It is to provide him with sign posts on that path that the secret doctrine has been written. Michael gomes is a historian, author, and the librarian at the new york lodge of the. In the secret doctrine its said, the mystery of the sun is the grandest of all the innumerable mysteries of occultism. The first volume is named cosmogenesis, the second anthropogenesis.
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. This produces the periods of evolution and dissolution, manvantara andpralaya. 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. Exhalation coming from the absolute causes all this and the inhalation. Modern science insists upon the doctrine of evolution. Index, a separate 440page volume available in print and online at our website. Physics of the secret doctrine book pdf, epub ebook. The synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy. The secret doctrine, vol ii 3 modern science insists upon the doctrine of evolution. During the next few years this great work needs to be.
Pdf the secret doctrine download full pdf book download. 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. The secret doctrine establishes three fundamental propositions. Secret doctrine volumes i and ii are the magnum opus of h. Theosophical university press electronic version isbn 1557001243 print version also available. Below are some of the conventions used that differ from the. Blavatsky to establish an authentic record of the teachings of the theosophical philosophy. The secret doctrine vol iii by annie besant ebook lulu. The physics of the secret doctrine by kingsland, william, 18551936. 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. I have read over this rendering of her teaching to h. It is said that this work was widely published and used by the pagan world as an attack on the church.
Since the day of its earliest teachings and the destruction of the great atlantis, the face of the earth has changed more than once. That there is a secret doctrine of christianity is not generally known to the majority who claim the name of christian. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Helena petrovna blavatsky 18311891 was the cofounder of the theosophical society. The writer, therefore, is fully prepared to take all the responsibility for what is contained in this work, and even to face the. Blavatsky, founder of theosophy and enigmatic teacher of the secret wisdom. Physics of the secret doctrine by william kingsland author visit amazons william kingsland page. Helena petrovna, 18311891, theosophy publisher london. Blavatsky, whose writings are the basis 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. Free pdf available to download from united lodge of theosophists. 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. Blavatsky is at once notoriously difficult to read, and a century old best seller. 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.
Madame blavatsky speaks of the fiery breath in the very beginning of secret doctrine. Psychology, philosophy of mind publisher the theosophical publishing house. 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. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888, is helena p. Originally published in 1888, it gave the spiritual history of the development of the cosmos or kosmos, as the author would have it. 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. This edition was corrected against the facsimile edition of 1888. It is regarded as one of the monuments of modern esotericism.
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. The book sets forth in rich detail a vision of the nature of life, of the origin and emanation of the universe, and of the evolution and goal of human existence. 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. 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. 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. The main object of this page is, instead, to introduce to you two books that will help you get a grip on. Theosophical university press pdf ebook edition isbn 1557002297 for the twovolume set.
Blavatsky is a doublevolume work consisiting of the two books. The secret doctrine was the universally diffused religion of the ancient and prehistoric world. Volume iii is her collected writings and thoughts after her death. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The secret doctrine and its study the secret doctrine, first published in 1888, is the most important work of h. A sourcebook of the esoteric tradition, outlining the fundamental tenets of the secret doctrine of the archaic ages. Blavatsky, electronic edition notes the secret doctrine by h. 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. The secret doctrine vol iii perfect paperback september 30, 2006 by annie besant author, helena p.
Index, a separate 440page volume available in print and online. Cyprian of antioch 19 160 magic in antioch 19 161 sorcerer become saint 19 163 the eastern gupta vidya and the kabalah 20 164. 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. 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. Some of the writings are contributed to annie besant and others so the book remains as controversial as thought provoking. The secret doctrine, first published in 1888, was written by madame h. The secret doctrine the aim of this work may be thus stated. One thing we can say right up front is this planetary rulership by. The secret doctrine takes no account of islands and peninsulas, nor does it follow the modern geographical distribution of land and sea. A selection of key passages from volume 1 of the secret doctrine. Download blavatskys the secret doctrine free pdf ebook. 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.
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. The essence of the secret doctrine t h e o s o p h y. The theosophical movement of the nineteenth century began in 1875. The true student of the secret doctrine is a jnana yogi, and this path of yoga is the true path for the western student. The secret doctrine has rightly been called the textbook of the 20th century. The secret doctrine, the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888 written by helena blavatsky. The secret doctrine is the accumulated wisdom of the ages, and its cosmogony alone is the most stupendous and elaborate system.