From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan [Paperback]

H. P. Blavatsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 7, 2003

These letters were written in leisure moments during 1879 and 1880 for the pages of the "Russki Vyestnik", then edited by M. Katkoff. Mme. Blavatsky's manuscript was often incorrect and obscure, but she was in India at the time and could not restore correctness to the manuscript. Contents: in Bombay; on the way to Karli; in the Karli caves; vanished glories; city of the dead; Brahmanic hospitalities; witch's den; God's warrior; banns of marriage; caves of Bagh; isle of mystery; and Jubblepore.

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Text: English, Russian (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Born to a noble Russian family. She managed to travel to Tibet and was trained by the masters from 1868 to 1870. From 1875 through her death in 1891 she spread the message around the world. Theosophy is the name Blavatsky gave to that portion of knowledge that she brought from the masters to the world. It comes from the term "Theosophia" used by the Neoplatonists to mean literally "knowledge of the divine". "An Invitation to the Secret Doctrine." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC (April 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766146367
• ISBN-13: 978-0766146365
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,761,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling look into the exotic world of India, December 19, 1999

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"cjtloe" - See all my reviews

This review is from: From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan: H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings (Paperback)

'From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan' offers an intrigueing travelogue through nineteenth century India revealing a culture whose uncanny developments in the metaphysics of mind in the material world are today shedding light upon far reaching intuitions. The way Blavatsky reveals India without the fogs of mysticism but through an insightful first-person narritive makes this an exellent introduction and captivating look into the exotic world of Hindustan. It's truly adventuresome and fascinating. For anyone looking into the anthropology of ancient and modern India this book will prove insightful, or for those looking to escape into an exciting travelogue. Blavatsky and her traveling companions are both intellectual and charming. I've had this book for a number of years and I continuously comeback to it for its wonderful wealth of thought and adventure.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting addition to your HPB collection!, September 22, 2005

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An Avid Reader (Sausalito, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan (Paperback)

Read this more for its artistic value than its historical accuracy...it is a delight for any true follower of HPB's life and times and invaluable look at India from a traveler's point of view.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The author unlocks the great mysteries and lays it all out for us..., February 6, 2010

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Felicity Barrington "Seeking Sunshine in Seattle" (The Wet Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From The Caves And Jungles Of Hindostan (Paperback)

In this wonderful book Blavatsky takes readers on a trip to India through the great schools of the esoteric Indianan methods of the occult. We go straight to the source led by a master into the most powerful and obscure experiential knowledge of the metaphysical. The revelations and their implications are truly amazing.
What I love the most about this book is how comprehensive and practical it is. It covers so much ground. It contains a lot of specialized knowledge that boosts your spiritual development many levels higher, and the methods are very clearly explained.

I strongly recommend this book. My increased study of the metaphysical and the occult has led me to discover that the best knowledge tends to be found in the older books like this one. This is an extremely important work, and I cannot stress this enough. It's truly a rare and special masterpiece.

The author unlocks the great mysteries and lays it all out for us in this book, which I found it to be most empowering. You just won't find knowledge like this anywhere else. Blavatsky takes you straight to the top and shows you the ways of the great masters. I can't recommend this book enough. I firmly believe it to be indispensible.