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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==
	=== Articles ===		=== Articles and pamphlets ===
	* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/discipleship Discipleship] in Theosophy World		*[http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann
	* [http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann
	*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/path/v03n04p105_to-aspirants-of-chelaship.htm# To Aspirants for Chelaship] by William Q. Judge		*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/path/v03n04p105_to-aspirants-of-chelaship.htm# To Aspirants for Chelaship] by William Q. Judge
			*[https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/library/adyar-pamphlets-theosophy/188-discipleship-karmic-problems# Discipleship and Some Karmic Problems] by Annie Besant. Adyar Pamphlet No. 195.
			*[http://hpb.narod.ru/QualificationsForChelashipMMC.html# Qualifications For Chelaship] by Mohini M. Chatterjee. Adyar Pamphlet No. 127.

	=== Books ~~and pamphlets~~===		=== Books ===
	*[https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/library/adyar-pamphlets-theosophy/188-discipleship-karmic-problems# Discipleship and Somo Karmic Problems] by Annie Besant. Adyar Pamphlet No. 195.
	*[http://hpb.narod.ru/QualificationsForChelashipMMC.html# Qualifications For Chelaship] by Mohini M. Chatterjee. Adyar Pamphlet No. 127.
	*[https://www.theosophy.world/sites/default/files/ebooks/AtTheFeetOfTheMaster_JKrishnamurti.pdf# At the Feet of the Master] by Alcyone (J. Krishnamurti)		*[https://www.theosophy.world/sites/default/files/ebooks/AtTheFeetOfTheMaster_JKrishnamurti.pdf# At the Feet of the Master] by Alcyone (J. Krishnamurti)
	*[http://www.anandgholap.net/Path_Of_Discipleship-AB.htm# The Path of Discipleship] by Annie Besant		*[http://www.anandgholap.net/Path_Of_Discipleship-AB.htm# The Path of Discipleship] by Annie Besant

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	=== Books and pamphlets===		=== Books and pamphlets===
	*[https://~~cdn~~.~~website-editor~~.~~net~~/~~e4d6563c50794969b714ab70457d9761~~/~~files~~/~~uploaded~~/~~AdyarPamphlet_No195a.pdf~~# Discipleship] by Annie Besant. Adyar Pamphlet No. 195.		*[https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/library/adyar-pamphlets-theosophy/188-discipleship-karmic-problems# Discipleship and Somo Karmic Problems] by Annie Besant. Adyar Pamphlet No. 195.
	*[http://hpb.narod.ru/QualificationsForChelashipMMC.html# Qualifications For Chelaship] by Mohini M. Chatterjee. Adyar Pamphlet No. 127.		*[http://hpb.narod.ru/QualificationsForChelashipMMC.html# Qualifications For Chelaship] by Mohini M. Chatterjee. Adyar Pamphlet No. 127.
	*[https://~~cdn~~.~~website-editor~~.~~net~~/~~e4d6563c50794969b714ab70457d9761~~/files/~~uploaded~~/~~AtTheFeetOfTheMaster_AlcyoneJKrishnamurti~~.pdf# At the Feet of the Master] by Alcyone (J. Krishnamurti)		*[https://www.theosophy.world/sites/default/files/ebooks/AtTheFeetOfTheMaster_JKrishnamurti.pdf# At the Feet of the Master] by Alcyone (J. Krishnamurti)
	*[http://www.anandgholap.net/Path_Of_Discipleship-AB.htm# The Path of Discipleship] by Annie Besant		*[http://www.anandgholap.net/Path_Of_Discipleship-AB.htm# The Path of Discipleship] by Annie Besant

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	=== Articles ===		=== Articles ===
	* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/discipleship Discipleship] in Theosophy World		* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/discipleship Discipleship] in Theosophy World
	[http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann		* [http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann
	*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/path/v03n04p105_to-aspirants-of-chelaship.htm# To Aspirants for Chelaship] by William Q. Judge		*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/path/v03n04p105_to-aspirants-of-chelaship.htm# To Aspirants for Chelaship] by William Q. Judge

