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King Nala’s Rivals

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, December, 1896

[Translation] When a fair time had come, and a lucky day and hour, King Bhima called the lords of the… Read More »King Nala’s Rivals

Universal Applications of Doctrine

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

During the last few years in which so much writing has been done in the theosophical field of effort, a… Read More »Universal Applications of Doctrine

Eastern and Western Psychology

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, April, July, October, 1917; January, April, July, 1918 [Serialized]

I. A Theosophical Need Mr. Judge writes, in one of the closing chapters of The Ocean of Theosophy, that “there… Read More »Eastern and Western Psychology

The New Society for Psychical Research

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1882

In Light for April 27th, we find the manifesto of the new Socierty which has just been organized at London… Read More »The New Society for Psychical Research

The Gospel of the Future: or the “Revelation” of (St.) Keshub

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

“’I (Keshub Chunder Sen), a servant of God, called to be an apostle of the Church.’ . . . . ‘heard behind… Read More »The Gospel of the Future: or the “Revelation” of (St.) Keshub

The Shylocks of Lahore

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

“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

Is Fœticide [Abortion] a Crime?

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an inquiry. The articles in your paper headed “Is Suicide a Crime?” have suggested to… Read More »Is Fœticide [Abortion] a Crime?

Culture of Concentration

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, December, 1921 [Posthumously Published]

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

Closed or Open Lodges

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1890

The Theosophical Society has never prohibited Private Branches. If five Members-at-large can exist separately, they can exist together; for they… Read More »Closed or Open Lodges

On the Future: A Few Reflections

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1892

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

The Lord of the Will

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

“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

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… Read More »My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini

Sobs, Sods and Posies

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1881

A few weeks ago, one George Nairns, a British sailor, brutally murdered at Calcutta a poor police sepoy who was… Read More »Sobs, Sods and Posies

Radiant Heat, Musical Vapours, and Fairy Bells

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

Article Selections | Opening and Closing Notes by H.P.B. An intelligent and ingenious friend in Europe has sent to Col.… Read More »Radiant Heat, Musical Vapours, and Fairy Bells

Imagination and Occult Phenomena

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

The faculty of imagination has been reduced to a very low level by modern western theorisers upon mental philosophy. It… Read More »Imagination and Occult Phenomena

[Review:] An Adventure Among the Rosicrucians

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1887

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

Are We Deserted?

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

Following on the departure of H.P.B. from the scene of action, some weak voices in the Society have asked, “Have… Read More »Are We Deserted?

Why Races Die Out

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

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

[On the Biblical Chronology of Noah’s Flood]

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

Article selection from “Puzzles for the Philologists”, by M. Gracias | Note by H.P.B. In a somewhat lengthy article which… Read More »[On the Biblical Chronology of Noah’s Flood]

The Logos and the Heart

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, 1924

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

Would Universal Language Aid Universal Brotherhood?

Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1894

Article by S. Kademal | Note by W. Q. Judge One language for all men would greatly help their progress… Read More »Would Universal Language Aid Universal Brotherhood?

The Swami of Akalkot

Article/Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, January, 1880

A book entitled “Swami Charitra” (The life of Swami) has just been published in Marathi, in two parts, by one… Read More »The Swami of Akalkot

The Stream of Thought and Queries

Article/Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August-September, 1889 [Serialized]

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

The Decadence of Protestant Christianity

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

Doubts have been expressed by Asiatic friends as to the truth of our assertion that Protestantism was fast approaching the… Read More »The Decadence of Protestant Christianity

“What are You Going to do About it?”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky with H. S. Olcott, , Spiritual Scientist, July, 1875

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?”

Letter to the Editor of the “Tiflis Messenger”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Тифлисский вестник (Tiflis Messenger), February (?), 1878 [Translated from the original Russian] [See note on date of publication]

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”

Communications from “Spirits”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1894

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 Storehouse of Thought

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, February, 1920 [Posthumously Published]

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

Sympathy from the Founders of the Theosophical Society

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Philosophic Inquirer, July, 1882

To the Editor, Philosophic Inquirer. My dear Sir and Brother,—I send you the enclosed letter from Colonel Olcott—who has just… Read More »Sympathy from the Founders of the Theosophical Society

[Adepts and Marriage]

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

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

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… Read More »The Work of the Branches

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… Read More »The Rev. W. Hastie’s Karma and the Progress of Poesy in Bengal

Sir Richard and Theosophy, Again.

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

If the saying of the witty Sydney Smith, that you cannot get a joke into a Caledonian head without trepanning… Read More »Sir Richard and Theosophy, Again.

The Last of a Good Lama

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

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

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… Read More »Existence of the Himalayan Mahatmas

Observations on “A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge”

Article/ by T. Subba Row with H. P. Blavatsky, , Booklet, January, 1884

To MADAME H. P. BLAVATSKY, Corresponding Secretary to the Theosophical Society, Madame, After a careful examination of the private and… Read More »Observations on “A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge”

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