Seventeen Years Ago and Now
In November, 1875—seventeen years ago—the Inaugural Address of Col. Henry S. Olcott as President of the Theosophical Society was delivered… Read More »Seventeen Years Ago and Now
W. Q. Judge
Theosophist, author. Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Biography: W. Q. Judge
The Turn of the Wheel
[I.] He was the son of a small ruler in Rajpootana. His father, of the warrior caste, governed a district… Read More »The Turn of the Wheel
Delusions of Clairvoyance
Some years ago it was proposed that psychometry should be used in detecting crime and for the exposing of motive… Read More »Delusions of Clairvoyance
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… Read More »Musings on the True Theosophist’s Path
Five Years Finished
About eighteen hundred and twenty-five days have slipped away since the Path was started, and now we enter upon the… Read More »Five Years Finished
Hindu Theosophy and Professor Buchanan
To the Editor of the Religio-Philosophical Journal: Will you permit me to say a few words about Prof. J. Rodes… Read More »Hindu Theosophy and Professor Buchanan
The Impudence of Modern Philosophers
In Herbert Spencer’s new book Justice, he defines that principle thus: “Every man is free to do that which he… Read More »The Impudence of Modern Philosophers
The Cure of Diseases
Mortal ills and the needs of the stomach rank next after the instinct of self-preservation among all the subjects which… Read More »The Cure of Diseases
Spiritual Gifts and Their Attainment
One of the questions which a Theosophist is apt to ask, and to ask with some earnestness and intensity is,… Read More »Spiritual Gifts and Their Attainment
Is Karma Only Punishment?
The following query has been received from H.M.H.: “In August PATH Hadji Erinn, in reply to the above question, stated… Read More »Is Karma Only Punishment?
Nigamagama Dharma Sabha
This is the name of a society in India which has also members in the ranks of the Theosophical Society… Read More »Nigamagama Dharma Sabha
Transmigration of Souls
Is there any foundation for the doctrine of transmigration of souls which was once believed in and is now held… Read More »Transmigration of Souls
The Path of Action
The Mohammedan teacher directs his disciples to tread carefully the razor’s edge between the good and the bad; only a… Read More »The Path of Action
Prince Talleyrand—Cagliostro
A good deal for and against Cagliostro has been said since the time when he disappeared from the scene, and… Read More »Prince Talleyrand—Cagliostro
Each Member a Centre
Some years ago one of those Masters in whom so many of our members believe directed H.P.B. to write a… Read More »Each Member a Centre
About “The Secret Doctrine”
I have been asked to write anything known to me personally about the writing of The Secret Doctrine by H.P.B. As… Read More »About “The Secret Doctrine”
Suggestions to Branches
Founding of Branches This paper is to give newly-formed Branches some idea of the methods which experience has shown to… Read More »Suggestions to Branches
A Reminiscence & Correspondence
[Note: It is possible that the following article was not written by Mr. Judge. (ED.)] The interesting series of historical… Read More »A Reminiscence & Correspondence
Theosophical Theories of the Microcosm
The greatest schisms often come about through the supporters of one cause disputing over mere terminology. Mr. Subba Row, in… Read More »Theosophical Theories of the Microcosm
Stray Memoranda
“Why not,” I said to a Master’s messenger, “give to all these gaping theosophical children throughout the Society, the whole… Read More »Stray Memoranda
How She Must Laugh
Since the demise of H.P. Blavatsky’s body, a little over a year ago, mediums in various parts of the world… Read More »How She Must Laugh
The Sheaths of the Soul
In my last article, “Mesmerism,” I arrived at the point where we discover that the inner mortal man has several… Read More »The Sheaths of the Soul
Universal Applications of Doctrine
During the last few years in which so much writing has been done in the theosophical field of effort, a… Read More »Universal Applications of Doctrine
Two Lost Keys
It has never been admitted by orientalists that there existed a key to the Bhagavad-Gita, other than a knowledge of… Read More »Two Lost Keys
Fifteen Years Ago
Fifteen years ago in November the Theosophical Society was started at the residence of H.P. Blavatsky in Irving Place, New… Read More »Fifteen Years Ago
Conversations on Occultism with H.P.B.
