Publisher's Synopsis
Practical Occultism and Occultism Versus the Occult Arts is a two-part book written by the renowned occultist and founder of Theosophy, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. The first part, Practical Occultism, is a guidebook for those seeking to understand and practice occultism, covering topics such as meditation, astral projection, and spiritual development. Blavatsky emphasizes the importance of moral purity and self-discipline in the pursuit of occult knowledge.The second part, Occultism Versus the Occult Arts, is a critique of popular forms of occultism in the late 19th century, such as spiritualism and mesmerism. Blavatsky argues that these practices are often fraudulent and lack the true spiritual knowledge and discipline necessary for genuine occultism. She also warns against the dangers of dabbling in the occult without proper guidance and training.Overall, Practical Occultism and Occultism Versus the Occult Arts provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of occultism, as well as a critical examination of popular forms of the occult in Blavatsky's time. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the study of esoteric knowledge and spiritual development.1923. As many are looking for practical instruction in occultism, the author believed it was necessary to state in this work: The essential difference between theoretical and practical occultism; or what is generally known as theosophy on the one hand, and occult science on the other; and the nature of the difficulties involved in the study of the latter. Also found within are some practical suggestions for daily life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
