H. P. Blavatsky

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[More on “Stone-Showers”]

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

Article Selections by T. Vijiaraghava Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: for some background, see “[Note on “Stone-Throwing by ‘Spirits’”],”… Read More »[More on “Stone-Showers”]

The Theosophists and Irenæus

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

The Rev. Editor of the Christian College Magazine comes down short and heavy upon Col. Olcott. He speaks of somebody’s “invincible ignorance”… Read More »The Theosophists and Irenæus

[Notes on Two Stories of Phenomena]

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

Article Selections from “The Five Pointed Star” | Notes and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To Madame H. P. Blavatsky, .… Read More »[Notes on Two Stories of Phenomena]

[The Chinese Septenary Division]

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

Article Selection by “A Parsi F.T.S.” | Note by H.P.B. Here [in the Avesta] the whole man is spoken of as… Read More »[The Chinese Septenary Division]

“Oppressed Widowhood” in America

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Philosophic Inquirer, July, 1883

Having read an article signed with the above pseudonym in The Philosophic Inquirer of July 1st, in which the hapless condition of… Read More »“Oppressed Widowhood” in America

[Notes on “Who are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

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

Article Selections from the Journal of the Hindu Sabha| Notes by H.P.B We find in the “Journal of the Hindu… Read More »[Notes on “Who are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

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”

Force of Prejudice

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1889

“The difference is as great between The optics seeing, as the objects seen. All manners take a tincture from our… Read More »Force of Prejudice

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

[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]

What is Truth?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

“Truth is the Voice of Nature and of Time— Truth is the startling monitor within us— Naught is without it,… Read More »What is Truth?

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

[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”]

[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]

[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]

A Letter from Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Spiritual Scientist, November, 1875

To the Editor of the Spiritual Scientist:— Sir,—In my country, and in every other recognized as civilized, except America, a man… Read More »A Letter from Madame Blavatsky

[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”]

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

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?

[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]

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

[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]

[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]

[Notes on “Prophetic Horoscopes,” Astrology and Earth-Currents]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by Morarji Gokuldas The facts given in the present article were communicated to a… Read More »[Notes on “Prophetic Horoscopes,” Astrology and Earth-Currents]

Karma: An Appendix to “Fragments of Occult Truth”

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

[Note: see “Fragments of Occult Truth,” No’s 1-3 and 4-8 by A.O. Hume and A.P. Sinnet respectively.] With reference to… Read More »Karma: An Appendix to “Fragments of Occult Truth”

[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]

[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]

“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”

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

[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

[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 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 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]

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

[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]

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

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

[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]

“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 “Can Man Live Without Food?”]

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

Article Selection by Krishnasarma Mookerjee | Note by H.P.B. . . . the question arises, whether it is possible that… Read More »[Note on “Can Man Live Without Food?”]

[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]

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 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

[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]

[Common Esotericism of East and West]

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

Selection from a Letter to the Editor (in response to a review of The Perfect Way) by it’s authors: Dr.… Read More »[Common Esotericism of East and West]

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

Letter to the Editor, of the “Bombay Review”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, September, 1880

To the Editor, SIR,— Would you oblige me by giving a wider publicity than it would otherwise receive to the… Read More »Letter to the Editor, of the “Bombay Review”

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

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