Blavatsky, 1889 the voice of the silence abstracts h. It has many depths of meaning and is a neverending source for study, meditation and spiritual inspiration. A theosophical devotional classic it concerns the true seekers inner. The voice of the silence the voice of the silence tr. He who would hear the voice of nada 2, the soundless sound, and comprehend it, he has to learn the nature of dharana 3. Her work has similarities with the nada bindu upanishad and the hatha yoga pradipika and shiv dayal singhs sar bachan. 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. 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 madame blavatskys notes are omitted in this edition, as they are diffuse, full of inaccuracies, and intended to mislead the presumptuous. Blavatsky and other chosen fragments from the book of the golden precepts. Speaking of the voice of the silence, the 14th dalai lama said. From the book of the golden precepts paperback published march 10th 2014 by theosophy trust books paperback, 144 pages.
These instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi 1. Bringing the heart doctrine to the west by nancy reigle. This was presented at the works and influence of h. 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. Therefore, as i know many of these precepts by heart, the work of translating has been relatively an easy task for me. The voice of silence by madame blavatsky, paperback barnes. The seven portals 26 glossary to part 1 36 glossary to part 2 40. There can be no single interpretation to the voice, and not all students will agree upon any one approach. 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. Comments on the voice of the silence by clara codd. The voice of the silence quotes by helena petrovna blavatsky. Romanized sanskrit terms have been updated to modern iast standards, except for three deviations meant to aid in proper pronunciation. Blavatsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Before the soul can see, the harmony within must be attained, and fleshly eyes be rendered blind to all illusion.
The term has various meanings, which differ with every school of philosoph y and sect. The voice was one of the last books published by h. These instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi magical powers. Theosophical university press electronic version isbn 9781557000330 print and pdf ebook and audio mp3 versions also available. It was written in fontainebleau and first published in 1889.
The result was the voice of the silence, a spiritual classic of incomparable beauty and power. The secret doctrine, isis unveiled, the key to theosophy, the voice of the silence, caves and jungles of hindustan, the blavatsky collected writings and her collected letters. If thy soul smiles while bathing in the sunlight of thy life. The book of golden precepts is said to include both buddhist and prebuddhists views on spirituality. 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. Helena petrovna blavatsky, the voice of the silence. This is the version of the voice of the silence that i keep reading and which i give to anyone who is interested. This edition is verbatim with the original 1889 edition. 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. This is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology. The voice of the silence was written by helena petrovna blavatsky in fontainebleau and first published in 1889. The voice of the silence 2 fragment i the voice of the silence these instructions are for those ignorant of the dangers of the lower iddhi. Blavatsky is a devotional classic of theosophy, concerning the seekers inner awakening and development, leading to a choice between the compassionate path and the path for self alone.
The secret doctrine the synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy by h. The 1889 voice of the silence united lodge of theosophists. During a trip to fontainebleau, france in july, 1889, h. Being extracts from the book of the golden precepts being extracts from the book of the golden precepts. Selected extracts compiled and rearranged by daniel h. Occultist to pledge himself to the pythagorean vow of silence. Spelling and typographical errors have been corrected, and transliterations of foreign terms standardized. The knowledge of them is obligatory in that school, the teachings of which are accepted by many theosophists.
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. 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. I believe that this book has strongly influenced many sincere seekers and aspirants to the wisdom and compassion of the bodhisattva path. This is a new edition of madame blavatsky s famous book on shabd yoga the inner sound current. 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. Blavatsky turned her attention more particularly to the needs of. 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. The voice of the silence, from the book of the golden precepts. 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. The voice of the silence wikisource, the free online library. Sep 08, 2016 this is an audiobooks presentation using tts texttospeech synthesis technology.
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. 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 voice of the silence is a book by helena petrovna blavatsky. The voice of the silence theosophical society in america. Highly recommended for those interested in meditation that focuses on listening to inner music and focusing on inner light. Buy a cheap copy of the voice of the silence, centenary. Ii anthropogenesis london the theosophical publishing company, limited 7, duke street, adelphi, w. It has many depths of meaning and is a neverending source for study. Blavatsky the voice of the silence w ith the writing of her masterworks completed, h. Blavatsky s public life was spent doing two things. Book reading is made simple and easy where texts are displayed along with highlighted paragraphs and words. 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.
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