The Adepts in America in 1776
The following suggestions and statements are made entirely upon the personal responsibility of the writer, and without the knowledge or… Read More »The Adepts in America in 1776
October 1883
[The Sacred Brahmanical Thread]
Article selections from “Two Words about Chelaship” by A. Sankariah | Note by H.P.B. There were days when all had… Read More »[The Sacred Brahmanical Thread]
Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic
To the Editor of Light. “Bottom. Let me play the lion . . . I will roar, that I will do… Read More »Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic
Projection of the Double
In one of the daily issues of the N. Y. World—an influential journal of the great American metropolis—for the year 1878,… Read More »Projection of the Double
Paying the Way
The late Artemus Ward, a famous American humorist, wishing to prove his effusive patriotism during the late Civil War, said… Read More »Paying the Way
The Lawn-Tennis School of Critics
Those intellectual prodigies of the Lawn-Tennis clubs—Anakim among critics—who swallow the story of Balaam’s speaking “she-ass” but cannot believe in… Read More »The Lawn-Tennis School of Critics
A Plea for a Personal God
Notes by H.P.B. on a Letter by P. *** T. *** S. *** Can the Editor please enlighten me as… Read More »A Plea for a Personal God
Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”
It is suggestive that in these Numbers which close the 4th and begin the 5th year of our Magazine, several… Read More »Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”
The Buddhists and Government
The statement is circulating through the Indian Press, that “considerable indignation is felt in Ceylon at the attempts which the… Read More »The Buddhists and Government
Pindams at Gya
Selections from a Letter by “A. Hindu” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. Referring to N. D. K.’s query and your… Read More »Pindams at Gya
“Impressions from the Infinite”
For some time past, M. C. W. Rohner, M.D. of Benalla, was busy translating from the Spanish of Balmes trance-utterances… Read More »“Impressions from the Infinite”
Kavya Dosha Vivechana
[Review:] An exposition of faults in the Marathi poems taught in Government Schools. By Simeon Benjamin. Price seven annas. Can… Read More »Kavya Dosha Vivechana
An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]
Introductory Note by H.P.B. A noble movement, one of a most redeeming and high character, is set on foot by… Read More »An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]
Can Females Become Adepts?
Will you kindly let me know whether females can attain to adeptship, and whether female adepts exist at all?—“An Inquirer.”… Read More »Can Females Become Adepts?
Was Writing Known Before Panini?
I am entrusted with the task of putting together some facts which would support the view that the art of… Read More »Was Writing Known Before Panini?
Historical Difficulty—Why?
6. Is there not some confusion in the letter quoted on p. 62 of Esoteric Buddhism, where “the old Greeks… Read More »Historical Difficulty—Why?