H. P. Blavatsky

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

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Hindustani Domestic Remedies

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

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

[On Some Confusions about Rings and Rounds]

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

Article selections from “Cosmical Rings and Rounds,” by A Student of Occultism | Notes & Editor’s Note by H.P.B. No.… Read More »[On Some Confusions about Rings and Rounds]

[Funeral Ceremonies to Protect the Dead?]

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

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?]

A Remarkable Astrologer

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1885

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

The New Viman

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

A plan has just been submitted for the consideration of the Odessa Branch of the Imperial Technological Society for an… Read More »The New Viman

[On Ceylon and Christian Converts]

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

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]

Letter to the Editor of “The Banner of Light”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, December, 1879

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”

[Notes on Zöllner’s “Fourth-Dimension”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, April, 1878

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”]

“The Planetary Cycles of Humanity, or the Astronomical Progress of Civilization”

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

Article Selections by Léon Leconte | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. A Suisse journal “Lumière et Liberté” contains an article, from… Read More »“The Planetary Cycles of Humanity, or the Astronomical Progress of Civilization”

Are Dreams but Idle Visions?

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

Letter by K. Sarman Banerjee | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. A few months ago,… Read More »Are Dreams but Idle Visions?

The Fellow-Worker

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

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

[On Adepts Living Apart from Society]

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

The British Theosophical Society We have received no official report as yet from those quarters though we hope to publish… Read More »[On Adepts Living Apart from Society]

Nirvana

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

Letter by H. C. Niblett | Note by H.P.B. We are told and have also read a great deal about… Read More »Nirvana

[Notes on “Mediums and Yogis”]

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

Article Selections by * * * | Notes by H.P.B. Mediums and Yogis What is the Difference Between the Two?… Read More »[Notes on “Mediums and Yogis”]

[Note on “The Bishop’s Manifesto”]

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

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”]

[A Response to a Slanderous Attack]

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Amrita Bazar Patrika, March, 1881

Sir.—It appears that the Editor (or Editors?) of that scurrilous English paper at Lahore, the (un) Civil and (more cowardly… Read More »[A Response to a Slanderous Attack]

The Theosophical Society and Swami Dayanand

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

Owing to misrepresentations and consequent misunderstandings caused by our mutual ignorance of each other’s language, the learned Pandit Dayanand Saraswati… Read More »The Theosophical Society and Swami Dayanand

An “Honest” Enquiry into the Aims of our Society

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

We have been kindly favoured with a copy of a little pamphlet entitled: “The Theosophical Society and its Founders: An Honest… Read More »An “Honest” Enquiry into the Aims of our Society

“Psychophobia” in Russia

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, April, 1876

To the Editor of the Banner of Light: Dear Sir,—I have received from St. Petersburg the protests of Professor Butleroff and… Read More »“Psychophobia” in Russia

[Note on “Spiritual Miracles”]

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

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”]

[Notes on “The New Dispensation Dissected”]

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

Article Selections by Babu Tripuracharan Banerjea | Notes by H.P.B. Sooner a pard can lose its spots than a theologian… Read More »[Notes on “The New Dispensation Dissected”]

From Theosophy to Shakespeare

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

Notes by H.P.B. on a letter from Mr. Henry G. Atkinson We have received a very interesting letter from Mr.… Read More »From Theosophy to Shakespeare

[On Christian Bigots and the Salvation Army]

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

Article Selections from “The Amazons of the Lord” | Note and Closing Paragraphs by H.P.B.* [* This article is unsigned… Read More »[On Christian Bigots and the Salvation Army]

The Study of Russian by Indian Officers

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1881

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir:––In The Pioneer of February 19th, there is a letter from Mr. Walter… Read More »The Study of Russian by Indian Officers

Horoscopes and Astrology

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

Letter by Kinoo Roy | Reply by H.P.B. A custom is prevalent among the high classes of well to do… Read More »Horoscopes and Astrology

The Year 1881

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

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir,—I believe very few of the millions who began three months since to… Read More »The Year 1881

Corrections Concerning the Controversy on Occultism

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Scientifique d'Études Psychologiques, May, 1883 [Translated from the original French]

We have received from Mme Blavatsky a letter dated from Madras, April 17. In this letter, the eminent Secretary of… Read More »Corrections Concerning the Controversy on Occultism

