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The Miraculous Beard

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

Article selections by Vera Zhelihovsky | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [The article begins with a description of the St. Stephano Church in Vienna,… Read More »The Miraculous Beard

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 year old girl who claimed… Read More »Posthumous Visitor

“Precipitation”

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1884

Of all phenomena produced by occult agency in connection with our Society, none have been witnessed by a more extended circle of spectators or more… Read More »“Precipitation”

Premature and Phenomenal Growths

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

A Russian Theosophist in a letter dated November 1883, writes as follows:— The Petersburg and Moscow papers are greatly concerned with the miraculous growth of… Read More »Premature and Phenomenal Growths

Oxford Mission Shots at Occultism

Editorial/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, January, 1884

Out of the clear sky of a correspondent’s remarks on the comparative merits of Buddha and Christ, the thunderbolt has been hurled against Occultism by… Read More »Oxford Mission Shots at Occultism

The Work of the Branches

Editorial/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, January, 1884 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

Notwithstanding the repeated protest of the Parent Theosophical Society, there does yet seem to linger in the minds of individual members and of some Branches,… Read More »The Work of the Branches

My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bulletin Mensuel de la Société Scientifique d'Études Psychologiques, December, 1883 [Translated from the original French]

[For some background, see: “A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy”] In the August Bulletin the esteemed “Fellow of the Theosophical Society” promised the reader proof “That if… Read More »My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini

[Answers to Questions on Adepts]

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, December, 1883

Questions by D. P. Dhumme | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar Madame,—Will you, with your usual kindness, enlighten me on the following points, some of… Read More »[Answers to Questions on Adepts]

A Great Riddle Solved

Article/Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, December, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

On my return to the Head-quarters from the North, where I had accompanied Col. Olcott on his Presidential Tour, I learnt with regret and sorrow… Read More »A Great Riddle Solved

[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 referred to in the following… Read More »[On the Brahma Garbha of Agastya Bhagavan]

Wart-Charming

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article by Frederick Helmone With reference to the following correspondence which appeared in Knowledge, dated 26th October 1883, a well-known… Read More »Wart-Charming

Rain-Stopping Brahmans

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article by H. Mukhopadyaya I shall be highly obliged if you kindly allow me to relate through the columns… Read More »Rain-Stopping Brahmans

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 Bengali Brahmachari happened to pass… Read More »Existence of the Himalayan Mahatmas

Queries from Australia

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

Replies by H.P.B. to several Queries from C. Rohner Allow me to address you on a subject of vital importance to me in connection with… Read More »Queries from Australia

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 “Sakya Muni’s Place in History,”… Read More »Buddhism Before Buddha

[Evidence of the Existence of Mahatmas]

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

Editorial Note on the Article “The Himalayan Brothers—Do they Exist?” by Mohini M. Chatterji Editor’s Note. [H.P.B.]—Secondary evidence is no longer necessary. On November the… Read More »[Evidence of the Existence of Mahatmas]

The Himalayan Brothers—Do They Exist?

Article/ by Mohini M. Chatterji, The Theosophist, December, 1883

“Ask and it shall be given unto you; knock and it shall be opened,” this is an accurate representation of the position of the earnest… Read More »The Himalayan Brothers—Do They Exist?

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 editorial plumage is painfully ruffled… Read More »The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

[On the Nature of Blood]

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

Article Selection by Alexander Wilder | Note by H.P.B. . . . The body is only an incident of our individuality . . . It… Read More »[On the Nature of Blood]

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 in 1776,” published in the… Read More »Adepts and Politics

Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows

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

The Supplement to The Theosophist has hitherto been the only channel of communication between ourselves and our numerous Branches and unattached Fellows, scattered far and wide all over… Read More »Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows

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 of Aryavarta, is gone. The… Read More »The Death of a Great Man

Moral Education by Prof. Buchanan

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

[Review of:] Moral Education: Its laws and methods. Governments, Churches and Colleges for many thousand and years have striven in vain to conquer crime, disease… Read More »Moral Education by Prof. Buchanan

