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The Mother of the Vedas (Gayatri)

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

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)

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

“Impressions from the Infinite”

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

For some time past, M. C. W. Rohner, M.D. of Benalla, was busy translating from the Spanish of Balmes trance-utterances… Read More »“Impressions from the Infinite”

[On Occultism]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1887

[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the close… Read More »[On Occultism]

Retrogression in Rebirth

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

Letter to the Editor, by H. | Note by H.P.B. In his able review of Mr. Oxley’s “Philosophy of Spirit,”… Read More »Retrogression in Rebirth

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 Birth of the World-Egg

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

The universe was wrapped in darkness, unseen, unnamed, unthinkable, unknowable, in dreamless sleep. Then the Self-being, the unmanifested Master, manifested… Read More »The Birth of the World-Egg

A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans

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

A copy of the letter hereunder printed was sent me in 1893 by the Brahman gentleman mentioned therein, whose full… Read More »A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans

[On Vegetarianism and the Murder of Innocent Animals]

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

Selection from the Article “Indian Agricultural Reform” by J. J. Meyrick | Note by H.P.B. . . . A great loss of valuable… Read More »[On Vegetarianism and the Murder of Innocent Animals]

Of Studying Theosophy

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1890

It is often asked: How should I or my friend study theosophy? In beginning this study a series of “don’ts”… Read More »Of Studying Theosophy

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

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

A Needed Explanation

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

A valued friend and correspondent in Upper India writes:— “We have not had the pleasure of hearing from you since… Read More »A Needed Explanation

[On Sufis and Mahatmas as Non-Religious]

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

Article Selection from “A Treatise on Sufism” | Notes by H.P.B. When man arrives to a knowledge of his own… Read More »[On Sufis and Mahatmas as Non-Religious]

The “Occult World” and the “Spiritualist”

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, August, 1881

Having just read in the London Spiritualist a review of Mr. Sinnett’s book “The Occult World,” I find in it… Read More »The “Occult World” and the “Spiritualist”

In Desperate Straits

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

The emotional letter to the Editor of a Christian journal of London, from a well-known native clergyman of Ceylon, which… Read More »In Desperate Straits

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

Real Memory

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

The general idea with regard to memory is that it depends entirely on the orderly functioning of the physical brain,… Read More »Real Memory

Introversion of Mental Vision

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

Some interesting experiments have recently been tried by Mr. F. W. H. Myers and his colleagues of the Psychic Research… Read More »Introversion of Mental Vision

A Mysterious Race

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

While travelling from the landing place—on the Madras “Buckingham Canal”—to Nellore, we were made to experience the novel sensation of… Read More »A Mysterious Race

[On Levitation and Flight]

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

Article Selections by W. R. Frink | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . I have . . . followed… Read More »[On Levitation and Flight]

[On Ceylon and Christian Converts]

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

Complying with the pressing invitations of our Buddhist brothers, our President, Col. Olcott, is again on his way to Ceylon.… Read More »[On Ceylon and Christian Converts]

[On the “Hide and Seek” Policy of the Christian God]

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

Article Selections from “Our Ceylon Work”| Note by H.P.B. The Ceylon Times, of Colombo, of June 8, noticing the good work of… Read More »[On the “Hide and Seek” Policy of the Christian God]

“Concerning Human Life,” by Euryphamus

Translation/ by Thomas Taylor, Life of Pythagoras, 1818

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

Narayana Upanishad

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

Om. Then Nārāyana, the supreme Purusha desired. “I shall create offspring.” From Nārāyana emanates prāna, manas, the several organs of… Read More »Narayana Upanishad

Thought Transference and Dreams

Article/ by Julia Keightley, The Path, December, 1886

Have you ever noticed the swiftness of thought transference in cases where the thinker is not consciously projecting his thought… Read More »Thought Transference and Dreams

Hindustani Domestic Remedies

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

Introductory Note by H.P.B. on an article by Pandit Jaswant Roy Bhojapatra The contribution of Pandit Prananath on the efficacy… Read More »Hindustani Domestic Remedies

Cycles

Article/Lecture/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1889

In advancing these few observations upon the doctrine of cycles, no claim to an exhaustive study of the matter is… Read More »Cycles

A Conjurer Among the Spiritualists

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

Following is an article taken from the Bombay Gazette of January 30, in which we find a new and very… Read More »A Conjurer Among the Spiritualists

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

[Funeral Ceremonies to Protect the Dead?]

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

Letter selection by “R…Jee C…Jee” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I have to say a few words in connection with… Read More »[Funeral Ceremonies to Protect the Dead?]

The Sankhya Philosophy

Article/ by Bertram Keightley, Lucifer Magazine, September-October, December, 1896; January-April, 1897 [Serialized]

Part I There are six great systems of philosophical thought, all native to the soil of India, which are accounted… Read More »The Sankhya Philosophy

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]

[Note on “Testing the Bewitched Mirror Theory”]

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

Article selections by Babu Asu Tosh Mitra | Note by H.P.B. [Note: the article to which the following makes reference… Read More »[Note on “Testing the Bewitched Mirror Theory”]

[Notes on the Acta Sanctorum and Enoch]

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

Article Selections from “Unpublished Writings of Eliphas Levi” | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The legend of St. Bernard… Read More »[Notes on the Acta Sanctorum and Enoch]

Visishthadwaita Philosophy

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

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

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

[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]

To the Public [re: the T.S.]

Editorial/ by A. Gustam with Alexander Wilder, Emma Hardinge Britten, G. L. Ditson, H. D. Monachesi, H. P. Blavatsky, H. S. Olcott, Harry J. Billing, J. F. Oliver, L. M. Marquette, Mortimer Marble, R. B. Westbrook, Solon J. Vlasto, W. Q. Judge, , The Banner of Light, April, 1877

At a meeting of the Theosophical Society, held this day, the statement having been read from a London journal that… Read More »To the Public [re: the T.S.]

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