Theosophists
are especially interested in learning the story of how Blavatsky first met her
Master, Mahatma Morya.
This event
was mentioned by Countess Constance Wachtmeister in her book "Reminiscences of H.P. Blavatsky and The
Secret Doctrine" first published by The Theosophical Publishing
Society, London, 1893.
All
subsequent narratives are either repetitions of, or elaborations on, the
Countess Wachtmeister story.
The basis of
her narration is a Memorandum written by Blavatsky herself at
the time of this event, as can easily be determined by the very words that were
written in a moment of exaltation. The message itself conveys the enthusiasm
and fervor that a young person would manifest in the face of an unusual
experience.
And below
the words of the Countess:
« During her childhood she had often
seen near her an Astral form, that always seemed to come in any moment of
danger, and save her just at the critical point. H.P.B. had learnt to look upon
this Astral form as a guardian angel, and felt that she was under His care and guidance.
When she was
in London, in 1851, with her father, Colonel Hahn, she was one day out walking
when, to her astonishment, she saw a tall Hindu in the street with some Indian
princes. She immediately recognized him as the same person that she bad seen in
the Astral. Her first impulse was to rush forward to speak to him, but he made her
a sign not to move, and she stood as if spellbound while he passed on.
The next day
she went into Hyde Park for a stroll, that she might be alone and free to think
over her extraordinary adventure. Looking up, she saw the same form approaching
her, and then her Master told her that he had come to London with the Indian princes
on an important mission, and he was desirous of meeting her personally, as he
required her co-operation in a work which he was about to undertake. He then told
her how the Theosophical Society was to be formed, and that he wished her to be
the founder. He gave her a slight sketch of all·the troubles she would have to undergo,
and also told her that she would have to spend three years in Tibet to prepare her
for the important task.
After three days'
serious consideration and consultation with her father, H.P.B. decided to
accept the offer made to her and shortly afterwards left London for India. »
(p.56-57)
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