Aphorisms on Karma
The following, among others not yet used, were given to me by teachers, among them being H. P. Blavatsky. Some were written, others communicated in… Read More »Aphorisms on Karma
Theosophist, author. Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Biography: W. Q. Judge
The following, among others not yet used, were given to me by teachers, among them being H. P. Blavatsky. Some were written, others communicated in… Read More »Aphorisms on Karma
The Path was started in April, 1886, and with this month completes the first seven years of its life. Many things have happened here in… Read More »Seven Years Gone
The white rays shed over all the Island when the Diamond on the mountain shot forth its last light continued shining until the malignant snake… Read More »The Coming of the Serpent
[No. I.] Although H.P.B. gave out to several of those who met her during the period from 1875 to 1878 the very same teachings in… Read More »The Earth Chain of Globes
[Note: It is possible that the following article was not written by Mr. Judge. (ED.)] The interesting series of historical papers now running in the… Read More »A Reminiscence & Correspondence
In 1888, speaking of Col. Olcott, an article in this magazine quoted from letters from the Adepts sent to Mr. Sinnett at a time some… Read More »What the Masters have Said
In the November number the “expiring Cycle” is referred to by Mr. Sinnett, and members are rightly warned not to be so absurd (though that… Read More »The Closing Cycle
The fundamental doctrines of Theosophy are of no value unless they are applied to daily life. To the extent to which this application goes they… Read More »Friends or Enemies in the Future
In this I purpose to give but the condensed form of some objections made to the theory of the existence of the Adepts, and of… Read More »The Adepts
Unveil, O Thou who givest sustenance to the Universe, from whom all proceed, to whom all must return, that face of the True Sun now… Read More »A Commentary on the Gayatri
When the Theosophical Society was started by the erstwhile famous Madam Blavatsky, in 1875, the now famous orator, Mrs. Annie Besant, was beginning to deny… Read More »Theosophy—Its Claims, Doctrines, and Progress
A disposition not to interfere in any way with beliefs which are illusions prevails with many who dislike the pain caused by such tearing away… Read More »Iconoclasm Toward Illusions
The faculty of imagination has been reduced to a very low level by modern western theorisers upon mental philosophy. It is “only the making of… Read More »Imagination and Occult Phenomena
In the introduction to the Secret Doctrine, H. P. Blavatsky boldly affirms the existence of a great Fraternity of Men, Adepts, who preserve the true… Read More »Prophecies by H.P. Blavatsky
A fundamental axiom in Theosophy is that no one should accept as unquestionably true any statement of fact, principle, or theory which he has not… Read More »Rounds and Races
An exhaustive paper on this subject is not contemplated in this article, but even a sketch will show that the Christian Bible has in it… Read More »Reincarnation in the Bible
The theory that the remains of ancient cities exist under those of the present is not a new one. Dr. Schliemann held it, and working… Read More »Cities Under Cities
A Libel Retracted 1 September, 1892, will stand as a red letter month in our history. Two events of importance occurred, the one removing a… Read More »Two Theosophical Events
In November, 1875—seventeen years ago—the Inaugural Address of Col. Henry S. Olcott as President of the Theosophical Society was delivered at Mott Memorial Hall in… Read More »Seventeen Years Ago and Now
A number of correspondents have propounded questions growing out of a recent article on “Evolution” and relating to the great progress round the chain of… Read More »Rings, Rounds, and Obscuration
Before the flashing diamond in the mysterious mountain behind the Temple began to lose its brilliance, many foreigners had visited the Island. Among them were… Read More »The Persian Student’s Doctrine
The ills I wish to speak of now are those of the body. Our moral nature will be purified and ennobled, widened and strengthened, by… Read More »Replanting Diseases for Future Use
Men of all nations for many years in all parts of the world have been expecting something they know not what, but of a grave… Read More »The Signs of This Cycle
A woman who, for one reason or another, has kept the world—first her little child world and afterward two hemispheres—talking of her, disputing about her,… Read More »The Esoteric She
[Note: the following article appeared almost word-for-word in at least two newspapers on the same day. The version given here is from The Brooklyn Eagle,… Read More »Theosophy and Epidemics
