Kabbalah Unveiled: Introduction
1. The first questions which the non-qabalistical reader will probably ask are: What is the Qabalah? Who was its author?… Read More »Kabbalah Unveiled: Introduction
[Note on “Spiritual Miracles”]
Note by H.P.B. following an article on Mr. Laurence Oliphant, titled “Spiritual Miracles” [Note: the article to which this note… Read More »[Note on “Spiritual Miracles”]
[Notes on “The New Dispensation Dissected”]
Article Selections by Babu Tripuracharan Banerjea | Notes by H.P.B. Sooner a pard can lose its spots than a theologian… Read More »[Notes on “The New Dispensation Dissected”]
An “Honest” Enquiry into the Aims of our Society
We have been kindly favoured with a copy of a little pamphlet entitled: “The Theosophical Society and its Founders: An Honest… Read More »An “Honest” Enquiry into the Aims of our Society
The Tale of a Tiger
Once on a time, as I passed through the Southern Forest, I beheld An old Tiger who had taken a… Read More »The Tale of a Tiger
Devachan: Western Stricture and Eastern Version
[The following contains a “Memorandum” sent to A. P. Sinnett, and three replies to that “Memorandum.” H.P.B. mentions that these… Read More »Devachan: Western Stricture and Eastern Version
The Theosophical Society and Swami Dayanand
Owing to misrepresentations and consequent misunderstandings caused by our mutual ignorance of each other’s language, the learned Pandit Dayanand Saraswati… Read More »The Theosophical Society and Swami Dayanand
“Phenomena”
Letter by “A Student” | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar In the Supplement to the February issue, I find registered… Read More »“Phenomena”
To the “Dissatisfied”
We have belief in the fitness and usefulness of impartial criticism, and, even at times, in that of a judicious… Read More »To the “Dissatisfied”
Theosophy and Capital Punishment
From ignorance of the truth about man’s real nature and faculties and their action and condition after bodily death, a… Read More »Theosophy and Capital Punishment
Jacob Boehme
Jacob Boehme was born in the little village of Alt Seidenburg, near Goerlitz, in 1575. Although his Theosophical co-workers, Giordano… Read More »Jacob Boehme
[Notes on “Mediums and Yogis”]
Article Selections by * * * | Notes by H.P.B. Mediums and Yogis What is the Difference Between the Two?… Read More »[Notes on “Mediums and Yogis”]
The Year 1881
To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir,—I believe very few of the millions who began three months since to… Read More »The Year 1881
[A Response to a Slanderous Attack]
Sir.—It appears that the Editor (or Editors?) of that scurrilous English paper at Lahore, the (un) Civil and (more cowardly… Read More »[A Response to a Slanderous Attack]
The Study of Russian by Indian Officers
To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir:––In The Pioneer of February 19th, there is a letter from Mr. Walter… Read More »The Study of Russian by Indian Officers
From Theosophy to Shakespeare
Notes by H.P.B. on a letter from Mr. Henry G. Atkinson We have received a very interesting letter from Mr.… Read More »From Theosophy to Shakespeare
“Psychophobia” in Russia
To the Editor of the Banner of Light: Dear Sir,—I have received from St. Petersburg the protests of Professor Butleroff and… Read More »“Psychophobia” in Russia
Some Inquiries Suggested by Mr. Sinnett’s “Esoteric Buddhism”
The [following] questions being of very grave import require to be answered at length: questions involving critical enquiry into the… Read More »Some Inquiries Suggested by Mr. Sinnett’s “Esoteric Buddhism”
The Druzes of Mount Lebanon
The tenth century is an important milestone in the history of Europe, as it marked the end of the first… Read More »The Druzes of Mount Lebanon
Our God and Other Gods
As a people we speak of “our God,” imagining that we all have the same idea, that we all mean… Read More »Our God and Other Gods
Horoscopes and Astrology
Letter by Kinoo Roy | Reply by H.P.B. A custom is prevalent among the high classes of well to do… Read More »Horoscopes and Astrology
[Introductory Note to “Yoga Philosophy” and “The Dream of Ravan”]
Introductory Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “Yoga Philosophy,” by “Truth Seeker.” The following communication, from a European Theosophist,… Read More »[Introductory Note to “Yoga Philosophy” and “The Dream of Ravan”]
[On Some Confusions about Rings and Rounds]
Article selections from “Cosmical Rings and Rounds,” by A Student of Occultism | Notes & Editor’s Note by H.P.B. No.… Read More »[On Some Confusions about Rings and Rounds]
[Note on the Sufficiency of the Arhat Doctrine]
Article Selections from the Authors of “The Perfect Way” | Note by H.P.B. “The Perfect Way” To the Editor of The… Read More »[Note on the Sufficiency of the Arhat Doctrine]
[Review:] The National Epic of Finland [Kalevala]
[Review of John Martin Crawford, The Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland, 1888.] The last proof of the universality in… Read More »[Review:] The National Epic of Finland [Kalevala]
Will Masters’ Help Be Withdrawn in 1898 until 1975?
