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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzDS2WyemBI Esperanto: Like a Native] uploaded to German Polyglot on February 20, 2015. An interview with 6 of the ca. 1000 worldwide native speakers of the constructed language Esperanto. Video on occasion of the UN International Mother Language Day 2015.		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzDS2WyemBI Esperanto: Like a Native] uploaded to German Polyglot on February 20, 2015. An interview with 6 of the ca. 1000 worldwide native speakers of the constructed language Esperanto. Video on occasion of the UN International Mother Language Day 2015.
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJOz4HSwGT0 I Just Got Over 100 New Books in Esperanto!] posted on June 18, 2022 on Exploring Esperanto.		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJOz4HSwGT0 I Just Got Over 100 New Books in Esperanto!] posted on June 18, 2022 on Exploring Esperanto.
			* [https://x.com/yivoinstitute/status/1972678127521567108?s=43 Yiddish Esperanto textbook] posting by YIVO Institute.

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In 21st Century

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	=== In 21st Century ===		=== In 21st Century ===

			Esperanto continues to be of interest to some Theosophists. A website, '''[https://www.teozofioesperante.org Teozofio en Esperanto]''', provides articles and videos about Theosophy in Esperanto. In 2010, the journal of the Theosophical Society in Italy wrote:
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	We know we can count on the possibility that in those countries where the Theosophical Society operates there are Esperantists available to give free courses of Esperanto. Moreover, Internet offers further possibilities. This would allow to dream about the prospect to talk together in our international meetings and congresses using this language. On a subtler and more refined level, we can convey our energies to strengthen more and more a [[thought-form]]. Thanks to this we shall be able to let "that" possible world stand out, where every human being will be able to know and speak the homely dialect to feeI the belonging to his/her tribe; where every human being will speak and write the national language with mastery in order to feel part of the history and of the culture where his/her roots come from; Iast but not least, in this world every human being will be able to rely on Esperanto to recognize him/herseIf, starting from language, equal in dignity, rights and possibilities to all the other human beings.		We know we can count on the possibility that in those countries where the Theosophical Society operates there are Esperantists available to give free courses of Esperanto. Moreover, Internet offers further possibilities. This would allow to dream about the prospect to talk together in our international meetings and congresses using this language.

			On a subtler and more refined level, we can convey our energies to strengthen more and more a [[thought-form]]. Thanks to this we shall be able to let "that" possible world stand out, where every human being will be able to know and speak the homely dialect to feeI the belonging to his/her tribe; where every human being will speak and write the national language with mastery in order to feel part of the history and of the culture where his/her roots come from; Iast but not least, in this world every human being will be able to rely on Esperanto to recognize him/herseIf, starting from language, equal in dignity, rights and possibilities to all the other human beings.

	Believing, like [[Pythagoras]] and [[Plato]], that the world expresses [[Logos]] also means deciding to feel oneself part of this project. Our Theosophical Society operates in 54 different countries, with 42 national magazines. Why not aiming, in a hopefully short time, at starting publishing the translation into Esperanto of one of the articles on some of our magazines, and then, later on, sharing it with the other ones? It should also be a good way to reinforce contacts with the other groups, bringing in an actual contribution to the cooperation and the common aims of our whole organization.		Believing, like [[Pythagoras]] and [[Plato]], that the world expresses [[Logos]] also means deciding to feel oneself part of this project. Our Theosophical Society operates in 54 different countries, with 42 national magazines. Why not aiming, in a hopefully short time, at starting publishing the translation into Esperanto of one of the articles on some of our magazines, and then, later on, sharing it with the other ones? It should also be a good way to reinforce contacts with the other groups, bringing in an actual contribution to the cooperation and the common aims of our whole organization.<ref>Piermichele Giordano, "The Theosophical Society and the Esperanto Language" ''Revista Italiana di Teosofia'' (July 2010): 32-35. Article in Italian and English.</ref>
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Theosophy and Esperanto

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	Theosophists who are known to have used Esperanto include lecturer Alwyn J. Baker, inventor [[Dinshah Ghadiali]], propagandist Charles Ludovic Gutmann<ref>"Notes" ''The Theosophic Messenger'' 11 No. 4 (January, 1910): 233.</ref>. and [[Alma Karlin]], a world traveler and linguist. Linguistics professor [[John Algeo]] wrote an article about the 50th anniversary of Esperanto.<ref>John Algeo, [https://www.academia.edu/5490002/Cantjara_Datreveno_de_Esperanto "Cantjara Datreveno de Esperanto"] in Academica.edu.</ref>		Theosophists who are known to have used Esperanto include lecturer Alwyn J. Baker, inventor [[Dinshah Ghadiali]], propagandist Charles Ludovic Gutmann,<ref>"Notes" ''The Theosophic Messenger'' 11 No. 4 (January, 1910): 233.</ref> and [[Alma Karlin]], a world traveler and linguist. Linguistics professor [[John Algeo]] wrote an article about the 50th anniversary of Esperanto.<ref>John Algeo, [https://www.academia.edu/5490002/Cantjara_Datreveno_de_Esperanto "Cantjara Datreveno de Esperanto"] in Academica.edu.</ref>

