Blavatsky and other chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts. The downfall of every civilization is caused by the weak morals of those who live in and by it. The voice of the silence 3 verses 3350 theosophy forward. Liber lxxi the voice of the silence the two paths the seven portals by helena petrovna blavatsky 8 3 with a commentary by frater o. Before the soul can see, the harmony within must be attained, and fleshly eyes be rendered blind to all illusion. Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts being extracts from the book of the golden precepts. It is only when man will take a little time to still his worldly life, to still his worldly thoughts, that the true small voice which really lives in the heart of every man may. It outlines the two paths of spiritual enlightenment. It has many depths of meaning and is a neverending source for study, meditation and spiritual inspiration. Chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts, put into the hands of mystic students in the east, for the daily use of disciples. There can be no single interpretation to the voice, and not all students will agree upon any one approach. According to blavatsky, it is a translation of fragments from a sacred book she encountered during her studies in the east, called the book of the golden precepts.
The result was the voice of the silence, a spiritual classic of incomparable beauty and power. The voice of the silence, from the book of the golden precepts. The book of golden precepts is said to include both buddhist and prebuddhists views on spirituality. These instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi 1. Click on numbers in parentheses to hyperlink to appropriate glossary entry click on glossary entry number to return to previous text location. The voice of the silence quotes showing 15 of 5 before the soul can see, the harmony within must be attained, and fleshly eyes be rendered blind to all illusion. It is the voice of the silence because it is only when the silence and the hush come over the material part of mans life that the real voice of the silence can speak. The voice of the silence madame blavatsky s notes are omitted in this edition, as they are diffuse, full of inaccuracies, and intended to mislead the presumptuous.
Buy a cheap copy of the voice of the silence, centenary. He who would hear the voice of n ada, the soundless sound, and comprehend it, he has to learn the nature of dh aran a concentrated thought. Blavatsky blavatsky s masterwork on theosophy, covering cosmic, planetary, and human. The voice of the silence book the voice of the silence was written by helena petrovna blavatsky in the later months of 1889. Blavatsky the voice of the silence w ith the writing of her masterworks completed, h. The next four verses 3336 of the voice of the silence continue to develop the theme of the three halls, but introduce new metaphors for them. The voice of the silence was written by helena petrovna blavatsky in fontainebleau and first published in 1889. He who would hear the voice of nada 2, the soundless sound, and comprehend it, he has to learn the nature of dharana 3. At first it resembles distant surf, though in the adept it is more like the twittering of innumerable nightingales. These instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi magical powers. A facsimile reprint of the 1889 edition exactly the way blavatsky wrote it, laying out the path of spiritual development. Mar 05, 2018 to live to benefit mankind is the first step.
The voice of the silence presented by blavatsky to leo tolstoy. The voice of the silence quotes by helena petrovna blavatsky. Helena petrovna blavatsky the voice of silence hermetics. T he book the voice of the silence was published in our associated websites on 15 june 2018. The voice of the silence liber lxxi the voice of the.
It was written in fontainebleau and first published in 1889. Helena petrovna blavatsky, the voice of the silence. Blavatsky wrote the major part of the devotional, mystical work the voice of the silence, based on excerpts from an eastern scripture, the book of the golden precepts, which she had learned by heart during her. Liber lxxi the voice of the silence the two paths the. The voice of silence helena petrovna blavatsky these instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi. Blavatsky was one of the founding members of the theosophical society, an organization. First paperback march 1, 1992 by h p blavatsky author visit amazons h p blavatsky page.
The voice of the silence represents a collection of fragments from an ancient and unknown text called the book of the golden precepts. Blavatsky books hpb books theosophical inspiration the still popular and fascinating madame blavatsky. Jun 28, 2010 according to helena blavatsky, the three fragments that make up the voice of the silence are her translations of three tracts from the book of golden precepts, of which there are 90 and she had memorized 39. Available from ult, abe books and other booksellers. Liber 71 the voice of the silence by helena petrovna blavatsky. It is an electrospiritual force, a creative power which when aroused into action can as easily kill as it can create. Mar 24, 2012 theosophy forward moving ahead in the 21st century. The seven portals 26 glossary to part 1 36 glossary to part 2 40.
Zen buddhism scholar dr daisetz teitaro suzuki wrote about the book. The synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy, p. A new edition of the 1889 the voice of the silence is now available. This book can be easily misunderstood or not understood at all. Blavatsky s public life was spent doing two things. Preface the following pages are derived from the book of the golden precepts, one of the works put into the hands of mystic students in the east.