In 1875, ’76, ’77 and ’78 my intimacy with H.P.B. gave me many opportunities for conversing with her on what… Read More »Conversations on Occultism with H.P.B.
Another Theosophical Prophecy
In the first number of The Path was inserted a prophecy made from certain books in India called Nadigrandhams, respecting… Read More »Another Theosophical Prophecy
The Signs of This Cycle
Men of all nations for many years in all parts of the world have been expecting something they know not… Read More »The Signs of This Cycle
Theosophical Correspondence Class
The increase of the purely routine work of the General Secretary’s office has made it impossible to fully reply to… Read More »Theosophical Correspondence Class
Modernized Upanishad
Chapter First 1 The Master was asked by the pupil to tell at whose wish the mind of man, when… Read More »Modernized Upanishad
Masters, Adepts, Teachers, and Disciples
This article is meant for members of the T.S., and chiefly for those who keep H.P.B. much in mind, whether… Read More »Masters, Adepts, Teachers, and Disciples
Occult Arts
No. I. Precipitation The word “precipitation” means to throw upon or within. This term is used in chemistry to describe… Read More »Occult Arts
On the Future: A Few Reflections
Although I am an American citizen, the place of my birth was in Ireland, and in what I am about… Read More »On the Future: A Few Reflections
The Nadigranthams
The article by T. Subba Row Garu in the July Theosophist will be read with great interest by all Theosophists,… Read More »The Nadigranthams
Theosophical Study and Work
The birth and life of a Branch of the Theosophical Society are very like to those of an individual. As… Read More »Theosophical Study and Work
Is Heredity a Puzzle?
A well known writer in Harper’s Magazine said lately “Heredity is a Puzzle.” He then proceeded, “The race is linked… Read More »Is Heredity a Puzzle?
True Progress
Perhaps those who have engaged in discussions about whether it is more advisable to become acquainted with the Astral Plane… Read More »True Progress
Mars and Mercury
In the June Path there was printed a review of a pamphlet issued by the London Lodge T. S., and… Read More »Mars and Mercury
Professor Max Müller on Buddhism
The distinguished Sanskritist Max Müller delivered last year before the University of Glasgow a series of lectures—called Gifford Lectures—upon Religions,… Read More »Professor Max Müller on Buddhism
H. P. B. was Not Deserted by the Masters
There are certain things connected with the personality of the great leader which have to be referred to and explained… Read More »H. P. B. was Not Deserted by the Masters
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… Read More »A Prophecy About Theosophy
The Necessity for Reincarnation
[Note: the initial publication date of this Pamphlet is unknown; we have placed it in 1890 at the same time… Read More »The Necessity for Reincarnation
Respecting Reincarnation
Objections frequently raised against “Reincarnation,” and that appear to those who make them to be strong, are some growing out… Read More »Respecting Reincarnation
Six Years Gone
Six years have gone into the void since the Path was started, and we are still in the middle of… Read More »Six Years Gone
The Future and the Theosophical Society
In 1888 H.P. Blavatsky wrote: “Night before last I was shown a bird’s eye view of the theosophical societies. I… Read More »The Future and the Theosophical Society
Papyrus
The Tale-teller, shading his gentle eyes from the evening sun, paused a moment while he listened to the soft strains… Read More »Papyrus
“The World Knoweth Us Not.”
“It is more disgraceful to suspect a friend than to be deceived by him.”—ROCHEFOUCAULD. “If evil be said of thee,… Read More »“The World Knoweth Us Not.”
The League of Theosophical Workers
The “LEAGUE OF THEOSOPHICAL WORKERS” has been formed in accordance with the report of the committee appointed at the last… Read More »The League of Theosophical Workers