Transcendental Universe

For a neophyte, I found Transcendental Universe both enlightening and difficult. The Introduction by Christopher Bamford was extremely helpful in placing these lectures in an intelligible context, giving background to the Theosophical Society, and the history of occult mysteries in general. The first three lectures were very helpful as further instruction in occult exercises. The latter three lectures were very difficult going, covering the intricacies of the evolution of consciousness relative to the hierarchies of spiritual beings. Well worth reading and meditating on.

Mandatory reading for any serious student on the path of esoteric knowledge. Harrison illumines the reader and sets the record straight on the secrets of Spiritualism, Theosophy, secret brotherhoods etc. Christopher Bamford does a masterful job as well in the introduction to the book. Further recommended reading for advanced students of esoteric knowledge are: "ZELATOR"; "KYBALLION"; and the books of Rudolph Steiner.