Lo! The “Poor Missionary”
Decidedly the year A.D. 1880 begins as unpropitious and gloomy for that long-suffering, self-sacrificing class, known in Europe as Protestant… Read More »Lo! The “Poor Missionary”
H. P. Blavatsky
Occultist, Author, Chela, Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Bio: H. P. Blavatsky.
[Difference between “Spiritualists” and “Spiritists”]
Article selection by M. Camille Flammarion | Note by H.P.B. “Spiritism feels too grateful to the great scientist William Crookes… Read More »[Difference between “Spiritualists” and “Spiritists”]
The Origin of the Gospels and the Bishop of Bombay
The ignorance which commonly prevails among English Christians concerning the history of their own religious books and, it is feared,… Read More »The Origin of the Gospels and the Bishop of Bombay
[On the Biblical Chronology of Noah’s Flood]
Article selection from “Puzzles for the Philologists”, by M. Gracias | Note by H.P.B. In a somewhat lengthy article which… Read More »[On the Biblical Chronology of Noah’s Flood]
[Notes on Cahanet’s Conceptions of God]
Selections from Cahagnet’s Cosmogonie et Anthropologie (“Cosmogony and Anthropology: or Deity, Earth and Man Studied by Analogy”) | Notes by H.P.B. [Note:… Read More »[Notes on Cahanet’s Conceptions of God]
Mistaken Notions on the “Secret Doctrine”
Ever since the publication of the Secret Doctrine Students of Theosophy (outside the inner ring of Occult Sciences) have complained… Read More »Mistaken Notions on the “Secret Doctrine”
[Notes on “A Canon Occultist”]
Letter Selections from “A Russian Theosophist” (translated by H.P.B.) | Notes by H.P.B. A Russian Theosophist sends to us extracts… Read More »[Notes on “A Canon Occultist”]
[Adepts and Marriage]
Article selection from “The Three Grades of Ancient Theosophists,” by A. Sankariah, F.T.S. | Note by H.P.B. . . . They are… Read More »[Adepts and Marriage]
The Power to Heal
It is a striking commentary upon the imperfection of our modern system of medicine that an almost unanimous scepticism prevails… Read More »The Power to Heal
Erroneous Ideas Concerning the Doctrines of the Theosophists
We insert this reply to Monsieur Rossi de Justiniani, but we express no opinion upon the doctrines expounded therein; our… Read More »Erroneous Ideas Concerning the Doctrines of the Theosophists
“The Theosophical Mahatmas”
It is with sincere and profound regret—though with no surprise, prepared as I am for years for such declarations—that I… Read More »“The Theosophical Mahatmas”
An Unsolved Mystery
The circumstances attending the sudden death of M. Delessert, inspector of the police de sûreté, seems to have made such an… Read More »An Unsolved Mystery
[Notes on Tibet and its Lamas]
Article Selections by Captain A Banon | Notes by H.P.B. During the month of May, I was in the Gungotri… Read More »[Notes on Tibet and its Lamas]
Seeming “Discrepancies”
Letter by “Caledonian Theosophist” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. TO THE EDITOR OF THE “THEOSOPHIST.” I have lately been engaged… Read More »Seeming “Discrepancies”
Is Creation Possible for Man?
The Editor of the Theosophist. MADAME, Talking the other day to a friend, who, like me, without being a Theosophist,… Read More »Is Creation Possible for Man?
Persian Zoroastrianism and Russian Vandalism
Few persons are capable of appreciating the truly beautiful and esthetic; fewer still of revering those monumental relics of bygone… Read More »Persian Zoroastrianism and Russian Vandalism
The Teachings of Allan Kardec
Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an inquiry. Would you permit me to ask you kindly to inform me what are… Read More »The Teachings of Allan Kardec
About Spiritualism
[Note: for background, see “Marvellous Spirit Manifestations”] Mme. Blavatsky visited The Daily Graphic office yesterday, and excited a great deal… Read More »About Spiritualism
Armenians
TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The London Economist of a recent date, in an article headed “What England has inflicted upon India,”… Read More »Armenians
Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic
To the Editor of Light. “Bottom. Let me play the lion . . . I will roar, that I will do… Read More »Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic
The Theosophists at Maligawa
Sir,—May I hope to be allowed the same number of lines in the columns of your valuable paper, for the… Read More »The Theosophists at Maligawa
“Precipitation”
Of all phenomena produced by occult agency in connection with our Society, none have been witnessed by a more extended… Read More »“Precipitation”
Will and Desire
[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the… Read More »Will and Desire
[The Theosophists and the British Gov. of India]
The work we have to do in India might be so much impeded by foolish misconceptions that we heartily welcome… Read More »[The Theosophists and the British Gov. of India]
The New Cycle (Le Cycle Nouveau)
We cannot inaugurate this first issue of an official and strictly Theosophical Magazine without giving our readers some information that… Read More »The New Cycle (Le Cycle Nouveau)
Namastae!