A People’s Monthly

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1880

The tone of our private correspondence encourages us to think that our magazine is satisfying the wants of the Indian… Read More »A People’s Monthly

To the “Dissatisfied”

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

We have belief in the fitness and usefulness of impartial criticism, and, even at times, in that of a judicious… Read More »To the “Dissatisfied”

[Review:] The National Epic of Finland [Kalevala]

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1888

[Review of John Martin Crawford, The Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland, 1888.] The last proof of the universality in… Read More »[Review:] The National Epic of Finland [Kalevala]

[A Note on Narayana, and Missing Chapters of the Chandogya Upanishad]

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

Selections from a Letter by Laldi M. Ghose | Notes by H.P.B. The death of our dear Brother Babu Jogendra Nath… Read More »[A Note on Narayana, and Missing Chapters of the Chandogya Upanishad]

[Note on the Sufficiency of the Arhat Doctrine]

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

Article Selections from the Authors of “The Perfect Way” | Note by H.P.B. “The Perfect Way” To the Editor of The… Read More »[Note on the Sufficiency of the Arhat Doctrine]

[Introductory Note to “Yoga Philosophy” and “The Dream of Ravan”]

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

Introductory Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “Yoga Philosophy,” by “Truth Seeker.” The following communication, from a European Theosophist,… Read More »[Introductory Note to “Yoga Philosophy” and “The Dream of Ravan”]

[On the Role of the “Astral Soul” in Phenomena]

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

Article Selections by N.D.K. | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. The author of “Confessions of a Thug,” “Seeta,” “Tara,”… Read More »[On the Role of the “Astral Soul” in Phenomena]

[Notes on Sibyls]

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

Article Selections by Dr. Fortin | Notes by H.P.B. The Sibyl differs essentially from all other subects (mediums), inasmuch as… Read More »[Notes on Sibyls]

[Missionary Lies]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by S. Ramaswamier . . . On the evening of the 20th he went… Read More »[Missionary Lies]

[On Hysteria, Anesthesia and Occult Phenomena]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1880

Paris is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world for the study of that Protean malady, hysteria; two… Read More »[On Hysteria, Anesthesia and Occult Phenomena]

“Esoteric Buddhism”

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

Mr. A. P. Sinnett, F.T.S., author of The Occult World, has in the press of Messrs. Trübner and Co. a new volume… Read More »“Esoteric Buddhism”

A Storm in a Teacup

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

We print elsewhere letters from two estimable ladies—members of the British Theosophical Society—protesting against a short article—“A Sad Lookout”—printed in… Read More »A Storm in a Teacup

[Intro to] “C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled

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

We publish the following letter from “H. X.,” [A. O. Hume] under a strong personal protest. Another paper signed by… Read More »[Intro to] “C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled

[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]

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

The editorial notice of the proposed visit of our Theosophical Delegation to the island of Ceylon, which is transferred to… Read More »[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]

[Proper use of the term Jivatma]

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

Article selection from “The Seven Human Bodies” | Note by H.P.B. In the course of reading the Fragments of Occult… Read More »[Proper use of the term Jivatma]

The Russian Investigation

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

To the Editor of the Spiritual Scientist: Dear Sir,—In advices just received from St. Petersburg, I am requested to translate and… Read More »The Russian Investigation

[A Note on the Arya]

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

[Note: for some background, see “The ‘Arya’ on the Theosophists” and the following “Notice,” in The Theosophist, May, 1882, Supplement, p.… Read More »[A Note on the Arya]

[On the Tantras]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by T. S. For reasons of their own, the Aryas or the “reformers,” as… Read More »[On the Tantras]

Science, Phenomena, and the Press

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

Fiat Justitia, ruat coelum is not the motto of our century. Nothing is so amusing as to watch at every… Read More »Science, Phenomena, and the Press

“Under the Shadow of Great Names” [2]

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

Reply by H.P.B. to two letters defending the medium George Spriggs. Our love for “fair play” has never been doubted… Read More »“Under the Shadow of Great Names” [2]

[Review:] The Scientific Basis of Spiritualism

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1881

Having already (p. 139, Vol. II, Theosophist) borne testimony to the admirable moral qualities and intellectual endowments of our lamented… Read More »[Review:] The Scientific Basis of Spiritualism

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