HELENA BLAVATSKY Premium Collection
Enriched edition. Isis Unveiled, The Secret Doctrine, The Key to Theosophy, The Voice of the Silence, Studies in Occultism, Nightmare Tales (Illustrated)By Helena Blavatsky
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In "HELENA BLAVATSKY Premium Collection," readers are presented with a comprehensive anthology of her seminal works, which blend esoteric philosophy, mysticism, and spirituality. Known for her innovative literary style that often employs allegory and myth, Blavatsky meticulously explores themes of the occult, ancient wisdom, and the synthesis of Eastern and Western thought. Within the broader context of the late 19th century's spiritual awakening, Blavatsky challenges prevailing materialist ideologies, advocating instead for a united understanding of universal truths across diverse cultures and religious traditions. Helena Blavatsky, a pivotal figure in the Theosophical Society, drew from her extensive travels and studies of various spiritual practices, which deeply informed her writings. Her unique perspective as a Russian noblewoman who defied societal norms to pursue her spiritual quest offers a rich backdrop to her works. This context not only enhances our understanding of her philosophy but also illustrates her role as a precursor to modern New Age movements, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary spiritual discourse. This collection is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to delve into the depths of metaphysical inquiry and the intersections of spirituality, making it essential reading for scholars, practitioners, and seekers alike.
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- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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Table of contents
1Introduction
182Section II. Modern Criticism and the Ancients.
2Introduction
183Section III. The Origin of Magic.
3Author Biography
184Section IV. The Secresy of Initiates.
4Historical Context
185Section V. Some Reasons for Secresy.
5Synopsis (Selection)
186Section VI. The Dangers of Practical Magic.
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6Isis Unveiled
187Section VII. Old Wine in New Bottles.
7Volume 1
188Section VIII. The Book of Enoch the Origin and the Foundation of Christianity.
8PREFACE.
189Section IX. Hermetic and Kabalistic Doctrines.
9BEFORE THE VEIL.
190Section X. Various Occult Systems of Interpretations of Alphabets and Numerals.
10CHAPTER I.
191Section XI. The Hexagon with the Central Point, or the Seventh Key.
11CHAPTER II
192Section XII. The Duty of the True Occultist toward Religions.
12CHAPTER III.
193Section XIII. Post-Christian Adepts and their Doctrines.
13CHAPTER IV.
194Section XIV. Simon and his Biographer Hippolytus.
14CHAPTER V.
195Section XV. St. Paul the real Founder of present Christianity.
15CHAPTER VI.
196Section XVI. Peter a Jewish Kabalist, not an Initiate.
16CHAPTER VII.
197Section XVII. Apollonius of Tyana.
17CHAPTER VIII.
198Section XVIII. Facts underlying Adept Biographies.
18CHAPTER IX.
199Section XIX. St. Cyprian of Antioch.
19CHAPTER X.
200Section XX. The Eastern Gupta Vidya & the Kabalah.
20CHAPTER XI.
201Section XXI. Hebrew Allegories.
21CHAPTER XII.
202Section XXII. The “Zohar” on Creation and the Elohim.
22CHAPTER XIII. (pt. 1)
203Section XXIII. What the Occultists and Kabalists have to say.
23CHAPTER XIII. (pt. 2)
204Section XXIV. Modern Kabalists in Science and Occult Astronomy.
24CHAPTER XIV. (pt. 1)
205Section XXV. Eastern and Western Occultism.
25CHAPTER XIV. (pt. 2)
206Section XXVI. The Idols and the Teraphim.
26CHAPTER XV. (pt. 1)
207Section XXVII. Egyptian Magic.
27CHAPTER XV. (pt. 2)
208Section XXVIII. The Origin of the Mysteries.
28Volume 2
209Section XXIX. The Trial of the Sun Initiate.
29CHAPTER I.
210Section XXX. The Mystery “Sun of Initiation.”
30CHAPTER II. (pt. 1)
211Section XXXI. The Objects of the Mysteries.
31CHAPTER II. (pt. 2)
212Section XXXII. Traces of the Mysteries.
32CHAPTER III.
213Section XXXIII. The Last of the Mysteries in Europe.
33CHAPTER IV.
214Section XXXIV. The Post-Christian Successors to the Mysteries.
34CHAPTER V.
215Section XXXV. Symbolism of Sun and Stars.
35CHAPTER VI.
216Section XXXVI. Pagan Sidereal Worship, or Astrology.
36CHAPTER VII. (pt. 1)
217Section XXXVII. The Souls of the Stars—Universal Heliolatry.
37CHAPTER VII. (pt. 2)
218Section XXXVIII. Astrology and Astrolatry.
38CHAPTER VIII. (pt. 1)
219Section XXXIX. Cycles and Avataras.
