""Avataras"" is a spiritual book written by Annie Besant. The book delves into the concept of avatars, or divine incarnations, in various religious traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Besant explores the characteristics and attributes of these avatars, their purpose and mission, and their impact on human history and consciousness. The book also discusses the idea of the avatar in relation to the evolution of humanity and the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment. Besant's writing is insightful and thought-provoking, making ""Avataras"" a valuable read for anyone interested in spirituality and the pursuit of higher consciousness.1899. Four Lectures Delivered at the Twenty-fourth Anniversary Meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar Madras, December 1899. Contents: What is an Avatara; The Source of and Need for Avataras; Some Special Avataras; Shri Krishna.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.