Prefatory Words A glossary is said to be “a vocabulary explaining words which are obscure, antiquated, local, or peculiar to some cult or special study.”… Read More »A Working Glossary for Theosophical Students
Chapter First 1 The Master was asked by the pupil to tell at whose wish the mind of man, when sent forth for any act,… Read More »Modernized Upanishad
Many impossibilities have been at all times demanded by members of the Society from those who have by the misfortunes of Karma been put in… Read More »Impossibilities Demanded
I. I am a spirit myself, but in some respects different from those spoken of at modern sèances. I have a body and a brain… Read More »Spiritualism Old And New
Mortal ills and the needs of the stomach rank next after the instinct of self-preservation among all the subjects which engage the attention of the… Read More »The Cure of Diseases
The first object of our Society is the formation of a nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood. This is a practical object and at the same… Read More »What Our Society Needs Most
The Second Annual Convention of the European Section of the Theosophical Society was a most successful affair, and from beginning to end all went smoothly,… Read More »Convention of the European Section
[Three Parts: Aug., 1892, Jan. & May 1893] [Aug, 1892] A permanent Headquarters building for the American Section being now actually possessed, the General Secretary,… Read More »The Ashes of H.P.B.
Every day in life we see people overtaken by circumstances either good or bad and coming in blocks all at once or scattered over long… Read More »Thoughts on Karma
In the Key to Theosophy the author says that at the last quarter of each century there is always a distinct movement partaking of the… Read More »Plain Theosophical Traces
Too much attention has been paid by several to the opinions of men in the world who have a reputation in science and in scholarship.… Read More »The Promulgation of Theosophy
BROTHERS AND SISTERS, I am deeply grateful for your fraternal and hearty welcome; I know that it is sincere. Every visit to this country, added… Read More »European Convention: Chairman’s Closing Address
A correspondent of PATH says: I am unable to get a comprehensive view of evolution theosophically. Does a “round” mean once around the 7 planets… Read More »Evolution
Some years ago it was proposed that psychometry should be used in detecting crime and for the exposing of motive in all transactions between man… Read More »Delusions of Clairvoyance
Since the demise of H.P. Blavatsky’s body, a little over a year ago, mediums in various parts of the world have reported her “spirit” as… Read More »How She Must Laugh
In my last article, “Mesmerism,” I arrived at the point where we discover that the inner mortal man has several sheaths through which he obtains… Read More »The Sheaths of the Soul
This is the name given to an art, or the exhibition of a power to act upon others and the facility to be acted upon,… Read More »Mesmerism
Recently a book on the subject of the “Rationale of Mesmerism” having been published in London, written by Mr. A. P. Sinnett, I read in… Read More »Mesmerism and the Higher Self
The first article printed in the PATH on this subject was “Theosophical Symbolism” in Vol. I, May, 1886. The symbols of the Society are contained… Read More »Theosophical Symbols
In several quarters there has been of late a persistent attempt to push the sale of this book, particularly among Theosophists, and this attempt, combined… Read More »[Review:] The Light of Egypt
With this issue Path starts on the seventh year of life, and the seven past years have been full of action, of work, and of… Read More »Seven Steps Forward
In 1888 H.P. Blavatsky wrote: “Night before last I was shown a bird’s eye view of the theosophical societies. I saw a few earnest reliable… Read More »The Future and the Theosophical Society
In the Path of January a discussion on the subjects of “Mind Cure” and the like was begun. Since then we have had some letters… Read More »Affirmations and Denials
Six years have gone into the void since the Path was started, and we are still in the middle of eternity. Doubtless other ages have… Read More »Six Years Gone
There are three reasons when I reply to Moncure D. Conway’s article in the October ARENA, entitled “Madame Blavatsky at Adyar.” First, I am an… Read More »Madame Blavatsky in India
Will you permit me to correct the statement of Mr. J. R. Perry in your issue of the 3rd that Madame Blavatsky appointed as her… Read More »Two Letters to the Editor of the N.Y. Times
