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Pert Questions and Plain Answers

Editorial/Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, May, 1882

Letter from “* * *” | Introductory Note and Footnotes by H.P.B. | “Answer to Misconceptions” by Damodar How little the “beliefs… Read More »Pert Questions and Plain Answers

Psychometry and Archæology

Note(s)/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1883

Question by Poorna Chundra Mookherji | Note by H.P.B. . . . Now the great problem [facing the author as… Read More »Psychometry and Archæology

Another “Spiritual” Puzzle

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

Letter by E.W.W | Reply by H.P.B. I feel that Mr. Terry has been doing great service in procuring for… Read More »Another “Spiritual” Puzzle

[Note on the Policy of Mutual Toleration]

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

Article Selections from “The Samajees that India Needs”| Notes by H.P.B. A correspondent, writing from Lahore, under date, February 17,… Read More »[Note on the Policy of Mutual Toleration]

[A Reverend on After-Death States]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1883

Selections from Brief Memorials of the Rev. Alphonese Francois Lacroix | Notes by H.P.B. He hailed every possible evidence of the… Read More »[A Reverend on After-Death States]

[On “White” and “Black” Tantras]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1883

Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “A Description of the Tantrik Mystic Rites and Ceremonies known as ‘Savasadhana’” So… Read More »[On “White” and “Black” Tantras]

[On the Kama-rupa and Vampires]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1884

Article Selection by Dr. Fortin | Note by H.P.B. [Note: the assumption made with this note, signed “Translator,” is that… Read More »[On the Kama-rupa and Vampires]

[Note on “Occult Phenomena”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1881

The conductor of this Magazine, returning to Bombay late in December, and after the first two forms had been printed… Read More »[Note on “Occult Phenomena”]

[Notes on Cahanet’s Conceptions of God]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1881

Selections from Cahagnet’s Cosmogonie et Anthropologie (“Cosmogony and Anthropology: or Deity, Earth and Man Studied by Analogy”) | Notes by H.P.B. [Note:… Read More »[Notes on Cahanet’s Conceptions of God]

[Three Explanations for a Case of “Spirit” Phenomena]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, November, 1881

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “The Witchcraft and Demonology of Pictavia” [Note: the following comment by H.P.B.… Read More »[Three Explanations for a Case of “Spirit” Phenomena]

On “Theosophism” in India

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

Article Selections | Notes and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. From the July number of the Church Missionary Intelligeneer and Record, a… Read More »On “Theosophism” in India

[Notes on God, Spirit and Matter]

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

Article Selections by Pestanji Dorabji Khandalawala | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Man is a miniature universe, a child… Read More »[Notes on God, Spirit and Matter]

Seeming “Discrepancies”

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

Letter by “Caledonian Theosophist” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. TO THE EDITOR OF THE “THEOSOPHIST.” I have lately been engaged… Read More »Seeming “Discrepancies”

The Puranas on the Dynasty of the Moryas and on Koothoomi

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

Letter from R. Ragoonath Row | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. It is stated in Matsya Puran, chapter 272, that ten Moryas… Read More »The Puranas on the Dynasty of the Moryas and on Koothoomi

Friendly Chastisement

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

Letter from Aletheia | Note and Reply by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. Madame,—From time to time I… Read More »Friendly Chastisement

Radiant Heat, Musical Vapours, and Fairy Bells

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1881

Article Selections | Opening and Closing Notes by H.P.B. An intelligent and ingenious friend in Europe has sent to Col.… Read More »Radiant Heat, Musical Vapours, and Fairy Bells

Is Fœticide [Abortion] a Crime?

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1883

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an inquiry. The articles in your paper headed “Is Suicide a Crime?” have suggested to… Read More »Is Fœticide [Abortion] a Crime?

[Notes on “A Criticism Upon the ‘Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya’”]

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

Article Selections by Dorasamy Iyer | Introductory Note and Notes by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame,—As a member… Read More »[Notes on “A Criticism Upon the ‘Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya’”]

[Introductory Note to “Missions in India”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1880

Introductory Note by H.P.B. to an article by Alice Gordon Most opportunely there comes a communication upon the missionary question,… Read More »[Introductory Note to “Missions in India”]

Would Universal Language Aid Universal Brotherhood?

Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1894

Article by S. Kademal | Note by W. Q. Judge One language for all men would greatly help their progress… Read More »Would Universal Language Aid Universal Brotherhood?

[On the Biblical Chronology of Noah’s Flood]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1880

Article selection from “Puzzles for the Philologists”, by M. Gracias | Note by H.P.B. In a somewhat lengthy article which… Read More »[On the Biblical Chronology of Noah’s Flood]

[Notes on Sophia, Aditya and Kshetra]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1884

Selections from a Review of “Buddha and Early Buddhism” by Arthur Llillie, by Dharani Dhar Kauthumi | Notes by H.P.B.… Read More »[Notes on Sophia, Aditya and Kshetra]

[Adepts and Marriage]

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

Article selection from “The Three Grades of Ancient Theosophists,” by A. Sankariah, F.T.S. | Note by H.P.B. . . . They are… Read More »[Adepts and Marriage]

Existence of the Himalayan Mahatmas

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an account by Preo Nath Banerjee In May or June last, a young… Read More »Existence of the Himalayan Mahatmas

[Note on “The Theosophists”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1881

