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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

Giordano Bruno

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, June, 1938

About twelve miles from Naples, on the northeastern slope of Mount Vesuvius, stands the little town of Nola. First settled… Read More »Giordano Bruno

Creation, Evolution and Emanation

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, November, 1935

When looking around at the world in which Man finds himself, the silent query of his awakened consciousness is: How… Read More »Creation, Evolution and Emanation

Plotinus, The Enneads [1:1-9]

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

Ennead 1.1. The Organism and the Self. PSYCHOLOGIC DISTINCTIONS IN SOUL. 1. To what part of our nature do pleasure… Read More »Plotinus, The Enneads [1:1-9]

[Psycho-physiological Powers Not Dependent on Creed or Race]

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

Article “A Mussulman Abdal (Yogi)”, by Syed Mahmood | Note by H.P.B. The original of the following narrative will be… Read More »[Psycho-physiological Powers Not Dependent on Creed or Race]

Indicative Words for the Future

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

“You are to hand on this teaching of mine; yet never to those who lack fervent aspiration, who love not,… Read More »Indicative Words for the Future

Asgard and the Gods: Tales and Traditions of our Northern Ancestors

Book/ by Wilhelm Wägner, 1880

Preface to the First Edition A complete and popular English account of the religious beliefs and superstitious customs of the… Read More »Asgard and the Gods: Tales and Traditions of our Northern Ancestors

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.]

[Notes on “Who are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

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

Article Selections from the Journal of the Hindu Sabha| Notes by H.P.B We find in the “Journal of the Hindu… Read More »[Notes on “Who are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

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

Retirement of Madame Blavatsky

Editorial/ by H. S. Olcott with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, May, 1885

The following circular issued to the Branches of the Theosophical Society by the President-Founder, is now, by permission made public:—… Read More »Retirement of Madame Blavatsky

The Pythagorean Science of Numbers

Article/ by Anon., Theosophy Magazine, May, 1939

It was an auspicious day for the student at Crotona when Pythagoras received him into his own dwelling and welcomed… Read More »The Pythagorean Science of Numbers

[Notes on “Prophetic Horoscopes,” Astrology and Earth-Currents]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by Morarji Gokuldas The facts given in the present article were communicated to a… Read More »[Notes on “Prophetic Horoscopes,” Astrology and Earth-Currents]

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

“Oppressed Widowhood” in America

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Philosophic Inquirer, July, 1883

Having read an article signed with the above pseudonym in The Philosophic Inquirer of July 1st, in which the hapless condition of… Read More »“Oppressed Widowhood” in America

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

[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]

[More on “Stone-Showers”]

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

Article Selections by T. Vijiaraghava Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: for some background, see “[Note on “Stone-Throwing by ‘Spirits’”],”… Read More »[More on “Stone-Showers”]

Mandalabrahmana Upanishad

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

[Mandalabrāhmana-Upanishad]1 Brāhmana I Om. The great muni Yājñavalkya went to Adityaloka (the sun’s world) and saluting him (the Purusha of… Read More »Mandalabrahmana Upanishad

Concerning Three Brahmans

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

I. In the city of Devikota, there is a Brahman, Vedasharma by name. In the season of the equinox, he… Read More »Concerning Three Brahmans

[Review: Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research]

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

Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research: These reports coming out ad libitum, without any definite date, cannot be regarded… Read More »[Review: Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research]

The Theosophists and Irenæus

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

The Rev. Editor of the Christian College Magazine comes down short and heavy upon Col. Olcott. He speaks of somebody’s “invincible ignorance”… Read More »The Theosophists and Irenæus

The Fellow-Worker

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

Among the pleasantest memories of our late visit to Bengal is the recollection of the number of delightful friends whom… Read More »The Fellow-Worker

[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?]

