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Editorials, Notices, Society Affairs, etc.

Dragged in Again!

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

The bisons, or North American buffaloes, we are told, when migrating, travel in vast solid columns of tens of thousands,… Read More »Dragged in Again!

“We Will Not Quarrel But Simply Argue”

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

Our much respected contemporary Light has taken us quite unexpectedly to task. Turning a sentence of ours—the one which heads… Read More »“We Will Not Quarrel But Simply Argue”

Spotless Murderers

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1881

Some time ago we noted the cheering fact (for murderers) that George Nairns, a drunken beast who killed a poor… Read More »Spotless Murderers

The Work Since May

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1895

This month ends the year and gives us, for examination and review, seven months of experience in theosophical work. Last… Read More »The Work Since May

The Religion of the Future

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

Occultism teaches us that ideas based upon fundamental truths move in the eternity in a circle, revolving around and filling… Read More »The Religion of the Future

The Death of a Great Man

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

A Master Spirit has passed away from India. Pundit Dayananda Saraswati, the Founder and Supreme Chief of the Arya Samaj… Read More »The Death of a Great Man

A British Thinker on The Theosophist

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1884

One of the ablest philosophical students and writers of Great Britain writes in a private letter to a friend, who… Read More »A British Thinker on The Theosophist

Canonization of a New Saint

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, July, 1881

The last mail from Europe informs us of the canonization of a new Saint who, if he takes his mundane… Read More »Canonization of a New Saint

[On the Life of a True Theosophist]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1887

It is rumoured that A Catechism on Every-Day Life, by a Theosophical writer, is ready for press. Let us hope… Read More »[On the Life of a True Theosophist]

The Harmonics of Smell

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1882

The old proverb, that “Truth is stranger than fiction,” is again exemplified. An English scientist—Professor William Ramsay, of University College,… Read More »The Harmonics of Smell

Was it “Spirits” or What?

Editorial/Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1882

[H.P.B.’s response to “A Perplexed Theosophist”] The strict adherence to our duty as an Occultist, while it satisfies a few… Read More »Was it “Spirits” or What?

[Theosophical Delegation to Ceylon]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1880

[The Pioneer, July 31, 1880, carried an article titled “The Theosophists in Ceylon”, which recounted H.P.B. and Col. Olcott’s trip… Read More »[Theosophical Delegation to Ceylon]

[What is a “Miracle”?]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1880

A brother Theosophist suggests one of the tersest and most satisfying definitions of the word miracle, that we have seen.… Read More »[What is a “Miracle”?]

Mr. Moncure Conway

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Journal of The Theosophical Society, February, 1884

Under this heading our old well-wisher, a pious Baptist editor in Ceylon, takes an opportunity of snapping at us. As… Read More »Mr. Moncure Conway

A Needed Explanation

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1882

A valued friend and correspondent in Upper India writes:— “We have not had the pleasure of hearing from you since… Read More »A Needed Explanation

Correct Definitions and Incorrect Insinuations

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1882

A wise and just interpretation of the main objects of our Society was given by our esteemed contemporary the Mahratta… Read More »Correct Definitions and Incorrect Insinuations

“Impressions from the Infinite”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1883

For some time past, M. C. W. Rohner, M.D. of Benalla, was busy translating from the Spanish of Balmes trance-utterances… Read More »“Impressions from the Infinite”

Psychometry

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1884

From a private letter to our energetic friend, Mrs. Parker, from Professor J. R. Buchanan, we learn that that distinguished… Read More »Psychometry

From Keshub Babu to Maestro Wagner via The Salvation Camp

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1883

But a few days since Friend of India and Statesman gave room to the reflections of a reverential correspondent, deploring… Read More »From Keshub Babu to Maestro Wagner via The Salvation Camp

Old and New Methods

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

So much information relating to the highest science of Nature has lately been given out to the world through these… Read More »Old and New Methods

[The Original Programme of The Theosophical Society]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June-September, 1924; 2nd printing, August, 1931 [Posthumously Published] [Published from a MS. in Blavatsky’s handwriting, written at Ostende, Belgium, October 3, 1886.]

