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Correspondence: Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), July, 1879

Sir,—Be so kind as to make room in your next issue for this indignant protest of mine. Speaking of me… Read More »Correspondence: Madame Blavatsky

A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy

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

As nearly everywhere else, we have a Branch Society in Paris: a handful or so of members lost among thousands… Read More »A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy

To Theosophists Willing to Work

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

For some 18 months past, private zeal has carried out a system by which a single copy of one of… Read More »To Theosophists Willing to Work

Before American Spiritualism

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

So many persons have come to suppose that Spiritualism took its rise through the rappings at Rochester under the mediumship… Read More »Before American Spiritualism

A Great Riddle Solved

Article/Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, December, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

On my return to the Head-quarters from the North, where I had accompanied Col. Olcott on his Presidential Tour, I… Read More »A Great Riddle Solved

The Persian Student’s Doctrine

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

Before the flashing diamond in the mysterious mountain behind the Temple began to lose its brilliance, many foreigners had visited… Read More »The Persian Student’s Doctrine

Comets

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1895

The probable genesis, the constitution, the movements, and the functions of comets have engaged the greatest attention of astronomers. They… Read More »Comets

Introduction to Proclus, On the Theology of Plato

Article/ by Thomas Taylor, Proclus: On the Theology of Plato, 1816

I rejoice in the opportunity which is afforded me of presenting the truly philosophic reader, in the present work, with… Read More »Introduction to Proclus, On the Theology of Plato

Misconceptions: A Response to Various Criticisms

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Le Lotus, September, 1887 [Translated from the original French]

A France, why do you misunderstand us? European and American Journalists, why don’t you study genuine Theosophy before criticizing it?… Read More »Misconceptions: A Response to Various Criticisms

[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1882

The Theosophical Society, its Objects and Creed; its Attitude towards Christianity and its Work in India: being a Paper in an… Read More »[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]

“The Self is the Friend of Self and also its Enemy”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Booklet/Pamphlet, August, 1890

This sentence in the Bhagavad Gita has been often passed over as being either meaningless or mysterious; on one hand… Read More »“The Self is the Friend of Self and also its Enemy”

The Esoteric She

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, New York Sun, September, 1892

A woman who, for one reason or another, has kept the world—first her little child world and afterward two hemispheres—talking… Read More »The Esoteric She

The Future Buddhas

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

Letter by Khetra Mohana Mukhopadhyaya | Notes by H.P.B. On page 144 of Esoteric Buddhism we have the following:— “A Buddha visits… Read More »The Future Buddhas

Words to Remember

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, The Irish Theosophist, August, 1895

“I would like you to reflect for a moment on the history of the Society. Eighteen years ago it was… Read More »Words to Remember

Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

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

It is suggestive that in these Numbers which close the 4th and begin the 5th year of our Magazine, several… Read More »Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

The Word of the New Cycle

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Metaphysical Magazine, February, 1900

What follows, is not a prophecy in any sense, astrological or other; it is simply a series of deductions from… Read More »The Word of the New Cycle

Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

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

Article from the Philadelphia Press | Editor’s Note by H. P. B. [Note: for background, see “[Mrs. Anandabai Joshi, F.T.S.]”]… Read More »Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

[On Col. Olcott’s Opponents in Ceylon]

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

The rabid Christians in Ceylon seem to have been rather overdoing their game of detraction in the case of the… Read More »[On Col. Olcott’s Opponents in Ceylon]

True Friendship

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

He who transgresses and despises modesty, who says—I am a friend but undertakes nothing for his friend, know that he… Read More »True Friendship

The Creative Will

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

There is no possible way of understanding or explaining the nature of any being whatever except through Evolution, which is… Read More »The Creative Will

[Nature-Worship & Elementals]

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

Article selection from “Nature Worship”, by H.H.D. | Note by H.P.B. What the philosophic poet [Wordsworth] beautifully observes [See The… Read More »[Nature-Worship & Elementals]

The “Veda of the Buddhists!”

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

Sceptics often taunt the Spiritualists with the fact that their mediums, though claiming to be inspired and “controlled” by the… Read More »The “Veda of the Buddhists!”

Rajput and Brahman

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, The Irish Theosophist, January, 1896

Aruna’s grandson Shvetaketu came to the gathering of the Panchâlas. He came to Pravâhana the son of Jibala, in the… Read More »Rajput and Brahman

[Notes on a Review of Mr. Chevillard’s Researches into Spiritism]

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

Review Selections by Marcel Rouher (translated by H.P.B.) | Notes by H.P.B. Reviews Experimental Studies on Certain Nervous Phenomena, and… Read More »[Notes on a Review of Mr. Chevillard’s Researches into Spiritism]

Desire Made Pure

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1887 [First sentence was also included in Gems from the East, for June 21]

[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the… Read More »Desire Made Pure

