Theosophical Studies
Study all scriptures written near and far; Worship all images and saints of earth; But if you do not study who and what you are,… Read More »Theosophical Studies
W. Q. Judge
Theosophist, author. Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Biography: W. Q. Judge
Environment
To the Western mind the doctrines of Karma and Reincarnation contain difficulties which while they seem imaginary to the Eastern student, are nevertheless for the… Read More »Environment
Karma
The child is the father of the man, and none the less true is it: “My brothers! each man’s life The outcome of his former… Read More »Karma
Musings on the True Theosophist’s Path
[Part I] “The way of inward peace is in all things to conform to the pleasure and disposition of the Divine Will. Such as would… Read More »Musings on the True Theosophist’s Path
Pronunciation of Sanskrit & The Sanskrit Language
[Note: the following are two parts published in June and July, 1886] [June, 1886] Dear Brother: Is there any dictionary or book giving the correct… Read More »Pronunciation of Sanskrit & The Sanskrit Language
Theosophical Symbolism
The number 7 has, ever since the Theosophical Society was founded November 17th, 1875, played a prominent part in all its affairs, and, as usual,… Read More »Theosophical Symbolism
What is the Udgitha?
JAMESTOWN April 16th, 1886 DEAR BROTHER:—Will you kindly explain, through THE PATH, what is to be understood by the Udgitha, or hymn of praise to… Read More »What is the Udgitha?
Matters Touching Theosophy
To the Editor of the Religio-Philosophical Journal: Will you permit me to say a few words in regard to some correspondence I notice in your… Read More »Matters Touching Theosophy
Another Theosophical Prophecy
In the first number of The Path was inserted a prophecy made from certain books in India called Nadigrandhams, respecting the Society. This called forth… Read More »Another Theosophical Prophecy
The Application of Theosophical Theories
The mistake is being made by a great many persons, among them being Theosophists, of applying several of the doctrines current in Theosophical literature, to… Read More »The Application of Theosophical Theories
Studies in the Upanishads
[I.] Many American theosophists are asking, “What are the Upanishads?” They are a portion of the ancient Aryan literature which this journal has set itself… Read More »Studies in the Upanishads
A Prophecy About Theosophy
There are alleged to exist in India certain Sibylline books called Nadi-grandhams. As the name indicates, they are compilations of astrological statements or predictions, and… Read More »A Prophecy About Theosophy
AUM!
The most sacred mystic syllable of the Vedas, is Aum. It is the first letter of the Sanscrit alphabet, and by some it is thought… Read More »AUM!
The Path
This magazine is not intended either to replace or to rival in America The Theosophist, nor any other journal now published in the interest of… Read More »The Path
Theosophy as a Cult in India
[Note: the following includes an initial article from April 1st and a follow-up article from June 3, 1886.] [April 1st, 1886] The pictures fabricated in… Read More »Theosophy as a Cult in India
Jacob Boehme and the Secret Doctrine
Jacob Boehme (or as some say Behmen) was a German mystic and spiritualist who began to write in the 17th century. In his works he… Read More »Jacob Boehme and the Secret Doctrine
The So-Called Exposé of Madame Blavatsky
Editors of the Index: Will you give me a little space in your valuable paper for a few words regarding the so-called exposé of Madame… Read More »The So-Called Exposé of Madame Blavatsky
The Nadigranthams
The article by T. Subba Row Garu in the July Theosophist will be read with great interest by all Theosophists, not only because it is… Read More »The Nadigranthams
A Weird Tale
Part I. The readers of this magazine have read in its pages, narratives far more curious and taxing to belief than the one I am… Read More »A Weird Tale
Chirognomy and Palmistry
Chirognomy is the art of delineating character by means of the hand. One of the arts of the Gypsies of Europe is Palmistry, which is… Read More »Chirognomy and Palmistry
Thought Transference or Mind Reading
A writer in The Saturday Review, in 1882, said: “We had thought we had heard the last of thought reading.” It seems, however, that he… Read More »Thought Transference or Mind Reading
Are the “Arabian Nights” All Fiction?
For many years it has been customary to regard that collection of interesting stories called “The Arabian Nights,” as pure fiction arising out of Oriental… Read More »Are the “Arabian Nights” All Fiction?
Adepts and Politics
The communication in your December number from Chhabigram Dolatram, headed as above, is a piece of special pleading, directed against the adepts, and flowing from… Read More »Adepts and Politics
The Bhagavad Gita and Esoteric Buddhism
The only fault I have to find with Mr. Sinnett’s book is that he too often says that: “this knowledge is now being given out… Read More »The Bhagavad Gita and Esoteric Buddhism
Psychometry
The name Psychometry has been given to a faculty which, it is claimed, inheres in about seven out of every ten persons. but it seems… Read More »Psychometry
The Adepts in America in 1776
The following suggestions and statements are made entirely upon the personal responsibility of the writer, and without the knowledge or consent—as far as he knows—of… Read More »The Adepts in America in 1776
Astrology Verified
Writing in the Theosophist upon the subject of Astrology, C.C.Massey says that he thinks at present we are not fully acquainted with the science, and… Read More »Astrology Verified
The Moral Law of Compensation
“For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field; and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.”—Job, Chap.… Read More »The Moral Law of Compensation
The Theosophist in Ceylon
To the Editor of the Sun— Sir: In The Sun you notice a paper published in Ceylon by the Theosophical Society, but I am sure… Read More »The Theosophist in Ceylon