[An Appeal to Honest and Honorable Foes]

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Epiphany, December, 1883

Letter to the Editor by H.P.B. [Note: for background, see “The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders”] Dear Sir, In the wide Missionary world… Read More »[An Appeal to Honest and Honorable Foes]

[Notes on “The God Idea”]

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

Article selections by Babu Raj Narain Bose | Notes by H.P.B. I deem it necessary to reply to some of your remarks on my letter… Read More »[Notes on “The God Idea”]

[Miscellaneous Notes]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an Extract from the Poona Observer The following is an extract from the Poona Observer and Civil and Military Gazette of October 24:—… Read More »[Miscellaneous Notes]

[Explanation of the Appearance of Ghosts]

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

Letter selections from Henry G. Atkinson | Notes by H.P.B. There is a long article on Ghosts, and the author says, “If I mistake not,… Read More »[Explanation of the Appearance of Ghosts]

A Psychological Phenomenon

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

Article selections (anonymous) | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. We have much pleasure to be able to lay before the public a remarkable psychological phenomenon, as… Read More »A Psychological Phenomenon

[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. [H.P.B.]—This curious passage found in… Read More »[An Eye-witness Account of Wonders in India]

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.]”] Greeting to the Brahmin Lady… Read More »Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

[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: The organ of speech (vāc),… Read More »[The Seven Centers of Vāc]

Have we to Lower the Flag of Truce?

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

The spiritualistic journals, with the honourable and solitary exception of the Banner of Light, lose no opportunity for effecting Quixotic thrusts in the direction of Theosophy.… Read More »Have we to Lower the Flag of Truce?

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 would reign over India, and… Read More »The Puranas on the Dynasty of the Moryas and on Koothoomi

The Ionian Theosophical Society

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

The necessity of the organization of committees by our members for the investigation of psychometry and the cognate sciences has been reiterated in these columns… Read More »The Ionian Theosophical Society

A Christian Minister on Theosophy

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

Writing to the Indian Mirror, the Rev. C. H. A. Dall says:— “Skeptomai is Greek for “I enquire.” In the radical sense I am a sceptic regarding… Read More »A Christian Minister on Theosophy

The Rev. W. Hastie’s Karma and the Progress of Poesy in Bengal

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

According to some contemporaries:—“A copy of the pamphlet containing a full account of the trial of Pigot vs. Hastie, has been presented by the plaintiff to… Read More »The Rev. W. Hastie’s Karma and the Progress of Poesy in Bengal

The St. James Gazette and Esoteric Buddhism

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

“Learning is light, ignorance is darkness,” says a proverb. It is good to be learned, when one’s knowledge rests on facts; it is wise to… Read More »The St. James Gazette and Esoteric Buddhism

Morality and Pantheism

Article/ by Mohini M. Chatterji, The Theosophist, November, 1883 [This article has formerly been misattributed to H. P. Blavatsky and/or a Mahatma. See C. J. Ryan, “Did the Masters Write 'Morality and Pantheism'?” The Theosophical Forum, June, 1936]

Questions have been raised in several quarters as to the inefficiency of Pantheism (which term is intended to include Esoteric Buddhism, Adwaitee Vedantism, and other… Read More »Morality and Pantheism

Inscriptions Discovered by General A. Cunningham

Article/Q & A/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, November, 1883

7. Buddha’s birth is placed (on p. 141) in the year 643 B.C.. Is this date given by the Adepts as undoubtedly correct? Have they any… Read More »Inscriptions Discovered by General A. Cunningham

Sakya Muni’s Place in History

Article/Q & A/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, November, 1883

7. Buddha’s birth is placed (on p. 141) in the year 643 B.C.. Is this date given by the Adepts as undoubtedly correct? Have they any… Read More »Sakya Muni’s Place in History

Philological and Archæological “Difficulties”

Article/Q & A/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, November, 1883

7. Buddha’s birth is placed (on p. 141) in the year 643 B.C.. Is this date given by the Adepts as undoubtedly correct? Have they any… Read More »Philological and Archæological “Difficulties”

Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Light, October, 1883

To the Editor of Light. “Bottom. Let me play the lion . . . I will roar, that I will do any man’s heart good to… Read More »Esoteric Buddhism and its Critic

Can Females Become Adepts?