The Alleged Real Meaning of Educational Missions in India

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

We confess to having read with great surprise an authoritative explanation that the real object in view in the establishment… Read More »The Alleged Real Meaning of Educational Missions in India

[A Republic of Conscience]

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

“Address of the President of the Ionian Theosophical Branch at Corfu, Upon Presenting the Charter of Constitution to the Fellows”,… Read More »[A Republic of Conscience]

The Beans of Pythagoras

Article/ by Helen L. Sumner, The Path, February, 1888

In a recent number of the Theosophist is a paragraph in reply to an enquirer as to “why Pythagoras banned… Read More »The Beans of Pythagoras

Egypt and the Egyptian Dynasties

Article/ by Alexander Wilder, Universal Brotherhood Magazine, May-December, 1889; January-December, 1900 [Serialized]

I. Egypt the Realm of the Gods. “Spirits or gods that used to share this earth with man as with… Read More »Egypt and the Egyptian Dynasties

Commentary on A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy

Commentary/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, Sept.-Nov., 1880; Jan. & April, 1881 [Serialized]

[Reference:] “A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy”, by Dr. N. C. Paul, G.B., M.C., Sub-Assistant Surgeon, 1850. Second Edition, 1882.… Read More »Commentary on A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy

The Power of Suggestion

Article/Lecture/ by Robert Crosbie, Theosophy Magazine, July, 1922 [Posthumously Published]

The power of suggestion means many different things to many minds. It is coupled with the idea of hypnosis, where… Read More »The Power of Suggestion

Mrs. Donne’s Astral Body

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1891

Turning over the pages of Walton’s Lives the other day, I came upon the following very interesting account of the… Read More »Mrs. Donne’s Astral Body

Notes on “The Brahmachari Bawa”

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, November, 1879

Article selections by “An English Admirer” | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The following translation has been made for us from… Read More »Notes on “The Brahmachari Bawa”

[Notes on Atman]

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

Article Selection from “Advice from a Swami” | Notes by H.P.B. I offer you a most valuable advice at the… Read More »[Notes on Atman]

Parting Words from Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Religio-Philosophical Journal, July, 1878

Dear Sir,—So far, as I can at present foresee, this will be the last time I shall ask you to… Read More »Parting Words from Madame Blavatsky

[Theosophical Doctrine]

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

MR. CHAIRMAN; brothers and sisters; men and women; members of the Parliament of Religions: The Theosophical Society has been presenting… Read More »[Theosophical Doctrine]

Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, September, 1879 [Translated from the original French]

The article entitled: “Final Reflexions of an Oriental,” which is addressed to me in the June number of La Revue… Read More »Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani

“H. P. Blavatsky on Precipitation and Other Matters”

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to Constance Wachtmeister, , January, 1886 [Posthumously Published] [Portions published in The Path, March, 1893; complete letter published in The Eclectic Theosophist, March-April, 1982 (sources)]

This is a letter from H. P. Blavatsky to Countess Constance Wachtmeister reprinted verbatim et literatum and in full, portions of which… Read More »“H. P. Blavatsky on Precipitation and Other Matters”

The Prince Convert

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

Reply by H.P.B. to a letter from Gustav Eisen Office of the Republican. Fresno, California, April 12, 1883. Allow me to… Read More »The Prince Convert

The Knout

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Religio-Philosophical Journal, March, 1878

Mr. Editor:—I have read some of the assaults upon Colonel Olcott and myself, that have appeared in the Journal. Some have… Read More »The Knout

A Berlin Mare’s Nest

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, March, 1881

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir—All Europe and America were set laughing over the honest indignation of an… Read More »A Berlin Mare’s Nest

The Vedantasara

Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, September, 1883

[Note: the following is a review of The Vedantasara in Sanskrit with the commentary of Nrishingha Saraswatee, and with English,… Read More »The Vedantasara

Taittiriya Upanishad 3 (The Lotus of the Sage Bhrgu)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, December, 1895

III. [Translation] Invocation Om. May That guard us two—teacher and pupil; may That save us two; may we two do… Read More »Taittiriya Upanishad 3 (The Lotus of the Sage Bhrgu)

[On “The New Dispensation”]

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

Under the heading of “Forgiveness and Chastisement” the New Dispensation, comparing its members to Jesus when whipping out the money-changers… Read More »[On “The New Dispensation”]

Transcendental Physics

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1881

[Note: the following introductory remark was made in The Theosophist, January, 1881:] Our long absence from Bombay has prevented our… Read More »Transcendental Physics

Canonization of a New Saint

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Pioneer, July, 1881

The last mail from Europe informs us of the canonization of a new Saint who, if he takes his mundane… Read More »Canonization of a New Saint

Genteel Beggars

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

We have just received from a gentleman, an Anglo-Indian Theosophist of the highest rank, and one, whose generous disposition is… Read More »Genteel Beggars

What Our Society Needs Most

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

The first object of our Society is the formation of a nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood. This is a practical… Read More »What Our Society Needs Most

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