[Note on “A Physiological Test for Thief-Catching”]
Article selections by Dr. Batkuram S. Mehta | Note by H.P.B. . . . A few days ago an ornament… Read More »[Note on “A Physiological Test for Thief-Catching”]
H. P. Blavatsky
Occultist, Author, Chela, Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Bio: H. P. Blavatsky.
The Most Ancient of Christian Orders
Bent upon searching for the origin of all things, the etymology of names included, and giving every religious and philosophical… Read More »The Most Ancient of Christian Orders
Our Second Year
Like all other pleasant things, our first year’s relations with The THEOSOPHIST’S subscribers are about to terminate. The present is… Read More »Our Second Year
The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore
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
[Note on the Baser Branches of Occultism]
[Note: the following comment by H.P.B. follows an article describing some phenomena performed by a fakir.] Note.—It certainly is not… Read More »[Note on the Baser Branches of Occultism]
Kosmic Mind
Whatsoever quits the Laya (homogeneous) state, becomes active conscious life. Individual consciousness emanates from, and returns into Absolute consciousness, which… Read More »Kosmic Mind
Was Cagliostro A “Charlatan”?
To send the injured unredressed away, How great soe’er the offender, and the wrong’d Howe’er obscure, is wicked, weak and… Read More »Was Cagliostro A “Charlatan”?
[The Lack of Interest in Sanskrit Studies]
Noticing the sad fact of the impending dissolution of the “Sanskrit Text Society,” founded at London in 1865, through the… Read More »[The Lack of Interest in Sanskrit Studies]
“The Claims of Occultism”
This is the heading of an article I find in a London publication, a new weekly called Light, and described… Read More »“The Claims of Occultism”
[Intro to] “C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled
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
[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]
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]
The Poor Brutes
“’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
Spiritualistic Black Magic
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
The Year 1881 (2)
To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir,—The Methodist organs are very fond of me. So foolishly fond, I am afraid,… Read More »The Year 1881 (2)
[Note to “Practical Work for Theosophists”]
Letter by Raj Coomar Roy | Note by H.P.B. The objects of the Theosophical Society are very laudable, and if… Read More »[Note to “Practical Work for Theosophists”]
[Note on “Can Man Live Without Food?”]
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?”]
[The Philosophic Inquirer on Joseph Cook]
The Philosophic Inquirer, of Madras, a weekly Anglo-Tamil Free-thought Journal, has sent us its issue of March 19 with two… Read More »[The Philosophic Inquirer on Joseph Cook]
[On the T.S. Setting a Good Example]
The Revue Spirite, edited by that honoured and thoughtful French spiritist, our friend, Mr. Leymarie, F.T.S., has devoted many pages… Read More »[On the T.S. Setting a Good Example]
[Notes on “Fragments of Occult Truth” 1-3]
Notes by H.P.B. on the first three articles under the title “Fragments of Occult Truth,” written by A. O. Hume.… Read More »[Notes on “Fragments of Occult Truth” 1-3]
Theosophy Or Jesuitism
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other… Read More »Theosophy Or Jesuitism
[On Living the Life]
To the Editors of Lucifer. Several questions have of late occurred to me at the entry of the subject of… Read More »[On Living the Life]
Why Do Animals Suffer?
Q. Is it possible for me who love the animals to learn how to get more power than I… Read More »Why Do Animals Suffer?
From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (1)
I am Sternly Rebuked for some remarks made in the last number. My reflections with regard to the respective value… Read More »From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (1)
Gems from the East
A Birthday Book Of Precepts and Axioms Compiled by H.P.B. PREFACE Few words will be needed by way of preface… Read More »Gems from the East
H. P. Blavatsky to the Fourth Annual American Convention
The following cablegram was received by William Q. Judge just after adjournment: LONDON, APRIL 26, 1890JUDGE, GENERAL SECRETARY GREETINGS TO… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fourth Annual American Convention
H. P. Blavatsky to the Second Annual American Convention
To William Q. Judge,General Secretary of the American Section of the Theosophical Society. My dearest brother and co-founder of the… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Second Annual American Convention
[Review:] The Real History of the Rosicrucians
The Real History of the Rosicrucians, by A. E. Waite. Published by G. Redway. Mr. Waite’s new book will be… Read More »[Review:] The Real History of the Rosicrucians
[Notes on The Life Principle]
Article selections by N. D. Khandalavala | Notes & Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . Protoplasm in its substance… Read More »[Notes on The Life Principle]
Practical Occultism
Important To Students As some of the letters in the Correspondence of this month show, there are many people who… Read More »Practical Occultism
What Good has Theosophy done in India?