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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==
	=== Articles ==		=== Articles ===
	* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/discipleship Discipleship] in Theosophy World		* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/discipleship Discipleship] in Theosophy World
	[http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann		[http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann

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	*[[Initiation]]		*[[Initiation]]

	==~~Online~~ resources==		== Additional resources ==
	===Articles ~~and pamphlets=~~==		=== Articles ==
	*[~~http~~://theosophy.ph/~~encyclo~~/~~index.php?title=Discipleship#~~ Discipleship] in ~~Theosopedia~~		* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/discipleship Discipleship] in Theosophy World
	*[https://cdn.website-editor.net/e4d6563c50794969b714ab70457d9761/files/uploaded/AdyarPamphlet_No195a.pdf# Discipleship] by Annie Besant		[http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann
	*[http://hpb.narod.ru/QualificationsForChelashipMMC.html# Qualifications For Chelaship] by Mohini M. Chatterjee
	*[http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann
	*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/path/v03n04p105_to-aspirants-of-chelaship.htm# To Aspirants for Chelaship] by William Q. Judge		*[http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/path/v03n04p105_to-aspirants-of-chelaship.htm# To Aspirants for Chelaship] by William Q. Judge

	===Books===		=== Books and pamphlets===
			*[https://cdn.website-editor.net/e4d6563c50794969b714ab70457d9761/files/uploaded/AdyarPamphlet_No195a.pdf# Discipleship] by Annie Besant. Adyar Pamphlet No. 195.
			*[http://hpb.narod.ru/QualificationsForChelashipMMC.html# Qualifications For Chelaship] by Mohini M. Chatterjee. Adyar Pamphlet No. 127.
	*[https://cdn.website-editor.net/e4d6563c50794969b714ab70457d9761/files/uploaded/AtTheFeetOfTheMaster_AlcyoneJKrishnamurti.pdf# At the Feet of the Master] by Alcyone (J. Krishnamurti)		*[https://cdn.website-editor.net/e4d6563c50794969b714ab70457d9761/files/uploaded/AtTheFeetOfTheMaster_AlcyoneJKrishnamurti.pdf# At the Feet of the Master] by Alcyone (J. Krishnamurti)
	*[http://www.anandgholap.net/Path_Of_Discipleship-AB.htm# The Path of Discipleship] by Annie Besant		*[http://www.anandgholap.net/Path_Of_Discipleship-AB.htm# The Path of Discipleship] by Annie Besant

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	In April, 1888, Mme. Blavatsky publishes the article "Practical Occultism" in her periodical [[Lucifer (periodical)\|''Lucifer'']]. There, she gives some more specific "conditions under which alone the study of Divine Wisdom can be pursued with safety." Several of the rules published in this article have to do with the necessary external conditions (physical and magnetic) as well as the relationship among co-disciples. Regarding this last point, there is an interesting concept given by [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] in [[Mahatma_Letter_No._129#Page 1 transcription, image, and notes\|one of his letters]]:		In April, 1888, Mme. Blavatsky publishes the article "Practical Occultism" in her periodical [[Lucifer (periodical)\|''Lucifer'']]. There, she gives some more specific "conditions under which alone the study of Divine Wisdom can be pursued with safety." Several of the rules published in this article have to do with the necessary external conditions (physical and magnetic) as well as the relationship among co-disciples. Regarding this last point, there is an interesting concept given by [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] in [[Mahatma_Letter_No._129#Page 1 transcription, image, and notes\|one of his letters]]:

	<blockquote>Even the chelas of the same guru are often made to separate and keep apart for long months while the process of development is going on — simply on account of the two contrary magnetisms that attracting each other prevent mutual and INDIVIDUALIZED development in some one direction.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in ~~chronological sequence~~'' No. 129 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), ~~???~~.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>Even the chelas of the same guru are often made to separate and keep apart for long months while the process of development is going on — simply on account of the two contrary magnetisms that attracting each other prevent mutual and INDIVIDUALIZED development in some one direction.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in Chronological Sequence'' No. 129 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 430. See [[Mahatma Letter No. 129#Page 1\|Mahatma Letter No. 129 page 1]].</ref></blockquote>

