Holy Wind, Holy Spirit
Although we live with the wind daily, delight in its blessings and suffer its wrath, how often do we question what it is or where… Read More »Holy Wind, Holy Spirit
Eloise Hart
Member of the Theosophical Society, Pasadena. Bio: Eloise Hart.
Wisdom Teachings of the Hopi
Much of the wisdom of the American Indians is written in symbols — a language without letters or sounds that speaks to that part of… Read More »Wisdom Teachings of the Hopi
[Review:] The Mayan Popol Vuh
Dennis Tedlock’s recent translation of the Quiche Mayan Popol Vuh* is one of the finest, and as such is attracting widespread attention. It, together with his introduction,… Read More »[Review:] The Mayan Popol Vuh
Monster Slayer’s Hero Quest—the Navaho Way
Father, give me the light of your mind, / that my mind may be strong; / Give me some of your strength, / that my… Read More »Monster Slayer’s Hero Quest—the Navaho Way
The Vision of Ardai Viraf
Happiness comes to him, through whom happiness goes out to others. — Ushtavaiti Gastha Alexander’s conquest of the 4th century BC brought with it a… Read More »The Vision of Ardai Viraf
The “Vast Individual”
Mazdean teachings explain that because all creatures are equally important parts of one “Vast Individual,” whatever gives pleasure or pain to one, affects for good… Read More »The “Vast Individual”
The Prophet of Light
Aid me by light, and vivify me by light, and guard me by light, and unite me unto light! I ask of Thee, O Worthy… Read More »The Prophet of Light
The Story of Beginnings
The Persian story of beginnings is of the rebecoming, the renovation, of what has ever existed and is repeatedly refashioned in manifested appearances. These appearances… Read More »The Story of Beginnings
The Book of God
Here at hand is The Desatir, which Zoroastrians call the Book of God, the message-bearer and nourisher, not only of the wisest and best, but… Read More »The Book of God
The Logic of Jain Mystical Doctrines
The teachings of Jainism are presented in their sutras and commentaries with such mathematical exactness and logic one can’t help exclaiming, how true, how clear,… Read More »The Logic of Jain Mystical Doctrines
A Lamp of the True Light
Vast as is the legacy of the skilled and illustrious Jain scholars and artisans, equally extensive is the contribution of the humble and industrious aspirants… Read More »A Lamp of the True Light
The Twenty-four “Buddhas” of Jainism
The barefoot beggar who wanders through India sweeping the dust from his path lest unintentionally he crush by his step some beetle or seed may… Read More »The Twenty-four “Buddhas” of Jainism