Washing the Disciples’ Feet
To the Editor of The Sun: Sir—At the ceremony of “feet-washing” which occurred at Limwood campground, Aug. 8th, and is described… Read More »Washing the Disciples’ Feet
The Great Deep
For the Waters were in the beginning, when fire had perished from the face of the world; and all things,… Read More »The Great Deep
Rain-Stopping Brahmans
Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article by H. Mukhopadyaya I shall be highly obliged if you kindly allow me… Read More »Rain-Stopping Brahmans
Professor Huxley and Isis Unveiled
Editor’s Notes by H.P.B. on an article by A. Banon One of the articles of the May number of Macmillan’s… Read More »Professor Huxley and Isis Unveiled
[The Bhagavad Gita a Book of Initiation]
Article Selection from “Bhagavad-Gita,” by Babu Nobin K. Bannerji | Note by H.P.B. . . . many a sound scholar… Read More »[The Bhagavad Gita a Book of Initiation]
Hindu Widow Marriage
[Note: the following is a copy of a letter received by Dewan Bahadur Ragunath Row from Madame Blavatsky.] My Dear… Read More »Hindu Widow Marriage
The Neutrality of the Senate House
With reference to a correspondence on the subject of this heading that is now taking place in the Madras Mail, a few… Read More »The Neutrality of the Senate House
The Theosophical Society
When we were in search of a suitable theme for the lecture on the occasion of our Convention, a good… Read More »The Theosophical Society
Notice to Inquirers
Within the mind and heart of every thoughtful individual there exists some vital question unanswered. Some subject is uppermost, and… Read More »Notice to Inquirers
Psychometry
From a private letter to our energetic friend, Mrs. Parker, from Professor J. R. Buchanan, we learn that that distinguished… Read More »Psychometry
Vast Works of the Past
The objection is often urged against Theosophical theories that they were produced by Eastern nations, and if we are to… Read More »Vast Works of the Past
Real Memory
The general idea with regard to memory is that it depends entirely on the orderly functioning of the physical brain,… Read More »Real Memory
The Khabar
Notes by H.P.B. on an article quoted from Chamber’s Journal Sometime ago one of the London daily papers referred to the… Read More »The Khabar
The Indian “Public” and Theosophy
To the Editor of The Indian Spectator. Before entering upon the main question that compels me to ask you kindly to… Read More »The Indian “Public” and Theosophy
[Note on “Swami Versus Missionary”]
Editor’s Note by H.P.B. following the above titled article. A Hindu translation of the above having been sent to Swamiji,… Read More »[Note on “Swami Versus Missionary”]
[Theosophical Delegation to Ceylon]
[The Pioneer, July 31, 1880, carried an article titled “The Theosophists in Ceylon”, which recounted H.P.B. and Col. Olcott’s trip… Read More »[Theosophical Delegation to Ceylon]
The Death of a Great Man
A Master Spirit has passed away from India. Pundit Dayananda Saraswati, the Founder and Supreme Chief of the Arya Samaj… Read More »The Death of a Great Man
(New) York Against Lankester
To the Editor of the Banner of Light: Sir—Despite the constant recurrence of new discoveries by modern men of science, an… Read More »(New) York Against Lankester
Light of Asia: The Great Renunciation (Mahabhinishkramana)
Preface In the following Poem I have sought, by the medium of an imaginary Buddhist votary, to depict the life… Read More »Light of Asia: The Great Renunciation (Mahabhinishkramana)
A “Light” Shining in Darkness
Our respected contemporary, Light, catches at an expression in a recent letter, from one of the Secretaries of our Society,… Read More »A “Light” Shining in Darkness
[The Chinese Septenary Division]
Article Selection by “A Parsi F.T.S.” | Note by H.P.B. Here [in the Avesta] the whole man is spoken of as… Read More »[The Chinese Septenary Division]
How the Society is Run
A few facts may be useful to stimulate and interest by way of chronicle. The Theosophical Society entered on its… Read More »How the Society is Run
An Answer
A question has been asked about the meaning of the frequent references to the Vedas; whether they have any settled… Read More »An Answer
The Mother of the Vedas (Gayatri)
The Gâyatri, the most sacred Indian verse, the Mother of the Vedas, is taken from the third of the ten… Read More »The Mother of the Vedas (Gayatri)
Give Us One Fact
Since last I wrote for The Path, the most distinct call I have heard from many students in The West… Read More »Give Us One Fact
Harichandra Chintamon
