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H. P. Blavatsky

Occultist, Author, Chela, Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Bio: H. P. Blavatsky.

A Crisis for Spiritualism

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Spiritual Scientist, March, 1876

[Note: H.P.B.’s letter was preceded by the following Editor’s Note. For further context, see previous editions of the Spiritual Scientist, Banner… Read More »A Crisis for Spiritualism

Turkish Barbarities

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, New York World, August, 1877

[Note: for background and context, see newspaper articles of the time about the Russo-Turkish War (1877-78)] To the Editor of The… Read More »Turkish Barbarities

The Neutrality of the Senate House

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Journal of The Theosophical Society, February, 1884

With reference to a correspondence on the subject of this heading that is now taking place in the Madras Mail, a few… Read More »The Neutrality of the Senate House

The Indian “Public” and Theosophy

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Spectator, March, 1879

To the Editor of The Indian Spectator. Before entering upon the main question that compels me to ask you kindly to… Read More »The Indian “Public” and Theosophy

Sobs, Sods and Posies

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1881

A few weeks ago, one George Nairns, a British sailor, brutally murdered at Calcutta a poor police sepoy who was… Read More »Sobs, Sods and Posies

[Note on the Assumptions of Materialism and Dogmatic Religion]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1882

Article Selection from a paper by Lionel Beale | Note by H.P.B. . . . I believe all materialistic doctrines,… Read More »[Note on the Assumptions of Materialism and Dogmatic Religion]

Professor Huxley and Isis Unveiled

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1883

Editor’s Notes by H.P.B. on an article by A. Banon One of the articles of the May number of Macmillan’s… Read More »Professor Huxley and Isis Unveiled

The Future Buddhas

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1884

Letter by Khetra Mohana Mukhopadhyaya | Notes by H.P.B. On page 144 of Esoteric Buddhism we have the following:— “A Buddha visits… Read More »The Future Buddhas

“Tharana,” or Mesmerism

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1882

Letter by N. Chidambaram Iyer | Reply by H.P.B. In the June number of The Theosophist, Babu Purno Chandra Mukerjee… Read More »“Tharana,” or Mesmerism

Dr. Slade’s Final Triumph

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, March, 1878

To the Editor of the Banner of Light: I have just received from the Hon. Alexander Aksakoff, of St. Petersburg, a… Read More »Dr. Slade’s Final Triumph

The Knout

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Religio-Philosophical Journal, March, 1878

Mr. Editor:—I have read some of the assaults upon Colonel Olcott and myself, that have appeared in the Journal. Some have… Read More »The Knout

[On “White” and “Black” Tantras]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1883

Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “A Description of the Tantrik Mystic Rites and Ceremonies known as ‘Savasadhana’” So… Read More »[On “White” and “Black” Tantras]

Sympathy for Mr. Charles Bradlaugh

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Philosophic Inquirer, September, 1882

To the Editor of The Philosophic Inquirer. My dear Sir and Brother,—I was very ill for the last two or… Read More »Sympathy for Mr. Charles Bradlaugh

A “Light” Shining in Darkness

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1882

Our respected contemporary, Light, catches at an expression in a recent letter, from one of the Secretaries of our Society,… Read More »A “Light” Shining in Darkness

The Death of a Great Man

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

A Master Spirit has passed away from India. Pundit Dayananda Saraswati, the Founder and Supreme Chief of the Arya Samaj… Read More »The Death of a Great Man

Have we to Lower the Flag of Truce?

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

The spiritualistic journals, with the honourable and solitary exception of the Banner of Light, lose no opportunity for effecting Quixotic thrusts… Read More »Have we to Lower the Flag of Truce?

Pindams at Gya

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1883

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

Harichandra Chintamon

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Native Opinion, May, 1879

Sir,—In compliance with your request of April 2nd to inform you of the total amount of money sent by order… Read More »Harichandra Chintamon

[Notes on the Legitimacy of the Roman Catholic Church, and its Crimes]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Journal of The Theosophical Society, June, 1884

Article Selections from “Unpublished Writings of Eliphas Levi” | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Pope. We do not want to… Read More »[Notes on the Legitimacy of the Roman Catholic Church, and its Crimes]

[Notes on a Review of Mr. Chevillard’s Researches into Spiritism]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1882

Review Selections by Marcel Rouher (translated by H.P.B.) | Notes by H.P.B. Reviews Experimental Studies on Certain Nervous Phenomena, and… Read More »[Notes on a Review of Mr. Chevillard’s Researches into Spiritism]

Catechizing a Buddhist

Interview/ with H. P. Blavatsky, New York Sun, May, 1877

The Doctrines of a Faith which in its Purity has no Dogmas. Its Practical Workings as a Religion. The Story… Read More »Catechizing a Buddhist

Whence the Name “Lunatic”?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1883

It is well known that the moon-beams have a very pernicious influence; and recently this question became the subject of… Read More »Whence the Name “Lunatic”?