If thy soul smiles while bathing in the sunlight of thy life. Aug 19, 2016 the voice of the silence represents a collection of fragments from an ancient and unknown text called the book of the golden precepts. Other articles where the voices of silence is discussed. Helena petrovna blavatsky liber 71 the voice of the silence 386. Otherwise, how can we listen to the voice of the silence. What one needs is the keys of the path, the factors of the revolution of the consciousness. The wandering heart reprinted from the theosophical movement, vol. Blavatsky writes that it is for the daily use of lanoos disciples and dedicated to the few. Hardcover, facsimile reprint verbatim with the original first edition of 1889. Translated from the book of the golden precepts, which shares a common origin with the secret doctrine, the rules and ethics presented here contrast the two paths of spiritual attainment. False knowledge or misuse of knowledge generally accompanies weakened morals. The voice of the silence, first published in 1889, is described by the author as chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts, for the daily use of disciples.
The secret doctrine the synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy by h. He who would hear the voice of nada, the soundless sound, and comprehend it, he has to learn the nature of dharana. Blavatsky, 1889 the voice of the silence abstracts h. This is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology. Book reading is made simple and easy where texts are displayed along with highlighted paragraphs and. Voice of the silence literally perhaps this would read. It is the voice, the verb, the logos, the supramonad. The secret doctrine, isis unveiled, the key to theosophy, the voice of the silence, caves and jungles of hindustan, the blavatsky collected. Blavatsky, is a two volume book which begins with and is based upon stanzas and verses from what she called the secret book of dzyan. The voice of nada is very soon heard by the beginner, especially during the practice of pranayama control of breathforce. The secret doctrine, vol ii 3 modern science insists upon the doctrine of evolution. The voice of the silence complete audiobook is available now at a special reduced price, exclusively for you in the bookshop on yogitheosophy. It is considered to be one of the great classics of theosophical literature. The description for this book, the voices of silence.
This is the version of the voice of the silence that i keep reading and which i give to anyone who is interested. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The dual perception of silence as both a sign of nullity or passivity andor what max picard describes as a fullness of silence the fullness of silence would have exploded if it had not been able to flow out into speech 24 is evident throughout the history of literature. It states that one must take care to not to be distracted from the path by sensual inclinations or by desire. Blavatsky and the theosophical movement, by charles j. The following pages are derived from the book of the golden precepts, one of the works put into the hands of mystic students in the east. As blavatsky says, thou canst not travel on the path before thou hast become that path itself. The voice of the silence is a book by helena petrovna blavatsky. Book reading is made simple and easy where texts are displayed along with highlighted paragraphs and words. The voice of the silence united lodge of theosophists. The voice of the silence, the two paths, the seven portals translated i. The voice of nada is very soon heard by the beginner, especially during the practice of pranayama control of breath force. Contrary to common misunderstanding, however, she did not say that the book of dzyan was entirely unknown or unheard of by anyone in the modern world. The first fragment is also titled the voice of the silence.
Ii anthropogenesis london the theosophical publishing company, limited 7, duke street, adelphi, w. This section suggests that there are three stages to ones journey. Speech and phenomena chapter 6 the voice that keeps silence. But let each burning human tear drop on thy heart and there remain, nor ever brush it off, until the pain that caused it is removed. Selected extracts compiled and rearranged by daniel h. Having become indifferent to objects of perception, the pupil helena petrovna blavatsky the voice of silence read more. Blavatsky from an esoteric yogacharya buddhist text which she called the book of the golden precepts, this little book is really a handbook for treading the true spiritual path which leads to initiation and enlightenment. Comprised of three fragments the voice of the silence. I believe that this book has strongly influenced many sincere seekers and aspirants to the wisdom and compassion of the bodhisattva path.
Foreword to the 1927 reissue of the voice of the silence in our article the secret book of dzyan, we explained that there is increasing evidence and reason for accepting the book of dzyan stanzas from which form the basis of the two volumes of h. According to helena blavatsky, the three fragments that make up the voice of the silence are her translations of three tracts from the book of golden precepts, of which there are 90 and she had memorized 39. Blavatsky s main work the secret doctrine as a genuine and authentic. While the legitimacy of the source document has been questioned by scholars, the celebrated buddhist authority d.
Blavatsky turned her attention more particularly to the needs of those who were seriously desirous of serving the cause of human betterment. The voice of the silence an authentic buddhist text. The voice of the silence the voice of the silence tr. Sep 08, 2016 this is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology. A theosophical devotional classic it concerns the true seekers inner. The voice of the silence wikisource, the free online library. Selected extracts concentrate on the master as a living man inside you.
Having become indifferent to objects of perception, the pupil. Blavatsky theosophical university press online edition the secret doctrine the synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy. During a trip to fontainebleau, france in july, 1889, h. Yet another dimension is the problem of the mothers voice, in its ambiguity as both nest and cage silverman, 1988, p. Translated from the book of the golden precepts, which shares a common origin with the stanzas of dzyan of the secret doctrine, the rules and ethics presented in. Blavatsky the voice of the silence free download as pdf file. Speaking of the voice of the silence, the 14th dalai lama said.
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