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A visitor from one of the other planets of the solar system who might learn the term Mahatma after arriving here would certainly suppose that… Read More »The Mahatmas as Ideals and Facts

A correspondent writes to say that there seems to be some confusion or contradiction in theosophical literature and among theosophical writers in respect to the… Read More »Devachan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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”

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

“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

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?

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

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?

Fifteen years ago in November the Theosophical Society was started at the residence of H.P. Blavatsky in Irving Place, New York City, and was inaugurated… Read More »Fifteen Years Ago

It is commonly charged against the exponents of Theosophy that they deal in vague generalities only. A lecture is given or paper read by a… Read More »Which is Vague, Theosophy or Science?

[I.] He was the son of a small ruler in Rajpootana. His father, of the warrior caste, governed a district including several villages as well… Read More »The Turn of the Wheel

A good deal for and against Cagliostro has been said since the time when he disappeared from the scene, and so much has been written… Read More »Prince Talleyrand—Cagliostro

A letter to the editor from Holland upon this subject deserves reply, as is must give utterance to the questions of many other students. The… Read More »Devachan

“Having taken the bow, the great weapon, let him place on it the arrow, sharpened by devotion. Then, having drawn it with a thought directed… Read More »Hit the Mark