BESANT, ANNIE
A Study in Consciousness
London: Theosophical Publishing Society, 1904. Original decorated cloth. Browning & soiling throughout text block. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Hinges cracked. Spine loose & very frayed. Covers & corners very worn, faded, & somewhat soiled. ; Browning & soiling throughout text block. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Hinges cracked. Spine loose & very frayed. Covers & corners very worn, faded, & somewhat soiled. ; 19.3 x 13.5 x 3.7 cms; ix, 443 pages; Annie Besant’s A Study in Consciousness is a theosophical exploration of the nature, structure, and evolution of consciousness. Published in 1904, the book combines spiritual philosophy with metaphysical speculation, drawing on Eastern religious thought, particularly Hindu and Buddhist ideas, as well as Western esoteric traditions. Besant presents consciousness as a fundamental reality—eternal, divine, and the basis of all existence. She describes the human mind as composed of several layers or "sheaths," ranging from physical and emotional to mental and spiritual aspects. The book explores how consciousness expresses itself through these layers and how, through spiritual practice and self-awareness, one can evolve towards higher states of being. She outlines the stages of human development from ordinary waking consciousness to states of super-consciousness and enlightenment, suggesting that the goal of human life is the full realisation of the divine Self. Besant integrates concepts like reincarnation, karma, and the soul's journey, proposing that personal growth is both a moral and spiritual imperative. A Study in Consciousness is not a scientific work in the modern sense but a philosophical and mystical treatise aimed at readers interested in spiritual evolution and inner transformation. It reflects Besant’s broader theosophical mission to bridge science, religion, and philosophy in pursuit of deeper truths.. Good with no dust jacket .

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