	Other rules describing the expected attitudes in an accepted chela who is being trained to develop psychic and spiritual [[Siddhis\|powers]] were also published, as for example:		Other rules describing the expected attitudes in an accepted chela who is being trained to develop psychic and spiritual [[Siddhis\|powers]] were also published, as for example:

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	===Audio===		===Audio===
			*[https://archive.org/download/1151_20191125/1151.mp3# The Path to the Masters of Wisdom] by Clara Codd
	*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/plummer/Is%20Discipleship%20Possible%20in%20the%20West.mp3# Is Discipleship Possible in the West?] by L. Gordon Plummer		*[http://www.theosophical.org/files/resources/Downloads/mp3/plummer/Is%20Discipleship%20Possible%20in%20the%20West.mp3# Is Discipleship Possible in the West?] by L. Gordon Plummer

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	===Articles and pamphlets===		===Articles and pamphlets===
	*[http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Discipleship# Discipleship] in Theosopedia		*[http://theosophy.ph/encyclo/index.php?title=Discipleship# Discipleship] in Theosopedia
	*[~~http~~://~~www~~.~~theosophical~~.ca/~~adyar_pamphlets~~/AdyarPamphlet_No195a.pdf# Discipleship] by Annie Besant		*[https://cdn.website-editor.net/e4d6563c50794969b714ab70457d9761/files/uploaded/AdyarPamphlet_No195a.pdf# Discipleship] by Annie Besant
	*[http://hpb.narod.ru/QualificationsForChelashipMMC.html# Qualifications For Chelaship] by Mohini M. Chatterjee		*[http://hpb.narod.ru/QualificationsForChelashipMMC.html# Qualifications For Chelaship] by Mohini M. Chatterjee
	*[http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann		*[http://www.philaletheians.co.uk/Study%20notes/Theosophy%20and%20Theosophists/Hartmann%20on%20how%20to%20enter%20the%20Path%20to%20Infinite%20Life.pdf# How to Enter the Path to Infinite Life] by Franz Hartmann
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	===Books===		===Books===
	*[~~http~~://~~www~~.~~theosophical~~.ca/~~otherdocuments~~/AtTheFeetOfTheMaster_AlcyoneJKrishnamurti.pdf# At the Feet of the Master] by Alcyone (J. Krishnamurti)		*[https://cdn.website-editor.net/e4d6563c50794969b714ab70457d9761/files/uploaded/AtTheFeetOfTheMaster_AlcyoneJKrishnamurti.pdf# At the Feet of the Master] by Alcyone (J. Krishnamurti)
	*[http://www.anandgholap.net/Path_Of_Discipleship-AB.htm# The Path of Discipleship] by Annie Besant		*[http://www.anandgholap.net/Path_Of_Discipleship-AB.htm# The Path of Discipleship] by Annie Besant

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	To illustrate her point, Mme. Blavatsky published some of the rules that the [[Masters of Wisdom\|Masters]] had in Tibet to admit chelas into their Temples:		To illustrate her point, Mme. Blavatsky published some of the rules that the [[Masters of Wisdom\|Masters]] had in Tibet to admit chelas into their Temples:

	<blockquote>The Rules, however, of chelaship, or discipleship, are there, in many a Sanskrit and Tibetan volume. In Book IV of Kiu-ti, in the chapter on "the Laws of Upasans" (disciples), the qualifications expected in a "regular chela" are: (1) Perfect physical health. (2) Absolute mental and physical purity. (3) Unselfishness of purpose; universal charity; pity for all animate beings. (4) Truthfulness and unswerving faith in the laws of Karma. (5) A courage undaunted in the support of truth, even in face of peril to life. (6) An intuitive perception of one's being the vehicle of the manifested divine Atman (spirit). (7) Calm indifference for, but a just appreciation of, everything that constitutes the objective and transitory world. (8) Blessing of both parents and their permission to become an Upasan (chela); and (9) Celibacy, and freedom from any obligatory duty.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. VIII (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1990), 294.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>The Rules, however, of chelaship, or discipleship, are there, in many a Sanskrit and Tibetan volume. In Book IV of Kiu-ti, in the chapter on "the Laws of Upasans" (disciples), the qualifications expected in a "regular chela" are:<br>(1) Perfect physical health.<br>(2) Absolute mental and physical purity.<br>(3) Unselfishness of purpose; universal charity; pity for all animate beings.<br>(4) Truthfulness and unswerving faith in the laws of Karma.<br>(5) A courage undaunted in the support of truth, even in face of peril to life.<br>(6) An intuitive perception of one's being the vehicle of the manifested divine Atman (spirit).<br>(7) Calm indifference for, but a just appreciation of, everything that constitutes the objective and transitory world.<br>(8) Blessing of both parents and their permission to become an Upasan (chela); and<br>(9) Celibacy, and freedom from any obligatory duty.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. VIII (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1990), 294.</ref></blockquote>