Article by Gerald Massey | Editor’s Note by H.P. Blavatsky I see from quotations made my “M. A. (Oxon)” in… Read More »[Note on “The Theosophists”]

[Miscellaneous Notes]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1883

Article selection from “Fundamental Truths Eternal” by Gilbert Elliot | Note by H.P.B. [Dr. O.] Hahn in his work “Die… Read More »[Miscellaneous Notes]

[Notes on Evolution and Perception]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1884

Extracts from “The Cosmic Position of Man” and “The Janus-facedness of Man,” by Baron Karl du Prel | Notes by… Read More »[Notes on Evolution and Perception]

[Notes on Elementals and Elementaries]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Journal of The Theosophical Society, February, 1884

Selections from a Paper read at a Meeting of the British T.S. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The… Read More »[Notes on Elementals and Elementaries]

The Future Occultist

Editorial/Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1884

A correspondent of the Indian Mirror, an influential daily paper at Calcutta, writing under the heading of “Proper Education for our Ladies,”… Read More »The Future Occultist

[Notes on Tibet and its Lamas]

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

Article Selections by Captain A Banon | Notes by H.P.B. During the month of May, I was in the Gungotri… Read More »[Notes on Tibet and its Lamas]

The “Contradictions of the Bible” and The Rawal Pindi Mission School

Editorial/Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, November, 1882; February, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

TO THE MANAGER, THEOSOPHIST OFFICE. Sir.—the copy of Self-contradictions of the Bible arrived at my school on August 3. By… Read More »The “Contradictions of the Bible” and The Rawal Pindi Mission School

The Efficacy of Funeral Ceremonies

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1883

Letter by N. D. K. addressed to A. P. Sinnett | Reply by H.P.B. To the Writer of the “Occult Fragments.” Dear Sir… Read More »The Efficacy of Funeral Ceremonies

Karma

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1884

It is generally supposed that animals are not under the operation of the law of Karma, as applied to human… Read More »Karma

More Anecdotes of Hassan Khan Djinni

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

Statement by Dr. Abdul Rahman Khan | Note by H.P.B. While Col. Olcott was at Lucknow, he was enabled to… Read More »More Anecdotes of Hassan Khan Djinni

A Psychic Warning

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1881

Letter by A. Constantine, Esq. | Editor’s Note by H. P. Blavatsky Can any of the numerous readers of the… Read More »A Psychic Warning

Do the Rishis Exist?

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

Letter to the editor by A Hindu Theosophist | Note by H.P.B. Following the example of the Parsi Gentleman whose… Read More »Do the Rishis Exist?

Medical Magnetism and the Healer Magnetic

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

Article selections by Seeta Nath Ghose | Notes by H.P.B. There are some substances which are naturally highly magnetic, such… Read More »Medical Magnetism and the Healer Magnetic

A Spirit Visit

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1884

Article Selection from The Diocesan Vyedomosty of Mogilev (Russia) | Note by H.P.B. The “Diocesan Vyedomosty” of Mogilev (Russia) quotes an interesting experience… Read More »A Spirit Visit

[Notes on the Origin of Freemasonry and the Presence of Adepts in India]

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

Article Selections from “A Flash of Light upon Occult Freemasonry” | Notes by H.P.B. We are in receipt of an… Read More »[Notes on the Origin of Freemasonry and the Presence of Adepts in India]

[An Eye-witness Account of Wonders in India]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on a selection from Col. Stephen Fraser’s Twelve Years in India, titled “The Bhattah Mirrors” Editor’s Note.… Read More »[An Eye-witness Account of Wonders in India]

Trance Mediums and “Historical” Visions

Article/Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1881

The reliability of the identification of returning spirits, may be inferred from this bit of fresh intelligence recently received through… Read More »Trance Mediums and “Historical” Visions

The Theosophists: As Photographed in the Imperial Census

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1883

It may be interesting for our friends to learn how our Association is, or rather was (for now they have… Read More »The Theosophists: As Photographed in the Imperial Census

[A Note on “Divine Revelation”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1879

Article Selection from “The Veda, The Origin and History of Religion,” by Rao Bahadur Shankar Pandurang Pandit | Note by… Read More »[A Note on “Divine Revelation”]

What is Sauce for the Goose, is not Sauce for the Gander

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1883

Selections from a Letter by Narsing Dass Chowdry | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . In The Sunday at Home,… Read More »What is Sauce for the Goose, is not Sauce for the Gander

[Numbers, Harmony, and Correspondences or Affinities]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1883

Article selection by John Tyndall | Note by H.P.B. . . . The union of bodies in fixed and multiple… Read More »[Numbers, Harmony, and Correspondences or Affinities]

[Did Paracelsus “give way to intemperance”?]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1883

Selection from letter to the editor “Paracelsus” by E.N.T. | Note by H.P.B. In regard to “Theophrastus Paracelsus,” whose name… Read More »[Did Paracelsus “give way to intemperance”?]

Brahma, Iswara and Maya

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1880

Article selection by N. Naraina Moorty | Note by H.P.B. Advertising to the article “Brahma, Iswara and Maya,” by Pramada… Read More »Brahma, Iswara and Maya

[The Seven Centers of Vāc]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

Selection from Mohini M. Chatterji’s translation of the Ātmānātmaviveka of Śaṃkarācarya | Note by H.P.B. Q: What are the organs of action? A:… Read More »[The Seven Centers of Vāc]

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