
seitsemän esitelmää
Pekka Ervast
LUKIJALLE.
SALATIEDETTÄ OMIN PÄIN:
ENSIMÄISET EHDOT.
ENNEN VIHKIMYSTÄ.
JUMALA.
ÄLYLLINEN JA SIVEELLINEN PUHDISTUS.
YLIAISTILLINEN ELÄMÄ.
UUDESTASYNTYMINEN KRISTUKSESSA.
In this intimate collection of seven lectures, a thoughtful seeker unpacks what the author calls “secret science” – a practical psychology that dwells on humanity’s deepest spiritual and religious experiences. Beginning with the fundamental question of how we truly look for truth, the speaker distinguishes ordinary, five‑sense investigation from the extra‑sensory insight required to glimpse a more enduring reality. He critiques both materialist rationalism and unexamined faith, pointing out how each can leave the soul yearning for a deeper answer.
The subsequent talks move through topics such as preparation for marriage, the nature of God, intellectual and moral purification, and the possibility of a supra‑sensory life. Later sections explore concepts of rebirth in Christ and a self‑guided approach to yoga, offering concrete practices for those who wish to deepen their inner awareness. Listeners are invited to reflect on whether their own search is confined to the visible world or ready to step beyond it.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (142K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sami Sieranoja, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2004-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1934
A Finnish writer and spiritual teacher, he helped bring Theosophy to a wider audience in Finland and remained an influential voice in the country’s esoteric culture well into the 20th century. His books and lectures blended religion, ethics, and mysticism in a way that still draws readers interested in spiritual thought.
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