Annie Wood Besant

An Introduction to Yoga by Annie Besant offers a clear and thoughtful overview of yoga as a spiritual, philosophical, and ethical discipline. Written for readers new to yogic study, the book explains the foundations of yoga, including self-discipline, mental control, meditation, and the pursuit of higher consciousness. Besant presents yoga not merely as physical practice, but as a path of inner development and self-realization rooted in ancient Eastern wisdom. Drawing on Hindu philosophy and spiritual traditions, she connects yogic principles with moral growth and intellectual clarity. This book is ideal for beginners, students of Eastern philosophy, spiritual seekers, and readers interested in understanding yoga as a comprehensive system of wisdom and personal transformation.

"Is Socialism Sound?" presents the verbatim report of a vibrant four-night debate between Annie Besant and G. W. Foote, held at the Hall of Science in London in February 1887. This historical document captures a pivotal moment in the discourse surrounding socialism, showcasing a clash of ideas between two prominent figures of the late 19th century. Besant, a Fabian socialist and women's rights advocate, and Foote, a secularist and freethinker, engage in a rigorous examination of the principles, practicality, and moral implications of socialism. This record provides valuable insights into the intellectual landscape of the era, offering a window into the arguments for and against socialism as they were understood and debated at the time. Readers interested in political theory, the history of socialism, and the art of public debate will find this book a compelling and informative resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Thought Forms is a book, by Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater, which is a study on the nature and power of thoughts. The authors state that thoughts have two effects: "a radiating vibration and a floating form". Thought forms are divided into three classes: - That which takes the image of the thinker. - That which takes the image of some material object. - That which takes a form entirely its own, expressing its inherent qualities in the matter which it draws round it. The effect of music, emotions, and colors on thought forms is also studied in the book. The effect of the music of Felix Mendelssohn (No. 9 of his "Songs without words"), Charles Gounod (Soldiers Chorus from "Faust") and Richard Wagner (Overture to "The Meistersingers") is studied. The music of Wagner produced a "marvellous mountain-range" on the thought forms.

Annie Besant, n e Wood (1 October 1847 - 20 September 1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator and supporter of Irish and Indian self-rule. In 1867, Annie at age 20, married Frank Besant, a clergyman, and they had two children, but Annie's increasingly anti-religious views led to a legal separation in 1873. She then became a prominent speaker for the National Secular Society (NSS) and writer and a close friend of Charles Bradlaugh. In 1877 they were prosecuted for publishing a book by birth control campaigner Charles Knowlton. The scandal made them famous, and Bradlaugh was elected M.P. for Northampton in 1880. She became involved with union actions including the Bloody Sunday demonstration and the London matchgirls strike of 1888. She was a leading speaker for the Fabian Society and the Marxist Social Democratic Federation (SDF). She was elected to the London School Board for Tower Hamlets, topping the poll even though few women were qualified to vote at that time. In 1890 Besant met Helena Blavatsky and over the next few years her interest in theosophy grew while her interest in secular matters waned. She became a member of the Theosophical Society and a prominent lecturer on the subject. As part of her theosophy-related work, she travelled to India. In 1898 she helped establish the Central Hindu College and in 1922 she helped establish the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board in Mumbai, India.In 1902, she established the first overseas Lodge of the International Order of Co-Freemasonry, Le Droit Humain. Over the next few years she established lodges in many parts of the British Empire. In 1907 she became president of the Theosophical Society, whose international headquarters were in Adyar, Madras, (Chennai). She also became involved in politics in India, joining the Indian National Congress. When World War I broke out in 1914, she helped launch the Home Rule League to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire. This led to her election as president of the India National Congress in late 1917. In the late 1920s, Besant travelled to the United States with her prot g and adopted son Jiddu Krishnamurti, who she claimed was the new Messiah and incarnation of Buddha. Krishnamurti rejected these claims in 1929. After the war, she continued to campaign for Indian independence and for the causes of theosophy, until her death in 1933. She started the central Hindu school in Benares as a chief means of achieving her objective.....................................