 Cover of the 1979 edition | |
| Author | Savitri Devi |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Philosophy of history Esoteric Nazism |
| Published | 1958 |
| Publication place | United Arab Republic |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 432 |
The Lightning and the Sun is a 1958 book by Savitri Devi, in which the author outlines her philosophy of history along with her critique of the modern world. The book is known for the author's claim that Adolf Hitler was an avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu. It was the first book to espouse esoteric Nazism.