The Self And Its Sheaths: Four Lectures (1895) - Paperback

by Annie Wood Besant (Author)

The Self And Its Sheaths: Four Lectures is a book written by Annie Wood Besant in 1895. The book consists of four lectures that explore the concept of the self and its various layers or sheaths. Besant, a prominent Theosophist and feminist, delves into the idea that the self is not just a physical body but rather a complex entity made up of multiple layers, including the physical body, the emotional body, the mental body, and the spiritual body.In the first lecture, Besant discusses the physical body and its relationship to the other sheaths. She explores the idea that the physical body is just one aspect of the self and that it is influenced by the other sheaths.The second lecture focuses on the emotional body and its impact on the self. Besant explains how emotions can affect our physical health and well-being and how they can be used to achieve spiritual growth.The third lecture delves into the mental body and its role in shaping our perceptions and experiences. Besant discusses the power of thought and how it can be used to transform our lives.In the final lecture, Besant explores the spiritual body and its connection to the divine. She discusses the concept of enlightenment and how it can be achieved through spiritual practices such as meditation and self-reflection.Overall, The Self And Its Sheaths: Four Lectures is a thought-provoking exploration of the self and its various layers. It offers readers a new perspective on the nature of the self and provides practical advice for achieving spiritual growth and enlightenment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.