“We Will Not Quarrel But Simply Argue”
Our much respected contemporary Light has taken us quite unexpectedly to task. Turning a sentence of ours—the one which heads… Read More »“We Will Not Quarrel But Simply Argue”
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 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
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
Where the Rishis Were
The rishis were the sacred Bards, the Saints, the great Adepts known to the Hindus, who gave great spiritual impulses… Read More »Where the Rishis Were
[Notes on “A Criticism Upon the ‘Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya’”]
Article Selections by Dorasamy Iyer | Introductory Note and Notes by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame,—As a member… Read More »[Notes on “A Criticism Upon the ‘Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya’”]
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
[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]
Mr. Moncure Conway
Under this heading our old well-wisher, a pious Baptist editor in Ceylon, takes an opportunity of snapping at us. As… Read More »Mr. Moncure Conway
[A Reverend on After-Death States]
Selections from Brief Memorials of the Rev. Alphonese Francois Lacroix | Notes by H.P.B. He hailed every possible evidence of the… Read More »[A Reverend on After-Death States]
[Three Explanations for a Case of “Spirit” Phenomena]
Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “The Witchcraft and Demonology of Pictavia” [Note: the following comment by H.P.B.… Read More »[Three Explanations for a Case of “Spirit” Phenomena]
The Gospel of the Future: or the “Revelation” of (St.) Keshub
“’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
[Introductory Note to “Missions in India”]
Introductory Note by H.P.B. to an article by Alice Gordon Most opportunely there comes a communication upon the missionary question,… Read More »[Introductory Note to “Missions in India”]
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
“Two Professors.” Christian and Skeptic.
At the recent May Meeting of the Church Missionary Society, Sir M. Monier-Williams felt impelled to lay before the world… Read More »“Two Professors.” Christian and Skeptic.
The Meaning of Om
According to the tradition of the Eastern Mysteries, the syllable Om is divided into three parts: a-u-m. These three parts… Read More »The Meaning of Om
[The Theosophists and the British Gov. of India]
The work we have to do in India might be so much impeded by foolish misconceptions that we heartily welcome… Read More »[The Theosophists and the British Gov. of India]
Occult Phenomena
Sir, In the issue of the 19th instant of your worthy contemporary, I find over two columns devoted to the… Read More »Occult Phenomena
Seeming “Discrepancies”
Letter by “Caledonian Theosophist” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. TO THE EDITOR OF THE “THEOSOPHIST.” I have lately been engaged… Read More »Seeming “Discrepancies”
Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy
That the Theosophical Society is not opposed to Christianity in either its dogmatic or pure form is easily demonstrated. Our… Read More »Things Common to Christianity and Theosophy
“The Gates of Gold”
When the strong man has crossed the threshold he speaks no more to those at the other (this) side. And… Read More »“The Gates of Gold”
The New Society for Psychical Research
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
Of “Metaphysical Healing”
The time for temporizing or for silence in respect to what are severally styled “Mind Cure,” “Mental Science,” “Christian Science,”… Read More »Of “Metaphysical Healing”
[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”]
Lo! The “Poor Missionary”
Decidedly the year A.D. 1880 begins as unpropitious and gloomy for that long-suffering, self-sacrificing class, known in Europe as Protestant… Read More »Lo! The “Poor Missionary”
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
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
“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”
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”
[On “White” and “Black” Tantras]
Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “A Description of the Tantrik Mystic Rites and Ceremonies known as ‘Savasadhana’” So… Read More »[On “White” and “Black” Tantras]
Atma Bodha (The Awakening to the Spirit)
For the sake of those whose darkness has been worn away by purifications, who have attained to peace, whose passions… Read More »Atma Bodha (The Awakening to the Spirit)
The State of Christianity
The entire space in a monthly magazine as large as this might be filled with extracts from the journals of… Read More »The State of Christianity
My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini
[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
On “Theosophism” in India
Article Selections | Notes and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. From the July number of the Church Missionary Intelligeneer and Record, a… Read More »On “Theosophism” in India
[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
Swami Dayanand—A Freethinker
“O Lord, protect me from my friends, and I will myself take care of my enemies!”—was the daily prayer of… Read More »Swami Dayanand—A Freethinker
Evolution
I. The word “evolution” is the best word from a theosophical standpoint to use in treating of the genesis of… Read More »Evolution
Man, Visible and Invisible
“There are two kinds of beings in the world, the one divisible, and the other indivisible: the divisible is all… Read More »Man, Visible and Invisible
[A Missionary Demand]
The Bombay Guardian, an organ of the Methodist sect, recently expressed in strong terms the decided opinion that the Government… Read More »[A Missionary Demand]
The Dream of Ravan
I. A Mystery Many conjectures have been offered as to the source and authorship of this curious and wonderful book,… Read More »The Dream of Ravan
The Great Upanishads
“From every page of the Upanishads, deep, original, lofty thoughts step forth to meet us while a high and holy… Read More »The Great Upanishads
The Ionian Theosophical Society
The necessity of the organization of committees by our members for the investigation of psychometry and the cognate sciences has… Read More »The Ionian Theosophical Society
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
Armenians
TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The London Economist of a recent date, in an article headed “What England has inflicted upon India,”… Read More »Armenians
[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]
[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]
A Word with Our Friends
That cause must be weak and desperate, indeed, that has to resort to the arts of the slanderer to prop… Read More »A Word with Our Friends
Is Fœticide [Abortion] a Crime?
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?