	In July 1913, Alwyn J. Baker sent a postcard from [[Krotona in Hollywood#Krotona Court\|Krotona Court]] to his friend Dangerfield in Berkeley. Baker was a nationally known Theosophical lecturer and a proponent of the Blue Ridge Brotherhood, a proposed Theosophical colony near Asheville, Tennessee. The message was written in Esperanto:		In July 1913, Alwyn J. Baker sent a postcard from [[Krotona in Hollywood#Krotona Court\|Krotona Court]] to his friend Dangerfield in Berkeley. Baker was a nationally known Theosophical lecturer and a proponent of the Blue Ridge Brotherhood, a proposed Theosophical colony near Asheville, Tennessee. The message was written in Esperanto:

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Theosophy and Esperanto

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	== Theosophy and Esperanto ==		== Theosophy and Esperanto ==

	Theosophists and Spiritualists were keenly interested in Esperanto at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. Mrs. Edith M. MacHutchin wrote in 1903 that '''[[William T. Stead]]''' was acting as printer for an Esperanto grammar called ''Elementary Lessons'' by John Charles O'Connor.		Theosophists and Spiritualists were keenly interested in Esperanto at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. Mrs. Edith M. MacHutchin wrote in 1903 that '''[[William T. Stead]]''', a friend of [[Annie Besant]], was acting as printer for an Esperanto grammar called ''Elementary Lessons'' by John Charles O'Connor.

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History of Esperanto movement

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	A cursory glance through the magazines of this great Peace Movement shows that its progress is steady and irresistible. Among the sources of recognition which the new tongue is receiving, I find that the Oxford Committee for Promoting International Understanding and Friendship has recently sent out to foreign universities a resolution drawn up in English, Latin and Esperanto. The Briish Consuls in a number of foreign ports are said to be advising the use of Esperanto to British merchants. The Roman Catholics in three special International Congresses have laid the foundation of an international organization of their own and they are planning for further activities to strengthen activities in their work. In Japan, the movement is progressing under prominent workers. University leaders in many continental cities seem to be advocatiing the use of the international tongue...		A cursory glance through the magazines of this great Peace Movement shows that its progress is steady and irresistible. Among the sources of recognition which the new tongue is receiving, I find that the Oxford Committee for Promoting International Understanding and Friendship has recently sent out to foreign universities a resolution drawn up in English, Latin and Esperanto. The Briish Consuls in a number of foreign ports are said to be advising the use of Esperanto to British merchants. The Roman Catholics in three special International Congresses have laid the foundation of an international organization of their own and they are planning for further activities to strengthen activities in their work. In Japan, the movement is progressing under prominent workers. University leaders in many continental cities seem to be advocatiing the use of the international tongue...

	An interesting illustration of the use of the language is seen in the report of a visit which Mrs. Crafts, of Washington, recently paid to the leper colony in Iceland. She could not speak Icelandic, but she found that the lepers there spoke ~~Esperanto~~ Esperanto and she, being an Esperantist, was a ble to communicate readily with them In an interview they siad: "Esperanto gives us a very pleasant occupation here in the hospital and also makes us feel that we still have a hold on the world."<ref>"Esperanto," ''The American Theosophist 14 no.8 (May, 1913) 700.</ref>		An interesting illustration of the use of the language is seen in the report of a visit which Mrs. Crafts, of Washington, recently paid to the leper colony in Iceland. She could not speak Icelandic, but she found that the lepers there spoke Esperanto and she, being an Esperantist, was a ble to communicate readily with them In an interview they siad: "Esperanto gives us a very pleasant occupation here in the hospital and also makes us feel that we still have a hold on the world."<ref>"Esperanto," ''The American Theosophist 14 no.8 (May, 1913) 700.</ref>
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Organizations associated with Esperanto

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	=== Organizations associated with Esperanto ===		=== Organizations associated with Esperanto ===
	Numerous organizations with an interest in peace and brotherhood adopted the concept of a unversal language, ~~including~~ the World Federation of Boys<ref>"Magazines" ''The American Theosophist'' 15 no.3 (December, 1913): 234.</ref>~~; The~~ Oxford Committee for Promoting Internation Understanding and Friendship<ref>"Esperanto," ''The American Theosophist 14 no.8 (May, 1913) 700.</ref> ~~...~~ Theosophists were especially drawn to this idea, as were members of the [[Bahá'í Faith]].		Numerous organizations with an interest in peace and brotherhood adopted the concept of a unversal language, such as the World Federation of Boys<ref>"Magazines" ''The American Theosophist'' 15 no.3 (December, 1913): 234.</ref> and the Oxford Committee for Promoting Internation Understanding and Friendship.<ref>"Esperanto," ''The American Theosophist 14 no.8 (May, 1913) 700.</ref> Theosophists were especially drawn to this idea, as were members of the [[Bahá'í Faith]].

