Human Interest

The complexity of modern society is so great that many individuals feel lost and insignificant. In this collection of essays, former President of the Theosophical Society, N. Sri Ram, discusses the many aspects of the life of the individual human being which are of vital significance. Some of the subjects dealt with are: "The Other's Point of View', 'Happiness', 'Youth', 'Love Conquers All Things', 'Peace and Goodwill', 'Beauty and Art'

How We Remember Our Past Lives

This valuable little book by the scholar and former President of the Theosophical Society, C.Jinarajadasa, offers a variety of answers to the question, 'Why do we not remember our past lives?' Here one learns the various ways we do 'remember' them.

Reincarnation is placed within the wider setting of evolution, cyclic progression and the spiritual development of individuals and of humanity itself. The author's poetic style is enriched with inspiring quotations. 

How Theosophy Came to Me

Eminent clairvoyant, C.W.Leadbeater, relates in this autobiographical sketch how he came into contact with Madame Blavatsky and other leading Theosophists in England, and what curious events and phenomena occurred during the voyage he made with her to India. The reader will find also vivid word-pictures of Adyar in the early days of the Theosophical Society, and account of Leadbeater's journeys with H.S.Olcott in Buddhist countries, and of the occult training he received from an Adept.

Hints on the Study of the Bhagavadgita

Annie Besant unfolds in this book the spiritual message of the Bhagavadgita, after having studied it deeply, translated it into English and , more than anythying, also practised yoga. She pointed out:

'The Bhagavadgita, in its very essence is that which it is called at the end of each of the adhyayas (chapters) - a Yoga-Sastra. Unless we can learn yoga from this volume, it will, for us, have failed in its purpose.'

Guidance can be found here for learning yoga in its many aspects.

Hidden Side of Things, The

Why is there so much chaos in this world? This book may help the reader to understand the influence thoughts and actions have on the way we relate to our inner selves, to human and non-human beings and to the universe.

In an interesting and stimulating manner, the author describes how we influence and are influenced by our surroundings.

Thus we may understand better the effects of all that we are, and do and of all our relationships, so that we are better able to regulate our thoughts and actions in such a way as to contribute to peace and harmony in the world.