Sir,—In compliance with your request of April 2nd to inform you of the total amount of money sent by order… Read More »Harichandra Chintamon
[On “Curious Mediumistic Phenomena”]
Selections from J. D. Buck’s Letter to the Editor, titled: “Curious Mediumistic Phenomena” | Note and Reply by H.P.B. . . .… Read More »[On “Curious Mediumistic Phenomena”]
Hypnotism and Theosophy
[Note: “This article was printed in the Jenness Miller Illustrated Monthly, possibly some time in 1893. It is here reproduced… Read More »Hypnotism and Theosophy
Visishthadwaita Philosophy
Article by A. Govinda Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. [Only the notes by H.P.B. are included here. Notes by A.G.C.… Read More »Visishthadwaita Philosophy
[On the Life of a True Theosophist]
It is rumoured that A Catechism on Every-Day Life, by a Theosophical writer, is ready for press. Let us hope… Read More »[On the Life of a True Theosophist]
The Pralaya of Modern Science
If Science is right then the future of our Solar System—hence of what we call the Universe—offers but little of… Read More »The Pralaya of Modern Science
[Notes on the Legitimacy of the Roman Catholic Church, and its Crimes]
Article Selections from “Unpublished Writings of Eliphas Levi” | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Pope. We do not want to… Read More »[Notes on the Legitimacy of the Roman Catholic Church, and its Crimes]
A Letter from Madame Blavatsky
Sir,—In the course of your remarks you have made in your issue of the 17th, on the letter of my… Read More »A Letter from Madame Blavatsky
The High Water Mark of Modern Philosophy
In last month’s Nineteenth Century, the great English thinker and philosopher, Mr. Herbert Spencer, has contributed a remarkable article, “Religion: a Retrospect… Read More »The High Water Mark of Modern Philosophy
[Note on the Assumptions of Materialism and Dogmatic Religion]
Article Selection from a paper by Lionel Beale | Note by H.P.B. . . . I believe all materialistic doctrines,… Read More »[Note on the Assumptions of Materialism and Dogmatic Religion]
How to Square the Teachings
Place has been given to Mr. Sinnett’s admirably written article “Esoteric Teaching” 1 for two good reasons: first, because he… Read More »How to Square the Teachings
[Note on “A Hindu Story of Re-Incarnation”]
Article Selections from a Story by “A Kshatriya Lady” | Note by H.P.B. . . . there lived, about forty… Read More »[Note on “A Hindu Story of Re-Incarnation”]
About the Mineral Monad
5. Is the expression “a mineral monad” authorized by the Adepts? If so, what relation does the monad bear to… Read More »About the Mineral Monad
The Year 1881 (2)
To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir,—The Methodist organs are very fond of me. So foolishly fond, I am afraid,… Read More »The Year 1881 (2)
“Reply to the Attack on Madame Blavatsky”
EDITOR OF GOLDEN GATE: In view of the Coues-Collins attack upon Theosophy and Mme. Blavatsky, I wish to say: I… Read More »“Reply to the Attack on Madame Blavatsky”
[Review: Buddhism in Christendom]
Buddhism in Christendom, or Jesus the Essene, by Arthur Lillie, etc.—A queer and rather thickish volume, of a presumably scientific… Read More »[Review: Buddhism in Christendom]
An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]
Introductory Note by H.P.B. A noble movement, one of a most redeeming and high character, is set on foot by… Read More »An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]
[What is a “Miracle”?]
A brother Theosophist suggests one of the tersest and most satisfying definitions of the word miracle, that we have seen.… Read More »[What is a “Miracle”?]
Dragged in Again!
The bisons, or North American buffaloes, we are told, when migrating, travel in vast solid columns of tens of thousands,… Read More »Dragged in Again!
A British Thinker on The Theosophist
One of the ablest philosophical students and writers of Great Britain writes in a private letter to a friend, who… Read More »A British Thinker on The Theosophist
“Concerning Human Life,” by Euryphamus
The perfect life of man falls short indeed of the life of God, because it is not self-perfect, but surpasses… Read More »“Concerning Human Life,” by Euryphamus
Plotinus, The Enneads [5:1-9]
Ennead 5.1. The Three Principal Hypostases, or Forms of Existence. AUDACITY THE CAUSE OF HUMAN APOSTASY FROM THE DIVINITY. 1.… Read More »Plotinus, The Enneads [5:1-9]
The Christian Art of War
Will some reverend preacher, devoted to the work of propagating Christianity among the “poor Heathens,” generously read at his next… Read More »The Christian Art of War