Publisher's Synopsis
Krishna and Orpheus: The Great Initiates of the East and West is a book written by Edouard Schure that explores the lives and teachings of two great spiritual leaders from different parts of the world. The book compares and contrasts the lives of Krishna, a Hindu deity and Orpheus, a legendary musician and poet from ancient Greece. Schure delves into the mythologies and legends surrounding these two figures, examining their teachings and spiritual practices. He explores the similarities and differences between the two, and how their teachings have influenced the spiritual traditions of the East and West. The book also delves into the concept of initiation, which is seen as a transformative process of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Schure discusses how both Krishna and Orpheus were initiates, and how their teachings were meant to help others achieve spiritual enlightenment. Overall, Krishna and Orpheus: The Great Initiates of the East and West is a fascinating exploration of two influential spiritual figures and their teachings. It provides insights into the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, and offers readers a deeper understanding of the transformative power of initiation.1919. Translated by F. Rothwell. Contents: Krishna (India and the Brahmanic Initiation); Heroic India, the Sons of the Sun and of the Moon; King of Mathura; Virgin Devaki; Krishna's Youth; Initiation; Doctrine of the Initiates; Triumph and Death; Radiance of the Solar World. Orpheus (The Mysteries of Dionyson); Prehistoric Greece, The Bacchantes, Appearance of Orpheus; Temple of Jupiter; Dionysiac Fete in the Valley of Tempe; Evocation; Death of Orpheus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
