Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (Russian: Еле́на Петро́вна Блава́тская, Ukrainian: Олена Петрівна Блаватська) was was a Theosophist, writer, and traveler. She was born on August 12, 1831 (31 July, old style) in Yekaterinoslav, an administrative-territorial unit of the Russian Empire. This city is today known as Dnipro, as it is part of Ukraine.
In 1875 (together with Colonel H. S. Olcott, attorney William Quan Judge and others) she established the Theosophical Society. Blavatsky was the main source of Theosophical teachings and discussed the major themes of Theosophy in many articles and several major works, including Isis Unveiled, The Secret Doctrine, The Key to Theosophy, and The Voice of the Silence. She died in London, on May 8, 1891.
Blavatsky, widely known as HPB, was instrumental in bringing the spiritual wisdom of the East and that of the ancient Western mysteries to the modern West, where they were virtually unknown.
In 1875 (together with Colonel H. S. Olcott, attorney William Quan Judge and others) she established the Theosophical Society. Blavatsky was the main source of Theosophical teachings and discussed the major themes of Theosophy in many articles and several major works, including Isis Unveiled, The Secret Doctrine, The Key to Theosophy, and The Voice of the Silence. She died in London, on May 8, 1891.
Blavatsky, widely known as HPB, was instrumental in bringing the spiritual wisdom of the East and that of the ancient Western mysteries to the modern West, where they were virtually unknown.
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, born in 1831, was a Russian occultist, philosopher, and writer who co-founded the Theosophical Society.
She gained fame for her writings on esoteric philosophy, including her influential book, "The Secret Doctrine," and for promoting a universal brotherhood of humanity. Blavatsky's life was marked by extensive travels, claimed occult studies, and controversies surrounding her teachings and psychic abilities.
Early Life and Travels
Born in Ukraine (then Russia) into a noble family, Blavatsky displayed a strong-willed and unconventional nature from a young age. She famously ran away from her arranged marriage at 17 and embarked on extensive travels, claiming to have studied with various occult masters and spiritual traditions.
Her travels included visits to Turkey, Greece, Egypt, the Middle East and potentially Tibet, where she claimed to have learned from secret masters.
These "veiled years" are shrouded in some mystery, with varying accounts of her activities and locations.
Theosophy and Writings
Her travels included visits to Turkey, Greece, Egypt, the Middle East and potentially Tibet, where she claimed to have learned from secret masters.
These "veiled years" are shrouded in some mystery, with varying accounts of her activities and locations.
Theosophy and Writings
Blavatsky co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875 in New York City, with the aim of promoting universal brotherhood, studying comparative religion and philosophy and investigating unexplained laws of nature and the powers latent in man.
She authored influential works like "Isis Unveiled" (1877) and "The Secret Doctrine" (1888), which presented a synthesis of Eastern and Western esoteric thought.
Her writings explored concepts like reincarnation, karma, and the evolution of humanity, drawing from various spiritual traditions.
Blavatsky's ideas challenged the materialism and rationalism of the 19th century, offering an alternative spiritual perspective.
Controversies and Legacy
She authored influential works like "Isis Unveiled" (1877) and "The Secret Doctrine" (1888), which presented a synthesis of Eastern and Western esoteric thought.
Her writings explored concepts like reincarnation, karma, and the evolution of humanity, drawing from various spiritual traditions.
Blavatsky's ideas challenged the materialism and rationalism of the 19th century, offering an alternative spiritual perspective.
Controversies and Legacy
Blavatsky faced criticism and accusations of fraud and plagiarism throughout her career.
Some of her claims, particularly those related to her interactions with Tibetan masters and the existence of certain phenomena, were met with skepticism and disbelief. Despite the controversies, her influence on the development of modern spirituality and esotericism is undeniable.
The Theosophical Society, which she co-founded, continues to exist and promote her teachings around the world.
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