“The race of mankind would perish, did they cease to aid each other. From the time that the mother binds… Read More »What Good has Theosophy done in India?
A Note of Explanation [Re: The Esoteric Character of the Gospels]
Letter to the Editor by Gerald Massey | Notes by H.P.B. I would much rather suffer an unintentional misrepresentation of… Read More »A Note of Explanation [Re: The Esoteric Character of the Gospels]
H. P. Blavatsky to the Third Annual American Convention
17 Lansdowne Road, Holland Park, London, W. April 7, 1889 Friends and Brother Theosophists: You are now once again assembled… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Third Annual American Convention
The Crucifixion of Man
“Prometheus is the impersonated representative of Idea, or of the same power as Jove, but contemplated as independent, and not… Read More »The Crucifixion of Man
Is This An Error?
LTTE by “Euphrates” | Reply by J. Ralston Skinner | Note by H.P.B. In the Editors’ notes to the article… Read More »Is This An Error?
Sunday Devotion to Pleasure
The following is an extract from the Daily Telegraph of March 1st, and may speak for itself:— “At yesterday’s sitting… Read More »Sunday Devotion to Pleasure
[On the Universal Application of Symbolism]
Poem selection by Wm. C. Eldon Serjeant | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . .All hail! thou glorious… Read More »[On the Universal Application of Symbolism]
[On Kama-Loka]
To the Editors of Lucifer. As you invite questions, I take the liberty of submitting one to your consideration. Is… Read More »[On Kama-Loka]
To Dr. Lewins, and the Hylo-Idealists at Large
The editors have received the two following letters—one from the learned Founder of Hylo-Idealism, the other from a gentleman, a… Read More »To Dr. Lewins, and the Hylo-Idealists at Large
[On the Pentacle and the Colors Yellow and Red]
Article selections by M. L. Brainard | Notes by H.P.B. We have now discovered a triangular key—light, music, form—which will… Read More »[On the Pentacle and the Colors Yellow and Red]
Notes on Abbé Roca’s “Esotericism of Christian Dogma”
In the opening pages of this essay—so remarkable for its sincerity and its boldness—the author [Abbé Roca] raises and solves… Read More »Notes on Abbé Roca’s “Esotericism of Christian Dogma”
The Church and the Doctrine of Atonement
[Rev. T. G. Headley of the Church of England, in a letter to the Editor of Lucifer, describes how he… Read More »The Church and the Doctrine of Atonement
The Late Mrs. Anna Kingsford, M.D.
Obituary We have this month to record with the deepest regret the passing away from this physical world of one… Read More »The Late Mrs. Anna Kingsford, M.D.
[On the Absolute and God]
To the Editors of Lucifer. In the last issue of Lucifer is a paper “Self-Evident Truths and Logical Deductions.” The… Read More »[On the Absolute and God]
From Lucifer to a Few Readers
After waiting vainly for three months for a reply to the article “Lucifer to the Archbishop of Canterbury,” during which… Read More »From Lucifer to a Few Readers
[Review:] The Jewish World on “Lucifer”
THE JEWISH WORLD enters bravely enough (in its issue of the 11th November 1887) on its new character of professor… Read More »[Review:] The Jewish World on “Lucifer”
[On Karma, Law, etc.]
Selections from Correspondence by Mr Beatty & Replies from A. Keightley | Notes by H.P.B. The following letter has been… Read More »[On Karma, Law, etc.]