How do theosophists seek direct contact with a deeper spiritual reality?

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Annie Besant and Jiddu Krishnamurti stand side by side in formal attire, Besant holding papers, in a black and white photograph from 1933. — theosophy Annie Besant and Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1926.

Theosophists believe that a deeper spiritual reality exists and that individuals can establish direct contact with it by transcending normal human consciousness. This is primarily achieved through the following methods:

Intuition: Utilizing direct, non-rational insight to perceive spiritual truths.
Meditation: Engaging in mental exercises designed to quiet the mind and reach higher states of awareness.
Revelation: Seeking direct communication or unveiling of divine wisdom.

Beyond these practices, theosophists emphasize the study of esoteric doctrines, often found hidden within sacred texts, to better understand the mysteries of nature and the human essence. By pursuing these paths, practitioners aim to access higher psychic and spiritual powers, ultimately seeking to return to their spiritual home as "sparks of the divine" currently trapped in the material world.1