Note(s)/Q & A/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, October, 1883

Will you kindly let me know whether females can attain to adeptship, and whether female adepts exist at all?—“An Inquirer.” Note.—It is difficult to see… Read More »Can Females Become Adepts?

The Lawn-Tennis School of Critics

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

Those intellectual prodigies of the Lawn-Tennis clubs—Anakim among critics—who swallow the story of Balaam’s speaking “she-ass” but cannot believe in the Reincarnation of her “soul”… Read More »The Lawn-Tennis School of Critics

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 to the following:— 1. It… Read More »A Plea for a Personal God

“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 of the name that heads… Read More »“Impressions from the Infinite”

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 several native gentlemen of Southern… Read More »An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]

Pindams at Gya

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

Selections from a Letter by “A. Hindu” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. Referring to N. D. K.’s query and your reply in The Theosophist for… Read More »Pindams at Gya

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 scientific and philosophical articles should… Read More »Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

Was Writing Known Before Panini?

Article/ by Anon., The Theosophist, October, 1883 [Author signed as “A Chela”]

I am entrusted with the task of putting together some facts which would support the view that the art of writing was known in India… Read More »Was Writing Known Before Panini?

Projection of the Double

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

In one of the daily issues of the N. Y. World—an influential journal of the great American metropolis—for the year 1878, appeared a description of the… Read More »Projection of the Double

Historical Difficulty—Why?

Article/Q & A/ by Anon., The Theosophist, October, 1883 [For notes on authorship see Blavatsky CW vol. 5, pp. 129-138]

6. Is there not some confusion in the letter quoted on p. 62 of Esoteric Buddhism, where “the old Greeks and Romans” are said to… Read More »Historical Difficulty—Why?

Kavya Dosha Vivechana

Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, October, 1883

[Review:] An exposition of faults in the Marathi poems taught in Government Schools. By Simeon Benjamin. Price seven annas. Can be had from the Author;… Read More »Kavya Dosha Vivechana

The Buddhists and Government

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

The statement is circulating through the Indian Press, that “considerable indignation is felt in Ceylon at the attempts which the Buddhists are making to pose… Read More »The Buddhists and Government

Paying the Way

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

The late Artemus Ward, a famous American humorist, wishing to prove his effusive patriotism during the late Civil War, said that he was ready to… Read More »Paying the Way

[The Sacred Brahmanical Thread]

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

Article selections from “Two Words about Chelaship” by A. Sankariah | Note by H.P.B. There were days when all had belief in esoteric theosophy and… Read More »[The Sacred Brahmanical Thread]

The Adepts in America in 1776

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Theosophist, October, 1883

The following suggestions and statements are made entirely upon the personal responsibility of the writer, and without the knowledge or consent—as far as he knows—of… Read More »The Adepts in America in 1776

Seeing Bright Light with Closed Eyes

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, September, 1883

Letter by P. T. Srinivasaingar | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar Our Brother P. T. Srinivasaingar of Negapatam, writes to ask:— “Can you please explain… Read More »Seeing Bright Light with Closed Eyes

Genteel Beggars

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

We have just received from a gentleman, an Anglo-Indian Theosophist of the highest rank, and one, whose generous disposition is unfortunately too well known, the… Read More »Genteel Beggars

[Relation of Hermetic Philosophy to the Esoteric Teachings]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by Dr. Fortin, President of the Theosophical Society of Paris, called “Société Scientifique des Occultistes de France.” Dr. Fortin… Read More »[Relation of Hermetic Philosophy to the Esoteric Teachings]

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 learned better) viewed, and its… Read More »The Theosophists: As Photographed in the Imperial Census

The Khabar

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

Notes by H.P.B. on an article quoted from Chamber’s Journal Sometime ago one of the London daily papers referred to the ‘khabar,’ as a thing of… Read More »The Khabar