H. P. Blavatsky

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Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

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

Article from the Philadelphia Press | Editor’s Note by H. P. B. [Note: for background, see “[Mrs. Anandabai Joshi, F.T.S.]”]… Read More »Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

[A Republic of Conscience]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1880

“Address of the President of the Ionian Theosophical Branch at Corfu, Upon Presenting the Charter of Constitution to the Fellows”,… Read More »[A Republic of Conscience]

Adepts and Politics

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

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

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

Madame Blavatsky and Her Opinions

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Ceylon Observer, May, 1880

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

[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]

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

The Theosophical Society, its Objects and Creed; its Attitude towards Christianity and its Work in India: being a Paper in an… Read More »[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]

Spiritualistic Black Magic

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

Introduction by H.P.B. to a letter by “Caledonian Theosophist” Certain allegations by a “Caledonian Theosophist,” as to the spread of… Read More »Spiritualistic Black Magic

[On the “Brothers” and Real Adepts]

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

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]

The Soul of Things

Editorial/Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1883

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

[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]

[Spirit-Photography]

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1882

Chronicles of the Photographs of Spiritual Beings and Phenomena Invisible to the Material Eye, by Miss G. Houghton. A neat… Read More »[Spirit-Photography]

Parting Words from Madame Blavatsky

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

Dear Sir,—So far, as I can at present foresee, this will be the last time I shall ask you to… Read More »Parting Words from Madame Blavatsky

[On Harmony]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1887 [Included in Gems from the East, June 6-8.]

[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the… Read More »[On Harmony]

The Poor Brutes

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

“’Twere all as good to ease one beast of grief, As sit and watch the sorrows of the world, In… Read More »The Poor Brutes

Sham Asceticism

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

The Surya Prakash, of Surat, says that a Hindu ascetic, in company with a few of his disciples, has recently… Read More »Sham Asceticism

The Esoteric Value of Certain Words and Deeds in Social Life

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September-October, 1887 [Serialized]

A definition of Public Opinion. The gathering of a few fogies positively electrified by fanaticism and force of habit, who… Read More »The Esoteric Value of Certain Words and Deeds in Social Life

The “Veda of the Buddhists!”

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

Sceptics often taunt the Spiritualists with the fact that their mediums, though claiming to be inspired and “controlled” by the… Read More »The “Veda of the Buddhists!”

What is “A Fact”?

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

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”?

The Buddhists and Government

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

The statement is circulating through the Indian Press, that “considerable indignation is felt in Ceylon at the attempts which the… Read More »The Buddhists and Government

The Kabalah and the Kabalists at the Close of the Nineteenth Century

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1892

[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

The Signs of the Times

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

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

Victims of Words

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

The saying has become trite that we are oftener victims of words than of facts. The Theosophical Society has been… Read More »Victims of Words

Will

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

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

[Nature-Worship & Elementals]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1880

Article selection from “Nature Worship”, by H.H.D. | Note by H.P.B. What the philosophic poet [Wordsworth] beautifully observes [See The… Read More »[Nature-Worship & Elementals]

Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

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

It is suggestive that in these Numbers which close the 4th and begin the 5th year of our Magazine, several… Read More »Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

A Berlin Mare’s Nest

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, March, 1881

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir—All Europe and America were set laughing over the honest indignation of an… Read More »A Berlin Mare’s Nest

[Notes on “Puzzling Queries”]

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

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”]

Notes on “The Brahmachari Bawa”

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, November, 1879

Article selections by “An English Admirer” | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The following translation has been made for us from… Read More »Notes on “The Brahmachari Bawa”

Canonization of a New Saint

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, July, 1881

The last mail from Europe informs us of the canonization of a new Saint who, if he takes his mundane… Read More »Canonization of a New Saint

[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]

Desire Made Pure

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1887 [First sentence was also included in Gems from the East, for June 21]

[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the… Read More »Desire Made Pure

Genteel Beggars

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

We have just received from a gentleman, an Anglo-Indian Theosophist of the highest rank, and one, whose generous disposition is… Read More »Genteel Beggars

An Archaeological Drink

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

Recently, during the progress of some excavations at Marseilles (France), a vast Roman necropolis was found. The tomb of the… Read More »An Archaeological Drink

[Reviews: Two Christian Papers]

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

The Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times carry in their title-name the gist of their subject matter. It is… Read More »[Reviews: Two Christian Papers]

[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]

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

We acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of Mr. Lillie’s Buddha and Early Buddhism. The subject of the work being one… Read More »[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]

Cross and Fire

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, November, 1879

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

Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, September, 1879 [Translated from the original French]

The article entitled: “Final Reflexions of an Oriental,” which is addressed to me in the June number of La Revue… Read More »Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani

The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

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

Some of the Dailies and Weeklies—English as well as Vernacular—of this benighted Presidency feel very unhappy over the Theosophists. Their… Read More »The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

Commentary on A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy

Commentary/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, Sept.-Nov., 1880; Jan. & April, 1881 [Serialized]

[Reference:] “A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy”, by Dr. N. C. Paul, G.B., M.C., Sub-Assistant Surgeon, 1850. Second Edition, 1882.… Read More »Commentary on A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy

The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Mirror, August, 1882

Sir—Notwithstanding our protest that there is no Theosophical Society at Ghazipore, I am surprised to find that, in your issue… Read More »The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore

A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy

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

As nearly everywhere else, we have a Branch Society in Paris: a handful or so of members lost among thousands… Read More »A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy

Rain-Stopping Brahmans

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article by H. Mukhopadyaya I shall be highly obliged if you kindly allow me… Read More »Rain-Stopping Brahmans

[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]

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

Letter Selections by Raghu Nandan | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. Madame,—On Saturday, the 23rd of… Read More »[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]

“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

[On “The New Dispensation”]

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

Under the heading of “Forgiveness and Chastisement” the New Dispensation, comparing its members to Jesus when whipping out the money-changers… Read More »[On “The New Dispensation”]

We Stand Corrected

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, April, 1882

To the Editor of The Bombay Gazette: Sir,—Since you refuse publishing my long letter, will you kindly insert this one—merely… Read More »We Stand Corrected

“H. P. Blavatsky on Precipitation and Other Matters”

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to Constance Wachtmeister, , January, 1886 [Posthumously Published] [Portions published in The Path, March, 1893; complete letter published in The Eclectic Theosophist, March-April, 1982 (sources)]

This is a letter from H. P. Blavatsky to Countess Constance Wachtmeister reprinted verbatim et literatum and in full, portions of which… Read More »“H. P. Blavatsky on Precipitation and Other Matters”

A Word of Advice to the Singing Medium, Mr. Jesse Sheppard

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Spiritual Scientist, July, 1875

I am truly sorry that a spiritualist paper like the Religio-Philosophical Journal, which claims to instruct and enlighten its readers, should… Read More »A Word of Advice to the Singing Medium, Mr. Jesse Sheppard

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