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Books and pamphlets

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	* [https://www.esperanto.boutique/ Esperanto Boutique].		* [https://www.esperanto.boutique/ Esperanto Boutique].
	* [https://www.audible.com/topic/audiobooks-esperanto-language?srsltid=AfmBOooGwDKNrKNMnY5AjVCNDfxWSiTxQZqyOr2uVI8WrUDdk4tJZK2C Audible.com] for audio versions.		* [https://www.audible.com/topic/audiobooks-esperanto-language?srsltid=AfmBOooGwDKNrKNMnY5AjVCNDfxWSiTxQZqyOr2uVI8WrUDdk4tJZK2C Audible.com] for audio versions.
	* [https://katalogo.uea.org/ Universala Esperanto-Asocio] bookstore website of Universala Esperanto=Asocio.		* [https://katalogo.uea.org/ Universala Esperanto-Asocio] bookstore website of Universala Esperanto-Asocio.

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	=== Lectures and classes ===		=== Lectures and classes ===

	Numerous lectures on Esperanto were given by Theosophists for lodge members and the general public. Mr. S. J. Moore spoke in Washington, DC<ref>"Theosophy" ''Washington Times'' (November 15, 1913): 10.</ref> Free weekly classes in Esperanto were offered in Cleveland in 1909,<ref>"Theosophy" advertisement ''Plain Dealer'' 10 (January 10, 1909): 7D.</ref> and in Washington, DC during 1911-1916.<ref>"Theosophy" advertisement ''Washington Herald'' (May 27, 1911): 8.</ref><ref>"Theosophy" advertisement ''Evening Star'' (December 11, 1915): 19.</ref><ref>"Theosophy advertisement ''Washington Herald'' (January 8, 1016): 7.</ref>		Numerous lectures on Esperanto were given by Theosophists for lodge members and the general public. One of the earliest presentations was by '''[[Albert Powell Warrington]]''' when he chaired the 1908 convention of the [[American Theosophical Society]].

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			Mr. Warrington lectured on Esperanto, showing this movment for an international language to be one expression of the activities of the [[Masters of the Wisdom\|Masters]] to make brotherhood a living factor in our life.<ref>"Convention Notes" ''The Theosophic Messenger'' 10 no. 1 (October, 1908): 15.</ref>
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			Mr. S. J. Moore spoke in Washington, DC, in 1913.<ref>"Theosophy" ''Washington Times'' (November 15, 1913): 10.</ref> Free weekly classes in Esperanto were offered in Cleveland in 1909,<ref>"Theosophy" advertisement ''Plain Dealer'' 10 (January 10, 1909): 7D.</ref> and in Washington, DC during 1911-1916.<ref>"Theosophy" advertisement ''Washington Herald'' (May 27, 1911): 8.</ref><ref>"Theosophy" advertisement ''Evening Star'' (December 11, 1915): 19.</ref><ref>"Theosophy advertisement ''Washington Herald'' (January 8, 1016): 7.</ref>

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	== History of Esperanto movement ==		== History of Esperanto movement ==

			Interest in Esperanto grew slowly at first, but rapidly in the early 20th century. In 1913 Theosophists wrote this summary of the movement:
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			A cursory glance through the magazines of this great Peace Movement shows that its progress is steady and irresistible. Among the sources of recognition which the new tongue is receiving, I find that the Oxford Committee for Promoting International Understanding and Friendship has recently sent out to foreign universities a resolution drawn up in English, Latin and Esperanto. The Briish Consuls in a number of foreign ports are said to be advising the use of Esperanto to British merchants. The Roman Catholics in three special International Congresses have laid the foundation of an international organization of their own and they are planning for further activities to strengthen activities in their work. In Japan, the movement is progressing under prominent workers. University leaders in many continental cities seem to be advocatiing the use of the international tongue...

			An interesting illustration of the use of the language is seen in the report of a visit which Mrs. Crafts, of Washington, recently paid to the leper colony in Iceland. She could not speak Icelandic, but she found that the lepers there spoke Esperanto Esperanto and she, being an Esperantist, was a ble to communicate readily with them In an interview they siad: "Esperanto gives us a very pleasant occupation here in the hospital and also makes us feel that we still have a hold on the world."<ref>"Esperanto," ''The American Theosophist 14 no.8 (May, 1913) 700.</ref>
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	His Holiness, Abdul Baha, recently declared in a notable address on Peace that he had commmanded all ~~thr~~ Bahaists in the Orient to study Esperanto very carefully, stating that ere long the language would spread all over the East.<ref>"Esperanto" ''The American Theosophist 14 no.8 (May, 1913) 700-701.</ref>		His Holiness, Abdul Baha, recently declared in a notable address on Peace that he had commmanded all the Bahaists in the Orient to study Esperanto very carefully, stating that ere long the language would spread all over the East.<ref>"Esperanto" ''The American Theosophist 14 no.8 (May, 1913) 700-701.</ref>
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	'''Book reviews''' of Esperanto books appeared in Theosophical periodicals:		'''Book reviews''' of Esperanto books appeared in Theosophical periodicals:
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