 1917, Professor Telang donated "a small but precious collection" that formed the core of what is now '''The Banaras Hindu University Library''' system. The collection was initially housed in the Telang Hall of the Central Hindu College, Kamachha, but was eventually shifted to its present majestic building modeled after the British Museum Library. The library has expanded greatly, attracting major donations from the Nehru and Tagore families and other benefactors.<ref>"Banaras Hindu University, Central Library (Varanasi, India)," University of Chicago Digital South Asia Library. [https://coral.uchicago.edu:8443/display/lasa/Banaras+Hindu+University,+Central+Library+%28Varanasi,+India%29]</ref> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:08, 4 May 2022
M. Subedar Pandharinath Kashinath Telang was an Indian Theosophist, educator, and supporter of Indian nationalism.
Life and professional career
Professor Telang was an Indian Theosophist of the Brahmin caste, son of Justice Kashinath Trimbak Telang. He earned a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Laws, and became an educator. In 1909 he joined Central Hindu College, and also served as Principal of the Theosophical College and the Theosophical National Boys School in Benares. He died on June 5, 1929.[1]
Indian Home Rule activities
Theosophical work
Professor Telang served on the General Council of the Theosophical Society. He helped to edit New India. In 1925, he worked with Pandit A. Mahādeva Sāstri, Jiddu Krishnamurti, and other Brahmins to develop the Bhārata Samāj Pūja ritual of congregational worship.
The Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals lists two articles by or about Pandharinath Telang and seven more under PK Telang.
The Theosophical Society and its members comprised a significant block of the 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, 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.
Prof. P. K. Telang was closely associated with Annie Besant. He was a distinguished educationist for The Annie Besant School. He also worked together with Annie Besant on the system of self-government along with prominent leaders such as Tej Bahadur Sapru, Sarojini Naidu, N. C. Kelkar, M. A. Jinnah. Motilal Nehru and C. P. Ramaswami Iyer. In 1925 he served on a distinguished committee to select Indian students who might benefit from further education in the United States, and Annie Besant asked American members to help.[2]
Central Hindu University library donation
In memory of his father, in 1917, Professor Telang donated "a small but precious collection" that formed the core of what is now The Banaras Hindu University Library system. The collection was initially housed in the Telang Hall of the Central Hindu College, Kamachha, but was eventually shifted to its present majestic building modeled after the British Museum Library. The library has expanded greatly, attracting major donations from the Nehru and Tagore families and other benefactors.[3]
Notes
- ↑ The International Theosophical Year Book 1938 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938): 223.
- ↑ Annie Besant, Jiddu Krishnamurti, and C. Jinarajadasa, "Indian Students in America" The Messenger 12.11 (April, 1925), 171.
- ↑ "Banaras Hindu University, Central Library (Varanasi, India)," University of Chicago Digital South Asia Library. [1]