Note(s)

Editor’s Notes, Replies to Correspondence, Footnotes, etc.

Posthumous Visitor

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article by Gustave Zorn [Note: in the article, Zorn relays the story of a 15… Read More »Posthumous Visitor

[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]

[On T. Subba Row]

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

Introductory Note by H.P.B. to a Letter by “Paramahamsa Swami” on Advaita Philosophy As the subjoined letter, comes from such… Read More »[On T. Subba Row]

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 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

[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]

Answers to Queries

Note(s)/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

A Correspondent from New York writes: . . . The Editors of Lucifer would confer a great benefit on those who… Read More »Answers to Queries

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

A Word with the Theosophists

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

The following letters appeared recently in the Poona Observer. Were it not for a few flagrant misconceptions in letter the… Read More »A Word with the Theosophists

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?

Hierosophy and Theosophy

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

Article selections from “Hierosophy and Theosophy”, by William Oxley | Notes by H.P.B. In dealing with what appears to be the difference between… Read More »Hierosophy and Theosophy

[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]

On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy

Editorial/Letter(s)/LTTE/Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge with H. S. Olcott, , The Irish Theosophist, The Pacific Theosophist, The Path, The Vahan, Various Sources, March, 1894 to August, 1895 [Compilation]

[Note: The following collection includes various writings on “The Judge Case,” the Vice-Presidency and the Resolution of Autonomy of “The… Read More »On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy

Buddhism Before Buddha

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

Letter from “An Outsider” | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: for some background on what “An Outsider” is here referencing, see… Read More »Buddhism Before Buddha

From Madame Blavatsky to Mr. Joseph Cook

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

Article Selections detailing comments from Mr. Cook’s Lecture | Notes and Reply by H.P.B. [Note: the following was preceded by… Read More »From Madame Blavatsky to Mr. Joseph Cook

[A Republic of Conscience]

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

“Address of the President of the Ionian Theosophical Branch at Corfu, Upon Presenting the Charter of Constitution to the Fellows”,… Read More »[A Republic of Conscience]

[Note on “Equality, Fraternity and Liberty”]

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

Selection from a reply by the Editor of The Epiphany to a letter by H. C. Niblett | Note by H.P.B. May we… Read More »[Note on “Equality, Fraternity and Liberty”]

A Singular Case

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

A Correspondent writes:— The Banner of Light has a curious case given in its columns. “There is,” it says, “a gentleman, in… Read More »A Singular Case

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

Archæological Difficulties

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

Letter by P. C. M. | Note by H.P.B. May I be permitted to ask what Sanskrit and Buddhistic books,… Read More »Archæological Difficulties

[Moksha & Nirvana]

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

Article selection from “Swami Dayanand’s Views About Yoga” | Note by H.P.B. Question. Up to what day, hour, or minute,… Read More »[Moksha & Nirvana]

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

[On the Brahma Garbha of Agastya Bhagavan]

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

Article selections by Samar Pungava Sastri | Notes by H.P.B. We fully appreciate the kindly feeling in which we are… Read More »[On the Brahma Garbha of Agastya Bhagavan]

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

The Best Food for Man

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, April, 1884

Article by Purmeshri Dass | Note by D.K.M. The use of flesh-meat is forbidden on the ground that it is… Read More »The Best Food for Man

Ghost Stories Galore

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

Article from 1877 by D.A.C. | Note by H.P.B. [Note: the notes to this article are all signed “Editor,” with… Read More »Ghost Stories Galore

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

[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”]

[Explanation of Incidents in the Life of Sankaracharya]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January & May, 1880 [Serialized]

Article selections from “The Life of Sankaracharya, Philosopher and Mystic” by Kashinath Trimbak Telang | Notes by H.P.B. The question… Read More »[Explanation of Incidents in the Life of Sankaracharya]

Visishthadwaita Philosophy [2]

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

Article selections from “Viśishtadvaita Philosophy,” by Govinda Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. Parabrahma being an All-pervading principle, itself being the All,… Read More »Visishthadwaita Philosophy [2]

A Plea for a Personal God

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

Notes by H.P.B. on a Letter by P. *** T. *** S. *** Can the Editor please enlighten me as… Read More »A Plea for a Personal God

[Notes on Planetary Spirits and “Always Existing” Entities]

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

Translation Selections by Alexander Wilder | Notes by H.P.B. (Continued from No. 22 [July, 1881]) Iamblichus: A Treatise on the… Read More »[Notes on Planetary Spirits and “Always Existing” Entities]

[Notes on Devachan]

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

Selections from a Letter by F. Hartmann | Notes by H.P.B. Allow me to express my sincere gratitude for the… Read More »[Notes on Devachan]

[Note on “Is Man only a Machine?”]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by Joseph Pollock Mr. Pollock has as ably presented both sides of the case… Read More »[Note on “Is Man only a Machine?”]

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

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

[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]

Notes on “The Brahmachari Bawa”

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

Article selections by “An English Admirer” | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The following translation has been made for us from… Read More »Notes on “The Brahmachari Bawa”

[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]

Spirit Guardianship, or What?

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

Article selctions by Dr. Rohner | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [Relaying a story about a family aboard a train] .… Read More »Spirit Guardianship, or What?

[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]

Will

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

Article Selections by L. A. Sanders | Note by H.P.B. It is with the greatest interest that I read the profound… Read More »Will

Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

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

It is suggestive that in these Numbers which close the 4th and begin the 5th year of our Magazine, several… Read More »Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

The Esoteric Value of Certain Words and Deeds in Social Life

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September-October, 1887 [Serialized]

A definition of Public Opinion. The gathering of a few fogies positively electrified by fanaticism and force of habit, who… Read More »The Esoteric Value of Certain Words and Deeds in Social Life

Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

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

Article from the Philadelphia Press | Editor’s Note by H. P. B. [Note: for background, see “[Mrs. Anandabai Joshi, F.T.S.]”]… Read More »Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

Is Belief in Omens a Superstition?

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

Letter Selections by Dhame Dinanath Pandurang | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame,—Having had with a… Read More »Is Belief in Omens a Superstition?

Desire Made Pure

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1887 [First sentence was also included in Gems from the East, for June 21]

[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the… Read More »Desire Made Pure

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