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In theosophy the term is frequently used to denominate a candidate for initiation into the occult sciences. In her ''Theosophical Glossary'' H. P. [[Blavatsky]] defines it as follows: | In theosophy the term is frequently used to denominate a candidate for initiation into the occult sciences. In her ''Theosophical Glossary'' H. P. [[Blavatsky]] defines it as follows: | ||
Chelâ (Sk.). A disciple, the pupil of a Guru or Sage, the follower of some adept of a school of philosophy (lit., child). | <blockquote>'''Chelâ''' (Sk.). A disciple, the pupil of a Guru or Sage, the follower of some adept of a school of philosophy (lit., child).<ref>H. P. Blavatsky, ''Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1918), 74.</ref></blockquote> | ||
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The word chela comes from the Hindi celā and the Sanskrit ceta, meaning "servant" or "slave." In Hinduism is used to denominate the religious student or disciple of a spiritual master or guru.
In theosophy the term is frequently used to denominate a candidate for initiation into the occult sciences. In her Theosophical Glossary H. P. Blavatsky defines it as follows:
Chelâ (Sk.). A disciple, the pupil of a Guru or Sage, the follower of some adept of a school of philosophy (lit., child).[1]
- ↑ H. P. Blavatsky, Theosophical Glossary (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1918), 74.