Sympathy for Mr. Charles Bradlaugh
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
H. P. Blavatsky
Occultist, Author, Chela, Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Bio: H. P. Blavatsky.
[Notes on Bhutas or Ghosts]
Article Selections by Piarai Lall Chachondia | Notes by H.P.B. Lakshmibai (The Authentic Story of a Bhut)1 1. A ghost, an… Read More »[Notes on Bhutas or Ghosts]
The High Water Mark of Modern Philosophy
In last month’s Nineteenth Century, the great English thinker and philosopher, Mr. Herbert Spencer, has contributed a remarkable article, “Religion: a Retrospect… Read More »The High Water Mark of Modern Philosophy
Mr. Moncure D. Conway’s “A Tour Round the World”
The Glasgow Herald of April 11, 1884, contains 2-1/2 columns devoted by the eminent London Ontologist to—“The Theosophists.” A dangerous subject… Read More »Mr. Moncure D. Conway’s “A Tour Round the World”
Old and New Methods
So much information relating to the highest science of Nature has lately been given out to the world through these… Read More »Old and New Methods
[On the Life of a True Theosophist]
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]
Prince Bismarck’s Mysterious Visitor
La France in an article headed “Chronique Allemande” says about Prince Bismarck: “There is no doubt that he works hard, while… Read More »Prince Bismarck’s Mysterious Visitor
[Note on the Odic Aura of Mediums]
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]
[On Occultism]
[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the close… Read More »[On Occultism]
Psychometry
From a private letter to our energetic friend, Mrs. Parker, from Professor J. R. Buchanan, we learn that that distinguished… Read More »Psychometry
Retrogression in Rebirth
Letter to the Editor, by H. | Note by H.P.B. In his able review of Mr. Oxley’s “Philosophy of Spirit,”… Read More »Retrogression in Rebirth
[Note on Confusion about Theosophy and Theosophists]
Article Selections from “The Hindu Sabha”| Notes by H.P.B. The Hindu Sabha. Inaugurated A.D. 1880—Kali Era 4882. Affiliated to The… Read More »[Note on Confusion about Theosophy and Theosophists]
A Needed Explanation
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 Card to the American Public
In compliance with the request of the Honourable Alexander Aksakoff, Counselor of State in the Imperial Chancellery at St. Petersburg,… Read More »A Card to the American Public
[On Vegetarianism and the Murder of Innocent Animals]
Selection from the Article “Indian Agricultural Reform” by J. J. Meyrick | Note by H.P.B. . . . A great loss of valuable… Read More »[On Vegetarianism and the Murder of Innocent Animals]
“Impressions from the Infinite”
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”
The Christian Art of War
Will some reverend preacher, devoted to the work of propagating Christianity among the “poor Heathens,” generously read at his next… Read More »The Christian Art of War
[On Sufis and Mahatmas as Non-Religious]
Article Selection from “A Treatise on Sufism” | Notes by H.P.B. When man arrives to a knowledge of his own… Read More »[On Sufis and Mahatmas as Non-Religious]
[On Ceylon and Christian Converts]
Complying with the pressing invitations of our Buddhist brothers, our President, Col. Olcott, is again on his way to Ceylon.… Read More »[On Ceylon and Christian Converts]
In Desperate Straits
The emotional letter to the Editor of a Christian journal of London, from a well-known native clergyman of Ceylon, which… Read More »In Desperate Straits
A Mysterious Race
While travelling from the landing place—on the Madras “Buckingham Canal”—to Nellore, we were made to experience the novel sensation of… Read More »A Mysterious Race
[On Levitation and Flight]
Article Selections by W. R. Frink | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . I have . . . followed… Read More »[On Levitation and Flight]
[On the “Hide and Seek” Policy of the Christian God]
Article Selections from “Our Ceylon Work”| Note by H.P.B. The Ceylon Times, of Colombo, of June 8, noticing the good work of… Read More »[On the “Hide and Seek” Policy of the Christian God]
[Note on “Testing the Bewitched Mirror Theory”]
Article selections by Babu Asu Tosh Mitra | Note by H.P.B. [Note: the article to which the following makes reference… Read More »[Note on “Testing the Bewitched Mirror Theory”]
Introversion of Mental Vision
