Thought-Forms is a collection of essays by Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater, first published in 1901. It explores how thoughts produce visible forms and colours, as observed through clairvoyance, and reflects on the moral significance of our mental activity. Listeners interested in Theosophy and the power of thought may find it illuminating.
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Opening of the book
THOUGHT-FORMS BY ANNIE BESANT AND C.W. LEADBEATER Publisher Logo THE THEOSOPHICAL PUBLISHING HOUSE LTD 38 GREAT ORMOND STREET, LONDON, W.C. 1 First Printed 1901 Reprint 1905 Reprint 1925 Made and Printed in Great Britain by PERCY LUND, HUMPHRIES & CO LTD
THE COUNTRY PRESS BRADFORD MEANING OF THE COLOURS MEANING OF THE COLOURS FOREWORD The text of this little book is the joint work of Mr Leadbeater and myself; some of it has already appeared as an article in Lucifer (now the Theosophical Review), but the greater part of it is new. The drawing and painting of the Thought-Forms observed by Mr Leadbeater or by myself, or by both of us together, has been done by three friends— Mr John Varley, Mr Prince, and Miss Macfarlane, to each of whom we tender our cordial thanks. To paint in earth's dull colours the forms clothed in the living light of other worlds is a hard and thankless task; so much the more gratitude is due to those who have attempted it. They needed coloured fire, and had only ground earths. We have also to thank Mr F. Bligh Bond for allowing us to use his essay on Vibration Figures, and some of his exquisite drawings. Another friend, who sent us some notes and a few drawings, insists on remaining anonymous, so we can only send our thanks to him with similar anonymity. It is our earnest hope—as it is our belief—that this little book will serve as a striking moral lesson to every reader, making him realise the nature and power of his thoughts, acting as a stimulus to the noble, a curb on the base. With this belief and hope we send it on its way. ANNIE BESANT.
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