The foundation of this journal is due to causes which, having been enumerated in the Prospectus, need only be glanced… Read More »Namastae!
[On the Salvation Army]
Poetry and profanity is the leading feature we find in this month’s otherwise sober English papers, we are sorry to… Read More »[On the Salvation Army]
Missionaries Militant
We have just read the two dreary columns in The Pioneer of March 15th, “The Theosophists in Council,” by Mr.… Read More »Missionaries Militant
Isis Unveiled and the Visishtadvaita
Sir,—“R. R.” attempts in the October number of our Magazine to prove that I have taught in Isis Unveiled substantially the doctrine… Read More »Isis Unveiled and the Visishtadvaita
The Freethinkers’ “Salvation Army”
To the Editor of The Philosophic Inquirer. My dear Colleague and Brother,—I do not generally read the Thinker (an Anglo-Tamil… Read More »The Freethinkers’ “Salvation Army”
My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini
[For some background, see: “A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy”] In the August Bulletin the esteemed “Fellow of the Theosophical Society” promised… Read More »My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini
[Letter From H. P. Blavatsky to the Editor of Rebus]
Dear Sir: In No. 30 of your interesting journal, on page 276, under “Brief Notes,” I find the following, regarding… Read More »[Letter From H. P. Blavatsky to the Editor of Rebus]
Antiquity of the Vedas
A journal interested like the THEOSOPHIST in the explorations of archæology and archaic religions, as well as the study of… Read More »Antiquity of the Vedas
The Last of a Good Lama
Whatever may be said against godless Buddhism, its influence, wherever it penetrates, is most beneficent. One finds the Spirit of… Read More »The Last of a Good Lama
Eighth Wonder
Just back from under the far-reaching shadow of the eighth wonder of the World—the gigantic iron carrot that goes by… Read More »Eighth Wonder
The Rationale of Fasts
Letter from H. Hardy | Reply by H.P.B. Knowing the interest you take in Oriental philosophy, will you kindly allow… Read More »The Rationale of Fasts
Is Fœticide [Abortion] a Crime?
Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an inquiry. The articles in your paper headed “Is Suicide a Crime?” have suggested to… Read More »Is Fœticide [Abortion] a Crime?
Friendly Chastisement
Letter from Aletheia | Note and Reply by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. Madame,—From time to time I… Read More »Friendly Chastisement
Can The Mahatmas Be Selfish?
In various writings on occult subjects, it has been stated that unselfishness is a sine qua non for success in… Read More »Can The Mahatmas Be Selfish?
The Puranas on the Dynasty of the Moryas and on Koothoomi
Letter from R. Ragoonath Row | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. It is stated in Matsya Puran, chapter 272, that ten Moryas… Read More »The Puranas on the Dynasty of the Moryas and on Koothoomi
Nature’s Human Magnets
If any of us now-a-days ventures to relate some weird experience or seemingly incomprehensible phenomenon, two classes of objectors try… Read More »Nature’s Human Magnets
The State of Christianity
The entire space in a monthly magazine as large as this might be filled with extracts from the journals of… Read More »The State of Christianity
[An Eye-witness Account of Wonders in India]
Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on a selection from Col. Stephen Fraser’s Twelve Years in India, titled “The Bhattah Mirrors” Editor’s Note.… Read More »[An Eye-witness Account of Wonders in India]
The Efficacy of Funeral Ceremonies
Letter by N. D. K. addressed to A. P. Sinnett | Reply by H.P.B. To the Writer of the “Occult Fragments.” Dear Sir… Read More »The Efficacy of Funeral Ceremonies
Manava-Dharma-Sastra (Manu-Smriti) [Selections]
Preface The following is a compilation of references to and quotations from the Manava Dharma Shastra (“Laws of Manu”) by… Read More »Manava-Dharma-Sastra (Manu-Smriti) [Selections]
Psyche
Our old friend, The [London] Spiritualist, died of inanition, but has resurrected under the Hellenic alias of Psyche. In short,… Read More »Psyche
A Reply to Our Critics
In the ordinary run of daily life speech may be silver, while “silence is gold.” With the editors of periodicals… Read More »A Reply to Our Critics