A Concise Exposition of Chaldaic Dogma, by Psellus
“They assert that there are seven corporeal worlds, one Empyrean and the first; after this, three etherial, and then three… Read More »A Concise Exposition of Chaldaic Dogma, by Psellus
“A Faithful ‘Witness’ Will Not Lie”
“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous WITNESS” (Exodus,… Read More »“A Faithful ‘Witness’ Will Not Lie”
Pert Questions and Plain Answers
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
Nala and the Gods (Mahabharata)
And when the king of the Nishadhas had been chosen by the daughter of Bhima, the lords of the worlds… Read More »Nala and the Gods (Mahabharata)
“Men Karmic Agents”
The above is the title of an essay in the T.P.S. series 1 by Alexander Fullerton, in which he treats… Read More »“Men Karmic Agents”
[On the Sūryaprajñapti]
The learned principal of Benares college—Dr. G. Thibaut—has laid us under obligations by the presentation of a copy of the… Read More »[On the Sūryaprajñapti]
A Spectral Warning
A respectable American paper publishes a story of a clairvoyant prevision of death. One Martin Delehaute, employed in a steam… Read More »A Spectral Warning
A Reminiscence & Correspondence
[Note: It is possible that the following article was not written by Mr. Judge. (ED.)] The interesting series of historical… Read More »A Reminiscence & Correspondence
“Elementaries”
Editor, Journal: Dear Sir—I perceive that of late the ostracized subject of the Kabalistic “elementaries,” is beginning to appear in the… Read More »“Elementaries”
An Excellent Magic Mirror
Of the many kinds of divination glass or Magic-mirror that have been devised, the one described by a theosophical brother… Read More »An Excellent Magic Mirror
The Popular Idea of Soul-Survival
At what epoch the dawning intellect of man first accepted the idea of future life, none can tell. But we… Read More »The Popular Idea of Soul-Survival
Ancient Doctrines Vindicated by Modern Prophecy
The German press has recently attempted in numerous editorials to solve what seems a mystery to the ordinary and sceptical… Read More »Ancient Doctrines Vindicated by Modern Prophecy
Proclus, Commentary on the Timaeus of Plato
Introduction Of that golden chain of philosophers, who, having themselves happily penetrated, luminously unfolded to others the profundities of the… Read More »Proclus, Commentary on the Timaeus of Plato
The Oxonians and Theosophy Again
Barring an occasional drop of gall in the cup of Hippocrates, our esteemed antagonists of the Oxford Mission are very… Read More »The Oxonians and Theosophy Again
Judges or Slanderers?
“. . . . . For our own part, we regard her (Madame Blavatsky) neither as the mouthpiece of hidden… Read More »Judges or Slanderers?
Another “Orthodox” Prosecution!
The Asiatic nations have often been accused of holding obstinately to their old routine and customs, and of being the… Read More »Another “Orthodox” Prosecution!
Spiritualism at Simla (intro)
An esteemed young English lady of Simla, interested in Occultism, sends us some interesting narratives of psychological experiences which may… Read More »Spiritualism at Simla (intro)
The Gospels of the Kingdom
In much of our popular theology there is some danger that teachings about Jesus have somewhat overshadowed the teachings of… Read More »The Gospels of the Kingdom
Gospels and Upanishads
“The principle which gives life, undying and eternally beneficent, is perceived by him who desires perception.” As the clouds are… Read More »Gospels and Upanishads
Modernized Upanishad
Chapter First 1 The Master was asked by the pupil to tell at whose wish the mind of man, when… Read More »Modernized Upanishad
[A Republic of Conscience]
“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]
Logic Versus Peripatetic
It is hardly the province of our journal to notice the fugitive vagaries of occasional correspondents in daily papers, unless… Read More »Logic Versus Peripatetic
[Note on “Occult Phenomena”]
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”]
The Test of Theosophic Interest
The test of Theosophic interest is precisely the test of every other kind of interest,—What one will do to promote… Read More »The Test of Theosophic Interest
Existence of the Himalayan Mahatmas
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
Respecting Reincarnation
Objections frequently raised against “Reincarnation,” and that appear to those who make them to be strong, are some growing out… Read More »Respecting Reincarnation
Hazy Notions
Enter Ghost. Hamlet: . . . . . . “Ministers of grace, defend us! Be thou a spirit of health,… Read More »Hazy Notions
Have Animals Souls?
“Continually soaked with blood, the whole earth is but an immense altar upon which all that lives has to be… Read More »Have Animals Souls?
Western “Adepts” and Eastern Theosophists
[Note: for some background, see “Madame Blavatsky on ‘The Himalayan Brothers’”] Since the first appearance of The Occult World the… Read More »Western “Adepts” and Eastern Theosophists
The Brahmo Samaj
Ever since we came to India friends in Europe and America have been asking us to tell them something about… Read More »The Brahmo Samaj
What Theosophy Is
William Q. Judge of New York told an audience of several hundred ladies and gentlemen in Odd Fellows’ Hall last… Read More »What Theosophy Is
Hypnotism
The views of medical men in regard to hypnotism or self-mesmerization have been greatly strengthened of late. This is evident… Read More »Hypnotism
Diagnoses and Palliatives
“That the world is in such bad condition morally, is conclusive evidence that none of its religions and philosophies, those… Read More »Diagnoses and Palliatives
A Word with the Theosophists
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
Occult Knowledge
Occult Knowledge means knowledge which is “hidden,” but it also means knowledge which is known. If it is knowledge that… Read More »Occult Knowledge
Emerson’s Over-Soul: A Theosophical Perspective
The great spiritual literature of mankind is written with a certain poetic beauty. If you think of the Bhagavad-Gita, the… Read More »Emerson’s Over-Soul: A Theosophical Perspective
Self and Eternal
“As the web-wombed spider puts forth and draws to him, as trees come forth upon the earth, as from a… Read More »Self and Eternal
The Doctrine of the Divine Man
Among the discourses of the Buddha there is one named the Lakkhana Suttanta. The first part of the Pali name… Read More »The Doctrine of the Divine Man
The Water of Life
“Narada came to Sanatkumara, saying: Master, teach me to know the Soul: for I have heard from the sages that… Read More »The Water of Life
Masters, Adepts, Teachers, and Disciples
This article is meant for members of the T.S., and chiefly for those who keep H.P.B. much in mind, whether… Read More »Masters, Adepts, Teachers, and Disciples
The Religion of the Will
Contents The Will in the Body I. The Search for FoodII. Continuity of LifeIII. The Creative Will in Man The… Read More »The Religion of the Will
“What are You Going to do About it?”
A most outrageous swindle was perpetrated upon the public last Sunday evening, at the Boston Theatre. Some persons with no… Read More »“What are You Going to do About it?”
Nigamagama Dharma Sabha
This is the name of a society in India which has also members in the ranks of the Theosophical Society… Read More »Nigamagama Dharma Sabha
The Songs of the Master
I. In the Bhagavad Gita, first translated and best known of all the Sacred Books of the East, there is… Read More »The Songs of the Master
An Astrological Question
Over the ambitious signature of “Magus” a correspondent asks in your July issue, “What is planetary influence and how does… Read More »An Astrological Question
Another Distinguished Fellow
A short time since we had the pleasure of announcing that the aged Baron du Potet de Sennevoy had accepted… Read More »Another Distinguished Fellow
Koot-Hoomi in Australia
Our friend Mr. Terry, of Melbourne, is fortunate in having access to a clairvoyante of exceptionally good lucidity, as he… Read More »Koot-Hoomi in Australia