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The '''[[Theosophical Seal]]''' is an emblem used by the [[Theosophical Society]] combining symbols drawn from various religious traditions around the world to express the order of the universe and the spiritual unity of all life. These symbols are: the Om, the Swastika, the Ouroboros, the Star of David, the Ankh, and the Motto of the Theosophical Society.
'''[[Constance Wachtmeister]]''', a Swedish countess of French-English ancestry, was one of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Madame Blavatsky's]] closest friends during the 1880s. After HPB's death in 1891, Countess Wachtmeister lectured widely, helping [[Annie Besant]] to form lodges in the United States. She wrote memoirs of her times with HPB, plus several other books.
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Thoughts alone cause the round of rebirths in this world; let a man strive to purify his thoughts, what a man thinks, that he is: this is the old secret.

“Maitrâyana Brâhmana Upanishad”, Sixth Prapâthaka, 3




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Countess Wachtmeister

Constance Wachtmeister, a Swedish countess of French-English ancestry, was one of Madame Blavatsky's closest friends during the 1880s. After HPB's death in 1891, Countess Wachtmeister lectured widely, helping Annie Besant to form lodges in the United States. She wrote memoirs of her times with HPB, plus several other books.

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