Note(s)

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

[Note on Confusion about Theosophy and Theosophists]

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

Article Selections from “The Hindu Sabha”| Notes by H.P.B. The Hindu Sabha. Inaugurated A.D. 1880—Kali Era 4882. Affiliated to The… Read More »[Note on Confusion about Theosophy and Theosophists]

[On Vegetarianism and the Murder of Innocent Animals]

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

Selection from the Article “Indian Agricultural Reform” by J. J. Meyrick | Note by H.P.B. . . . A great loss of valuable… Read More »[On Vegetarianism and the Murder of Innocent Animals]

The “Occult World” and the “Spiritualist”

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, August, 1881

Having just read in the London Spiritualist a review of Mr. Sinnett’s book “The Occult World,” I find in it… Read More »The “Occult World” and the “Spiritualist”

[Funeral Ceremonies to Protect the Dead?]

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

Letter selection by “R…Jee C…Jee” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I have to say a few words in connection with… Read More »[Funeral Ceremonies to Protect the Dead?]

[On the “Hide and Seek” Policy of the Christian God]

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

Article Selections from “Our Ceylon Work”| Note by H.P.B. The Ceylon Times, of Colombo, of June 8, noticing the good work of… Read More »[On the “Hide and Seek” Policy of the Christian God]

[On the “Brothers” and Real Adepts]

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

Article Selections by C.C.M. and Onesimus | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: for some background, see “Madame Blavatsky on “The Himalayan… Read More »[On the “Brothers” and Real Adepts]

[Notes on Bhutas or Ghosts]

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

Article Selections by Piarai Lall Chachondia | Notes by H.P.B. Lakshmibai (The Authentic Story of a Bhut)1 1. A ghost, an… Read More »[Notes on Bhutas or Ghosts]

“The Planetary Cycles of Humanity, or the Astronomical Progress of Civilization”

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

Article Selections by Léon Leconte | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. A Suisse journal “Lumière et Liberté” contains an article, from… Read More »“The Planetary Cycles of Humanity, or the Astronomical Progress of Civilization”

[On the Command to Love All]

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

Letter Selections from “The ‘Rast Goftar’ in Hot Water” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame—I… Read More »[On the Command to Love All]

Hindustani Domestic Remedies

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

Introductory Note by H.P.B. on an article by Pandit Jaswant Roy Bhojapatra The contribution of Pandit Prananath on the efficacy… Read More »Hindustani Domestic Remedies

[On Sufis and Mahatmas as Non-Religious]

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

Article Selection from “A Treatise on Sufism” | Notes by H.P.B. When man arrives to a knowledge of his own… Read More »[On Sufis and Mahatmas as Non-Religious]

Nirvana

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

Letter by H. C. Niblett | Note by H.P.B. We are told and have also read a great deal about… Read More »Nirvana

[Notes on the Acta Sanctorum and Enoch]

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

Article Selections from “Unpublished Writings of Eliphas Levi” | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The legend of St. Bernard… Read More »[Notes on the Acta Sanctorum and Enoch]

Visishthadwaita Philosophy

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

Article by A. Govinda Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. [Only the notes by H.P.B. are included here. Notes by A.G.C.… Read More »Visishthadwaita Philosophy

[Notes on Zöllner’s “Fourth-Dimension”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, April, 1878

Article Selections by A. N. Aksakoff ’s “The Scientific Hypothesis Respecting Mediumistic Phenomena”| Notes by H.P.B. [Note: Aksakoff’s article details… Read More »[Notes on Zöllner’s “Fourth-Dimension”]

On Prayer

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

Letter from K.C.M. | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar In your last issue Mr. V. K. Rajwade Rolves the question… Read More »On Prayer

[Psycho-physiological Powers Not Dependent on Creed or Race]

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

Article “A Mussulman Abdal (Yogi)”, by Syed Mahmood | Note by H.P.B. The original of the following narrative will be… Read More »[Psycho-physiological Powers Not Dependent on Creed or Race]

[Note on “Spiritual Miracles”]

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

Note by H.P.B. following an article on Mr. Laurence Oliphant, titled “Spiritual Miracles” [Note: the article to which this note… Read More »[Note on “Spiritual Miracles”]

[Note on “The Bishop’s Manifesto”]

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

Article Selections by P. A. P. | Note by H.P.B. Madame,—Permit me to draw your attention in your journal which… Read More »[Note on “The Bishop’s Manifesto”]

A Learned Bramhan Spirit!

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

Article selections from questions posed to a supposed medium. | Introductory Note, Notes, and closing Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [Note:… Read More »A Learned Bramhan Spirit!

