Man Visible and Invisible

Man Visible and Invisible (1902) is one of Charles Webster Leadbeater's most influential theosophical works, exploring the structure of the human aura and the subtle bodies that extend beyond physical perception. Building upon clairvoyant observation and Theosophical teachings, Leadbeater presents a systematic study of how spiritual, emotional, and mental states are reflected in energetic forms and colors surrounding the human being.

The book is richly illustrated with color plates showing various types of auras—those of ordinary individuals, children, saints, and even "depraved" personalities—intended to demonstrate how moral and spiritual development manifests in luminous patterns. Leadbeater describes how the etheric, astral, and mental bodies interpenetrate and interact, forming a complex field through which thoughts and emotions radiate.

More than a metaphysical treatise, the work serves as both a manual of spiritual psychology and an introduction to the Theosophical understanding of evolution and consciousness. It suggests that human transformation occurs through purification of thought, feeling, and action, gradually aligning the lower self with the divine essence. Accessible yet profound, Man Visible and Invisible remains a seminal text in esoteric studies, bridging mysticism and early attempts to explain spirituality through observation and energy science.

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E-bok: 25 oktober 2025