Avatâras by Annie Besant
"Avatâras" by Annie Besant is a collection of four lectures delivered at the Theosophical Society's anniversary meeting in the late 19th century. The lectures explore the concept of Avatâras, which are divine manifestations that appear in the world to guide humanity during times of need. The work addresses fundamental truths in various religions, highlights the nature and purpose of Avatâras, and discusses specific examples, including Lord Krishna. The opening of the bookestablishes the significance of studying Avatâras, emphasizing an approach of deep reverence and humility. It presents the complexity of defining an Avatâra, outlining the necessity for such divine interventions as a response to the decline of righteousness (Dharma) and the rise of unrighteousness (Adharma) in the world. Besant introduces the idea that Avatâras embody God’s essence while navigating the human experience, and this duality raises questions about the nature of divinity, tradition, and individual interpretation of spiritual truths. The lectures seek to bridge understanding between different faiths while challenging readers to contemplate the profound mysteries of life and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 |
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| LoC No. | 01015441 |
| Title | Avatâras Four lectures delivered at the twenty-fourth anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, December, 1899 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs |
| Subject | Theosophy |
| Subject | Avatars (Religion) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28262 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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