Project Gutenberg 2004-12-18 Public domain in the USA. 258 Mead, G. R. S. (George Robert Stow) 1863 1933 Mead, George Robert Stow Five Years of Theosophy E-text prepared by an anonymous Project Gutenberg contributor "Five Years of Theosophy" by G. R. S. Mead is a collection of mystical, philosophical, historical, and scientific essays edited during the late 19th century. The work draws from articles originally published in "The Theosophist," a journal associated with the Theosophical Society, exploring occult knowledge, the nature of existence, and spiritual teachings that aim to unravel the mysteries of the universe and human consciousness. The compilation invites readers into a discussion on topics such as longevity, psychic bodies, and the intricate interplay between the material and the spiritual. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the "Elixir of Life," highlighting the author's contemplative approach to the practices that purportedly allow individuals to prolong their lives and engage deeply with esoteric teachings. It begins with a reflective narrative from a "chela" (a disciple) recounting his understanding of initiation into the realms of Theosophy, underlining the belief that real immortality is an illusion while encouraging practices that can lead to an extended existence in a more ethereal form. The text posits that the path to achieving such transformative experiences is fraught with challenges, demanding a strong will, self-discipline, and an unyielding commitment to both personal and spiritual development. Through this opening, readers are set up to explore the complex tapestry of Theosophical thought and its multifaceted approach to life and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Theosophy BP Text Racism Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 972370 2025-06-21T23:44:48.846832 text/html 972275 972180 2024-11-06T12:36:48.573307 2023-10-06T12:47:23.565679 text/html text/html 428349 2025-06-21T23:45:12.056657 application/epub+zip 441923 2025-06-21T23:44:59.011712 application/epub+zip 428929 2025-06-21T23:44:53.032796 application/epub+zip 729725 2025-06-21T23:45:23.223665 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 692777 2025-06-21T23:45:11.119708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 647253 2022-09-07T16:04:10.174470 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 926871 2025-06-21T23:44:48.066825 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 907094 2024-10-28T21:25:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11770 2025-06-21T23:45:23.619637 application/rdf+xml 13766 2025-06-21T23:44:58.212716 image/jpeg 3854 2025-06-21T23:44:57.926727 image/jpeg 424777 2025-06-21T23:44:48.935828 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia