Basic Theosophy: The Living Wisdom

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Today there is a growing dissatisfaction with the sterile mechanical framework that has come to dominate our lives. In this book, Geoffrey Hodson returns to us what we unconsciously gave up when we chose to purchase a culture of material production! The philosophy is not a dreamy world-negating doctrine but rather affirms the divinity of the universe, the immortality of the soul of man and the ultimate unity of creation with the absolute. This is the ageless wisdom told of in Vedas, Puranas, and Upanishads. It is a message about reality, about science, art, philosophy, psychology, cosmology, medicine and mathematics forming integrated elements in science of life. Hodson's clairvoyance allowed him to attain an intimate understanding of the universality of being, knowledge and joy and to achieve a deep and genuine sympathy with creation. He has synthesized a vast body of material with an impressive clarity that makes this text ideal for those setting out on their spiritual journey.

The value of this book lies in its simplicity and applicability to the conduct of everyday life. To conquer the mind and achieve purity of heart is to attain the inner peace which we all seek.

GEOFFREY HODSON was born and educated in England. During the First World War he served with distinction in the British Army and afterwards became actively interested in Theosophical studies. He carried out occult research in collaboration with medical men, physicists, anthropologists and archeologists.

For some sixty years Mr Hodson lectured for the Theosophical Society, speaking in America, England, Europe, South Africa, India, New Zealand, Australia and the Far East. He was the author of about forty Theosophical and other books, dealing with such topics as meditation, the spiritual life, health and disease, and the life and powers of the occultist. He carried out special and first- hand investigation of fairies and angelic evolution.

Mr Hodson was four times Director of Studies at the School of the Wisdom at the International Headquarters of the Theosophical Society, Adyar, Chennai.

He was awarded the Subba Row Medal in 1954 for his contributions to Theosophical literature.

The subject matter of this book is taken from my earlier work, Lecture Notes of the School of the Wisdom, Vol. 1. the basic Theosophical concepts therein contained are here made available in literary form rather than as originally prepared as notes for lecturing to the public and members of The Theosophical Society. Admittedly, the whole of the vast body of the Ancient Wisdom is by no means included in this publication.

Whilst neither dogmas nor dogmatists are permitted in The Theosophical Society, I have been at pains to ensure within my capacities, accurate presentations of certain fundamental theosophical ideas. These include their applications to human life in the assurance of both happiness and well-being. Practical methods of therapy are also offered for those in need.

Throughout the preceding fifty years, this subject matter has been gradually increased and presented from theosophical platforms. I trust that this re-statement may prove helpful in the attainment of intellectual illumination and national and international collaboration, leading to the ultimate establishment of an enduring World Peace.