from Adyar archives of the International Theosophical Society
vol. 1 (1874-1876)
inlay, back
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let them assure themselves first of all that there are beings in an invisible world, whether “Spirits” of the dead or Elementals; and that there are hidden powers in man, which are capable of making a God of him on earth.
When I am dead and gone people will, perhaps, appreciate my disinterested motives. I have pledged my word to help people on to Truth while living and—will keep my word. Let them abuse and revile me. Let some call me a medium and a Spiritualist, and others an impostor. The day will come when posterity will learn to know me better.
Oh poor, foolish, credulous, wicked world!
M∴ brings orders to form a Society — a secret Society like the Rosicrucian Lodge. He promises to help.
H.P.B.