[Note: for historical context, see the introduction by C. Jinarajadasa and the appendices in the 1931 printing, as well as… Read More »[The Original Programme of The Theosophical Society]

What Scientific Russia Knows of Ceylon

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1884

At various times, already, we had an opportunity of learning from the reports of the Moscow “Society of the Lovers… Read More »What Scientific Russia Knows of Ceylon

An Archaeological Drink

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

Recently, during the progress of some excavations at Marseilles (France), a vast Roman necropolis was found. The tomb of the… Read More »An Archaeological Drink

A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1895

A copy of the letter hereunder printed was sent me in 1893 by the Brahman gentleman mentioned therein, whose full… Read More »A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans

Convention of the European Section

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, August, 1892

The Second Annual Convention of the European Section of the Theosophical Society was a most successful affair, and from beginning… Read More »Convention of the European Section

The League of Theosophical Workers

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1891

The “LEAGUE OF THEOSOPHICAL WORKERS” has been formed in accordance with the report of the committee appointed at the last… Read More »The League of Theosophical Workers

The “Veda of the Buddhists!”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1882

Sceptics often taunt the Spiritualists with the fact that their mediums, though claiming to be inspired and “controlled” by the… Read More »The “Veda of the Buddhists!”

Mr. Moncure D. Conway’s “A Tour Round the World”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1884

The Glasgow Herald of April 11, 1884, contains 2-1/2 columns devoted by the eminent London Ontologist to—“The Theosophists.” A dangerous subject… Read More »Mr. Moncure D. Conway’s “A Tour Round the World”

The Royal Society and Spiritualistic Literature

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1881

Our esteemed contemporary, The Spiritualist (London), notes the fact that the Royal Society has actually condescended to express its thanks for… Read More »The Royal Society and Spiritualistic Literature

Seven Years Gone

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1893

The Path was started in April, 1886, and with this month completes the first seven years of its life. Many… Read More »Seven Years Gone

The “Political” Side of Theosophy

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1882

For over two years—ever since the now exploded craze of suspecting Madame Blavatsky of being a “Russian spy,” was blushingly… Read More »The “Political” Side of Theosophy

Sir Richard and Theosophy, Again.

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

If the saying of the witty Sydney Smith, that you cannot get a joke into a Caledonian head without trepanning… Read More »Sir Richard and Theosophy, Again.

Madame Blavatsky’s Protest

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, January, 1886 [From a Pamphlet entitled The “Occult World Phenomena” and the Society for Psychical Research, by A. P. Sinnett, 1886]

[Note: for background, see “[On the Coulomb Forged Letters]”; “The Collapse of Koot Hoomi”; “To Theosophists and Men of Honour,” The Letters… Read More »Madame Blavatsky’s Protest

The Christian Art of War

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1880

Will some reverend preacher, devoted to the work of propagating Christianity among the “poor Heathens,” generously read at his next… Read More »The Christian Art of War

Seven Steps Forward

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1892 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

With this issue Path starts on the seventh year of life, and the seven past years have been full of… Read More »Seven Steps Forward

A Chat with Correspondents

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1889

One illustration of the expansion of Theosophical interest through this country is found in the growth of business during the… Read More »A Chat with Correspondents

The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

Some of the Dailies and Weeklies—English as well as Vernacular—of this benighted Presidency feel very unhappy over the Theosophists. Their… Read More »The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

The High Water Mark of Modern Philosophy

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1884

In last month’s Nineteenth Century, the great English thinker and philosopher, Mr. Herbert Spencer, has contributed a remarkable article, “Religion: a Retrospect… Read More »The High Water Mark of Modern Philosophy

To the Public [re: the T.S.]

Editorial/ by A. Gustam with Alexander Wilder, Emma Hardinge Britten, G. L. Ditson, H. D. Monachesi, H. P. Blavatsky, H. S. Olcott, Harry J. Billing, J. F. Oliver, L. M. Marquette, Mortimer Marble, R. B. Westbrook, Solon J. Vlasto, W. Q. Judge, , The Banner of Light, April, 1877

At a meeting of the Theosophical Society, held this day, the statement having been read from a London journal that… Read More »To the Public [re: the T.S.]

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