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“Tharana,” or Mesmerism

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

Letter by N. Chidambaram Iyer | Reply by H.P.B. In the June number of The Theosophist, Babu Purno Chandra Mukerjee… Read More »“Tharana,” or Mesmerism

[On “Stone-Showers”]

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

Article Selections from a letter by A. J. Riko | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [Note: see also [Note… Read More »[On “Stone-Showers”]

True Morality

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

True morality is not a thing of words or phrases or modes of action of any kind, nor is its… Read More »True Morality

“On Felicity,” by Hippodamus

Translation/ by Thomas Taylor, Life of Pythagoras, 1818

Of animals, some are the recipients of felicity, but others are incapable of receiving it. And those animals, indeed, are… Read More »“On Felicity,” by Hippodamus

An Archaeological Drink

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

Recently, during the progress of some excavations at Marseilles (France), a vast Roman necropolis was found. The tomb of the… Read More »An Archaeological Drink

A “Medium” Wanted

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

We extract the following from a letter, dated April 7—from an esteemed friend of ours, a native gentleman and a… Read More »A “Medium” Wanted

“Light on the Path.”

Commentary/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, February, 1887

“The Soul of man is immortal and its future is the future of a thing whose growth and splendour has… Read More »“Light on the Path.”

[Apparitions at the Moment of Death]

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “A Story of Thirty Years Ago” about apparitions at the moment of death… Read More »[Apparitions at the Moment of Death]

The Poor Brutes

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

“’Twere all as good to ease one beast of grief, As sit and watch the sorrows of the world, In… Read More »The Poor Brutes

Spiritualistic Black Magic

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

Introduction by H.P.B. to a letter by “Caledonian Theosophist” Certain allegations by a “Caledonian Theosophist,” as to the spread of… Read More »Spiritualistic Black Magic

The Red Rajputs

Article/Review/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1894

Brother Charles Johnston, F.T.S., formerly of the Dublin Lodge in Ireland, is a member of the Royal Academy of Science… Read More »The Red Rajputs

True Clairvoyance

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

Since the Theosophical Movement took outward expression in 1875, the term clairvoyance (clear seeing) has become familiar to many people.… Read More »True Clairvoyance

Yogatattva Upanishad

Translation/ by K. Narayanaswami Aiyer, Thirty Minor Upanishads, 1914

I shall now describe yoga-tattva (yoga-truth) for the benefit of yogins who are freed from all sins through the hearing… Read More »Yogatattva Upanishad

[Buddhism as a Philosophy, not a Religion]

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

“A Lecture on the Peculiarities of Hindu Literature”—delivered at the Triplicane Hindu Literary Society of Madras, by C. T. Winfred, B.A—is… Read More »[Buddhism as a Philosophy, not a Religion]

The Theosophical Society

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

The death of H. P. Blavatsky should have the effect on the Society of making the work go on with… Read More »The Theosophical Society

Pythagoras and His School

Article/ by Anon., Hermes Magazine, November, 1977

Pythagoras was revered in India as Pitar Guru, Father and Teacher, and as Yavanacharya, the Ionian philosopher. He was known… Read More »Pythagoras and His School

Self-Reliance

Article/ by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: First Series, 1841

“Ne te quaesiveris extra.” “Man is his own star; and the soul that can Render an honest and a perfect… Read More »Self-Reliance

A Card to the American Public

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

In compliance with the request of the Honourable Alexander Aksakoff, Counselor of State in the Imperial Chancellery at St. Petersburg,… Read More »A Card to the American Public

Madame Blavatsky’s Protest

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, January, 1886 [From a Pamphlet entitled The “Occult World Phenomena” and the Society for Psychical Research, by A. P. Sinnett, 1886]

[Note: for background, see “[On the Coulomb Forged Letters]”; “The Collapse of Koot Hoomi”; “To Theosophists and Men of Honour,” The Letters… Read More »Madame Blavatsky’s Protest

H. S. Olcott vs. H. P. B.

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1895

In the April Theosophist Col. Olcott makes public what we have long known to be his private opinion—a private opinion… Read More »H. S. Olcott vs. H. P. B.

“The Philosophy of Spirit”

Article/ by T. Subba Row with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, May & October, 1882; February, 1883 [Serialized]

[Note: the following addresses the book “The Philosophy of Spirit,” by William Oxley.] The book bearing the above title, and professing… Read More »“The Philosophy of Spirit”

[On the Sūryaprajñapti]

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

The learned principal of Benares college—Dr. G. Thibaut—has laid us under obligations by the presentation of a copy of the… Read More »[On the Sūryaprajñapti]

The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Mirror, August, 1882

Sir—Notwithstanding our protest that there is no Theosophical Society at Ghazipore, I am surprised to find that, in your issue… Read More »The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore

Authority

Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1887

We have received the following from California: In the July Path is an article entitled—”Shall We Know Our Friends in… Read More »Authority

The Growth of Philosophy in America

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, April, 1908

It has long been a conviction of mine, that when the American genius awakens, when America realizes the existence of… Read More »The Growth of Philosophy in America

The Religion of the Future

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

Occultism teaches us that ideas based upon fundamental truths move in the eternity in a circle, revolving around and filling… Read More »The Religion of the Future

What Survives After Death?

