Blavatsky

The name of this woman is surrounded by myths and fantasies. Reactions to the works and practices of the famous theosophist range from fervent admiration for the hidden potential of the rational human being that Helena Blavatsky studied, to fierce rejection and accusations of black magic and quackery. Blavatsky accomplished much in her life: she wrote several books, hundreds of articles, thousands of letters, and founded the Theosophical Society. She was almost the only one among Russian women who turned to the wisdom of India and propagated its philosophy and culture. To a large extent, she created myths in her work, cloaking them in realistic garb, doing so so skillfully that many still cannot separate fantasy from real life. The author of this book, a renowned Indologist, based on a deep study of Blavatsky's legacy, including in the Adyar library, and acquaintance with the sources of numerous researchers from different countries, managed to create a comprehensive image of the 'mysterious fury' and at the same time deeply unhappy gifted nature who tried to penetrate a world closed to mortals. The author has revealed and explained much about this personality, but the veil of mystery is not completely lifted. The second edition is supplemented with new interesting facts and a chapter 'About Mahatma Morya and Captain Nemo'.