
H. P. BLAVATSKY - A GREAT BETRAYAL - BY - ALICE LEIGHTON CLEATHER - One of Her Pupils
FOREWORD.
Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad.
INTRODUCTORY.
Mr. William Kingsland on the Crisis of 1906
M. M. Schuré and Lévy on the Crisis of 1913
Mrs. Besant's "return of the Christ."
Fundamental causes: Some Occult Methods
H. P. Blavatsky on true Occultism.
Mrs. Besant's responsibility and the Madras Law-suits.
A former disciple of H. P. Blavatsky steps forward to defend the founder’s original teachings, arguing that the modern Theosophical Society has drifted far from its roots. Drawing on personal experience within the Inner Group, the author paints a vivid picture of the early, disciplined atmosphere that valued purity of mind, body, and spirit. The opening pages lay out a solemn pledge to clear Blavatsky’s name from the controversies that now surround the movement.
The work then turns its focus to the current leadership, particularly the alliance between Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater, which the writer condemns as a betrayal of core moral principles. Citing scandals, court evidence, and internal letters, the author calls for a dispassionate review of this partnership and urges true theosophists to reconsider the direction of their society. The pamphlet is both a historical testimony and a passionate protest, inviting listeners to reflect on the gap between original intent and present practice.
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en
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Project Gutenberg
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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.)
Release date
Jun 11, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1938
Drawn to spiritual questions and fierce debates within the Theosophical movement, this English writer became one of Helena P. Blavatsky’s closest pupils and later one of her most outspoken defenders. Her books offer a vivid insider’s view of late 19th- and early 20th-century esoteric circles.
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