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

Day after day we are constantly confronted by the fact that we are all subject to death. No matter how… Read More »What Survives After Death?

The Creed of Christendom

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, July, 1888

I. “The fairy tale of the three supernatural persons, woman can verify.”—Matthew Arnold. Three centuries ago, the main tide of… Read More »The Creed of Christendom

“Yours till Death and After, H.P.B.”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, Lucifer Magazine, June, 1891

Such has been the manner in which our beloved teacher and friend always concluded her letters to me. And now,… Read More »“Yours till Death and After, H.P.B.”

Chandogya Upanishad 4:4-9 (Teachers Other Than Human)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, April, 1897

[Translation] Satyakama the son of Jabala addressed his mother Jabala thus: I am going to dwell with a teacher, in… Read More »Chandogya Upanishad 4:4-9 (Teachers Other Than Human)

Lovers of the East: Sir William Jones (1746-1794)

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, May, 1895

We have seen how Anquetil Duperron, a Lover of the East, brought to Europe the first seed of Indian Wisdom… Read More »Lovers of the East: Sir William Jones (1746-1794)

The First Fruits of Peace

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), December, 1898

“With soul in perfect peace and rid of fear, standing firm on the path of the Eternal; with steadfast heart… Read More »The First Fruits of Peace

The World Without End-Hour

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Irish Theosophist, April, 1896

Time is endlessly long.—GOETHE. Somebody made the remark, the other day, that Providence must be an Irishman, because, in the… Read More »The World Without End-Hour

An Allegory

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

Walking within the garden of his heart, the pupil suddenly came upon the Master, and was glad, for he had… Read More »An Allegory

The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

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

Some of the Dailies and Weeklies—English as well as Vernacular—of this benighted Presidency feel very unhappy over the Theosophists. Their… Read More »The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

Tract Mailing Scheme

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1892

Into the T.M.S. the General Secretary has now incorporated the operations of that invaluable “Press Scheme,” devised and carried an… Read More »Tract Mailing Scheme

“The Good and Happy Man,” by Archytas

Translation/ by Thomas Taylor, Life of Pythagoras, 1818

In the first place, it is requisite to know this, that the good man is not immediately happy from necessity;… Read More »“The Good and Happy Man,” by Archytas

Upanishads on Re-Birth

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

Hence one whose fire is burned out is reborn through the tendencies in mind; according to his thoughts he enters… Read More »Upanishads on Re-Birth

The Soul’s Way

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

“When all the desires that were laid up in the heart are let go, then the mortal becomes immortal, he… Read More »The Soul’s Way

The Theosophist in Ceylon

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, New York Sun, August, 1881

To the Editor of the Sun— Sir: In The Sun you notice a paper published in Ceylon by the Theosophical… Read More »The Theosophist in Ceylon

[On the Gods of the New Dispensation]

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

Oh, that mine adversary had written a Book! was the sad exclamation of the long-suffering Job. “Oh, that our adversaries… Read More »[On the Gods of the New Dispensation]

[On the Nature of Blood]

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

Article Selection by Alexander Wilder | Note by H.P.B. . . . The body is only an incident of our… Read More »[On the Nature of Blood]

[Notes on “The God Idea”]

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

Article selections by Babu Raj Narain Bose | Notes by H.P.B. I deem it necessary to reply to some of… Read More »[Notes on “The God Idea”]

Strange Manifestations

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

Letter from H. | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame, On the last page of No.… Read More »Strange Manifestations

Vedantism and Buddhism

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, August, 1884

In the review of the Vedantasara on page 318 of Vol. IV of the Theosophist, I find the reviewer asserting… Read More »Vedantism and Buddhism

Universal Brotherhood a Fact in Nature

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

I have been requested to speak on the subject of Universal Brotherhood as a fact in nature; not as a… Read More »Universal Brotherhood a Fact in Nature

We Stand Corrected

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Bombay Gazette, April, 1882

To the Editor of The Bombay Gazette: Sir,—Since you refuse publishing my long letter, will you kindly insert this one—merely… Read More »We Stand Corrected

[The Lack of Interest in Sanskrit Studies]

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

Noticing the sad fact of the impending dissolution of the “Sanskrit Text Society,” founded at London in 1865, through the… Read More »[The Lack of Interest in Sanskrit Studies]

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