Although I am an American citizen, the place of my birth was in Ireland, and in what I am about to say I cannot be… Read More »On the Future: A Few Reflections
Into the T.M.S. the General Secretary has now incorporated the operations of that invaluable “Press Scheme,” devised and carried an single-handed by a most devoted… Read More »Tract Mailing Scheme
The following correspondence sufficiently explains itself. It is inserted here in order that American members generally may be in possession of the information. It will… Read More »Reply: Resignation of Presidency, T.S. by Col Olcott
The above is the title of an essay in the T.P.S. series 1 by Alexander Fullerton, in which he treats the question solely in regard… Read More »“Men Karmic Agents”
A correspondent asks: “Will you kindly explain why, if you think it wrong to kill a water bug, that you should consider it right to… Read More »About Killing Animals
Erin’s Isle has always been somewhat of a mystery. Its people are so different from the English just across the channel that one who spends… Read More »Ireland
This is one of the many enterprises gotten up to catch the unwary who seek after spiritual things, and the words of the Bible are… Read More »“The Brotherhood of the New Life”
The time for temporizing or for silence in respect to what are severally styled “Mind Cure,” “Mental Science,” “Christian Science,” and the like has now… Read More »Of “Metaphysical Healing”
The Theosophical Society was founded to destroy dogmatism. This is one of the meanings of its first object—Universal Brotherhood. And Col. H. S. Olcott in… Read More »Dogmatism in Theosophy
In Herbert Spencer’s new book Justice, he defines that principle thus: “Every man is free to do that which he wills, provided he infringes not… Read More »The Impudence of Modern Philosophers
There are some members of the Theosophical Society who expose themselves to the charges of indulging in hypocrisy or being ignorant about their own failings… Read More »Hypocrisy or Ignorance
“We are such stuff as dreams are made of.“—Shakespeare “Have perseverance as one who doth for evermore endure, for thy shadows [personalities] live and vanish.… Read More »The Inner Constitution of Man
[I.] The impassable gulf between mind and matter discovered by modern science is a logical result of the present methods of so-called scientific investigation. These… Read More »The Synthesis of Occult Science
Reincarnation is change. Whether in the domain of mind, of natural objects, or of human progress in civilization, the great law governing all is change.… Read More »Reincarnation
Several hundred of the most intelligent people in the city gathered in Turn-Verein hall last night to listen to William Q. Judge’s lecture about Theosophy.… Read More »Wisdom of the Gods
“The term fakir is not properly applied when used to designate the Brahman wonder-worker,” remarked William Q. Judge, the great theosophist who is now in… Read More »India’s Wonder-Workers
Last evening William Q. Judge delivered a lecture in Odd Fellows’ Hall, on “Karma and Ethics,” before another large audience. He was introduced by E.… Read More »Karma and Ethics
In our own times we have instances of the disappearance of races, and very often it is attributed to the influence of civilized vices. The… Read More »Why Races Die Out
The Desatir is a collection of the writings of the different Persian Prophets, one of whom was Zoroaster. The last was alive in the time… Read More »Karma in the Desatir
William Q. Judge of New York told an audience of several hundred ladies and gentlemen in Odd Fellows’ Hall last night all about “Theosophy, What… Read More »What Theosophy Is
In my experience with the Theosophical Society I have noticed a disposition on the part of some members to often object to the methods of… Read More »Methods of Theosophical Work
It has been suggested to The Path that theosophists jot down as they occur any arguments hit upon to support the doctrine of reincarnation. One… Read More »Argument for Reincarnation
Following on the departure of H.P.B. from the scene of action, some weak voices in the Society have asked, “Have the Adepts deserted us?” This… Read More »Are We Deserted?
Ladies and Gentlemen:—All men and women, I take it, are in the pursuit of happiness. If they do not find happiness here they seek it… Read More »On Karma
An examination of the records of the past forty years of what is known as the spiritualistic movement discloses a strange state of things, revealing… Read More »About “Spirit” Materializations
The question of what is good Karma and what bad has been usually considered by theosophists from a very worldly and selfish standpoint. The commercial… Read More »Is Poverty Bad Karma?
