[Crimes of Preachers in the United States]
“The Crimes of Preachers in the United States”1 for the last five years—from May 1876 to May 1881, “translated out of the… Read More »[Crimes of Preachers in the United States]
Evolution
I. The word “evolution” is the best word from a theosophical standpoint to use in treating of the genesis of… Read More »Evolution
The Theosophists: As Photographed in the Imperial Census
It may be interesting for our friends to learn how our Association is, or rather was (for now they have… Read More »The Theosophists: As Photographed in the Imperial Census
One of the Signs of the Cycle
The people of all nations now turn their eyes to America, and that name for them stands for the United… Read More »One of the Signs of the Cycle
The Kabalah and the Kabalists at the Close of the Nineteenth Century
[Note on the term Kabalah:] The spelling of the word is various; some write Cabbalah, others Kabbalah. The latest writers… Read More »The Kabalah and the Kabalists at the Close of the Nineteenth Century
A League of Humanity
Now that the most frightful and destructive war known to the annals of history is over, the questions that arise… Read More »A League of Humanity
“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
Indian Chronology
“It holds through all literature, that our best history is still poetry. It is so in Hebrew, in Sanskrit, and… Read More »Indian Chronology
[Did Paracelsus “give way to intemperance”?]
Selection from letter to the editor “Paracelsus” by E.N.T. | Note by H.P.B. In regard to “Theophrastus Paracelsus,” whose name… Read More »[Did Paracelsus “give way to intemperance”?]
Letter to the Editor of “L’Opinione Nazionale”
Our Correspondence. New York. My dear Editor,—I am sending to you the New York Echo—our local Organ for Secret Societies.… Read More »Letter to the Editor of “L’Opinione Nazionale”
The Real Madame, H. P. Blavatsky
One of our many friends, a distinguished writer and publicist, received a letter about the Theosophists from one of his… Read More »The Real Madame, H. P. Blavatsky
Moral Education by Prof. Buchanan
[Review of:] Moral Education: Its laws and methods. Governments, Churches and Colleges for many thousand and years have striven in… Read More »Moral Education by Prof. Buchanan
[A Note on “Divine Revelation”]
Article Selection from “The Veda, The Origin and History of Religion,” by Rao Bahadur Shankar Pandurang Pandit | Note by… Read More »[A Note on “Divine Revelation”]
The Yoga of Self-Discipline
From a manuscript entitled “Aryan Philosophy, etc.,” in the handwriting of William Q. Judge, and preserved in the archives of… Read More »The Yoga of Self-Discipline
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
Questions and Answers
[Note: these were serialized from Nov., 1895 to Mar., 1896] M.—I read in the New York Sun in October an… Read More »Questions and Answers
Atma Bodha (The Awakening to the Self)
This awakening to the Self is recorded for those whose inner darkness has been worn away by strong effort, who… Read More »Atma Bodha (The Awakening to the Self)
[Notes on Planetary Spirits and “Always Existing” Entities]
Translation Selections by Alexander Wilder | Notes by H.P.B. (Continued from No. 22 [July, 1881]) Iamblichus: A Treatise on the… Read More »[Notes on Planetary Spirits and “Always Existing” Entities]
What is Sauce for the Goose, is not Sauce for the Gander
Selections from a Letter by Narsing Dass Chowdry | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . In The Sunday at Home,… Read More »What is Sauce for the Goose, is not Sauce for the Gander
Muktika Upanishad
Adhyāya I Addressing with devotion and obedience Śrī-Rāma—the Lord Hari, at the end of His Samādhi, who being Himself changeless… Read More »Muktika Upanishad
Kapila Rishi
At the outset it must be admitted that the composition of a historical biography of Rishi Kapila is, in our… Read More »Kapila Rishi
[Numbers, Harmony, and Correspondences or Affinities]
Article selection by John Tyndall | Note by H.P.B. . . . The union of bodies in fixed and multiple… Read More »[Numbers, Harmony, and Correspondences or Affinities]
The Three Gods of Man
Who could live, who could breath, if the heart of Being were not Joy. It is a shallow age, this… Read More »The Three Gods of Man
Letter to the Editor of the Indu Prakash
Madame H. P. Blavatsky writes as follows to the editor of the Indu Prakash: Ever since my arrival here, in February, with… Read More »Letter to the Editor of the Indu Prakash
Organized Life of the Theosophical Society
THE SOCIETY ABSOLUTELY UNSECTARIAN, WITHOUT A CREED, AND OPEN TO PERSONS OF ALL FAITHS. ACCEPTANCE OF DOCTRINES LARGELY TAUGHT IN… Read More »Organized Life of the Theosophical Society
The Theosophists at Maligawa
Sir,—May I hope to be allowed the same number of lines in the columns of your valuable paper, for the… Read More »The Theosophists at Maligawa
The Soul of Things
Ten years ago, Professor William Denton, an Anglo-American geologist and a man of marked intellectual capacity, issued in collaboration with… Read More »The Soul of Things
Who Fabricates?
In the last Religio-Philosophical Journal (for February 27th [p. 5]), in the Philadelphia department, edited by Dr. Child, under the most poetical… Read More »Who Fabricates?
Mediums, Beware!
[Note: for some background, see “The Russian Investigation & “Psychophobia” in Russia”] To the Editor of The Banner of Light: Dear… Read More »Mediums, Beware!
The Zero Principle
Laya is what Science may call the Zero-point or line, the realm of absolute negativeness, or the one real absolute… Read More »The Zero Principle
[The Seven Centers of Vāc]
Selection from Mohini M. Chatterji’s translation of the Ātmānātmaviveka of Śaṃkarācarya | Note by H.P.B. Q: What are the organs of action? A:… Read More »[The Seven Centers of Vāc]
Madame Blavatsky [On Her Contempt for Titles]
To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette: Sir,—On the very day of my return from a month’s travel, I am shown… Read More »Madame Blavatsky [On Her Contempt for Titles]
Old Philosophers and Modern Critics
In one of the oldest philosophies and religious systems of prehistoric times, we read that at the end of a… Read More »Old Philosophers and Modern Critics
[Symbolism in the Kaliya Mardana]
Article selection from “Kaliya Mardana, or the Crushing of Kaliya—the Great Serpent by Krishna”, by Rao Bahadur Dadoba Pandurang |… Read More »[Symbolism in the Kaliya Mardana]
The Allegorical Umbrella
In the Buddhist stories there are numerous references to umbrellas. When Buddha is said to have granted to his disciples… Read More »The Allegorical Umbrella
Adepts and Politics
Article Selections by Chhabigram Dolatram | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. The perusal of an article headed “The Adepts in America… Read More »Adepts and Politics
What the Masters have Said
In 1888, speaking of Col. Olcott, an article in this magazine quoted from letters from the Adepts sent to Mr.… Read More »What the Masters have Said
A Heavy Curse
As a specimen of condensed and concentrated episcopal malice, the following ANATHEMA recently sent by the Pope to various Bishops… Read More »A Heavy Curse
[Notes on “The Recluses of the Himalayas”]
Article Selections by G… P… C… | Introductory Note & Notes by H.P.B. The following interesting communication was received by… Read More »[Notes on “The Recluses of the Himalayas”]
Pindams at Gya
Selections from a Letter by “A. Hindu” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. Referring to N. D. K.’s query and your… Read More »Pindams at Gya
Madame Blavatsky on the Theosophical Society at Bombay
To the Editor of the Indu-Prakash. SIR,— In your issue of August 30th, I find you commenting on certain “strange… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on the Theosophical Society at Bombay
The Signs of the Times
It is intensely interesting to follow season after season the rapid evolution and change of public thought in the direction… Read More »The Signs of the Times
Tabula Smaragdina (The Emerald Tablet)
Latin Text Verum sine mendacio, certum et verissimum: quod est inferius, est sicut id quod est superius, et quod est… Read More »Tabula Smaragdina (The Emerald Tablet)
An Astrological Question
Over the ambitious signature of “Magus” a correspondent asks in your July issue, “What is planetary influence and how does… Read More »An Astrological Question
What is “A Fact”?
Once fairly started on a friendly discussion—not “quarrelling,” we hope—with Light, 1 we may just as well set matters right… Read More »What is “A Fact”?
Our Convictions
TO THE PATH:—Please resolve a doubt. Are members of the T.S. required to become flabby in character upon entering the… Read More »Our Convictions
Correct Definitions and Incorrect Insinuations
A wise and just interpretation of the main objects of our Society was given by our esteemed contemporary the Mahratta… Read More »Correct Definitions and Incorrect Insinuations
[Notes on Devachan]
Selections from a Letter by F. Hartmann | Notes by H.P.B. Allow me to express my sincere gratitude for the… Read More »[Notes on Devachan]