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?
H. P. Blavatsky
Occultist, Author, Chela, Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Bio: H. P. Blavatsky.
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
Turkish Barbarities
[Note: for background and context, see newspaper articles of the time about the Russo-Turkish War (1877-78)] To the Editor of The… Read More »Turkish Barbarities
The Science of Life
What is Life? Hundreds of the most philosophical minds, scores of learned well-skilled physicians, have asked themselves the question, but… Read More »The Science of Life
The Chosen “Vessels of Election”
A friendly correspondent “8111,” has sent to us a severe rebuke embodied in a long letter. Received after the 20th… Read More »The Chosen “Vessels of Election”
The Theosophist and Arya Samajist
In the August number of The Theosophist there appeared a short paragraph announcing the death of Pandit Shraddha Ram of… Read More »The Theosophist and Arya Samajist
Another “Spiritual” Puzzle
Letter by E.W.W | Reply by H.P.B. I feel that Mr. Terry has been doing great service in procuring for… Read More »Another “Spiritual” Puzzle
[On the Kama-rupa and Vampires]
Article Selection by Dr. Fortin | Note by H.P.B. [Note: the assumption made with this note, signed “Translator,” is that… Read More »[On the Kama-rupa and Vampires]
[Notes on Evolution and Perception]
Extracts from “The Cosmic Position of Man” and “The Janus-facedness of Man,” by Baron Karl du Prel | Notes by… Read More »[Notes on Evolution and Perception]
Marvellous Spirit Manifestations
The following letter was addressed to a contemporary journal by Mme. Blavatsky, and was handed to us for publication in… Read More »Marvellous Spirit Manifestations
Madame Blavatsky Explains
To the Editor of the Spiritual Scientist: Dear Sir,—For the last three months one has hardly been able to open a… Read More »Madame Blavatsky Explains
[On Mesmeric Healing]
Insane by Electricity.—A young man, twenty-four years of age, named George Odette, has just been adjudged insane and committed to… Read More »[On Mesmeric Healing]
From Madame Blavatsky to Mr. Joseph Cook
Article Selections detailing comments from Mr. Cook’s Lecture | Notes and Reply by H.P.B. [Note: the following was preceded by… Read More »From Madame Blavatsky to Mr. Joseph Cook
[Note on the Policy of Mutual Toleration]
Article Selections from “The Samajees that India Needs”| Notes by H.P.B. A correspondent, writing from Lahore, under date, February 17,… Read More »[Note on the Policy of Mutual Toleration]
Occult Phenomena
Sir, In the issue of the 19th instant of your worthy contemporary, I find over two columns devoted to the… Read More »Occult Phenomena
Another Distinguished Fellow
A short time since we had the pleasure of announcing that the aged Baron du Potet de Sennevoy had accepted… Read More »Another Distinguished Fellow
Sobs, Sods and Posies
A few weeks ago, one George Nairns, a British sailor, brutally murdered at Calcutta a poor police sepoy who was… Read More »Sobs, Sods and Posies
“A Faithful ‘Witness’ Will Not Lie”
“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous WITNESS” (Exodus,… Read More »“A Faithful ‘Witness’ Will Not Lie”
[On “White” and “Black” Tantras]
Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “A Description of the Tantrik Mystic Rites and Ceremonies known as ‘Savasadhana’” So… Read More »[On “White” and “Black” Tantras]
[Three Explanations for a Case of “Spirit” Phenomena]
Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “The Witchcraft and Demonology of Pictavia” [Note: the following comment by H.P.B.… Read More »[Three Explanations for a Case of “Spirit” Phenomena]
[Note on “The Theosophists”]
Article by Gerald Massey | Editor’s Note by H.P. Blavatsky I see from quotations made my “M. A. (Oxon)” in… Read More »[Note on “The Theosophists”]
The New Society for Psychical Research
In Light for April 27th, we find the manifesto of the new Socierty which has just been organized at London… Read More »The New Society for Psychical Research
The Gospel of the Future: or the “Revelation” of (St.) Keshub
“’I (Keshub Chunder Sen), a servant of God, called to be an apostle of the Church.’ . . . . ‘heard behind… Read More »The Gospel of the Future: or the “Revelation” of (St.) Keshub
[Introductory Note to “Missions in India”]
Introductory Note by H.P.B. to an article by Alice Gordon Most opportunely there comes a communication upon the missionary question,… Read More »[Introductory Note to “Missions in India”]
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
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”
“We Will Not Quarrel But Simply Argue”
Our much respected contemporary Light has taken us quite unexpectedly to task. Turning a sentence of ours—the one which heads… Read More »“We Will Not Quarrel But Simply Argue”
[Note on “Occult Phenomena”]
The conductor of this Magazine, returning to Bombay late in December, and after the first two forms had been printed… Read More »[Note on “Occult Phenomena”]
Existence of the Himalayan Mahatmas
Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an account by Preo Nath Banerjee In May or June last, a young… Read More »Existence of the Himalayan Mahatmas
[A Missionary Demand]
The Bombay Guardian, an organ of the Methodist sect, recently expressed in strong terms the decided opinion that the Government… Read More »[A Missionary Demand]
The Ionian Theosophical Society
The necessity of the organization of committees by our members for the investigation of psychometry and the cognate sciences has… Read More »The Ionian Theosophical Society
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
[Notes on “A Criticism Upon the ‘Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya’”]
Article Selections by Dorasamy Iyer | Introductory Note and Notes by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame,—As a member… Read More »[Notes on “A Criticism Upon the ‘Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya’”]
Echoes from India: What is Hindu Spiritualism?
To the Editor of the Banner of Light: Phenomena in India, beside the undoubted interest they offer in themselves, and,… Read More »Echoes from India: What is Hindu Spiritualism?
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
[A Reverend on After-Death States]
Selections from Brief Memorials of the Rev. Alphonese Francois Lacroix | Notes by H.P.B. He hailed every possible evidence of the… Read More »[A Reverend on After-Death States]
Radiant Heat, Musical Vapours, and Fairy Bells
Article Selections | Opening and Closing Notes by H.P.B. An intelligent and ingenious friend in Europe has sent to Col.… Read More »Radiant Heat, Musical Vapours, and Fairy Bells
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”
A Columnar Meteor
Not far from Warsaw (Poland) on January 14, occurred a most extraordinary natural phenomenon. As a matter of religious routine,… Read More »A Columnar Meteor
The Shylocks of Lahore
“Many are called, but few are chosen”—is a saying, that, to our great regret, applies to our Society collectively, and… Read More »The Shylocks of Lahore
[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 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]
Mr. Moncure Conway
Under this heading our old well-wisher, a pious Baptist editor in Ceylon, takes an opportunity of snapping at us. As… Read More »Mr. Moncure Conway
[Miscellaneous Notes]
Article selection from “Fundamental Truths Eternal” by Gilbert Elliot | Note by H.P.B. [Dr. O.] Hahn in his work “Die… Read More »[Miscellaneous Notes]
On “Theosophism” in India
Article Selections | Notes and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. From the July number of the Church Missionary Intelligeneer and Record, a… Read More »On “Theosophism” in India
[Review:] An Adventure Among the Rosicrucians
A strange and original little story, charmingly fantastic, but full of poetic feeling and, what is more, of deep philosophical… Read More »[Review:] An Adventure Among the Rosicrucians
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?
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