39CHAPTER VIII. (pt. 2)
220Section XL. Secret Cycles.
40CHAPTER IX. (pt. 1)
221Section XLI. The Doctrine of Avataras.
41CHAPTER IX. (pt. 2)
222Section XLII. The Seven Principles.
42CHAPTER X. (pt. 1)
223Section XLIII. The Mystery of Buddha.
43CHAPTER X. (pt. 2)
224Section XLIV. “Reincarnations” of Buddha.
44CHAPTER XI. (pt. 1)
225Section XLV. An Unpublished Discourse of Buddha.
45CHAPTER XI. (pt. 2)
226Section XLVI. Nirvana-Moksha.
46CHAPTER XII. (pt. 1)
227Section XLVII. The Secret Books of “Lam-Rin” and Dzyan.
47CHAPTER XII. (pt. 2)
228Section XLVIII. Amita Buddha Kwan-Shai-yin, and Kwan-yin.—What the “Book of Dzyan” and the Lamaseries of Tsong-Kha-pa say.
48The Secret Doctrine
229Section XLIX. Tsong-Kha-pa.—Lohans in China.
49Volume 1
230Section L. A few more Misconceptions Corrected.
50Preface To The First Edition.
231Section LI. The “Doctrine of the Eye” & the “Doctrine of the Heart,” or the “Heart's Seal.”
51Introductory.
232Some Papers On The Bearing Of Occult Philosophy On Life.
52Proem: Pages From A Pre-Historic Record.
233Note.
53Part I. Cosmic Evolution.
234Paper I. A Warning.
54Seven Stanzas From The “Book Of Dzyan”
235Paper II. An Explanation.
55Stanza I.
236Paper III. A Word Concerning the Earlier Papers.
56Stanza II.
237Notes On Some Oral Teachings.
57Stanza III.
238PREFACE
58Stanza IV.
239I. THEOSOPHY AND THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
59Stanza V.
240THE MEANING OF THE NAME.
60Stanza VI.
241THE POLICY OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
61Stanza VII.
242THE WISDOM-RELIGION ESOTERIC IN ALL AGES.
62Commentaries On The Seven Stanzas And Their Terms, According To Their Numeration, In Stanzas And Shlokas.
243THEOSOPHY IS NOT BUDDHISM.
63Stanza I.
244II. EXOTERIC AND ESOTERIC THEOSOPHY.
64Stanza II.
245WHAT THE MODERN THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IS NOT.
65Stanza III.
246THEOSOPHISTS AND MEMBERS OF THE “T.S.”
66Stanza IV.
247THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEOSOPHY AND SPIRITUALISM.
67Stanza V.
248THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEOSOPHY AND SPIRITUALISM.
68Stanza VI. (pt. 1)
249WHY IS THEOSOPHY ACCEPTED?
69Stanza VI. (pt. 2)
250III. THE WORKING SYSTEM OF THE T.S.10
70Stanza VII. (pt. 1)
251THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY.
71Stanza VII. (pt. 2)
252THE COMMON ORIGIN OF MAN.
72Part II. The Evolution Of Symbolism.
253OUR OTHER OBJECTS.
73Section I. Symbolism and Ideographs.
254ON THE SACREDNESS OF THE PLEDGE.
74Section II. The Mystery Language and Its Keys.
255IV. THE RELATIONS OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY TO THEOSOPHY.
75Section III. Primordial Substance and Divine Thought.
256ON SELF-IMPROVEMENT.
76Section IV. Chaos: Theos: Kosmos.
257THE ABSTRACT AND THE CONCRETE.
77Section V. On the Hidden Deity, Its Symbols and Glyphs.
258V. THE FUNDAMENTAL TEACHINGS OF THEOSOPHY.
78Section VI. The Mundane Egg.
259ON GOD AND PRAYER.
79Section VII. The Days and Nights of Brahmâ.
260IS IT NECESSARY TO PRAY?
80Section VIII. The Lotus, as a Universal Symbol.
261PRAYER KILLS SELF RELIANCE.
81Section IX. The Moon; Deus Lunus, Phœbe.
262ON THE SOURCE OF THE HUMAN SOUL.
82Section X. Tree, Serpent, and Crocodile Worship.
263THE BUDDHIST TEACHINGS ON THE ABOVE.
83Section XI. Demon est Deus Inversus.
264VI. THEOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS AS TO NATURE AND MAN.
84Section XII. The Theogony of the Creative Gods.
265THE UNITY OF ALL IN ALL.
85Section XIII. The Seven Creations.
266EVOLUTION AND ILLUSION.
86Section XIV. The Four Elements.
267ON THE SEPTENARY CONSTITUTION OF OUR PLANET.
87Section XV. On Kwan-Shi-Yin and Kwan-Yin.
268THE SEPTENARY NATURE OF MAN.
