“The Crown of Life”
“Laying all thy works in thought on me, and full of me, let thy imagination be ever bent on me,… Read More »“The Crown of Life”
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Articles from various theosophical authors.
The Religion of China
[I.] The records of China go back nearly five thousand years. Twenty-eight centuries before our era, say these records, a… Read More »The Religion of China
Dialogues Between the Two Editors: On Astral Bodies, or Doppelgangers
M. C. Great confusion exists in the minds of people about the various kinds of apparitions, wraiths, ghosts or spirits. Ought we… Read More »Dialogues Between the Two Editors: On Astral Bodies, or Doppelgangers
Contemporary Literature and Theosophy
There is growing every day among contemporary writers a strong disposition to take up theosophic doctrine, and especially in those… Read More »Contemporary Literature and Theosophy
Considerations on Magic
We hear a good deal nowadays and are likely to hear still more of occult science. In this regard we… Read More »Considerations on Magic
The Adepts
In this I purpose to give but the condensed form of some objections made to the theory of the existence… Read More »The Adepts
The Dangerous Revival of Spiritualism
For several weeks during the winter, a marked feature of the mental activity of New York has been supplied by… Read More »The Dangerous Revival of Spiritualism
The Guardian of the Gate
“Seeking the gifts of the gods, Vajashravasa of old offered up all his possessions. He had a son, by name… Read More »The Guardian of the Gate
Two Systems—of Lust and Sorrow
The great Buddha referred to two systems for the government of life which he said were each ignoble, and one… Read More »Two Systems—of Lust and Sorrow
Giordano Bruno: A Martyr Theosophist
[Reference: “The Heroic Enthusiasts” (Gli Eroici Furori), of Giordano Bruno, translated by L. Williams. (George Redway, London, 1887.)] “My name… Read More »Giordano Bruno: A Martyr Theosophist
Of Occult Powers and Their Acquirement
There are thousands of people in the United States, as well in the ranks of the Society as outside, who… Read More »Of Occult Powers and Their Acquirement
Mesmerism
This is the name given to an art, or the exhibition of a power to act upon others and the… Read More »Mesmerism
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… Read More »The Bhagavad Gita and Esoteric Buddhism
The Screen of Time
[Note: this was serialized in The Path, Feb.-Mar. and concluded in Theosophy, Apr., 1896] Forever hiding futurity, the Screen of… Read More »The Screen of Time
The Law of Cycles
It is a matter of the deepest interest for every thinking man to obtain as clear an idea as possible… Read More »The Law of Cycles
The White of the Dawn
Long after the passing of Cuchullain, when the father of Oscar, the old man eloquent, had again become young in… Read More »The White of the Dawn
Prophecies by H.P. Blavatsky
In the introduction to the Secret Doctrine, H. P. Blavatsky boldly affirms the existence of a great Fraternity of Men,… Read More »Prophecies by H.P. Blavatsky
Affirmations and Denials
In the Path of January a discussion on the subjects of “Mind Cure” and the like was begun. Since then… Read More »Affirmations and Denials
Stars and Numbers
Ancient civilization saw nothing absurd in the claims of astrology, no more than many an educated and thoroughly scientific man… Read More »Stars and Numbers
The Number Seven and Our Society
The thoughtful reader must have pondered well over the mysterious import that the number Seven seems to have always had… Read More »The Number Seven and Our Society
Mistaken Notions on the “Secret Doctrine”
Ever since the publication of the Secret Doctrine Students of Theosophy (outside the inner ring of Occult Sciences) have complained… Read More »Mistaken Notions on the “Secret Doctrine”
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,… Read More »Theosophy as a Cult in India
Prakriti and Purusha
The editorial at the head of the article that precedes will explain to the learned Hermit of Almora and the… Read More »Prakriti and Purusha
Devotion and Understanding!
When the time comes to resume our Branch meetings, one breaks the silence of the summer with a certain reluctance.… Read More »Devotion and Understanding!
Theosophy (Lecture)
There may be some here this afternoon who have no defined understanding of The Theosophical Society and its purpose. It… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
Theosophy and Modern Problems
Think that all the members of the audience realize that this lecture is a part of the Theosophical Convention,—the annual… Read More »Theosophy and Modern Problems
Buddha’s Cosmogenesis
When Mr. Sinnett’s work “Esoteric Buddhism” was given to the world, some fourteen years ago. Mr. Rhys Davids achieved some… Read More »Buddha’s Cosmogenesis
Magic
In The Indian Tribune of March 15th appears a letter upon the relations of the Theosophical Society with the Ârya… Read More »Magic
Studies in the Voice of the Silence
The Wandering Heart The downfall of every civilization is caused by the weak morals of those who live in and… Read More »Studies in the Voice of the Silence
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… Read More »Jacob Boehme and the Secret Doctrine
The Speech of the Gods
The Theosophical doctrine, while endorsing many of the views of the Darwinian system of evolution, has so supplemented that doctrine… Read More »The Speech of the Gods
The Rosicrucians
An old Persian proverb says, “The darker the sky, the brighter the stars will shine.” Perhaps the very darkness of… Read More »The Rosicrucians
Arjuna’s Beliefs
In Vedic India there were two quite distinct beliefs as to death and the soul’s future destiny; the one belief… Read More »Arjuna’s Beliefs
Planetary Influences
The philosophy of Theosophy covers all things in manifestation and points out the relations of each thing to every other.… Read More »Planetary Influences
“Two Thousand Years Ago”—A Contrast
The events which preceded the formation of the Roman Empire, just before the beginning of our era, furnish an analogy… Read More »“Two Thousand Years Ago”—A Contrast
“Reward for Unmerited Sufferings?”
In the Key to Theosophy, on page 161, the author uses a phrase which has been objected to on the… Read More »“Reward for Unmerited Sufferings?”
The Sankhya and Yoga Philosophy
These two systems are so closely linked together that any attempt to treat the one without the other would be… Read More »The Sankhya and Yoga Philosophy
Ancient Doctrines Vindicated by Modern Prophecy
The German press has recently attempted in numerous editorials to solve what seems a mystery to the ordinary and sceptical… Read More »Ancient Doctrines Vindicated by Modern Prophecy
Diagnoses and Palliatives
“That the world is in such bad condition morally, is conclusive evidence that none of its religions and philosophies, those… Read More »Diagnoses and Palliatives
Advantages and Disadvantages in Life
That view of one’s Karma which leads to a bewailing of the unkind fate which has kept advantages in life… Read More »Advantages and Disadvantages in Life
Theosophy (Lecture)
The purpose of The Theosophical Society is to keep alive the spiritual intuitions of mankind. Since we are here this… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
Gospels and Upanishads
“The principle which gives life, undying and eternally beneficent, is perceived by him who desires perception.” As the clouds are… Read More »Gospels and Upanishads
The Power to Heal
It is a striking commentary upon the imperfection of our modern system of medicine that an almost unanimous scepticism prevails… Read More »The Power to Heal
Mechanical Theosophy
The earnest, devoted student can hardly believe that there exist any theosophists sincerely holding a belief in theosophical doctrines but… Read More »Mechanical Theosophy
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
Direful Prophecies
The whole mystic fraternity of Astrologers is now engaged in showing how the heavens portend great changes on this our… Read More »Direful Prophecies
The States of Consciousness
“When the eyes that are beneath are closed, Then the eyes that are above are opened.” Orphic Mysteries. About two… Read More »The States of Consciousness
Theosophy (Lecture)
What is Theosophy? What is The Theosophical Society? What is the relation of Theosophy to The Theosophical Society? Let us… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)