Cleather, Alice Leighton 1854-1938 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "H. P. Blavatsky; A Great Betrayal" by Alice Leighton Cleather is a critical examination of the Theosophical Society and its leadership, written in the early 20th century. The book focuses particularly on the actions and influence of Annie Besant, Blavatsky's successor, and how they diverge from the original teachings of Blavatsky, especially concerning issues of morality and sexual conduct. Cleather aims to defend Blavatsky's legacy against what she perceives as a betrayal by those who have taken her mantle, highlighting the moral decline within the Society. The opening portion of the work sets the stage for Cleather's argument, revealing the disturbing circumstances surrounding the Theosophical Society post-Blavatsky's death. It recounts the transition of leadership to Besant and her subsequent support of C. W. Leadbeater, a controversial figure accused of immoral practices. Cleather expresses her deep concern over Besant's leadership and the increasing moral degradation within the Society, asserting that true Theosophy has been corrupted by those who prioritize personal power and influence over adherence to the ethical principles that Blavatsky championed. This foreword serves as both a protest and a call to action for those who remain loyal to the original mission of Theosophy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-06-11 Produced by David E. Brown, Margo Romberg, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Blavatsky, H. P. (Helena Petrovna), 1831-1891 Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 Leadbeater, C. W. (Charles Webster), 1854-1934 Theosophical Society (Chennai, India) BP Original publication data not identified 23013417 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36373 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36373 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133829.0 36373