These figures possess both the Lightning and the Sun . They use the "Dark Age" methods of violence and destruction to fight against the decay of the time, seeking to restore a "Golden Age". The Central Thesis
First self-published in Calcutta in 1958, the book became a rare and sought-after text for decades. The Lightning and the Sun - SAVITRI DEVI Archive
These figures represent the Lightning . They act with the destructive violence of the age but lack a higher purpose, further contributing to decay. Her primary example is Genghis Khan . These figures possess both the Lightning and the Sun
It remains a major influence on post-WWII neo-Nazi and far-right occult movements. These figures represent the Lightning
Devi applies a cyclical view of history based on the Hindu concept of the four Yugas (ages) to the modern world. She argues that humanity is currently in the Kali Yuga , or "Dark Age," characterized by decay and egalitarianism. To explain how individuals interact with this cycle, she categorizes historical figures into three types: