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A Rajput Sage

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, September, 1895 [Re-printed from the Madras Mail]

The story of this Rajput Sage is a very ancient and very significant one. We have two versions of it,… Read More »A Rajput Sage

Chandogya Upanishad 2:22-24 (The Mysteries of Sound 3)

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

[Translation] I select and assign the different notes of the chant. The animal note is the up-singing of the Fire-lord.… Read More »Chandogya Upanishad 2:22-24 (The Mysteries of Sound 3)

[The Theosophists and the British Gov. of India]

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

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]

[Notes on Tibet and its Lamas]

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

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]

Why Yoga Practice is Dangerous

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

A good deal has been said in Theosophical literature about the danger of pursuing Yoga practice, such as regulating the… Read More »Why Yoga Practice is Dangerous

The Pythagoric Sentences of Demophilus

Translation/ by Thomas Taylor, 1793 [Originally published in Sallust on the Gods and the World]

1. Request not of the divinity such things as when obtained you cannot preserve; for no gift of divinity can ever… Read More »The Pythagoric Sentences of Demophilus

The Memory of Past Births

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Metaphysical Magazine, August, 1898; July, November & December, 1899 [Serialized] [Re-published as a Booklet, early 1900]

Contents PREFACE CHAPTER I. How the Teaching Came. CHAPTER II. The Tradition of the East. CHAPTER III. Where Memory Dwells.… Read More »The Memory of Past Births

Singing Animalcules

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

The editor of the Religio-Philosophical Journal has microscopic intuitions, it seems. In a recent number he says: “There are animalcules, we… Read More »Singing Animalcules

End of Our Third Year

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

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

Swami Dayanand—A Freethinker

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

“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

The Future Occultist

Editorial/Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1884

A correspondent of the Indian Mirror, an influential daily paper at Calcutta, writing under the heading of “Proper Education for our Ladies,”… Read More »The Future Occultist

Can The Mahatmas Be Selfish?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1884

In various writings on occult subjects, it has been stated that unselfishness is a sine qua non for success in… Read More »Can The Mahatmas Be Selfish?

[Review:] United

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1887

Months have passed since the publication of this remarkable work—remarkable as a psychic production besides its undeniable literary worth—and we… Read More »[Review:] United

Nala and the Gods (Mahabharata)

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, February, 1897

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)

Isis Unveiled and the Todas

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), April, 1878

To the Editor of The Spiritualist. Sir,—I have read the communications of “H.M.” in your paper of the 8th inst [p.… Read More »Isis Unveiled and the Todas

The Efficacy of Funeral Ceremonies

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

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 Water of Life

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

“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

The Path’s Fifth Year

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

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

“The Theosophical Mahatmas”

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Path, December, 1886

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”

Friends or Enemies in the Future

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

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

More Anecdotes of Hassan Khan Djinni

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

Statement by Dr. Abdul Rahman Khan | Note by H.P.B. While Col. Olcott was at Lucknow, he was enabled to… Read More »More Anecdotes of Hassan Khan Djinni

“Precipitation”

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1884

Of all phenomena produced by occult agency in connection with our Society, none have been witnessed by a more extended… Read More »“Precipitation”

The Popular Idea of Soul-Survival

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

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

[Notes on Elementals and Elementaries]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Journal of The Theosophical Society, February, 1884

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]

The Recognition of Law

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, October, 1919 [Posthumously Published]

We have to assume either that this is a universe of law or a universe of chaos, chance, accident. In… Read More »The Recognition of Law

“Vita Brevis”

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, February, 1897

Whither are gone the great lords of the earth, with their might of chariots and armies? The earth, that witnessed… Read More »“Vita Brevis”

The Four Duties of a Dervish

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, May, 1894

The faith of Islam, the latest of the world-wide religions, is also, in many things, the most materialistic and dogmatic.… Read More »The Four Duties of a Dervish

The Evidence of Science

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1881

From Professor Hare, the great American chemist, a world-wide celebrity, a quarter of a century ago, down to Professor Zöllner,… Read More »The Evidence of Science

Theosophy in the Christian Bible

Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, Theosophical Congress, September, 1893

I have been asked to say a few more words on the subject of Theosophy in the Christian Bible; that… Read More »Theosophy in the Christian Bible

The Freethinkers’ “Salvation Army”

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

To the Editor of The Philosophic Inquirer. My dear Colleague and Brother,—I do not generally read the Thinker (an Anglo-Tamil… Read More »The Freethinkers’ “Salvation Army”

[Miscellaneous Notes]

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

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]

“Mr. Isaacs.”

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1883

The subject of our present review is—a romance!1 A curious production, some might say, to come to our book table,… Read More »“Mr. Isaacs.”

Karma

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1884

It is generally supposed that animals are not under the operation of the law of Karma, as applied to human… Read More »Karma

The Great Upanishads

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, January, 1894

“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

[Notes on the Origin of Freemasonry and the Presence of Adepts in India]

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

Article Selections from “A Flash of Light upon Occult Freemasonry” | Notes by H.P.B. We are in receipt of an… Read More »[Notes on the Origin of Freemasonry and the Presence of Adepts in India]

Do the Rishis Exist?

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

Letter to the editor by A Hindu Theosophist | Note by H.P.B. Following the example of the Parsi Gentleman whose… Read More »Do the Rishis Exist?

On the Tattvasamāsa and its place in Sāṃkhya

Article/ by Friedrich Max Müller, 1899 [drawn from The Six Systems of Indian Philosophy, p.224-229 & 242-243]

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

Nagarjuna

Article/ by Jon W. Fergus, Universal Theosophy, May, 2013

Often viewed as the greatest or most important philosopher of the Buddhists, 1 Nāgārjuna plays a central role in the… Read More »Nagarjuna

Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible

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

The lost chord of Christianity is the doctrine of Reincarnation. It was beyond doubt taught in the early days of… Read More »Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible

Chandogya Upanishad 6:8-16 (First Principles 2)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, September, 1894

[Translation] Aruna’s son Uddalaka addressed his son Shvetaketu, saying: —Learn from me, dear, the reality about sleep. When a man… Read More »Chandogya Upanishad 6:8-16 (First Principles 2)

Where the Rishis Were

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1891

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

The “Contradictions of the Bible” and The Rawal Pindi Mission School

Editorial/Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, November, 1882; February, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

TO THE MANAGER, THEOSOPHIST OFFICE. Sir.—the copy of Self-contradictions of the Bible arrived at my school on August 3. By… Read More »The “Contradictions of the Bible” and The Rawal Pindi Mission School

Armenians

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, January, 1880

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The London Economist of a recent date, in an article headed “What England has inflicted upon India,”… Read More »Armenians

A Spirit Visit

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1884

Article Selection from The Diocesan Vyedomosty of Mogilev (Russia) | Note by H.P.B. The “Diocesan Vyedomosty” of Mogilev (Russia) quotes an interesting experience… Read More »A Spirit Visit

The Assassination of the Czar

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

The great voice of the Giant Bell of the Kremlin at Moscow, called “Ivan Velikiy,” whose heavy tongue has uttered… Read More »The Assassination of the Czar

Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows

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

The Supplement to The Theosophist has hitherto been the only channel of communication between ourselves and our numerous Branches and unattached Fellows, scattered… Read More »Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows

Man, Visible and Invisible

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

“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

Spiritualism Old And New

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September-October, 1892 [Serialized]

I. I am a spirit myself, but in some respects different from those spoken of at modern sèances. I have… Read More »Spiritualism Old And New

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