Some interesting experiments have recently been tried by Mr. F. W. H. Myers and his colleagues of the Psychic Research… Read More »Introversion of Mental Vision
Hindustani Domestic Remedies
Introductory Note by H.P.B. on an article by Pandit Jaswant Roy Bhojapatra The contribution of Pandit Prananath on the efficacy… Read More »Hindustani Domestic Remedies
A Conjurer Among the Spiritualists
Following is an article taken from the Bombay Gazette of January 30, in which we find a new and very… Read More »A Conjurer Among the Spiritualists
Visishthadwaita Philosophy
Article by A. Govinda Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. [Only the notes by H.P.B. are included here. Notes by A.G.C.… Read More »Visishthadwaita Philosophy
Railway and Other Vandals
We learn from an Italian journal that hardly two years ago “nothing but the intervention of the most distinguished influence… Read More »Railway and Other Vandals
[Notes on Atman]
Article Selection from “Advice from a Swami” | Notes by H.P.B. I offer you a most valuable advice at the… Read More »[Notes on Atman]
[Review: Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research]
Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research: These reports coming out ad libitum, without any definite date, cannot be regarded… Read More »[Review: Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research]
[Notes on the Acta Sanctorum and Enoch]
Article Selections from “Unpublished Writings of Eliphas Levi” | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The legend of St. Bernard… Read More »[Notes on the Acta Sanctorum and Enoch]
[Notes on Zöllner’s “Fourth-Dimension”]
Article Selections by A. N. Aksakoff ’s “The Scientific Hypothesis Respecting Mediumistic Phenomena”| Notes by H.P.B. [Note: Aksakoff’s article details… Read More »[Notes on Zöllner’s “Fourth-Dimension”]
[Funeral Ceremonies to Protect the Dead?]
Letter selection by “R…Jee C…Jee” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I have to say a few words in connection with… Read More »[Funeral Ceremonies to Protect the Dead?]
“Lucifer” to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Greeting!
My Lord Primate of all England,— We make use of an open letter to your Grace as a vehicle to… Read More »“Lucifer” to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Greeting!
A Remarkable Astrologer
In our last number, we published a contribution on the subject of Astrology by one of our brothers of the… Read More »A Remarkable Astrologer
Nirvana
Letter by H. C. Niblett | Note by H.P.B. We are told and have also read a great deal about… Read More »Nirvana
[Psycho-physiological Powers Not Dependent on Creed or Race]
Article “A Mussulman Abdal (Yogi)”, by Syed Mahmood | Note by H.P.B. The original of the following narrative will be… Read More »[Psycho-physiological Powers Not Dependent on Creed or Race]
A Learned Bramhan Spirit!
Article selections from questions posed to a supposed medium. | Introductory Note, Notes, and closing Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [Note:… Read More »A Learned Bramhan Spirit!
An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]
Introductory Note by H.P.B. A noble movement, one of a most redeeming and high character, is set on foot by… Read More »An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]
[Notes on “A Letter from Surb Ohannes”]
Article Selections by the Adept Hillarion Smerdis (signed “X. . . F.T.S.”) | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Your… Read More »[Notes on “A Letter from Surb Ohannes”]
The Fellow-Worker
Among the pleasantest memories of our late visit to Bengal is the recollection of the number of delightful friends whom… Read More »The Fellow-Worker
Letter to the Editor of “The Banner of Light”
Bombay, India. To the Editor of The Banner of Light: In your issue of Oct. 4th, in the “London Spiritual… Read More »Letter to the Editor of “The Banner of Light”
[Note on “The Bishop’s Manifesto”]
Article Selections by P. A. P. | Note by H.P.B. Madame,—Permit me to draw your attention in your journal which… Read More »[Note on “The Bishop’s Manifesto”]
From a Letter of an Old Friend and Theosophist
Letter from G. L. Ditson | Reply by H.P.B. . . . Well, my dear friends, I read with boundless… Read More »From a Letter of an Old Friend and Theosophist
[Note on “Spiritual Miracles”]
Note by H.P.B. following an article on Mr. Laurence Oliphant, titled “Spiritual Miracles” [Note: the article to which this note… Read More »[Note on “Spiritual Miracles”]