A Dictionary of Theosophy

SAKTISM. An erotic mysticism associated with the worship of goddesses. -from A Dictionary of Theosophy Here in one concise volume first published in 1926 is a glossary of the language of theosophy or the essential truth underlying all religious ethical philosophical and other teaching from Abhava (Non-being non-existence negation) to Zarathushtra (The name given to one of the Servers). Steeped in the spirituality of ancient India and fueled by the occult fads of the early 20th century this is a fascinating highly browsable guide to a forerunner of todays wide-ranging metaphysically encompassing New Age thought. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Bestermans Crystal-Gazing. British bibliographer and editor THEODORE BESTERMAN (1904-1976) is remembered chiefly as a scholar of the philosopher Voltaire though his interests ranged from anthropology to the paranormal. His many books include Annie Besant: A Modern Prophet and Divining Rod: An Experimental and Psychological Investigation.