“The Theosophical Mahatmas”
It is with sincere and profound regret—though with no surprise, prepared as I am for years for such declarations—that I… Read More »“The Theosophical Mahatmas”
The Himalayan Brothers—Do They Exist?
“Ask and it shall be given unto you; knock and it shall be opened,” this is an accurate representation of… Read More »The Himalayan Brothers—Do They Exist?
Why Races Die Out
In our own times we have instances of the disappearance of races, and very often it is attributed to the… Read More »Why Races Die Out
Culture of Concentration
Concentration, or the use of the attention in the direction of anything that we wish to do, consistently and persistently,… Read More »Culture of Concentration
Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
For the first part of this article, see: “Patanjali.” While Patañjali is commonly referred to as the founder or father… Read More »Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Wrong Popular Notions
“What are your proofs?” is often asked of the Theosophical student who believes in reincarnation and Karma, who holds to… Read More »Wrong Popular Notions
Communications from “Spirits”
The complexity of this subject makes treatment of it difficult. So little is known, and challenge of power to know… Read More »Communications from “Spirits”
The Lord of the Will
“These are but passing vestures of the everlasting lord; he suffers no detriment, he is illimitable; therefore, son of warriors,… Read More »The Lord of the Will
The Stream of Thought and Queries
I. I have watched the stream of thought, the battalions of questions pouring along the channels that reach out from… Read More »The Stream of Thought and Queries
[Miscellaneous Notes]
Article selection from “Fundamental Truths Eternal” by Gilbert Elliot | Note by H.P.B. [Dr. O.] Hahn in his work “Die… Read More »[Miscellaneous Notes]
The Shylocks of Lahore
“Many are called, but few are chosen”—is a saying, that, to our great regret, applies to our Society collectively, and… Read More »The Shylocks of Lahore
The Promulgation of Theosophy
Too much attention has been paid by several to the opinions of men in the world who have a reputation… Read More »The Promulgation of Theosophy
Eighth Wonder
Just back from under the far-reaching shadow of the eighth wonder of the World—the gigantic iron carrot that goes by… Read More »Eighth Wonder
On the Tattvasamāsa and its place in Sāṃkhya
However far the Kārikās of Īsvara-Kṛṣṇa may go back, they are what they are, a metrical work in the style… Read More »On the Tattvasamāsa and its place in Sāṃkhya
From Keshub Babu to Maestro Wagner via The Salvation Camp
But a few days since Friend of India and Statesman gave room to the reflections of a reverential correspondent, deploring… Read More »From Keshub Babu to Maestro Wagner via The Salvation Camp
Theosophy (Lecture)
At the Convention of The Theosophical Society yesterday, much was said regarding the significance of the fact that the Society… Read More »Theosophy (Lecture)
The Storehouse of Thought
When we consider the idea of thought we must remember that there cannot be thought without a thinker. There are… Read More »The Storehouse of Thought
[Review:] An Adventure Among the Rosicrucians
A strange and original little story, charmingly fantastic, but full of poetic feeling and, what is more, of deep philosophical… Read More »[Review:] An Adventure Among the Rosicrucians
The Puranas on the Dynasty of the Moryas and on Koothoomi
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
Friends or Enemies in the Future
The fundamental doctrines of Theosophy are of no value unless they are applied to daily life. To the extent to… Read More »Friends or Enemies in the Future
Replanting Diseases for Future Use
The ills I wish to speak of now are those of the body. Our moral nature will be purified and… Read More »Replanting Diseases for Future Use
The Logos Doctrine
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
Letter to the Editor of the “Tiflis Messenger”
Dear Sir:—In New York, where many people, who hearing the name of Tiflis, will face the serious problem of placing… Read More »Letter to the Editor of the “Tiflis Messenger”
On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy
[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
On the Future: A Few Reflections
Although I am an American citizen, the place of my birth was in Ireland, and in what I am about… Read More »On the Future: A Few Reflections
From the Upanishads
Wilt thou not open thy heart to know What rainbows teach, and sunsets show? Verdict which accumulates From lengthening scroll… Read More »From the Upanishads
[Notes on Sophia, Aditya and Kshetra]
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]
[Adepts and Marriage]
Article selection from “The Three Grades of Ancient Theosophists,” by A. Sankariah, F.T.S. | Note by H.P.B. . . . They are… Read More »[Adepts and Marriage]
The Work of the Branches
Notwithstanding the repeated protest of the Parent Theosophical Society, there does yet seem to linger in the minds of individual… Read More »The Work of the Branches
End of Our Third Year
With this number the third year of The Path’s existence comes to an end. The only definite rule we made… Read More »End of Our Third Year
The Path’s Fifth Year
Our Magazine has turned the last corner of the square and now enters up an it’s fifth year. Whether it… Read More »The Path’s Fifth Year
Rahatship
It highly gratified our Delegates to Ceylon to find that not only every educated priest and layman, but the uneducated… Read More »Rahatship
Obituary [Thomas Stolk]
Obituary selections by A. de Bourbon | Note by H.P.B. Obituary Death of the President of the “Post Nubila Lux… Read More »Obituary [Thomas Stolk]
The Logos and the Heart
Greater love hath no man than this. The surface character of the Logos, we can know from our own consciousness,… Read More »The Logos and the Heart
Plato’s Chariot Allegory, with the Commentary of Hermeas
[Introduction] The following is an exploration of the Platonic Charioteer Allegory, an allegory which appears not only in Greek philosophy, but… Read More »Plato’s Chariot Allegory, with the Commentary of Hermeas
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)
Songs of the Master
[I.] Introductory Before all things remember that the Bhagavad Gita is a textbook of the Mysteries. It has seven keys,… Read More »Songs of the Master
[Notes on Tibet and its Lamas]
Article Selections by Captain A Banon | Notes by H.P.B. During the month of May, I was in the Gungotri… Read More »[Notes on Tibet and its Lamas]
Ireland
Erin’s Isle has always been somewhat of a mystery. Its people are so different from the English just across the… Read More »Ireland
The Efficacy of Funeral Ceremonies
Letter by N. D. K. addressed to A. P. Sinnett | Reply by H.P.B. To the Writer of the “Occult Fragments.” Dear Sir… Read More »The Efficacy of Funeral Ceremonies
The Last of a Good Lama
Whatever may be said against godless Buddhism, its influence, wherever it penetrates, is most beneficent. One finds the Spirit of… Read More »The Last of a Good Lama
Introduction to the Tao Te Ching
The Tao Te Ching is today the second most widely translated book in human history. It forms the fundamental core… Read More »Introduction to the Tao Te Ching
The Adepts and Modern Science
Modern science is a bugbear for many a good Theosophist, causing him to hide his real opinions for fear they… Read More »The Adepts and Modern Science
“Precipitation”
Of all phenomena produced by occult agency in connection with our Society, none have been witnessed by a more extended… Read More »“Precipitation”
[Notes on Elementals and Elementaries]
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 Tranquility,” by Hipparchus
Since men live but for a very short period, if their life is compared with the whole of time, they… Read More »“On Tranquility,” by Hipparchus