What is the essence of theosophy? It is the fact that man, being himself divine, can know the divinity whose life he shares. As an inevitable corollary to this supreme truth comes the fact of the brotherhood of man.
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Let Indian history be set side by side with Europe history with what there is of the latter century by century and let us see whether India need blush at the comparison.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Annie Besant suggests comparing Indian history with European history to evaluate India's achievements without shame.
In this quote, Annie Besant is advocating for a comparative analysis of Indian history alongside European history, emphasizing that India has significant contributions and accomplishments that deserve recognition. She challenges the notion that India should feel inferior or ashamed when its historical achievements are juxtaposed with those of Europe, thereby encouraging a reevaluation of how history is perceived and taught.
Themes
HistoryComparisonIndiaEuropeAchievementsPride
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about cultural heritage, one might use this quote to stress the importance of recognizing the rich history of India.
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