The chakras: A monograph [Hardcover] Leadbeater, C. W

Description

1968 8th edition. Dust jacket has significant tearing along the sides and spine. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs tears along the sides and marks. Spine has tears on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Binding is secure. Readable copy.

This well-worn copy of “The Chakras” by C.W. Leadbeater offers a glimpse into the early 20th century fascination with Eastern mysticism and the burgeoning New Age movement. Published in 1968, this 8th edition represents a pivotal work that introduced Western audiences to the concept of chakras – the seven energy centers in the body central to Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Leadbeater, a prominent member of the Theosophical Society, drew upon his clairvoyant abilities to provide detailed descriptions of each chakra’s appearance, functions, and associated psychological and spiritual states. While his interpretations were controversial, the book played a significant role in popularizing chakra philosophy and inspiring future exploration of these ancient teachings. For collectors, this edition holds value as an early influential text that catalyzed mainstream interest in chakras and alternative spirituality in the West.