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[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… Read More »[Evidence of the Existence of Mahatmas]

Electroscope and “Astral Doubles”

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

Some Australian and American papers are very much exercised with a new invention made by Dr. Gnedra (?) of Victoria… Read More »Electroscope and “Astral Doubles”

A Case of Obsession

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1880

A most interesting and instructive letter has been addressed to the Society by a respectable physician in England, in which… Read More »A Case of Obsession

Sin Against Life

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1887

A newspaper paragraph lately declared that a certain American lady of great wealth, residing in London, had conceived the strange… Read More »Sin Against Life

The Ideal Brahman

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1929

It has been suggested that the principal purpose of the Buddha, in all that he did and taught, was the… Read More »The Ideal Brahman

“The Second Wave”

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, December, 1886

Have you ever stood on the shore, and watched the incoming tide? First a tiny ripple advances a few inches… Read More »“The Second Wave”

The Opening Eyelids of the Morn

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), February, 1899

“There is a small white lotus bud in this house of the Soul; in it there is a firmament, and… Read More »The Opening Eyelids of the Morn

The Bugbears of Science

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, April & May, 1883 [Serialized]

[I.] The fanaticism of blank negation is often more tenacious, more dangerous, and always far harder to deal with, and… Read More »The Bugbears of Science

The State of Russia

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, May 4 & 18, 1881

“Heaven save us from beholding a Russian insurrection, senseless and merciless. Those who in our country would bring about all manner… Read More »The State of Russia

True Progress

Article/Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1890

Perhaps those who have engaged in discussions about whether it is more advisable to become acquainted with the Astral Plane… Read More »True Progress

Professor Max Müller on Buddhism

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1889

The distinguished Sanskritist Max Müller delivered last year before the University of Glasgow a series of lectures—called Gifford Lectures—upon Religions,… Read More »Professor Max Müller on Buddhism

Prashna Upanishad (A Vedic Master)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, October, 1922 [Serialized]

Prashna Upanishad, “the Mystical Teaching of the Questions,” brief though it be, is a masterly summary of the Secret Wisdom.… Read More »Prashna Upanishad (A Vedic Master)

The “Blessing” of the Brothers

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

A correspondent calls our attention to the paragraph on p. 66 of the pamphlet, Hints on Esoteric Theosophy, in which… Read More »The “Blessing” of the Brothers

Is Suicide a Crime?

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

Letter by “Inquirer” | Reply by H.P.B. The writer in the London Spiritualist for November, who calls the “Fragments of… Read More »Is Suicide a Crime?

Impossibilities Demanded

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1892

Many impossibilities have been at all times demanded by members of the Society from those who have by the misfortunes… Read More »Impossibilities Demanded

[On the Coulomb Forged Letters]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, October, 1884 [From “The Latest Attack on the Theosophical Society”]

Pamphlet Selections incl. Comments by H.P.B. [Note: for bakckground, see “The Theosophical Society in India,” and the history of the… Read More »[On the Coulomb Forged Letters]

H. P. B. was Not Deserted by the Masters

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Theosophy, April, 1896 [Posthumously Published]

There are certain things connected with the personality of the great leader which have to be referred to and explained… Read More »H. P. B. was Not Deserted by the Masters

Theosophy (Lecture)

Article/Lecture/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1928

Perhaps it would be an auspicious beginning, if we were to try to make clear what The Theosophical Society is,… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)

The Antiquity of India

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), August, 1904

In previous articles on Primeval Man,1 we have tried to outline and develop a view of the unfolding of history,… Read More »The Antiquity of India

Dream and Dreamlessness

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), November, 1898

“What is he Soul? The Soul is consciousness among the powers of life. It is the inner light in the… Read More »Dream and Dreamlessness

Pickings from our Contemporaries

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

La Revue Spirite of Paris for February publishes a communication from a medium named L. Cephas—which it calls quite pertinently… Read More »Pickings from our Contemporaries

Our Fifth Year

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

Again we have the pleasure of noting the continued prosperity of The Theosophist, and the fact that its publication will be… Read More »Our Fifth Year

A Freethinker in Palestine

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1882

[Review of The Book of the Chronicles of the Pilgrims in the Land of Yahweh. By D. M. Bennett (N.… Read More »A Freethinker in Palestine

The Necessity for Reincarnation

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet/Pamphlet, December, 1890

[Note: the initial publication date of this Pamphlet is unknown; we have placed it in 1890 at the same time… Read More »The Necessity for Reincarnation

The Teachings of Allan Kardec

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an inquiry. Would you permit me to ask you kindly to inform me what are… Read More »The Teachings of Allan Kardec

The Buddha’s Cosmology

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, 1930

The teaching of the Buddha, particularly where it is most profound and spiritual, is for all practical purposes identical with… Read More »The Buddha’s Cosmology

Respecting Reincarnation

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1888

Objections frequently raised against “Reincarnation,” and that appear to those who make them to be strong, are some growing out… Read More »Respecting Reincarnation

“The World Knoweth Us Not.”

