The World As Power, Power As Life (1922)

The World As Power, Power As Life is a philosophical and spiritual treatise written by John Woodroffe and published in 1922. The book explores the concept of power as the fundamental essence of the universe and all life within it. Woodroffe draws upon Eastern spiritual traditions, particularly Tantra, to argue that power is not simply a physical force but a vital energy that permeates all existence.Through a series of essays and meditations, Woodroffe delves into the nature of power and its relationship to consciousness, sexuality, and creativity. He argues that the pursuit of power is not a selfish or destructive act, but rather a means of tapping into the divine energy that flows through all living beings. He also emphasizes the importance of balancing power with compassion and wisdom, in order to use it for positive and transformative purposes.The World As Power, Power As Life is a dense and complex work that requires careful reading and reflection. It is a seminal text in the field of spiritual philosophy and has influenced many subsequent thinkers and writers.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.