Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson or “An Objectively Impartial Criticism of the Life of Man” by Gurdjieff is the first series of works in the larger trilogy. “All and Everything”. Now we got them all here at Holybooks.com which is good since Gurdjieff underlined the importance of reading the books in the correct order.

• FIRST SERIES: Three books under the title of Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson. An Objectively Impartial Criticism of the Life of Man. (Download it below or buy it here: Link)
• SECOND SERIES Two books under the common title of Meetings with Remarkable Men.
• THIRD SERIES Five books under the title of Life Is Real Only Then, When I Am. ” (Download it here: Link)

From the foreword of G. I. Gurdjieff’s “Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson”:

“All written according to entirely new principles of logical reasoning and directed toward the accomplishment of the following three fundamental tasks: FIRST SERIES To destroy, mercilessly and without any compromise whatever, in the mentation and feelings of the reader, the beliefs and views, by centuries rooted in him, about everything existing in the world. SECOND SERIES To acquaint the reader with the material required for a new creation and to prove the soundness and good quality of it. THIRD SERIES To assist the arising, in the mentation and in the feelings of the reader, of a veritable, nonfantastic representation not of that illusory world which he now perceives, but of the world existing in reality.”

Beelzebub’s Tales is included in Martin Seymour-Smith‘s 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written, with the comment that it is “…the most convincing fusion of Eastern and Western thought has yet been seen.

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Beelzebubs Tales to His Grandson by G I Gurdjieff

“Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson” is the seminal work of the influential spiritual teacher and mystic G.I. Gurdjieff. Published in 1950, this book is the first volume of his trilogy “All and Everything”, and it stands as a cornerstone of Gurdjieff’s philosophical teachings and esoteric insights.

The narrative is uniquely structured as a series of discourses delivered by the character Beelzebub to his grandson Hassein during their interstellar travels aboard the spaceship Karnak. Through these tales, Gurdjieff delves into the intricacies of human psychology, the nature of the cosmos, and the existential challenges facing humanity. The stories are rich with allegory and symbolism, designed to provoke deep reflection and self-examination in the reader.

Gurdjieff employs a distinctive and intentionally challenging writing style, incorporating complex language and neologisms to engage readers actively and encourage them to question their preconceived notions. This approach is part of his broader teaching methodology, which emphasizes the importance of conscious effort and personal struggle in the pursuit of spiritual awakening.

Key themes explored in “Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson” include the mechanical nature of human existence, the potential for individuals to transcend their habitual patterns, and the significance of understanding universal laws. Gurdjieff critiques the shortcomings of modern society, religion, and science, suggesting that humanity has lost touch with essential truths and higher knowledge.

The book introduces readers to Gurdjieff’s concept of “The Work,” a path of self-development aimed at achieving a higher state of consciousness and being. He underscores the necessity of self-observation, inner work, and the harmonization of one’s intellectual, emotional, and physical centers.

“Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson” is more than just a philosophical text; it is a transformative experience intended to awaken readers to new levels of awareness. Its profound insights have had a lasting impact on spiritual thought, influencing subsequent generations of seekers, philosophers, and psychologists.

This work is recommended for those interested in esoteric spirituality, self-inquiry, and the deeper questions of existence. While demanding, the rewards of engaging with Gurdjieff’s teachings are significant, offering the potential for personal growth and a renewed understanding of one’s place in the universe.