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About This Work
A dark, black background frames a vibrant, star-like sphere of deep rose-pink. The form is composed of numerous elongated, spiked petals or rays that extend outward from a saturated center, fading slightly into a lighter pink toward the edges. It is a minimalist composition that serves as an abstract representation of a psychical emanation.
This image originates from the Theosophical study of 'thought-forms,' which posits that human emotions and thoughts create visible, colorful vibrations in the subtle bodies. It illustrates the central thesis of the 1901 work 'Thought-Forms' by Besant and Leadbeater regarding the visible manifestation of human consciousness.
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11
Connected Texts
Annie Besant & C.W. Leadbeater, 'Thought-Forms'
This image is Plate 11 from the original 1901 publication detailing the appearance of various human emotions in the astral plane.
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Modern
Western
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Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
488 × 480 px
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