STAR OF THE EAST

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20789, 7 August 1929, Page 9

STAR OF THE EAST

ORDER TO BE DISSOLVED. A DRAMATIC ANNOUNCEMENT. (United. Press. Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) - • • , LONDON, August.. 5. (Received August 6, at 5.5 p.m.) Mrs Annie Besant, whose path with Krishnamurti, the new messiah,- has not been without pitfalls, has bowed to the dramatic announcement by the young prophet at the National Congress in Holland that the Order of the Star of the East would henceforth be dissolved. Krishnamurti said: “ Religious philosophers heed ho organisation, yet its members are unwilling to face 'the truth. What, then, is the use of the organisation? ” ' ° • ■ _lVlrs Besant announces: “Considering KrishnamurtiV viewpoint) dissolution ol the order appears to be the logical step; Various trusts will carry out the pubof Krishnamurti’s writings and will bring his message to the world. TMt -menage is only partly understood at present, but it contains profound truths and will be more fully appreciated as humanity evolves. My fundamental belief in Krishnamurti as the world teacher makes me more inclined to observe and study than to pronounce an opinion on one whom I consider far my superior.’ 1 Mr George Lanabury, after a visit to the camp of the Star, of the East, stated; "Krishnamurti’s declaration is just, what ‘ was expected. He represents the new thought of our time and refuses to organise either mental or moral crutches for. mankind. I rejoice that Krishna.mnjti has broken the bondage of a mere organisation and is relying solely on the truth .of his teachings’ to appeal to, mali- . r?l n ... —Australian Press Association,