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Give Us One Fact

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1888

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

The Indian “Public” and Theosophy

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Indian Spectator, March, 1879

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

“Reply to the Attack on Madame Blavatsky”

LTTE/ by W. Q. Judge, The Golden Gate, June, 1889

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”

[Note on “Swami Versus Missionary”]

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

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”]

[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]

A Letter from Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Statesman and Friend of India, December, 1881

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

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

[Review: Buddhism in Christendom]

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1887

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]

A “Light” Shining in Darkness

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

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

[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]

[Note on the Assumptions of Materialism and Dogmatic Religion]

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

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]

Professor Huxley and Isis Unveiled

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

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

How to Square the Teachings

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

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

Psychometry

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1884

From a private letter to our energetic friend, Mrs. Parker, from Professor J. R. Buchanan, we learn that that distinguished… Read More »Psychometry

“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

An Answer

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, January, 1896

A question has been asked about the meaning of the frequent references to the Vedas; whether they have any settled… Read More »An Answer

Harichandra Chintamon

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Native Opinion, May, 1879

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

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 Pralaya of Modern Science

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1880

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

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

Kavya Dosha Vivechana

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

[Review:] An exposition of faults in the Marathi poems taught in Government Schools. By Simeon Benjamin. Price seven annas. Can… Read More »Kavya Dosha Vivechana

The Great Deep

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, December, 1896

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

Plotinus, The Enneads [5:1-9]

Translation/ by Kenneth Sylvan Guthrie, 1918 [Originally published in Plotinus: Complete Works]

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]

Prince Bismarck’s Mysterious Visitor

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1884

La France in an article headed “Chronique Allemande” says about Prince Bismarck: “There is no doubt that he works hard, while… Read More »Prince Bismarck’s Mysterious Visitor

[Notes on the Legitimacy of the Roman Catholic Church, and its Crimes]

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

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]

The Year 1881 (2)

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

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)

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

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 High Water Mark of Modern Philosophy

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1884

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

[What is a “Miracle”?]

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

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”?]

[Theosophical Delegation to Ceylon]

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

[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

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

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

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

(New) York Against Lankester

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, October, 1876

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

A British Thinker on The Theosophist

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1884

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

An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]

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

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]

The Idyll of the White Lotus: Reflections on its Inner Meaning

Article/Commentary/ by H. A. V., The Path, August, 1890

When dealing with a book of symbolical nature like the present, many different explanations are possible, for they must vary… Read More »The Idyll of the White Lotus: Reflections on its Inner Meaning

Col. Olcott’s Wonderful Success

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

Letter by Purna Chundra Sen, with note by the Editor of The East | Reply by H.P.B. To the Editor… Read More »Col. Olcott’s Wonderful Success

Old and New Methods

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

So much information relating to the highest science of Nature has lately been given out to the world through these… Read More »Old and New Methods

Devachan

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

A correspondent writes to say that there seems to be some confusion or contradiction in theosophical literature and among theosophical… Read More »Devachan

Dragged in Again!

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

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!

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

[An Antidote]

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

Permanganate of Potash, better known as Condy’s Fluid, has evidently a future before it. It is already the most popular… Read More »[An Antidote]

The Fraternity of Perfected Souls

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, December, 1925

Theosophy teaches the existence of a Fraternity of Perfected Souls. From its ranks have come to mankind its Savior-Teachers; some… Read More »The Fraternity of Perfected Souls

The Christian Art of War

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

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

[On the Life of a True Theosophist]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1887

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]

How the Society is Run

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

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

What is Truth?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

“Truth is the Voice of Nature and of Time— Truth is the startling monitor within us— Naught is without it,… Read More »What is Truth?

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