88Part III. Addenda. On Occult And Modern Science.
269THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN SOUL AND SPIRIT.
89Section I. Reasons for These Addenda.
270THE GREEK TEACHINGS.
90Section II. Modern Physicists are Playing at Blind Man's Buff.
271VII. ON THE VARIOUS POST MORTEM STATES.
91Section III. Is Gravitation a Law?
272THE PHYSICAL AND THE SPIRITUAL MAN.
92Section IV. The Theories of Rotation in Science.
273ON ETERNAL REWARD AND PUNISHMENT; AND ON NIRVANA.
93Section V. The Masks of Science. Physics Or Metaphysics?
274ON THE VARIOUS “PRINCIPLES” IN MAN.
94Section VI. An Attack on the Scientific Theory of Force by a Man of Science.
275VIII. ON RE-INCARNATION OR REBIRTH.
95Section VII. Life, Force, or Gravity.
276WHAT IS MEMORY ACCORDING TO THEOSOPHICAL TEACHING?
96Section VIII. The Solar Theory.
277WHY DO WE NOT REMEMBER OUR PAST LIVES?
97Section IX. The Coming Force. Its Possibilities And Impossibilities.
278ON INDIVIDUALITY AND PERSONALITY.36
98Section X. On the Elements and Atoms.
279ON THE REWARD AND PUNISHMENT OF THE EGO.
99Section XI. Ancient Thought in Modern Dress.
280IX. ON THE KAMA-LOKA AND DEVACHAN.
100Section XII. Scientific and Esoteric Evidence for, and Objections to, the Modern Nebular Theory.
281ON THE FATE OF THE LOWER “PRINCIPLES.”
101Section XIII. Forces—Modes of Motion or Intelligences?
282WHY THEOSOPHISTS DO NOT BELIEVE IN THE RETURN OF PURE “SPIRITS.”
102Section XIV. Gods, Monads and Atoms.
283A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE SKANDHAS.
103Section XV. Cyclic Evolution and Karma.
284ON POST-MORTEM AND POST-NATAL CONSCIOUSNESS.41
104Section XVI. The Zodiac and its Antiquity.
285WHAT IS REALLY MEANT BY ANNIHILATION.
105Section XVII. Summary of the Position.
286DEFINITE WORDS FOR DEFINITE THINGS.
106Preliminary Notes on The Archaic Stanzas, and the Four Pre-Historic Continents.
287X. ON THE NATURE OF OUR THINKING PRINCIPLE.
107Part I. Anthropogenesis.
288THE MYSTERY OF THE EGO.
108Text.
289THE COMPLEX NATURE OF MANAS.
109Stanza I.
290THE DOCTRINE IS TAUGHT IN ST. JOHN’S GOSPEL.
110Stanza II.
291XI. ON THE MYSTERIES OF RE-INCARNATION.
111Stanza III.
292PERIODICAL REBIRTHS.
112Stanza IV.
293WHAT IS KARMA?
113Stanza V.
294WHO ARE THOSE WHO KNOW?
114Stanza VI.
295THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE; OR, BLIND AND REASONED FAITH.
115Stanza VII.
296HAS GOD THE RIGHT TO FORGIVE?
116Stanza VIII.
297XII. WHAT IS PRACTICAL THEOSOPHY?
117Stanza IX.
298DUTY.
118Stanza X.
299THE RELATIONS OF THE T.S. TO POLITICAL REFORMS.
119Stanza XI.
300ON SELF-SACRIFICE.
120Stanza XII.
301ON CHARITY.
121Commentaries On the Twelve Stanzas and Their Terms, According To Their Numeration, In Stanzas And Shlokas.
302THEOSOPHY FOR THE MASSES.
122Stanza I. Beginnings of Sentient Life.
303HOW MEMBERS CAN HELP THE SOCIETY.
123Stanza II. Nature Unaided Fails.
304WHAT A THEOSOPHIST OUGHT NOT TO DO.
124Stanza III. Attempts To Create Man.
305XIII. ON THE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
125Stanza IV. Creation Of The First Races.
306THEOSOPHY AND ASCETICISM.
126Stanza V. The Evolution of the Second Race.
307THEOSOPHY AND MARRIAGE.
127Stanza VI. The Evolution Of The “Sweat-Born.”
308THEOSOPHY AND EDUCATION.
128Stanza VII. From The Semi-Divine Down To The First Human Races.
309WHY, THEN, IS THERE SO MUCH PREJUDICE AGAINST THE T.S.?
129Stanza VIII. Evolution Of The Animal Mammalians: The First Fall.
310IS THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY A MONEY-MAKING CONCERN?
130Stanza IX. The Final Evolution Of Man.
311THE WORKING STAFF OF THE T.S.
