
Theosophical Manuals. No. 3.
BY - ANNIE BESANT.
Theosophical Publishing Society - London and Benares - City Agents, Percy Lund Humphries & Co. - Amen Corner, London, E.C.
1906
DEATH—AND AFTER?
The Fate of the Body.
The Fate of the Etheric Double.
Kâmaloka, and the Fate of Prâna and Kâma.
Kâmaloka. The Shells.
Kâmaloka. The Elementaries.
A concise guide for anyone who has ever felt uneasy about what comes after the final breath, this manual offers a fresh look at death through a theosophical lens. It begins by questioning the gloomy rituals and stark imagery that have long shaped Western attitudes, pointing out how modern sensibilities are already reshaping funeral customs toward simplicity and comfort. The author gently draws readers into a broader conversation about the soul’s journey, inviting them to consider an alternative vision that balances reverence with hope.
In the spirit of practical philosophy, the book translates complex teachings into everyday language, making the ideas accessible to busy readers without prior study. It explores the symbolic “window” of birth and the “window” of death, using vivid anecdotes to illustrate how consciousness might move beyond earthly confines. By the end of the first section, listeners are equipped with a clearer, more uplifting perspective on mortality, encouraging them to face life’s inevitable transition with greater calm and curiosity.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (134K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Bryan Ness, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-04-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1847–1933
A fierce public speaker and prolific writer, this Victorian reformer moved from radical politics in Britain to spiritual leadership and Indian self-rule activism. Her life crossed debates about religion, workers' rights, education, and empire, making her one of the most striking public figures of her age.
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