The Gupta Vidya: Vol. 2 ~ The Golden Thread

The second volume of The Gupta Vidya, subtitled The Golden Thread, presents the deep history of humanity from the standpoint of Theosophy, the ageless teachings that underlay all religious and spiritual traditions. Explaining these teachings (first given out by Helena P. Blavatsky in the 19th century) in 21st century language, Raghavan N. Iyer, a brilliant teacher of Theosophy, explores various traditions, showing their ultimate source in the unfolding evolution of all existence. Drawing from the sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity, he illuminates the fundamental doctrines of the great and diverse spiritual teachers of humanity. He elucidates the universal ideas of karma and reincarnation and shows how they serve the power of self-transformation and the choosing of a meaningful life within the whole of humanity. The language of these essays resonate with the deepest heart of each human being, inviting us through practical suggestions to encounter a more profound sense of self through meditation, thoughtfulness and transcendence. This is a must text for anyone who has felt that there is more to life than the daily round and who desires a deeper connection to all humanity and to the divine.

If you want to better understand the meaning of life and the nature of existence, this book is for you. Professor Iyer brings brilliant insight into all aspects of both eastern and western religious and philosophical expressions of the ancient wisdom teachings at the core of man’s search for meaning and the understanding of our place in the universe. This book and it’s accompanying volumes have really helped me to more deeply understand many concepts that I’ve pondered in my long search for the truth about life and it’s purpose for both myself and all of us collectively. Check out the table of contents to see if the topics resonate with your inner and outer search for understanding.

The teachings of this volume give fresh credence (and a deeper meaning) to the notion of the "Sanatana Dharma", the "eternal religion", the "eternal law", the "eternal wisdom" and the "eternal philosophy". It threads together the pearls of diverse teachings and salutes the divine messengers who brought them to the world of suffering and often deluded mortals. Put in a language that makes the wisdom-teachings more accessible, these essays extract the honey of august wisdom-teachings in such a way that they can be used to sweeten and enrich the lives of wisdom-seekers throughout the globe.

EXCELLENT BOOK FOR THOSE WHO ARE SEEKING DEEP SPIRITUAL TRUTHS.A MUST READ.