	In April, 1888, Mme. Blavatsky publishes the article "Practical Occultism" in her periodical [[Lucifer (periodical)\|''Lucifer'']]. There, she gives some more specific "conditions under which alone the study of Divine Wisdom can be pursued with safety." Several of the rules published in this article have to do with the necessary external conditions (physical and magnetic) as well as the relationship among co-disciples. Regarding this last point, there is an interesting concept given by [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] in [[Mahatma_Letter_No._129#Page 1 transcription, image, and notes\|one of his letters]]:		In April, 1888, Mme. Blavatsky publishes the article "Practical Occultism" in her periodical [[Lucifer (periodical)\|''Lucifer'']]. There, she gives some more specific "conditions under which alone the study of Divine Wisdom can be pursued with safety." Several of the rules published in this article have to do with the necessary external conditions (physical and magnetic) as well as the relationship among co-disciples. Regarding this last point, there is an interesting concept given by [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] in [[Mahatma_Letter_No._129#Page 1 transcription, image, and notes\|one of his letters]]:
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	Other rules describing the expected attitudes in an accepted chela who is being trained to develop psychic and spiritual [[Siddhis\|powers]] were also published, as for example:		Other rules describing the expected attitudes in an accepted chela who is being trained to develop psychic and spiritual [[Siddhis\|powers]] were also published, as for example:

	<blockquote>6. Those who desire to acquire the knowledge leading to the Siddhis (occult powers) have to renounce all the vanities of life and of the world (here follows enumeration of the Siddhis).		<blockquote>6. Those who desire to acquire the knowledge leading to the Siddhis (occult powers) have to renounce all the vanities of life and of the world (here follows enumeration of the Siddhis).<br>(...)<br>7... His thoughts must be predominantly fixed upon his heart, chasing therefrom every hostile thought to any living being. It (the heart) must be full of the feeling of its non-separateness from the rest of beings as from all in Nature; otherwise no success can follow.<br>(...)<br>9. The mind must remain blunt to all but the universal truths in nature. . . .<br>10. No animal food of whatever kind, nothing that has life in it, should be taken by the disciple. No wine, no spirits, or opium should be used: for these are like the Lhamayin (evil spirits), who fasten upon the unwary, they devour the understanding.<br>(...)<br>11. Meditation, abstinence in all, the observation of moral duties, gentle thoughts, good deeds and kind words, as good will to all and entire oblivion of Self, are the most efficacious means of obtaining knowledge and preparing for the reception of higher wisdom.<br>12. It is only by virtue of a strict observance of the foregoing rules that a Lanoo can hope to acquire in good time the Siddhis of the Arhats, the growth which makes him become gradually One with the UNIVERSAL ALL.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. IX (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1962), 159-160.</ref></blockquote>
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	7... His thoughts must be predominantly fixed upon his heart, chasing therefrom every hostile thought to any living being. It (the heart) must be full of the feeling of its non-separateness from the rest of beings as from all in Nature; otherwise no success can follow.
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	9. The mind must remain blunt to all but the universal truths in nature. . . .
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	10. No animal food of whatever kind, nothing that has life in it, should be taken by the disciple. No wine, no spirits, or opium should be used: for these are like the Lhamayin (evil spirits), who fasten upon the unwary, they devour the understanding.
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	(...)
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	11. Meditation, abstinence in all, the observation of moral duties, gentle thoughts, good deeds and kind words, as good will to all and entire oblivion of Self, are the most efficacious means of obtaining knowledge and preparing for the reception of higher wisdom.
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	12. It is only by virtue of a strict observance of the foregoing rules that a Lanoo can hope to acquire in good time the Siddhis of the Arhats, the growth which makes him become gradually One with the UNIVERSAL ALL.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. IX (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1962), 159-160.</ref></blockquote>

