Introduction: A Forgotten Legacy of Mankind
When we consider the history of humanity, we are often confined by the limits of mainstream archaeology and academic consensus. Yet, beyond the accepted narrative lies a realm of esoteric knowledge that proposes an astonishingly different story—one that spans millions of years and involves civilizations of immense spiritual and psychic power.
One of the most influential voices in this arcane field was Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, the founder of Theosophy, a philosophical system that blends Eastern mysticism with Western esotericism. According to her teachings, Earth has been the stage for five root races, each representing a phase in humanity’s spiritual and physical evolution.
This article delves deep into the hidden history of the human races, exploring the metaphysical origins of mankind, the rise and fall of ancient supercivilizations like Lemuria and Atlantis, and the possible destiny of our current race.
The Lord of the Flame: The Primordial Being
According to The Secret Doctrine—Blavatsky’s magnum opus—the history of the Earth began not with primitive hominids but with the appearance of a transcendent being: The Lord of the Flame, also referred to as Sanat Kumara in later Theosophical texts. This being descended from the higher spiritual realms during the early phases of Earth’s formation to catalyze the emergence of intelligent life.
This event marks the beginning of spiritual evolution, a concept distinct from Darwinian biology. Instead of physical mutation through natural selection, humanity evolves through root races—each representing a metaphysical epoch.
The First and Second Root Races: Ethereal Beginnings
The First and Second Root Races are shrouded in mystery. According to Theosophy, these races were non-physical, composed of ethereal or semi-astral substance. They were not “people” as we understand them but spiritual beings—luminous, massive, and devoid of gender.
- The First Root Race was known as the Astral Race, existing on an energetic level.
- The Second Root Race, sometimes called the Hyperboreans, began to exhibit proto-physical characteristics and existed in polar regions during a period when the Earth’s climate was radically different.
These races did not reproduce biologically but rather by a process called budding or fission, similar to cellular division.
Although mainstream science dismisses these accounts as mythological, Theosophists argue that they represent stages of consciousness and being that predate material form.
The Third Root Race: The Lemurians
With the Third Root Race, we enter into more familiar, yet fantastical, territory: the age of Lemuria.
The Civilization of Giants
The Lemurians were said to be gigantic beings, ranging from 3 to 5 meters tall, with bronze-colored skin, three eyes, and immense psychic abilities. They could communicate telepathically, move objects with their minds (telekinesis), and even manipulate the fabric of time to some extent.
Lemuria was believed to be a vast continent located in what is now the Pacific Ocean, stretching from modern-day Madagascar to Australia. Far from being primitive, Lemuria was a highly advanced civilization, although its technology was psychic and spiritual rather than mechanical.
Dinosaurs as Pets?
One of the most astonishing claims about Lemurians is that they domesticated dinosaurs. While this assertion defies scientific chronology, proponents argue that prehistoric timelines are misunderstood or deliberately obscured. Some suggest that remnants of Lemurian technology—such as ancient megaliths and underground cities—may still lie hidden beneath the Pacific.
The Fall of Lemuria
Lemuria eventually succumbed to cataclysmic events, including massive volcanic eruptions and shifting tectonic plates. The entire continent is said to have sunk beneath the ocean, a disaster that wiped out the majority of its population and led to the emergence of a new race.
The Fourth Root Race: The Atlanteans
Following the Lemurians came the Atlanteans, the most well-known among the ancient root races.
The Rise of Atlantis
According to Theosophy, Atlantis rose approximately 850,000 years ago, inheriting the spiritual wisdom of the Lemurians but also developing technological prowess. The Atlanteans were the first race to fully integrate mental faculties, and they established a global civilization with flying machines, energy weapons, and advanced crystal technology.
They inhabited a massive continent that spanned what is now the Atlantic Ocean, connecting parts of Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
The Atlantean Downfall
However, with their increasing intellectual power came spiritual decline. The Atlanteans became obsessed with domination and materialism. Their once noble civilization degenerated into a corrupt empire rife with internal wars and experimentation with dark forces.
This moral decay eventually led to their destruction. A series of earthquakes and tsunamis sank the continent of Atlantis, a memory preserved in the myths of nearly every ancient culture—from Plato’s dialogues to Mesoamerican flood legends.
The Fifth Root Race: Modern Humanity
We are the Fifth Root Race, known in Theosophy as the Aryan race—a term that originally had no racial or ethnic connotation but simply referred to our stage in spiritual development.
Our race began around 100,000 years ago, after the final sinking of Atlantis. The early centers of this new humanity were in Central Asia, particularly in a mythical region known as Shambhala.
The Fifth Root Race is marked by the development of individuality, logic, and scientific inquiry. Unlike our predecessors, we rely more on external technology than internal powers. While this has enabled rapid progress, it has also distanced us from our spiritual origins.
The Sixth and Seventh Root Races: A Glimpse into the Future
Theosophical teachings suggest that we are not the end of the evolutionary cycle. Two more root races are expected to emerge:
- The Sixth Root Race will be born out of the most spiritually evolved members of humanity. They will possess heightened intuition, psychic abilities, and live in harmony with universal laws.
- The Seventh Root Race will complete the Earth’s spiritual evolution, existing in a near-divine state before humanity transitions to a higher planetary existence.
These future races will not rise from technological conquest but from inner transformation—a return to the spiritual nobility once held by the Lemurians and Atlanteans.
Implications: Who Are We Really?
If Blavatsky’s account holds even a kernel of truth, it raises profound questions:
- Is our current civilization merely a remnant of a much older lineage?
- Have we forgotten the real purpose of human life?
- Could our obsession with technology be leading us down the same path of destruction as the Atlanteans?
These are not merely philosophical musings—they challenge the very fabric of historical and existential understanding. Mainstream science and archaeology may never fully accept such claims, but their consistent presence in ancient mythologies and esoteric traditions suggests they should not be dismissed lightly.
Conclusion: The Unwritten Chapters of Humanity
The hidden history of human races, as outlined in Theosophy, paints a picture of humanity as spiritual beings in physical evolution, cycling through epochs of enlightenment and ruin. From the ethereal beings of the First Race to the powerful Lemurians and technologically superior Atlanteans, our history may be far older—and more mysterious—than we ever imagined.
In an age dominated by materialism and technological obsession, perhaps the ancient wisdom of the root races serves as a reminder of our true nature—and a warning. We are not just bodies and minds; we are consciousness on a cosmic journey.
As we look to the stars and ponder colonizing other planets, the real quest may not be outward—but inward. The past is not dead; it lives in our DNA, in our myths, and perhaps, in our destiny.
Suggested Readings and References:
- The Secret Doctrine by H.P. Blavatsky
- A Treatise on Cosmic Fire by Alice A. Bailey
- Atlantis: The Antediluvian World by Ignatius Donnelly
