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The Red Rajputs

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Imperial and Asiatic Quarterly Review, October, 1893

“It is well known that, from the point of view of the colouring, human races can be divided into four… Read More »The Red Rajputs

Planetary Influences

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, January, 1921 [Posthumously Published]

The philosophy of Theosophy covers all things in manifestation and points out the relations of each thing to every other.… Read More »Planetary Influences

Why the Theosophical Society is Poor

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1889

A very great difference is to be observed between the condition of the treasury of our society, especially of the… Read More »Why the Theosophical Society is Poor

H.P.B. at Enghien

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1891

In the spring of 1884, H.P.B. was staying in Rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris, and in the house were… Read More »H.P.B. at Enghien

Thyself and Thy King

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Irish Theosophist, July, 1896

Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom. We were talking of lucent intervals, when the primeval… Read More »Thyself and Thy King

New York Buddhists

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1881

About two years ago, the question of Buddhism was greatly discussed in the American, especially the New York, papers. Many… Read More »New York Buddhists

Thought Transference or Mind Reading

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Theosophist, November, 1884

A writer in The Saturday Review, in 1882, said: “We had thought we had heard the last of thought reading.”… Read More »Thought Transference or Mind Reading

“To Die, To Sleep”

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Irish Theosophist, November, 1896

To sleep; perchance to dream, ay, there’s the rub; For in that sleep of death what dreams may come When… Read More »“To Die, To Sleep”

Thomas Taylor, the Platonist

Article/ by William E. A. Axon, Booklet/Pamphlet, [Originally serialized in The Library, July-August, 1890]

Thomas Taylor, the Platonist, has been variously judged.1 “To strain human curiosity to the utmost limits of human credibility,” says… Read More »Thomas Taylor, the Platonist

Giordano Bruno: A Martyr Theosophist

Article/Review/ by Charles Johnston, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1888

[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

The Religious Question in China

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), June, 1902

[I.] “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city,… Read More »The Religious Question in China

The Law of Analogy

Article/ by Sarah Corbett, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1893

Behold how like the moon reflected in the tranquil waves, Alaya is reflected by the small and by the great,… Read More »The Law of Analogy

Ancient Doctrines Vindicated by Modern Prophecy

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1881

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

On Argument

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Theosophical News, July, 1897

I do not like arguments. They lead into endless labyrinths and convince no one. For conviction must come from the… Read More »On Argument

Adepts and Politics

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Theosophist, June, 1884

The communication in your December number from Chhabigram Dolatram, headed as above, is a piece of special pleading, directed against… Read More »Adepts and Politics

The Screen of Time

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, Theosophy, February, 1896

[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

Instinct and Intuition

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, April, 1921 [Posthumously Published]

Instinct is a direct perception of what is right, within its own realm. Intuition is a direct cognition of the… Read More »Instinct and Intuition

The Old Wisdom-Religion

Article/ by J. D. Buck, The Path, January, 1895

All readers of T. S. [Theosophical Society] literature are aware that the terms Theosophy, Secret Doctrine, and Wisdom-Religion are generally… Read More »The Old Wisdom-Religion

Schopenhauer and Shankara

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), January, 1901

It is a somewhat humiliating thing to think of, that in spite of all the good intentions and praiseworthy endeavours… Read More »Schopenhauer and Shankara

The Vow of Silence

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, Theosophy Magazine, April, 1924 [Reprinted in The Theosophical Movement, June, 1932]

One, if not the greatest, of evils by which modern society is corrupted, is that of gossip. Injurious speech, or… Read More »The Vow of Silence

Wisdom of the Gods

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Stockton Independent, October, 1891

Several hundred of the most intelligent people in the city gathered in Turn-Verein hall last night to listen to William… Read More »Wisdom of the Gods

The Himalayan Brothers—Do They Exist?

Article/ by Mohini M. Chatterji, The Theosophist, December, 1883

“Ask and it shall be given unto you; knock and it shall be opened,” this is an accurate representation of… Read More »The Himalayan Brothers—Do They Exist?

A French View of Women’s Rights

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, December, 1880

With a little book entitled “Les Femmes qui Tuent et les Femmes qui Votent”, Alexandre Dumas, fils, has just entered… Read More »A French View of Women’s Rights

Of Occult Powers and Their Acquirement

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1889

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

Religion and Reform from a Theosophical View-point

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Twentieth Century (Newspaper), March, 1891

Two great shadowy shapes remain fixed in the attention of the mind of the day, threatening to become in the… Read More »Religion and Reform from a Theosophical View-point

Patanjali

Article/ by Jon W. Fergus, Universal Theosophy, March, 2013

“About Patanjali’s life very little, if anything, can be said.” 1 A biography of Patanjali could almost begin and end… Read More »Patanjali

“Men Karmic Agents”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1892

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 Closing Cycle

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Irish Theosophist, January, 1893

In the November number the “expiring Cycle” is referred to by Mr. Sinnett, and members are rightly warned not to… Read More »The Closing Cycle

Erroneous Ideas Concerning the Doctrines of the Theosophists

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, January, 1879 [Translated from the original French]

We insert this reply to Monsieur Rossi de Justiniani, but we express no opinion upon the doctrines expounded therein; our… Read More »Erroneous Ideas Concerning the Doctrines of the Theosophists

The States of Consciousness

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1890

“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

Seventeen Years Ago and Now

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1892

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

Reincarnation

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, The New Californian, November, 1891

Reincarnation is change. Whether in the domain of mind, of natural objects, or of human progress in civilization, the great… Read More »Reincarnation

Stories of the Mysteries

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, April, 1925

Besides the great Books of the Mysteries, we may recognize, in the spiritual records of all peoples and all times,… Read More »Stories of the Mysteries

Theosophical Objects

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet/Pamphlet, June, 1893

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 Power to Heal

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1883

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

The Impudence of Modern Philosophers

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1891

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 Babel of Modern Thought

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January-February, 1891 [Serialized]

“O ye Lords of Truth who are cycling in eternity . . . save me from the annihilation in this Region of… Read More »The Babel of Modern Thought

Faith and Works In the Upanishads and the New Testament

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1911

I. There is a passage of singular charm and vivacity, which one may call, I think, the keystone of the… Read More »Faith and Works In the Upanishads and the New Testament

Prince Talleyrand—Cagliostro

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1890

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

New Year’s Resolutions

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, January, 1922 [Posthumously Published]

All have doubtless made New Year”s resolutions, and all, no doubt, have failed to keep them. There must be a… Read More »New Year’s Resolutions

The Path of Action

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1887

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

Transmigration of Souls

Article/Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1891

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

Delusions of Clairvoyance

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1892

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

Spiritual Gifts and Their Attainment

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1889

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

Neptune and the Titius-Bode Law

Article/ by Jon W. Fergus, Theosophy Nexus, December, 2012

One of the primary empirical evidences, in my view, of the scientific accuracy of the theosophical teachings related by HPB… Read More »Neptune and the Titius-Bode Law

Theosophy and Spiritism: Explanations Relative to the Controversy on Occultism

Article/LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Scientifique d'Études Psychologiques, May, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)] [Translated from the original French]

To Mr. Fauvety, President of the Scientific Society for Psychological Studies. Mr. President, The monthly Bulletin of the Society of which you are the… Read More »Theosophy and Spiritism: Explanations Relative to the Controversy on Occultism

Is Karma Only Punishment?

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1890

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?

A Poet Theosophist: Walt Whitman

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, June, 1889

“I myself but write one or two indicative words for the future, I but advance a moment, only to wheel… Read More »A Poet Theosophist: Walt Whitman

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