Letter to the Editor of “The Banner of Light”

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, December, 1879

Bombay, India. To the Editor of The Banner of Light: In your issue of Oct. 4th, in the “London Spiritual… Read More »Letter to the Editor of “The Banner of Light”

[Notes on “A Letter from Surb Ohannes”]

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

Article Selections by the Adept Hillarion Smerdis (signed “X. . . F.T.S.”) | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Your… Read More »[Notes on “A Letter from Surb Ohannes”]

[Notes on Zöllner’s “Fourth-Dimension”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Banner of Light, April, 1878

Article Selections by A. N. Aksakoff ’s “The Scientific Hypothesis Respecting Mediumistic Phenomena”| Notes by H.P.B. [Note: Aksakoff’s article details… Read More »[Notes on Zöllner’s “Fourth-Dimension”]

A Letter from Madame Blavatsky

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Spiritual Scientist, November, 1875

To the Editor of the Spiritual Scientist:— Sir,—In my country, and in every other recognized as civilized, except America, a man… Read More »A Letter from Madame Blavatsky

A Curious Tale

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1888

Some years ago I ran down to the Lakes of Killarney, but not for the purpose merely of seeing them… Read More »A Curious Tale

Vast Works of the Past

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

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

A Remarkable Astrologer

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1885

In our last number, we published a contribution on the subject of Astrology by one of our brothers of the… Read More »A Remarkable Astrologer

Railway and Other Vandals

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

We learn from an Italian journal that hardly two years ago “nothing but the intervention of the most distinguished influence… Read More »Railway and Other Vandals

Turn the Other Cheek

Article/ by S. A., Universal Theosophy, November, 2015

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they… Read More »Turn the Other Cheek

The Kingdom of Heaven and the Upanishads

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Open Court, December, 1905

[Reprinted as “The Parables of the Kingdom,” Quarterly Book Department, 1909] I. Were a student of the Upanishads, steeped in… Read More »The Kingdom of Heaven and the Upanishads

From a Letter of an Old Friend and Theosophist

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

Letter from G. L. Ditson | Reply by H.P.B. . . . Well, my dear friends, I read with boundless… Read More »From a Letter of an Old Friend and Theosophist

Rotation—Individual Evolution

Article/ by Julia Keightley, The Path, January, 1887

The paper on “The Higher Life,”1 and the remarks which it has called forth, have led me to further reflections… Read More »Rotation—Individual Evolution

Oxford Mission Shots at Occultism

Editorial/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, January, 1884

Out of the clear sky of a correspondent’s remarks on the comparative merits of Buddha and Christ, the thunderbolt has… Read More »Oxford Mission Shots at Occultism

Nirvana

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

Letter by H. C. Niblett | Note by H.P.B. We are told and have also read a great deal about… Read More »Nirvana

[Note on “The Bishop’s Manifesto”]

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

Article Selections by P. A. P. | Note by H.P.B. Madame,—Permit me to draw your attention in your journal which… Read More »[Note on “The Bishop’s Manifesto”]

[Notes on Two Stories of Phenomena]

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

Article Selections from “The Five Pointed Star” | Notes and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To Madame H. P. Blavatsky, .… Read More »[Notes on Two Stories of Phenomena]

Lines From Lower Levels

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

Many will turn from this heading. Whether they really live upon the upper levels or only imagine such to be… Read More »Lines From Lower Levels

Argument for Reincarnation

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

It has been suggested to The Path that theosophists jot down as they occur any arguments hit upon to support… Read More »Argument for Reincarnation

The Tract-Mailing Scheme

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

The General Secretary heartily thanks those Brethren who have responded to the call “To Theosophists Willing to Work,” and congratulates… Read More »The Tract-Mailing Scheme

Are Dreams but Idle Visions?

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

Letter by K. Sarman Banerjee | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. A few months ago,… Read More »Are Dreams but Idle Visions?

[On Adepts Living Apart from Society]

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

The British Theosophical Society We have received no official report as yet from those quarters though we hope to publish… Read More »[On Adepts Living Apart from Society]

“The Planetary Cycles of Humanity, or the Astronomical Progress of Civilization”

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

Article Selections by Léon Leconte | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. A Suisse journal “Lumière et Liberté” contains an article, from… Read More »“The Planetary Cycles of Humanity, or the Astronomical Progress of Civilization”

Buddha’s Method

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

“If a Bhikshu should desire, brethren, by the complete destruction of the three bonds to become purified, to be no… Read More »Buddha’s Method

The New Viman

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

A plan has just been submitted for the consideration of the Odessa Branch of the Imperial Technological Society for an… Read More »The New Viman

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