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100 1 _aBlavatsky, H. P.
_q(Helena Petrovna),
_d1831-1891
245 1 0 _aStudies in Occultism; A Series of Reprints from the Writings of H. P. Blavatsky :
_bNo. 1: Practical Occultism—Occultism versus the Occult Arts—The Blessings of Publicity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-05
508 _aProduced by Stacy Brown Thellend, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Studies in Occultism; A Series of Reprints from the Writings of H. P. Blavatsky" by H.P. Blavatsky is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the foundational concepts and practices of occultism and theosophy, distinguishing between true spiritual knowledge and superficial magical practices. It serves as a guide for those interested in the deeper aspects of occultism as well as the ethical implications surrounding its study and practice. The book is structured as a series of essays that tackle various topics related to occultism, such as "Practical Occultism," "Occultism versus the Occult Arts," and "The Blessings of Publicity." Blavatsky articulates the distinctions between true occultism—focused on spiritual growth and altruism—and practices perceived as black magic or sorcery. She emphasizes the necessity of self-control, moral integrity, and preparation before pursuing occult knowledge, ultimately insisting that true wisdom comes from selflessness and a deep connection to humanity rather than from the pursuit of personal power. The text serves as both an introduction to the principles of Theosophy and a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of misusing occult knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOccultism
653 _aTheosophy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17009
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