	After this article was published some members questioned the "practicality" of some of the requirements for chelaship, especially those dealing with the external conditions required. In June, 1889, she answers:		After this article was published some members questioned the "practicality" of some of the requirements for chelaship, especially those dealing with the external conditions required. In June, 1889, she answers:

	<blockquote>Chelaship has nothing whatever to do with means of subsistence or anything of the kind, for a man can isolate his mind entirely from his body and its surroundings. Chelaship is a state of mind, rather than a life according to hard and fast rules on the physical plane. This applies especially to the earlier, [[probation]]ary period, while the rules given in ''Lucifer'' for April last pertain properly to a later stage, that of actual occult training and the development of occult powers and insight. These rules indicate, however, the mode of life which ought to be followed by all aspirants so far as practicable, since it is the most helpful to them in their aspirations.		<blockquote>Chelaship has nothing whatever to do with means of subsistence or anything of the kind, for a man can isolate his mind entirely from his body and its surroundings. Chelaship is a state of mind, rather than a life according to hard and fast rules on the physical plane. This applies especially to the earlier, [[probation]]ary period, while the rules given in ''Lucifer'' for April last pertain properly to a later stage, that of actual occult training and the development of occult powers and insight. These rules indicate, however, the mode of life which ought to be followed by all aspirants so far as practicable, since it is the most helpful to them in their aspirations.<br>
	<br>
	It should never be forgotten that [[Occultism]] is concerned with the inner man who must be strengthened and freed from the dominion of the physical body and its surroundings, which must become his servants. Hence the first and chief necessity of Chelaship is a spirit of absolute unselfishness and devotion to Truth; then follow self-knowledge and self-mastery. These are all-important; while outward observance of fixed rules of life is a matter of secondary moment.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. XI (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), fn. 300-301.</ref></blockquote>		It should never be forgotten that [[Occultism]] is concerned with the inner man who must be strengthened and freed from the dominion of the physical body and its surroundings, which must become his servants. Hence the first and chief necessity of Chelaship is a spirit of absolute unselfishness and devotion to Truth; then follow self-knowledge and self-mastery. These are all-important; while outward observance of fixed rules of life is a matter of secondary moment.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. XI (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), fn. 300-301.</ref></blockquote>

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	<blockquote>The Rules, however, of chelaship, or discipleship, are there, in many a Sanskrit and Tibetan volume. In Book IV of Kiu-ti, in the chapter on "the Laws of Upasans" (disciples), the qualifications expected in a "regular chela" are: (1) Perfect physical health. (2) Absolute mental and physical purity. (3) Unselfishness of purpose; universal charity; pity for all animate beings. (4) Truthfulness and unswerving faith in the laws of Karma. (5) A courage undaunted in the support of truth, even in face of peril to life. (6) An intuitive perception of one's being the vehicle of the manifested divine Atman (spirit). (7) Calm indifference for, but a just appreciation of, everything that constitutes the objective and transitory world. (8) Blessing of both parents and their permission to become an Upasan (chela); and (9) Celibacy, and freedom from any obligatory duty.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. VIII (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1990), 294.</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>The Rules, however, of chelaship, or discipleship, are there, in many a Sanskrit and Tibetan volume. In Book IV of Kiu-ti, in the chapter on "the Laws of Upasans" (disciples), the qualifications expected in a "regular chela" are: (1) Perfect physical health. (2) Absolute mental and physical purity. (3) Unselfishness of purpose; universal charity; pity for all animate beings. (4) Truthfulness and unswerving faith in the laws of Karma. (5) A courage undaunted in the support of truth, even in face of peril to life. (6) An intuitive perception of one's being the vehicle of the manifested divine Atman (spirit). (7) Calm indifference for, but a just appreciation of, everything that constitutes the objective and transitory world. (8) Blessing of both parents and their permission to become an Upasan (chela); and (9) Celibacy, and freedom from any obligatory duty.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. VIII (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1990), 294.</ref></blockquote>

