Savitri Devi’s Gold in the Furnace presents her view of National Socialism as a timeless, spiritually rooted worldview that she believes expresses ancient “Aryan” principles linked to order, hierarchy, and what she describes as a cosmic, solar philosophy.
She portrays Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich as manifestations of these ideals and emphasizes racial hierarchy, arguing that the Aryan race represents a higher form of human development. Throughout the book, she frames Germany’s defeat in World War II not as the end of National Socialism but as a temporary trial, comparing the suffering of postwar Germany to gold being purified in a furnace.
According to Devi, the Allied occupation, de-nazification policies, and trials of former Nazis are part of an attempt to eradicate both the ideology and its followers, yet these hardships only strengthen the resolve of committed believers.
The narrative blends political reflection with personal travel, encounters, and spiritual symbolism, especially from Hindu traditions, which she uses to interpret historical events through a mythic lens. Devi highlights what she sees as the loyalty, discipline, and noble character of National Socialist supporters, who are elite, and connected to an ancient heritage.
Ultimately, the book expresses the conviction that National Socialism embodies enduring truths, that its adherents should remain steadfast despite persecution, and that the ideology will one day experience a renewed emergence.
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