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
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Articles from various theosophical authors.
“Precipitation”
Of all phenomena produced by occult agency in connection with our Society, none have been witnessed by a more extended… Read More »“Precipitation”
The Dangers of Psychism
A number of short treatises, in verse and prose, are attributed to the great Indian Teacher, Shankaracharya, though it is… Read More »The Dangers of Psychism
Authorship of Secret Doctrine
A good deal has been said about the writing of Isis Unveiled, and later of the Secret Doctrine, both by… Read More »Authorship of Secret Doctrine
Madame Blavatsky’s Forbears
Through her grandmother, Princess Dolgoruki, Madame Blavatsky was descended from Prince Yuri Dolgoruki, that is, Yuri the Long-armed, who founded… Read More »Madame Blavatsky’s Forbears
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
The Vow of Silence
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
Antiquity of the Vedas
A journal interested like the THEOSOPHIST in the explorations of archæology and archaic religions, as well as the study of… Read More »Antiquity of the Vedas
Sankara, the Teacher
The Upanishads, Buddha, and Sankara: these are the three great lights of Indian wisdom. The Upanishads far away in the… Read More »Sankara, the Teacher
The Early Races in the Popol Vuh
[I.] We have heard much of the Sacred Books of the East. It is time to say something of the… Read More »The Early Races in the Popol Vuh
Eighth Wonder
Just back from under the far-reaching shadow of the eighth wonder of the World—the gigantic iron carrot that goes by… Read More »Eighth Wonder
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)
An Outline of the “Secret Doctrine”
In these papers an attempt will be made to give a clear account of the theory of life and development… Read More »An Outline of the “Secret Doctrine”
Shall We Teach Clairvoyance?
My attention has been arrested by the address delivered in the Adyar course by Dr. Daly and reported in the… Read More »Shall We Teach Clairvoyance?
Can The Mahatmas Be Selfish?
In various writings on occult subjects, it has been stated that unselfishness is a sine qua non for success in… Read More »Can The Mahatmas Be Selfish?
Kali Yuga and the Coming Race
(1) How many years are there in Kali Yuga? (2) Will the sixth sub-race begin very soon, that is, will… Read More »Kali Yuga and the Coming Race
The Storehouse of Thought
When we consider the idea of thought we must remember that there cannot be thought without a thinker. There are… Read More »The Storehouse of Thought
Dream and Dreamlessness
“What is he Soul? The Soul is consciousness among the powers of life. It is the inner light in the… Read More »Dream and Dreamlessness
The Religion of India
I. When we come to India, the contrast with Egypt and Chaldea is strongly marked. Of the ancient Sumerian culture… Read More »The Religion of India
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
Regarding Islamism
The conversion to the religion of the Prophet Mohammed of Alexander Russell Webb, F.T.S., and his establishing in New York… Read More »Regarding Islamism
The Adepts and Modern Science
Modern science is a bugbear for many a good Theosophist, causing him to hide his real opinions for fear they… Read More »The Adepts and Modern Science
Electric and Magnetic Affinities Between Man and Nature
Without going too deeply into certain vexed questions based upon what the orthodox men of science please to term the… Read More »Electric and Magnetic Affinities Between Man and Nature
Talks About Indian Books
I. Introductory “When to the session of sweet silent thought”, as Shakespeare says, “I conjured up remembrance of things past”—as… Read More »Talks About Indian Books
Occultism for Barter
When Jesus of Nazareth went to the Temple in Jerusalem he, it is said, drove money changers out of the… Read More »Occultism for Barter
Theosophical Studies
Study all scriptures written near and far; Worship all images and saints of earth; But if you do not study… Read More »Theosophical Studies
The Allegorical Umbrella
In the Buddhist stories there are numerous references to umbrellas. When Buddha is said to have granted to his disciples… Read More »The Allegorical Umbrella
Reincarnation
Reincarnation is change. Whether in the domain of mind, of natural objects, or of human progress in civilization, the great… Read More »Reincarnation
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 Himalayan Brothers—Do They Exist?
“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?
Methods of Theosophical Work
In my experience with the Theosophical Society I have noticed a disposition on the part of some members to often… Read More »Methods of Theosophical Work
Replanting Diseases for Future Use
The ills I wish to speak of now are those of the body. Our moral nature will be purified and… Read More »Replanting Diseases for Future Use
The Religion of Ancient Egypt
Introductory We must study religions from within, not from without. If we ourselves genuinely believe in spiritual life and spiritual… Read More »The Religion of Ancient Egypt
The Leaven of Theosophy
Those of us whose duty it is to watch the Theosophical movement and aid its progress can afford to be… Read More »The Leaven of Theosophy
Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
For the first part of this article, see: “Patanjali.” While Patañjali is commonly referred to as the founder or father… Read More »Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Songs of the Master
[I.] Introductory Before all things remember that the Bhagavad Gita is a textbook of the Mysteries. It has seven keys,… Read More »Songs of the Master
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
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
Remembering the Experiences of the Ego
To many it seems puzzling that we do not remember the experiences of the Higher Self in sleep. But as… Read More »Remembering the Experiences of the Ego
Wisdom of the Gods
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
One of the Signs of the Cycle
The people of all nations now turn their eyes to America, and that name for them stands for the United… Read More »One of the Signs of the Cycle
Sanskrit Study in the West
I. No event in the intellectual history of the nineteenth century is, perhaps, of so great importance, and likely to… Read More »Sanskrit Study in the West
Lovers of the East: Henry Thomas Colebrooke (1765-1837)
A satirical critic of our orientalists once said that their capacity, like the Word divine in the heavens, had three… Read More »Lovers of the East: Henry Thomas Colebrooke (1765-1837)
“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 Great Upanishads
“From every page of the Upanishads, deep, original, lofty thoughts step forth to meet us while a high and holy… Read More »The Great Upanishads
The Logos Doctrine
Let us begin by trying to translate as literally as possible the opening passage of Saint John’s Gospel, retaining the… Read More »The Logos Doctrine
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
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