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First English translation of the book that introduced the realm of Hollow Earth andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226;andnbsp;andnbsp; andnbsp;Explores the underground world of Agarttha, sometimes known as Shambhala, a realm that is spiritually and technologically advanced beyond our modern cultureandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226;andnbsp;andnbsp; andnbsp;One of the most influential works of 19th-century occultismandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226;andnbsp;andnbsp; andnbsp;Written by the philosopher who influenced Papus, Rene Guand#233;non, and Rudolf Steinerandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The underground realm of Agarttha was first introduced to the Western world in 1886 by the French esoteric philosopher Alexandre Saint-Yves dand#8217;Alveydre with his book andlt;Iandgt;Mission de land#8217;Indeandlt;/Iandgt;, translated here for the first time into English. Saint-Yvesand#8217;s book maintained that deep below the Himalayas were enormous underground cities, which were under the rule of a sovereign pontiff known as the Brahand#226;tma. Throughout history, the and#8220;unknown superiorsand#8221; cited by secret societies were believed to be emissaries from this realm who had moved underground at the onset of the Kali-Yuga, the Iron Age. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Ruled in accordance with the highest principles, the kingdom of Agarttha, sometimes known as Shambhala, represents a world that is far advanced beyond our modern culture, both technologically and spiritually. The inhabitants possess amazing skills their above ground counterparts have long since forgotten. In addition, Agarttha is home to huge libraries of books engraved in stone, enshrining the collective knowledge of humanity from its remotest origins. Saint-Yves explained that the secret world of Agarttha, and all its wisdom and wealth, would be made available for humanity when Christianity and all other known religions of the world began truly honoring their own sacred teachings.
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andldquo;There is a grandeur to this book. Its vivid and elegant prose lifts it far above the logorrheic authors of visionary and channeled literature. It rivals the fantasy fiction of H. P. Lovecraft or Jorge Luis Borges and reminds us that the earth is a place with many unexplored corners, enigmas, and surprises in store for us surface-dwellers.andrdquo;
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"This edition's lengthy introduction by mystical musicologist Joscelyn Godwin provides rich historical context."
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"Nowhere in the pages of andlt;Iandgt;The Kingdom of Agartthaandlt;/Iandgt; will you find references to fantastic beasts or extraterrestrials haunting the bowels of the hollow earth. This is a serious study of how humanity can improve itself, with special reference to religious and political harmony, if we follow the Agartthian example."
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". . . this is indeed a grand book about ancient civilizations, cosmic destiny, lost continents, great wisdom, and vast spans of time."
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“There is a grandeur to this book. Its vivid and elegant prose lifts it far above the logorrheic authors of visionary and channeled literature. It rivals the fantasy fiction of H. P. Lovecraft or Jorge Luis Borges and reminds us that the earth is a place with many unexplored corners, enigmas, and surprises in store for us surface-dwellers.” < b=""> Joscelyn Godwin <> , from the introduction
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"This edition's lengthy introduction by mystical musicologist Joscelyn Godwin provides rich historical context." < i=""> Nexus New Times Magazine <> , Vol. 15, Number 6
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"Nowhere in the pages of The Kingdom of Agarttha will you find references to fantastic beasts or extraterrestrials haunting the bowels of the hollow earth. This is a serious study of how humanity can improve itself, with special reference to religious and political harmony, if we follow the Agartthian example." < b=""> Kathleen McErlain <> , < i=""> New Dawn <> , No. 113, Mar/Apr 2009
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". . . this is indeed a grand book about ancient civilizations, cosmic destiny, lost continents, great wisdom, and vast spans of time." < b=""> Bob Rickard <> , < i=""> Fortean Times 264 <> , June 2010
Synopsis
First English translation of the book that introduced the realm of Hollow Earth
- Explores the underground world of Agarttha, sometimes known as Shambhala, a realm that is spiritually and technologically advanced beyond our modern culture
- One of the most influential works of 19th-century occultism
- Written by the philosopher who influenced Papus, Rene Guenon, and Rudolf Steiner
The underground realm of Agarttha was first introduced to the Western world in 1886 by the French esoteric philosopher Alexandre Saint-Yves d'Alveydre with his book Mission de l'Inde, translated here for the first time into English. Saint-Yves's book maintained that deep below the Himalayas were enormous underground cities, which were under the rule of a sovereign pontiff known as the Brahatma. Throughout history, the "unknown superiors" cited by secret societies were believed to be emissaries from this realm who had moved underground at the onset of the Kali-Yuga, the Iron Age.
Ruled in accordance with the highest principles, the kingdom of Agarttha, sometimes known as Shambhala, represents a world that is far advanced beyond our modern culture, both technologically and spiritually. The inhabitants possess amazing skills their above ground counterparts have long since forgotten. In addition, Agarttha is home to huge libraries of books engraved in stone, enshrining the collective knowledge of humanity from its remotest origins. Saint-Yves explained that the secret world of Agarttha, and all its wisdom and wealth, would be made available for humanity when Christianity and all other known religions of the world began truly honoring their own sacred teachings.
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Deep beneath the Himalayas, the Kingdom of Agarttha holds humanity's vast knowledge as well as technical and spiritual advances far beyond modern culture. When all the world's religions obey their most sacred tenets, the secrets of Agarttha will be revealed.
Synopsis
The legend of Hollow Earth was introduced to the West in 1886 in Mission de l'Inde, translated here into English for the first time. Known as Agarttha or Shambhala, this kingdom beneath the Himalayas is governed by advanced spiritual laws and is home to libraries containing humanity's collective wisdom.
About the Author
The Marquis Alexandre Saint-Yves dandrsquo;Alveydre (1842-1909) is a key figure of French esoteric tradition who had a great influence on the magus Papus (who described Saint-Yves as his andldquo;intellectual teacherandrdquo;) as well as Helena Blavatsky, Rudolf Steiner, and Renandeacute; Guandeacute;non. Saint-Yves also was the creator of the Archeometer, a measuring instrument, which he claimed was a andldquo;keyandrdquo; to understanding the Mysteries of the Word.Joscelyn Godwin was born in Kelmscott, Oxfordshire, England on January 16, 1945. He was educated as a chorister at Christ Church Cathedral School, Oxford, then at Radley College (Music Scholar), and Magdalene College, Cambridge (Music Scholar; B.A., 1965, Mus. B., 1966, M.A. 1969). Coming to the USA in 1966, he did graduate work in Musicology at Cornell University (Ph. D., 1969; dissertation: andquot;The Music of Henry Cowellandquot;) and taught at Cleveland State University for two years before joining the Colgate University Music Department in 1971. He has taught at Colgate ever since.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Introduction andlt;BRandgt;Saint-Yves dandrsquo;Alveydre and the Agartthian Connection andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;by Joscelyn Godwinandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Preface andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Chapter One andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Chapter Two andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Chapter Three andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Conclusion andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Epilogue andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Appendices andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Indexandlt;/Bandgt;