N. Sri Ram: A Life Of Beneficence And Wisdom

A bioqraphy of N" Sri Ram, fifth President of the Theosophical Society, is bound to inspire its readers. The special qualities he brought to the leadership of the Society amounted to a genuine spirit of humility and selfless service, which subtly but steadily permeated and coloured the very fabric of its membership.

Innately gentle, softly spoken and patient, 'his unique endeavour was to highlight the nature of Theosophy as a transformative Wisdom and not only as an explanation of the unfolding processes in the human being, in Nature and in the universe'.

Each of its Presidents is in a pivotal position regard.ing the life of the Theosophical Society, which works towards the upliftment of humanity through the regeneration of human consciousness. As shown by his many talks and writings, Sri Ram understood the profound nature of this ongoing work, towards which he dedicated his life unreservedly.

A biography of N.Sri Ram, fifth President of the Theosophical Society, is bound to inspire its readers. The Special qualities he brought to the leadership of the Society amounted toa a genuine spirit of humility and selfless service, which subtly but steadily permeated and coloured the very fabric of its membership.

Innately gentle, softly spoken and patient, 'his unique endeavour was to highlight the nature of Theosophy explanation of the unfolding processes in the human being, in Nture and in the universe.'

Each of its presidents is in a pivotal position regarding the life of the Theosophical Society, which works towards the upliftment of humanity through the regeneration of human consciousness. As shown by his many talks and writings, Sri Ram understood the profound nature of his ongoing work, towards which he dedicated his life unreservedly.

It is almost impossible to convey in a single-volume biography the full extent of a human being's life and work. This biography surveys N. Sri Ram's uniqueness from his early days growing up in India, his education and his becoming a committed and dedicated member of the Theosophical Society. He had a close association with Annie Besant, the second International President of the Society, serving as her private secretary, and also helping her with her concern for the welfare and freedom of India. All this prepared him for the highest office of the Society: the Presidency. How can one sum up the attributes of a human being who is admired, loved and revered but no longer with us? The effects of his life live on; they are still alive today - foremost his loving kindness, spiritual wisdom and gentleness of strength in leading a worldwide body of seekers of the Truth.

In Sri Ram's writings, books and talks, these qualities, the basis of his life's philosophy, were expressed with sensitivity, beauty and conviction, portraying the eternal verities which will continue to inspire readers and students of Theosophy.

No human being exists in isolation, everyone is influenced by and in turn influences the surroundings and fellow beings of the time. Brother Sri Ram in all his humility was helper and friend To all and a servant of the Ageless Wisdom.

His biographer, Pedro Oliveira, has diligently collected a rich kaleidoscope of details and facts concerning Sri Ram’s life and work, which now and for generations to come will prove a source of human interest and will serve as a valuable history.

As a member of the Theosophical Society I am privileged and grateful to have known Brother Sri Ram.