Lodge Aranyamithra 433, GLI
(Under the Regional Grand Lodge of Eastern India)
It is now essential, in India, after years of understanding the pure aspects of Freemasonry, to extend our initiatives to Nature and Science. We are instructed, as Freemasons, to explore the mysteries of Nature and Science, while accepting earlier, that Mercy is a sister to Charity. Freemasons’ Craft, Chapter, Mark and RAM Lodges have always continually emphasized, proposed and implemented excellent initiatives in charity and also have enabled exactitude of mercy.
It has been legally recognized by India and many nations that this sacred planet, Earth, is enabled by many communities of living creatures and that Man is only a visitor to this wilderness. Nature provides habitats, watersheds, economic value and connects us with our ability to sustain. It is well known that only natural systems can create water, and this cannot be done by human governments.
As Freemasons, our initiatives to appreciate and protect nature should be strengthened in our quest to “make good men better”. We, as Freemasons, with all the noble teachings of our ancient and honourable Fraternity, are taught to love, honour, and, obey the GAOTU, the GGOTU, and the Most High! This love necessarily includes love for all his creatures and creations.
It is with this view that we decided to petition for and consecrate an exclusive Lodge for lovers of Nature and Wildlife that will meet mostly in National Sanctuaries and Parks. Its membership will be drawn only from such like-minded Brethren from all over India so as to provide a forum for them to meet in the different areas under the jurisdiction of each Regional Grand Lodge(s) periodically, exchange views, formulate practical plans and assist the authorities in the humungous task ahead.
In this regard, the Regional Grand Lodge of Eastern India forwarded the petition to the Grand Lodge of India. This unique petition was accepted and approved by MW Brother Shri Harcharan Singh Ranauta, OSM, MW the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of India. The consecration was duly completed on 5 August 2016 by MW the Grand Master at the Freemasons Hall, Janpath, New Delhi. The installation of the Founder Wor. Master of the Lodge Aranyamithra 433 GLI was conducted by MW Brother Vasudev J. Masurekar, OSM, MW the Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of India.
