The Theosophists: As Photographed in the Imperial Census
It may be interesting for our friends to learn how our Association is, or rather was (for now they have… Read More »The Theosophists: As Photographed in the Imperial Census
H. P. Blavatsky
Occultist, Author, Chela, Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Bio: H. P. Blavatsky.
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
The Theosophists and Their Opponents
Sir,—I pray you to give me, in your Calcutta paper, space enough to reply to the mendacious comments of one… Read More »The Theosophists and Their Opponents
[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”]
[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]
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
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 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
A Word with Our Friends
That cause must be weak and desperate, indeed, that has to resort to the arts of the slanderer to prop… Read More »A Word with Our Friends
[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]
An Excellent Magic Mirror
Of the many kinds of divination glass or Magic-mirror that have been devised, the one described by a theosophical brother… Read More »An Excellent Magic Mirror
The Kabalah and the Kabalists at the Close of the Nineteenth Century
[Note on the term Kabalah:] The spelling of the word is various; some write Cabbalah, others Kabbalah. The latest writers… Read More »The Kabalah and the Kabalists at the Close of the Nineteenth Century
[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]
[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
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
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
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?
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
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
[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”?]
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]
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
[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]
[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]
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
Spotless Murderers
Some time ago we noted the cheering fact (for murderers) that George Nairns, a drunken beast who killed a poor… Read More »Spotless Murderers
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
[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”]
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!
[Note on “Stone-Throwing by ‘Spirits’”]
In the July number [see “Mysterious Stone-Throwing at Plumbstead,” p. 234] we reprinted from the Daily Chronicle an account of… Read More »[Note on “Stone-Throwing by ‘Spirits’”]
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
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
[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]
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”?
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
[On the Command to Love All]
Letter Selections from “The ‘Rast Goftar’ in Hot Water” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame—I… Read More »[On the Command to Love All]
Cross and Fire
Perhaps the most widespread and universal among the symbols in the old astronomical systems, which have passed down the stream… Read More »Cross and Fire
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”]
[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]
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
[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]
Psyche
Our old friend, The [London] Spiritualist, died of inanition, but has resurrected under the Hellenic alias of Psyche. In short,… Read More »Psyche
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
A Few Thoughts on Some Wise Words from a Wise Man
In an article, in the Tatwa Bodhini Patrika “The Essential Religion,” Babu Rajnarain Bose, the well known Brahmo, prefacing it… Read More »A Few Thoughts on Some Wise Words from a Wise Man
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