[Notes on “The God Idea”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

Article selections by Babu Raj Narain Bose | Notes by H.P.B. I deem it necessary to reply to some of… Read More »[Notes on “The God Idea”]

Dragged in Again!

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

The bisons, or North American buffaloes, we are told, when migrating, travel in vast solid columns of tens of thousands,… Read More »Dragged in Again!

Washing the Disciples’ Feet

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, New York Sun, August, 1877

To the Editor of The Sun: Sir—At the ceremony of “feet-washing” which occurred at Limwood campground, Aug. 8th, and is described… Read More »Washing the Disciples’ Feet

Madame Blavatsky on the Theosophical Society at Bombay

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Mirror, September, 1880

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

Funeral Rites among Savage Races

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1883

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on a letter responding to previous remarks. In your note to the letter on “The Efficacy… Read More »Funeral Rites among Savage Races

Col. Olcott’s Wonderful Success

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

Letter by Purna Chundra Sen, with note by the Editor of The East | Reply by H.P.B. To the Editor… Read More »Col. Olcott’s Wonderful Success

[On Mesmeric Healing]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1881

Insane by Electricity.—A young man, twenty-four years of age, named George Odette, has just been adjudged insane and committed to… Read More »[On Mesmeric Healing]

The Religion of the Future

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

Occultism teaches us that ideas based upon fundamental truths move in the eternity in a circle, revolving around and filling… Read More »The Religion of the Future

[On the Life of a True Theosophist]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1887

It is rumoured that A Catechism on Every-Day Life, by a Theosophical writer, is ready for press. Let us hope… Read More »[On the Life of a True Theosophist]

[On “Stone-Showers”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1881

Article Selections from a letter by A. J. Riko | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [Note: see also [Note… Read More »[On “Stone-Showers”]

[Numbers, Harmony, and Correspondences or Affinities]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1883

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]

[Buddhism as a Philosophy, not a Religion]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1882

“A Lecture on the Peculiarities of Hindu Literature”—delivered at the Triplicane Hindu Literary Society of Madras, by C. T. Winfred, B.A—is… Read More »[Buddhism as a Philosophy, not a Religion]

[The Seven Centers of Vāc]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

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]

Correspondence: Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), July, 1879

Sir,—Be so kind as to make room in your next issue for this indignant protest of mine. Speaking of me… Read More »Correspondence: Madame Blavatsky

A Needed Explanation

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1882

A valued friend and correspondent in Upper India writes:— “We have not had the pleasure of hearing from you since… Read More »A Needed Explanation

A Plea for a Personal God

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1883

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

The Pralaya of Modern Science

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1880

If Science is right then the future of our Solar System—hence of what we call the Universe—offers but little of… Read More »The Pralaya of Modern Science

The Theosophical Society in India

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1884

[Note: for background, see the history of the conspiracy of the Coulombs against H. P. Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society.]… Read More »The Theosophical Society in India

“Impressions from the Infinite”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1883

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”

[A Reverend on After-Death States]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1883

Selections from Brief Memorials of the Rev. Alphonese Francois Lacroix | Notes by H.P.B. He hailed every possible evidence of the… Read More »[A Reverend on After-Death States]

[Review: The Theosophist]

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1887

The Theosophist: a magazine of Oriental Philosophy, Art, Literature, and Occultism, conducted by H. P. Blavatsky, and H. S. Olcott,… Read More »[Review: The Theosophist]

[Note on “The Silver Hatchet” by A. Conan Doyle]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1884

Note by H.P.B. on a condensed reproduction of “The Silver Hatchet,” by A. Conan Doyle. [Note by H.P.B.:] We reprint… Read More »[Note on “The Silver Hatchet” by A. Conan Doyle]

The Chosen “Vessels of Election”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

A friendly correspondent “8111,” has sent to us a severe rebuke embodied in a long letter. Received after the 20th… Read More »The Chosen “Vessels of Election”

A British Thinker on The Theosophist

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1884

One of the ablest philosophical students and writers of Great Britain writes in a private letter to a friend, who… Read More »A British Thinker on The Theosophist

A Columnar Meteor

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1881

Not far from Warsaw (Poland) on January 14, occurred a most extraordinary natural phenomenon. As a matter of religious routine,… Read More »A Columnar Meteor

[Note on the Odic Aura of Mediums]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1884

Article Selection by Miad Hoyo-ra Kora-hon | Note by H.P.B. It may not be amiss for me to remark that… Read More »[Note on the Odic Aura of Mediums]

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