087481
London etc.
1990
13×21,5
meki
288
engleski
Cijena: 9,00 EUR
A Search in Secret Egypt, published in 1935, is a classic travelogue and investigative work by British philosopher and mystic Paul Brunton. The book documents Brunton's explorations of the hidden spiritual aspects of Egypt during the 1930s, combining journalistic curiosity with profound mystical insights. The book is known for Brunton's effort to penetrate beyond the superficial archaeology to uncover Egypt's living spiritual tradition. The most famous chapter describes the author's experience of spending an entire night in solitude and meditation in the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid of Giza, where he reports unusual visions and out-of-body experiences. Brunton explores the origins of the Sphinx and theorizes its connection to the lost civilization of Atlantis. The author describes encounters with various spiritual figures, including dervishes, snake charmers, and the fakir Tahr Bey, who demonstrated astonishing feats such as self-aware trances and being buried alive. Throughout the work, Brunton seeks to distinguish mere occultism and magic from true spirituality, connecting his experiences with the myth of Osiris and universal truths about human consciousness. Paul Brunton is considered one of the pioneers in presenting Eastern and esoteric wisdom to the Western world in an understandable, lay format. The book remains popular among seekers of spirituality and those interested in alternative histories and the mysteries of ancient Egypt.