Letter(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Irish Theosophist, December, 1894; January-March, August & November, 1895; January & October, 1896 [Serialized] [Final Installment Published Posthumously]

“It is more disgraceful to suspect a friend than to be deceived by him.”—ROCHEFOUCAULD. “If evil be said of thee,… Read More »“The World Knoweth Us Not.”

The Future and the Theosophical Society

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1892

In 1888 H.P. Blavatsky wrote: “Night before last I was shown a bird’s eye view of the theosophical societies. I… Read More »The Future and the Theosophical Society

Papyrus

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1887

The Tale-teller, shading his gentle eyes from the evening sun, paused a moment while he listened to the soft strains… Read More »Papyrus

Antiquity of the Vedas

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1879

A journal interested like the THEOSOPHIST in the explorations of archæology and archaic religions, as well as the study of… Read More »Antiquity of the Vedas

Is Poverty Bad Karma?

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1891

The question of what is good Karma and what bad has been usually considered by theosophists from a very worldly… Read More »Is Poverty Bad Karma?

The League of Theosophical Workers

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1891

The “LEAGUE OF THEOSOPHICAL WORKERS” has been formed in accordance with the report of the committee appointed at the last… Read More »The League of Theosophical Workers

[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]

Six Years Gone

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1892

Six years have gone into the void since the Path was started, and we are still in the middle of… Read More »Six Years Gone

“Spirit” Pranks Intra Caucasus (intro)

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1880

“Verily . . . Truth is often stranger than fiction!” Some three months ago, the Yankee-Irish editor of a unimportant, third-class Anglo-Indian… Read More »“Spirit” Pranks Intra Caucasus (intro)

How Should We Treat Others

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1896

The subject relates to our conduct toward and treatment of our fellows, including in that term all people with whom… Read More »How Should We Treat Others

The Logos Doctrine

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, 1923

Let us begin by trying to translate as literally as possible the opening passage of Saint John’s Gospel, retaining the… Read More »The Logos Doctrine

Evolution

Article/Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1892

A correspondent of PATH says: I am unable to get a comprehensive view of evolution theosophically. Does a “round” mean… Read More »Evolution

Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)

Article/ by Sylvester Baxter with W. Q. Judge, , The Path, October, December, 1886; February, 1887 [Serialized] [Article signed “S. B. J.” stands for Sylvester Baxter & Judge; see here.]

Tis the deep music of the rolling world, Kindling within the strings of the waved air Aeolian modulations.—Percy Bysshe Shelley… Read More »Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)

“Lieutenant-Colonel St. Anthony”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1879

In 1808 Juan VI, then Prince-Regent of Portugal, fearing Napoleon I, made his escape to Brazil; and in 1815, was… Read More »“Lieutenant-Colonel St. Anthony”

[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]

Cautions in Paragraphs

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1893

Do not make statements that tend to mix up the Theosophical Society with any religious belief, political theory, or social… Read More »Cautions in Paragraphs

The Retort Courteous

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Spectator, March, 1879

There is a story current among the Yankees of a small schoolboy, who, having been thrashed by a bigger fellow… Read More »The Retort Courteous

Research: Sien-Tchan and Related Terms

Research Paper/ by Jon W. Fergus, Universal Theosophy, January, 2020 [Last Updated: January 4, 2021]

The following is some preliminary research into a few terms used by H. P. Blavatsky, which appear to be Chinese… Read More »Research: Sien-Tchan and Related Terms

The Denials and the Mistakes of the Nineteenth Century

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, June, 1892 [Posthumously Published]

At or near the beginning of the present century all the books called Hermetic were loudly proclaimed and set down… Read More »The Denials and the Mistakes of the Nineteenth Century

Will and Desire

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

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

Self-Knowledge

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

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

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