The Secret Doctrine, Volume 1 of 4, is an essayistic work by H. P. Blavatsky on cosmogenesis. Through stanzas from the “Book of Dzyan” and accompanying commentaries, it presents a theosophical synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy. It is worth listening to as an introduction to comparative spiritual traditions and cosmological ideas.
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Cover of the original edition (Project Gutenberg, public domain).
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Opening of the book
The Secret Doctrine The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy By Helena Petrovna Blavatsky Author of “Isis Unveiled.” Third and Revised Edition. SATYÂT NÂSTI PARO DHARMAH. “There is no Religion higher than Truth.” Volume I. Cosmogenesis
The Theosophical Publishing House London 1893 Contents Preface To The First Edition. Preface To The Third And Revised Edition. Introductory. Proem: Pages From A Pre-Historic Record. Part I. Cosmic Evolution. Seven Stanzas From The “Book Of Dzyan” Stanza I. Stanza II. Stanza III. Stanza IV. Stanza V. Stanza VI. Stanza VII. Commentaries On The Seven Stanzas And Their Terms, According To Their Numeration, In Stanzas And Shlokas. Stanza I. Stanza II. Stanza III. Stanza IV. Stanza V. Stanza VI.