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Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, (1831 - 1891) was a Russian occultist. In 1875, Blavatsky, Henry Steel Olcott, and William Quan Judge established a research and publishing institute called the Theosophical Society. Theosophy refers to systems of esoteric philosophy concerning, or investigation seeking direct knowledge of, presumed mysteries of being and nature, particularly concerning the nature of divinity. One of the main purposes of the Theosophical Society was to form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color . Blavatsky saw herself as a missionary of this ancient knowledge. Her extensive research into the spiritual traditions of the world led to the publication of what is now considered her magnum opus, The Secret Doctrine, which organizes the essence of these teachings into a comprehensive synthesis. Blavatsky's other works include Isis Unveiled, The Key to Theosophy and The Voice of the Silence. Well-known and controversial during her life, Blavatsky was no stranger to criticism. Some authors have questioned the authenticity of her writings and the validity of her claims while others have praised them. Blavatsky is a leading name in the New Age Movement. The Esteric Writings contain her comments on many puzzling aspects of creation as she writes about astrology, kundalini (a spiritual energy, held to exist in some philosophical systems, which when awakened is said to trigger spiritual experiences), magic, prayer, the origin of the Mysteries, ect.
