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THE FIRST ENCOUNTER THAT BLAVATSKY HAD WITH HER MASTER

 
 
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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