	In April, 1888, Mme. Blavatsky publishes the article "Practical Occultism" in her periodical [[Lucifer (periodical)\|''Lucifer'']]. There, she gives some more specific "conditions under which alone the study of Divine Wisdom can be pursued with safety." Several of the rules published in this article have to do with the necessary external conditions (physical and magnetic) as well as the relationship among co-disciples, ~~but others describe~~ the expected attitudes in an accepted chela who is being trained to develop psychic and spiritual [[Siddhis\|powers]]:		In April, 1888, Mme. Blavatsky publishes the article "Practical Occultism" in her periodical [[Lucifer (periodical)\|''Lucifer'']]. There, she gives some more specific "conditions under which alone the study of Divine Wisdom can be pursued with safety." Several of the rules published in this article have to do with the necessary external conditions (physical and magnetic) as well as the relationship among co-disciples. Regarding this last point, there is an interesting concept given by [[Koot Hoomi\|Master K.H.]] in [[Mahatma_Letter_No._129#Page 1 transcription, image, and notes\|one of his letters]]:

			<blockquote>Even the chelas of the same guru are often made to separate and keep apart for long months while the process of development is going on — simply on account of the two contrary magnetisms that attracting each other prevent mutual and INDIVIDUALIZED development in some one direction.<ref>Vicente Hao Chin, Jr., ''The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 129 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), ???.</ref></blockquote>

			Other rules describing the expected attitudes in an accepted chela who is being trained to develop psychic and spiritual [[Siddhis\|powers]] were also published, as for example:

	<blockquote>6. Those who desire to acquire the knowledge leading to the Siddhis (occult powers) have to renounce all the vanities of life and of the world (here follows enumeration of the Siddhis).		<blockquote>6. Those who desire to acquire the knowledge leading to the Siddhis (occult powers) have to renounce all the vanities of life and of the world (here follows enumeration of the Siddhis).
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	<blockquote>Chelaship has nothing whatever to do with means of subsistence or anything of the kind, for a man can isolate his mind entirely from his body and its surroundings. Chelaship is a state of mind, rather than a life according to hard and fast rules on the physical plane. This applies especially to the earlier, [[probation]]ary period, while the rules given in ''Lucifer'' for April last pertain properly to a later stage, that of actual occult training and the development of occult powers and insight. These rules indicate, however, the mode of life which ought to be followed by all aspirants so far as practicable, since it is the most helpful to them in their aspirations.		<blockquote>Chelaship has nothing whatever to do with means of subsistence or anything of the kind, for a man can isolate his mind entirely from his body and its surroundings. Chelaship is a state of mind, rather than a life according to hard and fast rules on the physical plane. This applies especially to the earlier, [[probation]]ary period, while the rules given in ''Lucifer'' for April last pertain properly to a later stage, that of actual occult training and the development of occult powers and insight. These rules indicate, however, the mode of life which ought to be followed by all aspirants so far as practicable, since it is the most helpful to them in their aspirations.
	It should never be forgotten that Occultism is concerned with the inner man who must be strengthened and freed from the dominion of the physical body and its surroundings, which must become his servants. Hence the first and chief necessity of Chelaship is a spirit of absolute unselfishness and devotion to Truth; then follow self-knowledge and self-mastery. These are all-important; while outward observance of fixed rules of life is a matter of secondary moment.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. XI (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), fn. 300-301.</ref></blockquote>		<br>
			It should never be forgotten that [[Occultism]] is concerned with the inner man who must be strengthened and freed from the dominion of the physical body and its surroundings, which must become his servants. Hence the first and chief necessity of Chelaship is a spirit of absolute unselfishness and devotion to Truth; then follow self-knowledge and self-mastery. These are all-important; while outward observance of fixed rules of life is a matter of secondary moment.<ref>Blavatsky, H. P., ''Collected Writings'' vol. XI (Wheaton, Ill: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), fn. 300-301.</ref></blockquote>

	== According to A. Besant and C. W. Leadbeater ==		== According to A. Besant and C. W. Leadbeater ==