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'''[[White Lotus Day]]''', is a Theosophical celebration held on [[May 8]] to commemorate the death in 1891 of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], co-founder of the [[Theosophical Society]]. HPB asked that in memory of her death, friends should gather to read from [[Edwin Arnold]]’s [[The Light of Asia (book)|Light of Asia]] and [[Bhagavadgītā (book)|Bhagavad Gita]]. Theosophists around the world who are celebrating the day often include readings from her book [[The Voice of the Silence (book)|''The Voice of the Silence'']].
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'''[[Try!]]'''is an injunction frequently used by the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in their communications to aspirants and [[chela|disciples]]. In a general sense, it is used to encourage the aspirant to keep trying in his treading of the [[Spiritual_Path#Occult_path|Occult Path]]. Energetic effort as a universal force propels life on the spiritual path.
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H. P. Blavatsky Gem of the Day
Thursday, July 16, 2026

Youth is like a mountain-torrent; wealth is like the dust on one's feet; manhood is fugitive as a water-drop; life is like foam.

– Charles Johnston, “Sanskrit Proverbs”, “Lucifer”, № 13, p.53




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Koot Hoomi writing in Mahatma Letter No. 1
White lotus

Try!is an injunction frequently used by the Masters of Wisdom in their communications to aspirants and disciples. In a general sense, it is used to encourage the aspirant to keep trying in his treading of the Occult Path. Energetic effort as a universal force propels life on the spiritual path.

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