131Stanza X. The History Of The Fourth Race. (pt. 1)
312XIV. THE “THEOSOPHICAL MAHATMAS.”
132Stanza X. The History Of The Fourth Race. (pt. 2)
313ARE THEY “SPIRITS OF LIGHT” OR “GOBLINS DAMN’D”?
133Stanza XI. The Civilization And Destruction Of The Fourth And Fifth Races.
314THE ABUSE OF SACRED NAMES AND TERMS.
134Stanza XII. The Fifth Race And Its Divine Instructors. (pt. 1)
315CONCLUSION. THE FUTURE OF THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
135Stanza XII. The Fifth Race And Its Divine Instructors. (pt. 2)
316The Voice of the Silence
136Conclusion.
317Preface
137Part II. The Archaic Symbolism Of The World-Religions.
318Fragment I The Voice Of The Silence
138Section I. Esoteric Tenets Corroborated in Every Scripture.
319Fragment II The Two Paths
139Section II. Adam=Adami.
320Fragment III The Seven Portals
140Section III. The “Holy of Holies.” Its Degradation.
321Studies in Occultism
141Section IV. On the Myth of the “Fallen Angels” in its Various Aspects.
322PRACTICAL OCCULTISM
142A. The Evil Spirit: Who, And What?
323OCCULTISM VERSUS THE OCCULT ARTS
143B. The Gods Of Light Proceed From The Gods Of Darkness.
324THE BLESSINGS OF PUBLICITY
144C. The Many Meanings Of The “War In Heaven.”
325From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan
145Section V. Is Plerôma Satan's Lair?
326Translator's Preface
146Section VI. Prometheus, the Titan.
327In Bombay
147His Origin In Ancient India.
328On The Way To Karli
148Section VII. Enoïchion-Henoch.
329In The Karli Caves
149Section VIII. The Symbolism of the Mystery-Names Iao and Jehovah, with their Relation to the Cross and Circle.
330Vanished Glories
150A. Cross And Circle.
331A City Of The Dead
151B. The Fall Of The Cross Into Matter.
332Brahmanic Hospitalities
152Section IX. The Upanishads in Gnostic Literature.
333A Witch's Den
153Section X. The Cross and the Pythagorean Decad.
334God's Warrior
154Section XI. The Mysteries of the Hebdomad.
335The Banns Of Marriage
155A. Saptaparna.
336The Caves Of Bagh
156B. The Tetraktys In Relation To The Heptagon.
337An Isle of Mystery
157C. The Septenary Element In The Vedas.
338Jubblepore
158D. The Septenary In The Exoteric Works.
339Nightmare Tales
159E. Seven In Astronomy, Science, And Magic.
340A BEWITCHED LIFE (As Narrated by a Quill Pen)
160F. The Seven Souls Of The Egyptologists.
341Introduction
161Part III. Addenda. Science And The Secret Doctrine Contrasted.
342I The Stranger’s Story
162Section I. Archaic, or Modern Anthropology?
343II The Mysterious Visitor
163Section II. The Ancestors Mankind is Offered by Science.
344III Psychic Magic
164Plastidular Souls, And Conscious Nerve-Cells.
345IV A Vision of Horror
165Section III. The Fossil Relics of Man and the Anthropoid Ape.
346V Return of Doubts
166A. Geological Facts Bearing On The Question Of Their Relationship.
347VI I Depart—But Not Alone
167B. Western Evolutionism: The Comparative Anatomy Of Man And The Anthropoid In No Way A Confirmation Of Darwinism.
348VII Eternity in a Short Dream
168C. Darwinism And The Antiquity Of Man: The Anthropoids And Their Ancestry.
349VIII A Tale of Woe
169Section IV. Duration of the Geological Periods, Race Cycles, and the Antiquity of Man.
350THE CAVE OF THE ECHOES A Strange but True Story
170A. Modern Scientific Speculations About The Ages Of The Globe, Animal Evolution, And Man.
351THE LUMINOUS SHIELD
171B. On Chains Of Planets And Their Plurality.
352FROM THE POLAR LANDS (A Christmas Story)
172C. Supplementary Remarks On Esoteric Geological Chronology.
353THE ENSOULED VIOLIN
173Section V. Organic Evolution and Creative Centres.
354I
174A. The Origin And Evolution Of The Mammalia: Science And Esoteric Phylogeny.
355II
175B. The European Palæolithic Races: Whence, And How Distributed.
356III
176Section VI. Giants, Civilizations, and Submerged Continents Traced in History.
357IV
177A. Some Statements About The Sacred Islands And Continents In The Classics, Explained Esoterically.
358V
178Section VII. Scientific and Geological Proofs of the Existence of Several Submerged Continents.
359VI
179Volume 3
360Analysis
180Introductory.
361Reflection
181Section I. Preliminary Survey.
362Memorable Quotes
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