However, The Order of the Star in the East was founded by the President of the Theosophical Society, Annie Besant, because Krishnamurti was seen as the Theosophical Society's "World Teacher" so an association between the two organisations did exist.
However, The Order of the Star in the East was established by the President of the Theosophical Society, Annie Besant, because Krishnamurti was perceived as the Theosophical Society's "World Teacher," so there existed an affiliation between the two organizations.