ABSTRACT

Most members of the Theosophical Society viewed the momentous potential of their work with grave seriousness and great enthusiasm, and approached Leadbeater and Mrs Besant with religious awe. Dick Balfour Clarke was responsible for the cleanliness of the boys, and Leadbeater took a special interest in this. Mrs Besant, upon receiving the manuscript of the book and Leadbeater's comments about the Master K. H'.s instructions. Leadbeater was now determined that Krishna should be educated in England. The Masters, Who spoke through him, agreed, and within six months Krishna and Nitya were in England. Mrs Besant and Leadbeater were Protectors of the Purple Order, and Krishna was its head. After discovering Krishnamurti's 'transcendently interesting' past lives Leadbeater made arrangements for the boy to be given some special attention in regard to his education. The training seemed to consist mainly of lessons in English, physical exercise and a change of diet, accompanied by considerable concern for cleanliness and physical appearance.