H.P. Blavatsky (Helena Petrovna Blavatsky)

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, also known as H.P. Blavatsky, was a 19th-century Russian spiritual teacher and occultist who co-founded the Theosophical Society. She promoted the idea that hidden spiritual truths underlie all religions and that humanity’s spiritual evolution can be achieved through study and inner development. Blavatsky authored influential works like "The Secret Doctrine," blending Eastern philosophy, mysticism, and esoteric knowledge. Her teachings aimed to foster understanding across different cultures and spiritual traditions, inspiring a wave of interest in the mystical and occult during her time.