“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”
The Path has never been a controversial magazine, and does not intend to be. But it cannot in justice to… Read More »“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”
W. Q. Judge
Theosophist, author. Co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Biography: W. Q. Judge
Psychometry
The name Psychometry has been given to a faculty which, it is claimed, inheres in about seven out of every… Read More »Psychometry
[Review:] Through the Gates of Gold
The most notable book for guidance in Mysticism which has appeared since Light on the Path was written has just… Read More »[Review:] Through the Gates of Gold
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
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
The Serpent’s Blood
It was an old and magic island. Many centuries before, the great good Adepts had landed on its shores from… Read More »The Serpent’s Blood
Where the Rishis Were
The rishis were the sacred Bards, the Saints, the great Adepts known to the Hindus, who gave great spiritual impulses… Read More »Where the Rishis Were
Theosophy in the Christian Bible
I have been asked to say a few more words on the subject of Theosophy in the Christian Bible; that… Read More »Theosophy in the Christian Bible
[Review:] The Light of Egypt
In several quarters there has been of late a persistent attempt to push the sale of this book, particularly among… Read More »[Review:] The Light of Egypt
On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy
[Note: The following collection includes various writings on “The Judge Case,” the Vice-Presidency and the Resolution of Autonomy of “The… Read More »On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy
“Men Karmic Agents”
The above is the title of an essay in the T.P.S. series 1 by Alexander Fullerton, in which he treats… Read More »“Men Karmic Agents”
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
Evolution
I. The word “evolution” is the best word from a theosophical standpoint to use in treating of the genesis of… Read More »Evolution
Reflections
When I am annoyed by an ungovernable animal, I am reminded that the brutes would not oppose man if man… Read More »Reflections
Reincarnation
Reincarnation is change. Whether in the domain of mind, of natural objects, or of human progress in civilization, the great… Read More »Reincarnation
Cities Under Cities
The theory that the remains of ancient cities exist under those of the present is not a new one. Dr.… Read More »Cities Under Cities
Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible
The lost chord of Christianity is the doctrine of Reincarnation. It was beyond doubt taught in the early days of… Read More »Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible
Organized Life of the Theosophical Society
THE SOCIETY ABSOLUTELY UNSECTARIAN, WITHOUT A CREED, AND OPEN TO PERSONS OF ALL FAITHS. ACCEPTANCE OF DOCTRINES LARGELY TAUGHT IN… Read More »Organized Life of the Theosophical Society
“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.”
No End and No Beginning
A talk with Mr. Judge, one of the leaders of the New Religious Movement. Mr. William Q. Judge of New… Read More »No End and No Beginning
Plain Theosophical Traces
In the Key to Theosophy the author says that at the last quarter of each century there is always a… Read More »Plain Theosophical Traces
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
H. S. Olcott vs. H. P. B.
In the April Theosophist Col. Olcott makes public what we have long known to be his private opinion—a private opinion… Read More »H. S. Olcott vs. H. P. B.
Spiritualism Old And New
I. I am a spirit myself, but in some respects different from those spoken of at modern sèances. I have… Read More »Spiritualism Old And New
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
How Should We Treat Others
The subject relates to our conduct toward and treatment of our fellows, including in that term all people with whom… Read More »How Should We Treat Others
Two Years on the Path
Twenty-four months ago this Magazine was started. It was then the second periodical devoted solely to the Theosophical Society’s aims,… Read More »Two Years on the Path
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?
The Synthesis of Occult Science
[I.] The impassable gulf between mind and matter discovered by modern science is a logical result of the present methods… Read More »The Synthesis of Occult Science
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
Theosophical Don’ts
The following suggestions arise from experience and are due to facts in the Theosophical world. Don’t speak or write as… Read More »Theosophical Don’ts
The Subjective and the Objective
“After this, I said, imagine the enlightenment and ignorance of our nature in a figure: Behold! human beings living in… Read More »The Subjective and the Objective
India’s Wonder-Workers
“The term fakir is not properly applied when used to designate the Brahman wonder-worker,” remarked William Q. Judge, the great… Read More »India’s Wonder-Workers
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
What the Masters have Said
In 1888, speaking of Col. Olcott, an article in this magazine quoted from letters from the Adepts sent to Mr.… Read More »What the Masters have Said
Stumbling Blocks in Words
A fellow student came to me the other day and asked, “What is the relation of ‘space’ to ‘sat’? Is… Read More »Stumbling Blocks in Words
Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?
It is commonly charged against the exponents of Theosophy that they deal in vague generalities only. A lecture is given… Read More »Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?
Imagination and Occult Phenomena
The faculty of imagination has been reduced to a very low level by modern western theorisers upon mental philosophy. It… Read More »Imagination and Occult Phenomena
Theosophical Objects
The Theosophical Society has been in existence since November, 1875, having been then founded in New York with the following… Read More »Theosophical Objects
The Theosophist in Ceylon
To the Editor of the Sun— Sir: In The Sun you notice a paper published in Ceylon by the Theosophical… Read More »The Theosophist in Ceylon
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
India a Storehouse for Us
Hindustan has been called the land of mystery by many writers. For years it has been to the English a… Read More »India a Storehouse for Us
Hypnotism
[Note:] This article was originally written for the N.Y. World, at request. What is the hypnotic force or influence? What… Read More »Hypnotism
The Wandering Eye
This is not a tale in which I fable a mythical and impossible monster such as the Head of Rahu,… Read More »The Wandering Eye
Notice to Inquirers
Within the mind and heart of every thoughtful individual there exists some vital question unanswered. Some subject is uppermost, and… Read More »Notice to Inquirers
Of Funds and Property
It was thought by some at one time in the history of the Theosophical Society that a society fund was… Read More »Of Funds and Property
Before American Spiritualism
So many persons have come to suppose that Spiritualism took its rise through the rappings at Rochester under the mediumship… Read More »Before American Spiritualism
Proofs of the Hidden Self
Through Dreams The dream state is common to all people. Some persons say they never dream, but upon examination it… Read More »Proofs of the Hidden Self