[Crimes of Preachers in the United States]
“The Crimes of Preachers in the United States”1 for the last five years—from May 1876 to May 1881, “translated out of the… Read More »[Crimes of Preachers in the United States]
H. P. Blavatsky
Occultist, Author, Chela, Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Bio: H. P. Blavatsky.
A Psychic Warning
Letter by A. Constantine, Esq. | Editor’s Note by H. P. Blavatsky Can any of the numerous readers of the… Read More »A Psychic Warning
Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows
The Supplement to The Theosophist has hitherto been the only channel of communication between ourselves and our numerous Branches and unattached Fellows, scattered… Read More »Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows
Obituary [Thomas Stolk]
Obituary selections by A. de Bourbon | Note by H.P.B. Obituary Death of the President of the “Post Nubila Lux… Read More »Obituary [Thomas Stolk]
What Scientific Russia Knows of Ceylon
At various times, already, we had an opportunity of learning from the reports of the Moscow “Society of the Lovers… Read More »What Scientific Russia Knows of Ceylon
Brahma, Iswara and Maya
Article selection by N. Naraina Moorty | Note by H.P.B. Advertising to the article “Brahma, Iswara and Maya,” by Pramada… Read More »Brahma, Iswara and Maya
[Numbers, Harmony, and Correspondences or Affinities]
Article selection by John Tyndall | Note by H.P.B. . . . The union of bodies in fixed and multiple… Read More »[Numbers, Harmony, and Correspondences or Affinities]
[Did Paracelsus “give way to intemperance”?]
Selection from letter to the editor “Paracelsus” by E.N.T. | Note by H.P.B. In regard to “Theophrastus Paracelsus,” whose name… Read More »[Did Paracelsus “give way to intemperance”?]
Trance Mediums and “Historical” Visions
The reliability of the identification of returning spirits, may be inferred from this bit of fresh intelligence recently received through… Read More »Trance Mediums and “Historical” Visions
Trance-Speakers
No Hindu needs to be told the meaning of the term Angánta Yéné. It is the action of a bhût,… Read More »Trance-Speakers
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
Madame Blavatsky and Her Opinions
Mme. H. P. Blavatsky, who “professes to be a Buddhist,” and who—thinks the Observer—had better explain the outrageous deception of… Read More »Madame Blavatsky and Her Opinions
The Soul of Things
Ten years ago, Professor William Denton, an Anglo-American geologist and a man of marked intellectual capacity, issued in collaboration with… Read More »The Soul of Things
The “Political” Side of Theosophy
For over two years—ever since the now exploded craze of suspecting Madame Blavatsky of being a “Russian spy,” was blushingly… Read More »The “Political” Side of Theosophy
A Heavy Curse
As a specimen of condensed and concentrated episcopal malice, the following ANATHEMA recently sent by the Pope to various Bishops… Read More »A Heavy Curse
Hypnotism
The views of medical men in regard to hypnotism or self-mesmerization have been greatly strengthened of late. This is evident… Read More »Hypnotism
Moral Education by Prof. Buchanan
[Review of:] Moral Education: Its laws and methods. Governments, Churches and Colleges for many thousand and years have striven in… Read More »Moral Education by Prof. Buchanan
[A Note on “Divine Revelation”]
Article Selection from “The Veda, The Origin and History of Religion,” by Rao Bahadur Shankar Pandurang Pandit | Note by… Read More »[A Note on “Divine Revelation”]
Letter to the Editor of “L’Opinione Nazionale”
Our Correspondence. New York. My dear Editor,—I am sending to you the New York Echo—our local Organ for Secret Societies.… Read More »Letter to the Editor of “L’Opinione Nazionale”
[The Seven Centers of Vāc]
Selection from Mohini M. Chatterji’s translation of the Ātmānātmaviveka of Śaṃkarācarya | Note by H.P.B. Q: What are the organs of action? A:… Read More »[The Seven Centers of Vāc]
Letter to the Editor of the Indu Prakash
Madame H. P. Blavatsky writes as follows to the editor of the Indu Prakash: Ever since my arrival here, in February, with… Read More »Letter to the Editor of the Indu Prakash
[Notes on Planetary Spirits and “Always Existing” Entities]
Translation Selections by Alexander Wilder | Notes by H.P.B. (Continued from No. 22 [July, 1881]) Iamblichus: A Treatise on the… Read More »[Notes on Planetary Spirits and “Always Existing” Entities]
What is Sauce for the Goose, is not Sauce for the Gander
Selections from a Letter by Narsing Dass Chowdry | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . In The Sunday at Home,… Read More »What is Sauce for the Goose, is not Sauce for the Gander
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
Who Fabricates?
