Theos-Talk Archives (June 1996 Message tl00092)

Kym

Isis Unveiled is a very fascinating book.

One of the things that one may want to keep in view is that there are
always exceptions to the rule. Sometimes these exceptions are more
difficult to understand than the rule.

You are right in that it is daunting task to read Secret Doctrine.

Many of the books by Annie Besant and C W Leadbeater are much easier to
read and understand. However, Theosophy being what it is, there are many
who think only what HP Blavatsky wrote is authentic.

It would  be best for you read them for yourself and decide for yourself.

	.....Ramadoss


On Sun, 2 Jun 1996 kymsmith@micron.net wrote:

> I have begun reading "Isis Unveiled," finding it a wonderful and fascinating
> read, although I have to have a dictionary lying next to me during these
> reading sessions.  I think this monograph will require many repeat readings
> in order to better understand it.  "The Secret Doctrine" is of course next -
> although it too looks daunting.
>
> Am I understanding "correctly" when Ms. Blavatsky states that incarnation
> into the physical more than once is an exception, rather than the rule?
> That surprised me; I have read a bit about theosophy but hadn't come across
> that viewpoint.  I had read that Theosophy espouses to long periods (over
> 1000 years) between incarnations, but that would allow for many more
> incarnations than one or two.  Yet, also, the long period of rest between
> incarnations seems to go against Eastern philosophy which accepts even
> immediate re-incarnations.
>
> Is there a publication or source which could help clarify or suggest a
> consensus to these philosophies?  Perhaps I am premature in my confusion -
> will this be addressed in "The Secret Doctrine?"
>
> Thank You,
>
> Kym
>
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