In the spring of 1884, H.P.B. was staying in Rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris, and in the house were living Col. Olcott, Mohini M.… Read More »H.P.B. at Enghien
[Jun 15, 1891] Query—Is it well to talk about Occultism to the ordinary enquirer into Theosophy? W.Q.J.—It is better not to do so. Ordinary enquirers… Read More »The Enquirer
The death of H. P. Blavatsky should have the effect on the Society of making the work go on with increased vigor free from all… Read More »The Theosophical Society
The “LEAGUE OF THEOSOPHICAL WORKERS” has been formed in accordance with the report of the committee appointed at the last annual convention of the American… Read More »The League of Theosophical Workers
“On the shore stood Hiawatha, Turned and waved his hand at parting; On the clear and luminous water Launched his birch canoe for sailing, From… Read More »H.P.B. —A Lion-hearted Colleague Passes
Such has been the manner in which our beloved teacher and friend always concluded her letters to me. And now, though we are all of… Read More »“Yours till Death and After, H.P.B.”
At a Theosophical Society meeting the other day, it was stated that in the early races, say the second and third, referred to in the… Read More »If Methuselah Existed, Why So Short Our Lives?
About eighteen hundred and twenty-five days have slipped away since the Path was started, and now we enter upon the sixth year without any prospect… Read More »Five Years Finished
As I write these words there lies before me an old book written by Jacob Boehme, a German shoemaker who was a very religious and… Read More »An American Experiment
EDITOR POST: In your issue of March 8, Prof. Merwin-Marie Snell, of the Catholic University of America, answers my short and inadequate reply to his… Read More »Tenets of Theosophy
Two great shadowy shapes remain fixed in the attention of the mind of the day, threatening to become in the twentieth century more formidable and… Read More »Religion and Reform from a Theosophical View-point
Is there any foundation for the doctrine of transmigration of souls which was once believed in and is now held by some classes of Hindus?”… Read More »Transmigration of Souls
A few facts may be useful to stimulate and interest by way of chronicle. The Theosophical Society entered on its sixteenth year in November, 1890.… Read More »How the Society is Run
A good deal has been said in Theosophical literature about the danger of pursuing Yoga practice, such as regulating the breathing, assuming certain postures of… Read More »Why Yoga Practice is Dangerous
In the Key to Theosophy, on page 161, the author uses a phrase which has been objected to on the ground that a strict construction… Read More »“Reward for Unmerited Sufferings?”
Hindustan has been called the land of mystery by many writers. For years it has been to the English a land for plunder by officials… Read More »India a Storehouse for Us
The year 1891 is to mark an era in the Theosophical Society. The General Secretary desires to announce that with the consent of the Executive… Read More »The Oriental Department
The rishis were the sacred Bards, the Saints, the great Adepts known to the Hindus, who gave great spiritual impulses in the past and are… Read More »Where the Rishis Were
From Pages 1 to 67, Vol. I. A PROPHECY. In the 20th century—1900—the scholars of our era will begin to recognize that the Secret Doctrine… Read More »Hidden Hints in the Secret Doctrine
Antecedent Words The Bhagavad-Gita is an episode of the Mahabharata, which is said to have been written by Vyasa. Who this Vyasa is and when he lived is not… Read More »Bhagavad Gita (The Book of Devotion)
[Note: the initial publication date of this Pamphlet is unknown; we have placed it in 1890 at the same time as several other pamphlets issued… Read More »The Necessity for Reincarnation
Underlying the Doctrines of Theosophy is one fundamental proposition, namely, “the essential Unity of all life and being.” Manifestation of life is differentiation of this… Read More »Theosophy and the Theosophical Society
My attention has been arrested by the address delivered in the Adyar course by Dr. Daly and reported in the September Theosophist. It is entitled… Read More »Shall We Teach Clairvoyance?