[Missionary Lies]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by S. Ramaswamier . . . On the evening of the 20th he went… Read More »[Missionary Lies]

[Notes on Two Stories of Phenomena]

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

Article Selections from “The Five Pointed Star” | Notes and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To Madame H. P. Blavatsky, .… Read More »[Notes on Two Stories of Phenomena]

[More on “Stone-Showers”]

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

Article Selections by T. Vijiaraghava Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: for some background, see “[Note on “Stone-Throwing by ‘Spirits’”],”… Read More »[More on “Stone-Showers”]

[The Chinese Septenary Division]

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

Article Selection by “A Parsi F.T.S.” | Note by H.P.B. Here [in the Avesta] the whole man is spoken of as… Read More »[The Chinese Septenary Division]

[Proper use of the term Jivatma]

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

Article selection from “The Seven Human Bodies” | Note by H.P.B. In the course of reading the Fragments of Occult… Read More »[Proper use of the term Jivatma]

[Notes on “The New Dispensation Dissected”]

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

Article Selections by Babu Tripuracharan Banerjea | Notes by H.P.B. Sooner a pard can lose its spots than a theologian… Read More »[Notes on “The New Dispensation Dissected”]

[Notes on “A Letter from Surb Ohannes”]

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

Article Selections by the Adept Hillarion Smerdis (signed “X. . . F.T.S.”) | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Your… Read More »[Notes on “A Letter from Surb Ohannes”]

[Notes on “Who are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

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

Article Selections from the Journal of the Hindu Sabha| Notes by H.P.B We find in the “Journal of the Hindu… Read More »[Notes on “Who are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]

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

Letter Selections by Raghu Nandan | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. Madame,—On Saturday, the 23rd of… Read More »[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]

[On the T.S. Policy of Eclectic Tolerance of All Creeds]

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

Article Selections by N. Chidambaram Iyer | Notes by H.P.B. . . . You are surprised to find that your… Read More »[On the T.S. Policy of Eclectic Tolerance of All Creeds]

[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”?]

The Prince Convert

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

Reply by H.P.B. to a letter from Gustav Eisen Office of the Republican. Fresno, California, April 12, 1883. Allow me to… Read More »The Prince Convert

[Notes on “Weird Phenomena”]

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

Article by Dr. Ram Das Sen| Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I. The following narrative was related in the presence of… Read More »[Notes on “Weird Phenomena”]

Adepts and Politics

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

Article Selections by Chhabigram Dolatram | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. The perusal of an article headed “The Adepts in America… Read More »Adepts and Politics

[Notes on Sibyls]

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

Article Selections by Dr. Fortin | Notes by H.P.B. The Sibyl differs essentially from all other subects (mediums), inasmuch as… Read More »[Notes on Sibyls]

Devachan: Western Stricture and Eastern Version

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

[The following contains a “Memorandum” sent to A. P. Sinnett, and three replies to that “Memorandum.” H.P.B. mentions that these… Read More »Devachan: Western Stricture and Eastern Version

[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]

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

The editorial notice of the proposed visit of our Theosophical Delegation to the island of Ceylon, which is transferred to… Read More »[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]

[Apparitions at the Moment of Death]

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “A Story of Thirty Years Ago” about apparitions at the moment of death… Read More »[Apparitions at the Moment of Death]

An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]

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

Introductory Note by H.P.B. A noble movement, one of a most redeeming and high character, is set on foot by… Read More »An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]

[On Occultism]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1887

[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the close… Read More »[On Occultism]

[On Some Confusions about Rings and Rounds]

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

Article selections from “Cosmical Rings and Rounds,” by A Student of Occultism | Notes & Editor’s Note by H.P.B. No.… Read More »[On Some Confusions about Rings and Rounds]

[Note on “Swami Versus Missionary”]

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. following the above titled article. A Hindu translation of the above having been sent to Swamiji,… Read More »[Note on “Swami Versus Missionary”]

[Note on “A Hindu Story of Re-Incarnation”]

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

Article Selections from a Story by “A Kshatriya Lady” | Note by H.P.B. . . . there lived, about forty… Read More »[Note on “A Hindu Story of Re-Incarnation”]

[Notes on “The Philosophy of Spirit”]

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

Article Selections by William Oxley | Introduction and Notes by H.P.B. We give room in this number to an interminably… Read More »[Notes on “The Philosophy of Spirit”]

“Phenomena”

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

Letter by “A Student” | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar In the Supplement to the February issue, I find registered… Read More »“Phenomena”

[Notes on “Prophetic Horoscopes,” Astrology and Earth-Currents]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by Morarji Gokuldas The facts given in the present article were communicated to a… Read More »[Notes on “Prophetic Horoscopes,” Astrology and Earth-Currents]

[Note on the Sufficiency of the Arhat Doctrine]

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

Article Selections from the Authors of “The Perfect Way” | Note by H.P.B. “The Perfect Way” To the Editor of The… Read More »[Note on the Sufficiency of the Arhat Doctrine]

Are Dreams but Idle Visions?

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

Letter by K. Sarman Banerjee | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. A few months ago,… Read More »Are Dreams but Idle Visions?

Note(s)

Featured Content

Authors

Publications

Browse by Keyword