In both Theosophic Mysticism and these commentaries, and in the system of esoteric development expounded by Gurdjieff, are the keys to the true meaning and purpose of existence. To understand them, is to gain freedom from self-imprisonment from which we all suffer. This book explores the essentials of this self-knowledge and the basic theosophic pattern underlying Nicoll, Gurdjief and Krishnamurti's teachings.