Many young people
The members of the Anthroposophical Society in India come from all of the country’s religions. Many of them work in anthroposophical organizations.
The members of the Anthroposophical Society in India come from all of the country’s religions. Many of them work in anthroposophical organizations. We are open-minded and welcome anyone who wishes to join the Anthroposophical Society as a member. Most of those seeking membership come from the anthroposophical movement and are involved in curative education, medicine, agriculture or education. They already have a connection with Anthroposophy that they wish to take further.
All nine religions actively practised in India are represented among the members. They are Hare Krishnas, they visit Buddhist temples; there are Catholic nuns and burqa-wearing Muslim women. Nor does it matter what caste they belong to. Most members are from India, are married to Indians (often coming from Europe originally) or they have chosen India as their home country.
For membership or for working in anthroposophical organizations, one should have an interest in Anthroposophy and therefore in the Christ impulse, in the Michael mystery and in Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science generally.
Our members are mostly young and predominantly female. It is therefore not surprising to find them in leading positions, for instance, the new representative for India, Nirmala Diaz, and the president of the Anthroposophical Society in India, Swapna Narendra. Aban Bana has passed on these tasks because she wanted to be relieved from working online. It is important for us that those in leading positions are experienced in their own field, that they are able to represent Anthroposophy and to inspire others whilst respecting their choices.