The secret doctrine has rightly been called the textbook of the 20th century. The true student of the secret doctrine is a jnana yogi, and this path of yoga is the true path for the western student. They where published in 1888 and blavatsky claimed that the contents had been revealed to her by mahatmas who had retained knowledge of mankinds spiritual history, knowledge that it was now possible, in part, to reveal. The secret doctrine establishes three fundamental propositions. Blavatsky is a doublevolume work consisiting of the two books. The secret doctrine takes no account of islands and peninsulas, nor does it follow the modern geographical distribution of land and sea. The secret doctrine and its study the secret doctrine, first published in 1888, is the most important work of h.
One thing we can say right up front is this planetary rulership by. The secret doctrine is the accumulated wisdom of the ages, and its cosmogony alone is the most stupendous and elaborate system. During the next few years this great work needs to be. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Madame blavatsky speaks of the fiery breath in the very beginning of secret doctrine. The secret doctrine vol iii perfect paperback september 30, 2006 by annie besant author, helena p.
The secret doctrine, first published in 1888, was written by madame h. In the approximate year of 178 of our common era, celsus, the epicurean philosopher and opponent of christianity published a rather embarrassing work in opposition to christianity known as the true word or discourse. Isbn 97815570022802volumes, paperback isbn 97815570023032volumes, hardback isbn 97815570022972volumes, pdf ebook the paper in the print edition is acid free and meets the requirements of ansiniso z39. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Index, a separate 440page volume available in print and online. Blavatsky, electronic edition notes the secret doctrine by h. But it has always been known to the mystics in and out of the church, and its flame has been kept steadily alight by a few devoted souls who were chosen for this sacred task.
Secret doctrine of jesus 18 149 the cros and crucifix 18 151 the story of jesus 18 153 the primitive woman 18 155 kabalistic reading of gospels 18 157 universal teaching 18 159 st. Some of the writings are contributed to annie besant and others so the book remains as controversial as thought provoking. Pdf the secret doctrine download full pdf book download. The secret doctrine by topics july 25, 2016 no comments the gupta vidya the tree of knowledge sd i page339341 intitation sd i 569574 the sacred fires sd ii 105110 selfredemption sd ii 40942. Exhalation coming from the absolute causes all this and the inhalation. Blavatsky, whose writings are the basis of modern theosophy. The writer, therefore, is fully prepared to take all the responsibility for what is contained in this work, and even to face the. A selection of key passages from volume 1 of the secret doctrine.
The main object of this page is, instead, to introduce to you two books that will help you get a grip on. Originally published in 1888, it gave the spiritual history of the development of the cosmos or kosmos, as the author would have it. Since the day of its earliest teachings and the destruction of the great atlantis, the face of the earth has changed more than once. Volume iii is her collected writings and thoughts after her death. Helena petrovna blavatsky 18311891 was the cofounder of the theosophical society. The secret doctrine, vol ii 3 modern science insists upon the doctrine of evolution. It is said that this work was widely published and used by the pagan world as an attack on the church. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, is a twovolume work written by helena petrovna blavatsky, which laid the foundation of modern theosophy. The secret doctrine is not, she said, a treatise, or a series of vague theories, but contains all that can be given out to the world in this. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888 written by helena blavatsky. But such is the mysterious power of occult symbolism, that the facts which have actually occupied countless generations of initiated seers and prophets to marshal, to set. The secret doctrine does not claim to present the truth, as most of the world religions do, but only and this must, in the name of philosophy or science, be considered good enough to any humble human that it can lead the earnest pursuer of truth, towards it. Theosophical university press pdf ebook edition isbn 1557002297 for the twovolume set.
Ever since its first publication in 1888, the synthetic wisdom of its two volumes has wielded a profound influence over the racemind, the effects of which will be more fully manifest in the coming cycle. A sourcebook of the esoteric tradition, outlining the fundamental tenets of the secret doctrine of the archaic ages. Blavatsky theosophical university press online edition electronic edition notes this edition is being put online in six parts by the three books in each volume as they are prepared. Download blavatskys the secret doctrine free pdf ebook. In the secret doctrine its said, the mystery of the sun is the grandest of all the innumerable mysteries of occultism. It was an influential example of the revival of interest in esoteric and occult ideas in the modern age, in particular because of its claim to reconcile ancient eastern. Theosophical university press electronic version isbn 1557001243 print version also available. It is to provide him with sign posts on that path that the secret doctrine has been written. The theosophical movement of the nineteenth century began in 1875. The secret doctrine the aim of this work may be thus stated. Proofs of its diffusion, authentic records of its history, a complete chain of documents, showing its character and presence in every land, together with the teaching of all its great adepts, exist to this day in the secret crypts of libraries. Free pdf available to download from united lodge of theosophists. Physics of the secret doctrine by william kingsland author visit amazons william kingsland page.
Blavatsky, founder of theosophy and enigmatic teacher of the secret wisdom. It is regarded as one of the monuments of modern esotericism. Secret doctrine volumes i and ii are the magnum opus of h. Cyprian of antioch 19 160 magic in antioch 19 161 sorcerer become saint 19 163 the eastern gupta vidya and the kabalah 20 164. Available from ult, abe books and other booksellers. Published since 1888 only in expensive, twovolume editions of some 1,400 pages, it has long eluded the grasp of modern readers. Due to current limitations in the ascii character set, and for easy in searching, no diacritical marks appear in this electronic version of the text. The first volume is named cosmogenesis, the second anthropogenesis. Page introductory 1 one key to all sacred books 3 assumptions have to be proven 5 the spirit of platos teaching 7 selfcontradiction of the critic 9 the character of ammonius saccas 11 plato a follower of pythagoras preliminary survey 1 14 the protectors of china 1 15. This edition was corrected against the facsimile edition of 1888. The secret doctrine, helena petrovna blavatskys masterwork on the origin and evolution of the universe and humanity itself, is arguably the most famous, and perhaps the most influential, occult book ever written. The essence of the secret doctrine t h e o s o p h y.
Helena petrovna, 18311891, theosophy publisher london. Below are some of the conventions used that differ from the. I have read over this rendering of her teaching to h. The secret doctrine of the ancient mysteries by russ michael russ michael is a bestselling author of more than 30 blockbuster selfhelp books visit iv the star of humanity the symbol of the church of. On this page i will refer you to other articles and books for a short summary of the themes blavatsky takes up in her magnum opus. The physics of the secret doctrine by kingsland, william, 18551936. Modern science insists upon the doctrine of evolution. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888, is helena p. A worldfamous figure of mystery and controversy and a leading intellect behind the occult revival in the west, blavatsky published the secret doctrine in 1888 as her magnum opus.