BECAUSE Theosophy is the knowledge of all created things-the universe and man-and the wisdom arising from that knowledge, it is obvious that the term "Theosophy" covers what is unknown as well as what is already known, and that the body of knowledge so named must therefore be a growing one.
Growth of knowledge comes from research and the development of new material, but spread of knowledge from new and different presentation of what has already been made known. Both are of value. The former is attractive to those who already have some knowledge and are seeking new light on their studies. The latter serves the valuable purpose of attracting new students who have not been influenced by existing texts.
The present volume by Mr. Pavri will draw new readers to learn of Theosophy, but because he is an old and sincere student, older members too, will find interest in his presentation. His book will be found suitable for all who desire understanding of the wisdom-teaching, and especially is it adapted, through its question-and-answer form, to the use of teachers and for class work. The completeness of the Contents pages contributes substantially to this usefulness.
Only those who are students of Theosophy can know the priceless value of a philosophy that explains the nature and cause of the problems that life thrusts upon every man and woman. To understand the reason for life's vicissitudes and apparent injustices is to be the better able to bear its burdens. To know more about the psychic and spiritual composition of one's fellows and oneself is the better to under-stand them both, and thus advance the cause of human harmony and brotherhood.
This little volume goes out dedicated to this purpose.
As Theosophy Explained formerly gave rise to the smaller book of First Book of Theo-sophy, so is this book, Theosophy for Youths, an abridged form of the latter with the removal of a maze of perplexing details.
The object of the present book is to make the study of Theosophy a little easier still for those who cannot spare enough time, but who want to understand this subject, more important and fascinating for some than that of life or death, in its broadest principles. It may also be advisable for most enquirers first to go through this science and philosophy of life in its simple form as given in this book before taking up higher books for detailed study.
I have to thank Mr. C. Jinarajadasa, President, Theosophical Society, for advice and many useful suggestions.
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