The Gupta Vidya - Volume III
The Pilgrimage of Humanity
ISBN 978-0-9992382-9-5 Print
ISBN 978-1-7334650-4-5 eBook
by Raghavan Iyer
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The Gupta Vidya in three volumes contains the Theosophical writings of
Raghavan N. Iyer, published in Hermes between 1975 through 1989 and collected and edited by himself. Following on a rich presentation
of the timeless teachings of Theosophy, this volume turns to the evolution of humanity and its pilgrimage from a past lost to history,
its present situation, and its long future. Rather than a chronological history of humanity, the essays set out the elements of
humanity's past that are relevant to the present and future within the context of karma and reincarnation, demonstrating that each
individual is on a pilgrimage that is fundamental to the whole of existence. Essays then focus on the possibility of Enlightenment
or full Self-realization as part of that whole and detail what is involved in such spiritual growth and self-transformation, including
renunciation, real knowledge, attention, will, perception, integration and true freedom. A section elaborates the renown Yoga Sutras
of Patanjali on meditation, and the final set of essays show how all such teachings can be practically applied in one's life and for
one's spiritual growth. Glossary and index included.
Professor Iyer earned first-class honors in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University,
a doctorate in Philosophy, and then was selected to be an Oxford Don in philosophy and politics. He lectured throughout
Europe and also in Africa, and his extensive writings have been published by Oxford University Press and Concord Grove Press.
He also lectured for many years at the United Lodge of Theosophists in Santa Barbara, where he also founded the Institute of
World Culture.
Go to The Origins of Self-Consciousness
in The Secret Doctrine by HP Blavatsky
Go to Wisdom in Action
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