Theos-Talk Archives (May 1998 Message tt00429)

May 24th

Dear Alan:

I went through the book many years ago and actually proof-read
1888 against 1893 editions.  The differences were indeed (as
Stokes says) either trifling or in some cases major changes in
meaning.

I believe that the book also contains a key to occultism, and the
so called trifles bay blur or obscure the original "codes"   If
you do that then you will soon see the meanings are altered.
Example  HPB uses KOSMIC for the Universe outside our Solar
system.  Inside our solar system she used the word COSMIC.  There
are other changes too.

Try it.        Best,  Dal.

> Date: Saturday, May 23, 1998 6:18 PM
> From: "Dr A M Bain" <guru@nellie2.demon.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: SD 3rd Edition

>W. Dallas TenBroeck <dalval@nwc.net> writes
>>May 23rd.
>>
>>RE:  3rd & Revised Edition SECRET DOCTRINE
>>
>>Dear Alan:
>>
>>In a separate posting today I see that Daniel Caldwell has
placed
>>for our reading the opinions of several of those who years ago
>>reviewed and compared the "3rd & Revised S D" with the Original
S
>>D of 1888.
>
>So he has, but they are opinions which I am sure can be set
against
>alternative opinions.  What I am interested to see is WHERE and
HOW
>in the SECRET DOCTRINE the changes have been made, and ideally
>compared with each other for modern students to make their own
>assessments.  Like maybe quotes from BOTH editions where the
later
>contradicts of changes the meaning of the former.  This is
claimed, but
>no examples are offered.  Please offer some, and offer them in
context.
>>
>>There is no question but each will frame their own opinions and
>>go on accordingly.
>
>Based upon witers opinions who do not, hoever, give clear and
>concrete example?  I think not.
>>
>>Best wishes,            Dallas.
>
>And to you also!
>
>Alan
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