Colonel Henry Olcott
Colonel Henry Olcott was an American military officer and journalist. He co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. Olcott played a role in promoting Eastern religions in the West. He was deeply interested in Indian culture and spirituality. His work helped revive interest in Hinduism and Buddhism. Olcott also advocated for social reform in India. He remains a notable figure in the history of Theosophy.
South India was marked by the emergence of many caste associations and caste mobility movements of various kinds. Several of these later began to play a significant role...
October 18, 2022