In the last Religio-Philosophical Journal (for February 27th [p. 5]), in the Philadelphia department, edited by Dr. Child, under the most poetical… Read More »Who Fabricates?
Mediums, Beware!
[Note: for some background, see “The Russian Investigation & “Psychophobia” in Russia”] To the Editor of The Banner of Light: Dear… Read More »Mediums, Beware!
A Christian Minister on Theosophy
Writing to the Indian Mirror, the Rev. C. H. A. Dall says:— “Skeptomai is Greek for “I enquire.” In the radical sense… Read More »A Christian Minister on Theosophy
The Real Madame, H. P. Blavatsky
One of our many friends, a distinguished writer and publicist, received a letter about the Theosophists from one of his… Read More »The Real Madame, H. P. Blavatsky
What is “A Fact”?
Once fairly started on a friendly discussion—not “quarrelling,” we hope—with Light, 1 we may just as well set matters right… Read More »What is “A Fact”?
[On Harmony]
[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the… Read More »[On Harmony]
[Symbolism in the Kaliya Mardana]
Article selection from “Kaliya Mardana, or the Crushing of Kaliya—the Great Serpent by Krishna”, by Rao Bahadur Dadoba Pandurang |… Read More »[Symbolism in the Kaliya Mardana]
Adepts and Politics
Article Selections by Chhabigram Dolatram | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. The perusal of an article headed “The Adepts in America… Read More »Adepts and Politics
[Notes on “The Recluses of the Himalayas”]
Article Selections by G… P… C… | Introductory Note & Notes by H.P.B. The following interesting communication was received by… Read More »[Notes on “The Recluses of the Himalayas”]
The Signs of the Times
It is intensely interesting to follow season after season the rapid evolution and change of public thought in the direction… Read More »The Signs of the Times
[On the “Brothers” and Real Adepts]
Article Selections by C.C.M. and Onesimus | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: for some background, see “Madame Blavatsky on “The Himalayan… Read More »[On the “Brothers” and Real Adepts]
[On the Parabrahm of the Upanishads]
Selection from letter to the editor “Is Brahmoism True Hinduism” by “A Member of the Adi B. Samaj” | Note… Read More »[On the Parabrahm of the Upanishads]
The Theosophists at Maligawa
Sir,—May I hope to be allowed the same number of lines in the columns of your valuable paper, for the… Read More »The Theosophists at Maligawa
Was it “Spirits” or What?
[H.P.B.’s response to “A Perplexed Theosophist”] The strict adherence to our duty as an Occultist, while it satisfies a few… Read More »Was it “Spirits” or What?
Old Philosophers and Modern Critics
In one of the oldest philosophies and religious systems of prehistoric times, we read that at the end of a… Read More »Old Philosophers and Modern Critics
Archæological Difficulties
Letter by P. C. M. | Note by H.P.B. May I be permitted to ask what Sanskrit and Buddhistic books,… Read More »Archæological Difficulties
[Notes on Devachan]
Selections from a Letter by F. Hartmann | Notes by H.P.B. Allow me to express my sincere gratitude for the… Read More »[Notes on Devachan]
[Spirit-Photography]
Chronicles of the Photographs of Spiritual Beings and Phenomena Invisible to the Material Eye, by Miss G. Houghton. A neat… Read More »[Spirit-Photography]
Will
Article Selections by L. A. Sanders | Note by H.P.B. It is with the greatest interest that I read the profound… Read More »Will
Madame Blavatsky on the Theosophical Society at Bombay
To the Editor of the Indu-Prakash. SIR,— In your issue of August 30th, I find you commenting on certain “strange… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on the Theosophical Society at Bombay
[Notes on “Puzzling Queries”]
Article Selections by Bitra Ramaswamy Naidu | Notes by H.P.B. I ask permission to offer a few questions in view… Read More »[Notes on “Puzzling Queries”]
Madame Blavatsky [On Her Contempt for Titles]
To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette: Sir,—On the very day of my return from a month’s travel, I am shown… Read More »Madame Blavatsky [On Her Contempt for Titles]
Spiritualism at Simla (intro)
An esteemed young English lady of Simla, interested in Occultism, sends us some interesting narratives of psychological experiences which may… Read More »Spiritualism at Simla (intro)
Correct Definitions and Incorrect Insinuations
A wise and just interpretation of the main objects of our Society was given by our esteemed contemporary the Mahratta… Read More »Correct Definitions and Incorrect Insinuations