The Secret Doctrine, Vol. 3 of 4 The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy

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The Secret Doctrine, Vol. 3 of 4 The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy

by H. P. (Helena Petrovna) Blavatsky

EN·~25 hours·61 chapters

Chapters

61 total
1

The Secret Doctrine

1:15
2

Preface.

3:32
3

Introductory.

31:02
4

Section I. Preliminary Survey.

41:31
5

Section II. Modern Criticism and the Ancients.

13:23
6

Section III. The Origin of Magic.

15:24
7

Section IV. The Secresy of Initiates.

26:26
8

Section V. Some Reasons for Secresy.

25:13
9

Section VI. The Dangers of Practical Magic.

21:35
10

Section VII. Old Wine in New Bottles.

12:15

Description

A sweeping exploration of the hidden currents that bind science, religion and philosophy, this volume gathers the scattered papers of a pioneering occult thinker. Presented with careful editorial notes, the work walks listeners through dense symbolic passages, ancient mythic references and early attempts to bridge material discovery with spiritual insight. The introductory remarks warn readers to navigate both brilliance and occasional contradictions, encouraging a personal judgment that mirrors the author's own call for open‑minded inquiry.

The text opens with vivid allusions to classical sages and the promise of “wisdom” as the evolution of inner power, positioning the soul’s journey as a central mystery. Listeners will encounter a blend of scholarly citations, esoteric doctrine, and the editor’s candid reflections on the manuscript’s unfinished state. It offers a rich, thought‑provoking experience for anyone drawn to the crossroads of mysticism, 19th‑century philosophy and the early quest to reconcile empirical knowledge with transcendent truth.

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The Secret Doctrine, Vol. 3 of 4 The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy

Language

en

Duration

~25 hours (1456K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2018-03-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

H. P. (Helena Petrovna) Blavatsky

H. P. (Helena Petrovna) Blavatsky

1831–1891

A restless traveler, controversial mystic, and hugely influential writer, she helped launch the modern Theosophical movement and sparked lasting debates about religion, occultism, and spiritual truth. Her books mixed philosophy, myth, and esoteric ideas in a way that fascinated readers across Europe, India, and the United States.

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