The Luminous Shield is a book written by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a prominent figure in the spiritual movement of the late 19th century known as Theosophy. The book is a collection of articles and essays written by Blavatsky that explore various spiritual and metaphysical topics, including the nature of reality, the existence of God, the afterlife, and the role of human consciousness in shaping the world around us.Blavatsky's writing is characterized by her deeply mystical and esoteric approach to spirituality, drawing on a wide range of religious and philosophical traditions from around the world. She is particularly known for her interest in Eastern spirituality and her role in bringing the teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism to the West.Throughout The Luminous Shield, Blavatsky emphasizes the importance of spiritual development and the cultivation of inner wisdom as a means of achieving greater understanding of the universe and our place within it. She also explores the concept of karma and the idea that our actions in this life have consequences that extend beyond our physical existence.Overall, The Luminous Shield is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of spiritual and metaphysical topics that continues to be of interest to readers interested in theosophy and Eastern spirituality.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Nightmare Tales, by H. P. Blavatsky. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592510.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.