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Mars and Mercury

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1893

In the June Path there was printed a review of a pamphlet issued by the London Lodge T. S., and… Read More »Mars and Mercury

A Case of Obsession

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1880

A most interesting and instructive letter has been addressed to the Society by a respectable physician in England, in which… Read More »A Case of Obsession

The History of a “Book”

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

As the indications in the press all point towards a Russian reign of terror, either before or at the death… Read More »The History of a “Book”

The Indian Renaissance

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

At the close of the nineteenth century, the scientific ideal was already visibly losing its power. Very strange; yet an… Read More »The Indian Renaissance

Theosophy (Lecture)

Article/Lecture/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1928

Perhaps it would be an auspicious beginning, if we were to try to make clear what The Theosophical Society is,… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)

“The Second Wave”

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, December, 1886

Have you ever stood on the shore, and watched the incoming tide? First a tiny ripple advances a few inches… Read More »“The Second Wave”

The Secret of Power

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), April, 1899

“He who, dwelling in the earth, is other than the earth. whom the earth knows not, for whom the earth… Read More »The Secret of Power

Is Poverty Bad Karma?

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

The question of what is good Karma and what bad has been usually considered by theosophists from a very worldly… Read More »Is Poverty Bad Karma?

Studies in the Voice of the Silence

Article/ by B. P. Wadia, The Theosophical Movement, July-October, 1940 [Serialized]

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

Respecting Reincarnation

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1888

Objections frequently raised against “Reincarnation,” and that appear to those who make them to be strong, are some growing out… Read More »Respecting Reincarnation

Cautions in Paragraphs

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1893

Do not make statements that tend to mix up the Theosophical Society with any religious belief, political theory, or social… Read More »Cautions in Paragraphs

The Future and the Theosophical Society

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

In 1888 H.P. Blavatsky wrote: “Night before last I was shown a bird’s eye view of the theosophical societies. I… Read More »The Future and the Theosophical Society

Work for Theosophy

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, November-December, 1940; January-February, 1941 [Posthumously Published] [Serialized]

It is futile to accept revelations on anybody’s say-so. They convey no knowledge, and it is actual knowledge that is… Read More »Work for Theosophy

The Bugbears of Science

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, April & May, 1883 [Serialized]

[I.] The fanaticism of blank negation is often more tenacious, more dangerous, and always far harder to deal with, and… Read More »The Bugbears of Science

The Necessity for Reincarnation

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet/Pamphlet, December, 1890

[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

Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)

Article/ by Sylvester Baxter with W. Q. Judge, , The Path, October, December, 1886; February, 1887 [Serialized] [Article signed “S. B. J.” stands for Sylvester Baxter & Judge; see here.]

Tis the deep music of the rolling world, Kindling within the strings of the waved air Aeolian modulations.—Percy Bysshe Shelley… Read More »Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)

Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

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

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

Madame Blavatsky’s Forbears

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1932 [Posthumously Published]

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

What Reincarnates?

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, April, 1920 [Posthumously Published]

What reincarnates is a mystery to many minds because they find a difficulty in understanding such a permanency as must… Read More »What Reincarnates?

Evolution

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

A correspondent of PATH says: I am unable to get a comprehensive view of evolution theosophically. Does a “round” mean… Read More »Evolution

The Dangers of Psychism

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, 1921

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

Claiming to be Jesus

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1895

In one of the letters written by the Master K.H. and printed by Mr. Sinnett it is said the world… Read More »Claiming to be Jesus

Sankara, the Teacher

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, March, 1894

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

Hypocrisy or Ignorance

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

There are some members of the Theosophical Society who expose themselves to the charges of indulging in hypocrisy or being… Read More »Hypocrisy or Ignorance

Hypnotism—Mesmerism

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

The encyclopaedias are not yet out of print which have classed mesmerism among the foolish superstitions of the ignorant played… Read More »Hypnotism—Mesmerism

The Denials and the Mistakes of the Nineteenth Century

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, June, 1892 [Posthumously Published]

At or near the beginning of the present century all the books called Hermetic were loudly proclaimed and set down… Read More »The Denials and the Mistakes of the Nineteenth Century

Gleams from the Dawn-Land

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1892; January-March, 1893 [Serialized]

The Peaks of Atlantis Frequent allusion is made, in the pages of the Secret Doctrine, to the reminiscences still existing… Read More »Gleams from the Dawn-Land

Superstition

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

Owing to the fanciful reports of superficial and prejudiced travellers, to their entire ignorance of Asiatic religions and—very often, their… Read More »Superstition

Antiquity of the Vedas

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1879

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

A Commentary on the Gayatri

Article/Commentary/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1893

Unveil, O Thou who givest sustenance to the Universe, from whom all proceed, to whom all must return, that face… Read More »A Commentary on the Gayatri

Theosophical Don’ts

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1894

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 Early Races in the Popol Vuh

Article/Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), October, December, 1902; January-February, 1903 [Serialized]

[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

A Prophecy About Theosophy

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1886

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

Reminiscences [Clement Griscom]

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, April, 1919

One whose memory of The Theosophical Society goes back for thirty-four years, of necessity recalls many deaths, and, unhappily, many… Read More »Reminiscences [Clement Griscom]

“Blavatskianism” In and Out of Season

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1893

THEOSOPHISTS! let us consult together. Let us survey the army, the field of battle, and the fighters. Let us examine… Read More »“Blavatskianism” In and Out of Season

An American Experiment

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Omaha Daily Bee, March, 1891

As I write these words there lies before me an old book written by Jacob Boehme, a German shoemaker who… Read More »An American Experiment

The Logos Doctrine

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, 1923

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

The Logos and Life

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1923

E la sua volontate è nostra pace: Ella è quel mare, al qual tutto si move Ciò ch’ ella crea… Read More »The Logos and Life

The Sermon on the Mount

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, October, 1906

I. In studying the Teachings of Jesus, we shall do well ever to bear in mind his words to his… Read More »The Sermon on the Mount

The Swami of Akalkot

Article/Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, January, 1880

A book entitled “Swami Charitra” (The life of Swami) has just been published in Marathi, in two parts, by one… Read More »The Swami of Akalkot

The Foundations of Christian Mysticism

Article/Commentary/Translation/ by Franz Hartmann, Lucifer Magazine, February-April, June-July, September, 1893 [Serialized]

Contents Preface Introduction Part I. I. The Soul and its Powers.II. Knowledge.III. The Nature of the Soul.IV. The Absolute.V. Deity.VI.… Read More »The Foundations of Christian Mysticism

India a Storehouse for Us

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

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

Karma in the Desatir

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

The Desatir is a collection of the writings of the different Persian Prophets, one of whom was Zoroaster. The last… Read More »Karma in the Desatir

The Law of Correspondences

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, October, 1920 [Posthumously Published]

“Law of Correspondences” is a greater subject than people are liable to suspect; yet we all know something of correspondences… Read More »The Law of Correspondences

Self and Eternal

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Open Court, March, 1896

“As the web-wombed spider puts forth and draws to him, as trees come forth upon the earth, as from a… Read More »Self and Eternal

Dream and Dreamlessness

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), November, 1898

“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

Theosophy (Lecture)

Article/Lecture/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1925

At the Convention of The Theosophical Society yesterday, much was said regarding the significance of the fact that the Society… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)

The Science of Life

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1887

What is Life? Hundreds of the most philosophical minds, scores of learned well-skilled physicians, have asked themselves the question, but… Read More »The Science of Life

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