H. P. Blavatsky; A Great Betrayal

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H. P. Blavatsky; A Great Betrayal

by Alice Leighton Cleather

EN·~2 hours

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Description

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.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (163K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

2011-06-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Alice Leighton Cleather

A close associate of Helena P. Blavatsky, she became known for vivid firsthand writing about the early Theosophical movement and for later work that linked her spiritual interests with Buddhism. Her life also included lecturing, music, and unusually adventurous travel in Asia.

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