The Devachanic Plane: Its Characteristics and Inhabitants

Theosophical Manuals #6

by C.W. Leadbeater

Explore the heaven-world of Devachan and what it means for human life.

This concise volume explains the mental plane beyond the astral realm, outlining how consciousness shifts and how beings from many traditions experience the heaven-life. Readers will gain a clear, approachable view of the Devas, angels, and other inhabitants, and how their existence interweaves with earthly evolution.

This edition presents the core ideas in plain language, focusing on how different planes of existence interpenetrate our world and how life can be understood from a spiritual perspective. It emphasizes practical, down-to-earth explanations for those curious about Theosophy and the nature of higher consciousness, without requiring advanced study.Understand the concept of multiple planes of reality and how they interpenetrate our spaceLearn how the heaven-life is described, including the roles of Devas and other beingsSee how consciousness shifts from the physical to higher vehicles and what this means for personal growthDiscover examples of how devotion, love, and thought-form imagery appear in the higher realms Ideal for readers of religious philosophy, spiritual metaphysics, and those exploring Theosophy’s take on life after death and the structures of higher worlds.

Genres: Theosophy, Nonfiction

110 pages, Hardcover

Published August 24, 2018

About the author

Charles Webster Leadbeater was an influential member of the Theosophical Society, author on occult subjects and co-initiator with J.I. Wedgwood of the Liberal Catholic Church.

Originally a priest of the Church of England, his interest in spiritualism caused him to end his affiliation with Anglicanism in favour of the Theosophical Society, where he became an associate of Annie Besant. He became a high-ranking officer of the society, but resigned in 1906 amid a scandal. Accusations of his detractors were never proven and, with Besant's assistance, he was readmitted a few years later. Leadbeater went on to write over 69 books and pamphlets that examined in detail the hidden side of life as well as maintain regular speaking engagements. His efforts on behalf of the society assured his status as one of its leading members until his death in 1934.

Reviews

[Dave Lindley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting in comparative Religion

[Jason McClure · Rating 4 out of 5]

a bit old-timey but great material if your into metaphysics

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief, clear, more-or-less first-person account of the structure and operation of the "mental plane" or Devachan--the place where we all wind up at the climax of our postmortem experience and remain until it is time for us to incarnate again. The heaven we experience is the heaven we create for ourselves by our actions on Earth.

[Ravdeep Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Use as a course book if following Metaphysics