Vedantism and Buddhism
In the review of the Vedantasara on page 318 of Vol. IV of the Theosophist, I find the reviewer asserting that Sankaracharya’s Adwaita teaching is… Read More »Vedantism and Buddhism
Damodar K. Mavalankar
Chela and member of the early Theosophical Society. Biography: Damodar K. Mavalankar
The Metaphysical Basis of “Esoteric Buddhism”
The pamphlet of Mr. C. C. Massey, an F.T.S., of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, is a valuable contribution to the discussion now… Read More »The Metaphysical Basis of “Esoteric Buddhism”
The Best Food for Man
Article by Purmeshri Dass | Note by D.K.M. The use of flesh-meat is forbidden on the ground that it is animal food and the reasons… Read More »The Best Food for Man
“Phenomena”
Letter by “A Student” | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar In the Supplement to the February issue, I find registered two occurrences under the head… Read More »“Phenomena”
On Prayer
Letter from K.C.M. | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar In your last issue Mr. V. K. Rajwade Rolves the question “Why are men averse to… Read More »On Prayer
Theosophy and Love: A Rejoinder
[Note: the current article is a continuation of a series between Damodar and the Epiphany, beginning with Damodar’s “Oxford Mission Shots at Occultism”. The Epiphany’s… Read More »Theosophy and Love: A Rejoinder
The Philosophy and Science of Vedantic Raja Yoga
I feel really obliged to my friend and brother, Babu Siris Chandra Vasu, B. A., for the presentation of a copy of a Treatise on… Read More »The Philosophy and Science of Vedantic Raja Yoga
White and Black Magic
Having just had a little leisure I was going over Mirza Moorad Alee’s letter in the Philosophic Inquirer of the 6th Instant. Col. Olcott’s reply… Read More »White and Black Magic
Contemplation
A general misunderstanding of this term seems to prevail. The popular idea appears to be to confine oneself for half an hour—or at the utmost… Read More »Contemplation
Oxford Mission Shots at Occultism
Out of the clear sky of a correspondent’s remarks on the comparative merits of Buddha and Christ, the thunderbolt has been hurled against Occultism by… Read More »Oxford Mission Shots at Occultism
The Work of the Branches
Notwithstanding the repeated protest of the Parent Theosophical Society, there does yet seem to linger in the minds of individual members and of some Branches,… Read More »The Work of the Branches
[Answers to Questions on Adepts]
Questions by D. P. Dhumme | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar Madame,—Will you, with your usual kindness, enlighten me on the following points, some of… Read More »[Answers to Questions on Adepts]
A Great Riddle Solved
On my return to the Head-quarters from the North, where I had accompanied Col. Olcott on his Presidential Tour, I learnt with regret and sorrow… Read More »A Great Riddle Solved
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.” Note.—It is difficult to see… Read More »Can Females Become Adepts?
Kavya Dosha Vivechana
[Review:] An exposition of faults in the Marathi poems taught in Government Schools. By Simeon Benjamin. Price seven annas. Can be had from the Author;… Read More »Kavya Dosha Vivechana
Seeing Bright Light with Closed Eyes
Letter by P. T. Srinivasaingar | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar Our Brother P. T. Srinivasaingar of Negapatam, writes to ask:— “Can you please explain… Read More »Seeing Bright Light with Closed Eyes
The Vedantasara
[Note: the following is a review of The Vedantasara in Sanskrit with the commentary of Nrishingha Saraswatee, and with English, Hindi and Bengali Translations. See… Read More »The Vedantasara
Pert Questions and Plain Answers
Letter from “* * *” | Introductory Note and Footnotes by H.P.B. | “Answer to Misconceptions” by Damodar How little the “beliefs and creeds” of the Theosophical… Read More »Pert Questions and Plain Answers
The “Occult World” and the “Spiritualist”
Having just read in the London Spiritualist a review of Mr. Sinnett’s book “The Occult World,” I find in it more than a doubt expressed… Read More »The “Occult World” and the “Spiritualist”
Castes in India
No man of sincerity and moral courage can read Mr. G. C. Whitworth’s Profession of Faith, as reviewed in the April Theosophist, without feeling himself… Read More »Castes in India
The Swami of Akalkot
A book entitled “Swami Charitra” (The life of Swami) has just been published in Marathi, in two parts, by one Narayan Hari Bhagvat. It contains… Read More »The Swami of Akalkot