The theory is widely known among the members of the Society that at the close of each century a spiritual… Read More »Will Masters’ Help Be Withdrawn in 1898 until 1975?
Esoteric Teaching (Rig Veda, i. 164, 45)
The most ancient declaration of Esoteric Teaching in the Sacred Books of India is probably this verse from the earliest… Read More »Esoteric Teaching (Rig Veda, i. 164, 45)
[On Christian Bigots and the Salvation Army]
Article Selections from “The Amazons of the Lord” | Note and Closing Paragraphs by H.P.B.* [* This article is unsigned… Read More »[On Christian Bigots and the Salvation Army]
[Notes on Sibyls]
Article Selections by Dr. Fortin | Notes by H.P.B. The Sibyl differs essentially from all other subects (mediums), inasmuch as… Read More »[Notes on Sibyls]
The Constitution of the Microcosm
I. The few remarks which I have made in my first lecture on the Bhagavad Gita published in the February… Read More »The Constitution of the Microcosm
India: A Trumpet Call at a Crisis
From the facts that I am now the General Secretary of the American Section of the T. S. and its… Read More »India: A Trumpet Call at a Crisis
The Prince and the Woodman
A certain prince, born under an evil star, was cast out from the city, and fed by a certain woodman.… Read More »The Prince and the Woodman
Corrections Concerning the Controversy on Occultism
We have received from Mme Blavatsky a letter dated from Madras, April 17. In this letter, the eminent Secretary of… Read More »Corrections Concerning the Controversy on Occultism
A Storm in a Teacup
We print elsewhere letters from two estimable ladies—members of the British Theosophical Society—protesting against a short article—“A Sad Lookout”—printed in… Read More »A Storm in a Teacup
[On the Role of the “Astral Soul” in Phenomena]
Article Selections by N.D.K. | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. The author of “Confessions of a Thug,” “Seeta,” “Tara,”… Read More »[On the Role of the “Astral Soul” in Phenomena]
[Missionary Lies]
Note by H.P.B. on an article by S. Ramaswamier . . . On the evening of the 20th he went… Read More »[Missionary Lies]
Christian Fathers on Reincarnation
Our brother George R. S. Mead, the General Secretary of the European Section T.S., has held that whether or not… Read More »Christian Fathers on Reincarnation
Subala Upanishad
Khanda I Then he (Raikva1) asked: “What was at first?” To which (He the Lord) replied: “There was neither Sat2… Read More »Subala Upanishad
The Song of the Self
Nor earth nor water, fire nor liquid air, Nor ether, nor the powers, nor these in one; Undifferentiated, in dreamless… Read More »The Song of the Self
The First Step
In the ocean of worldly life man strives for happiness. His knowledge and experience of the past years of the… Read More »The First Step
“Esoteric Buddhism”
Mr. A. P. Sinnett, F.T.S., author of The Occult World, has in the press of Messrs. Trübner and Co. a new volume… Read More »“Esoteric Buddhism”
European Convention: Chairman’s Closing Address
BROTHERS AND SISTERS, I am deeply grateful for your fraternal and hearty welcome; I know that it is sincere. Every… Read More »European Convention: Chairman’s Closing Address
[Proper use of the term Jivatma]
Article selection from “The Seven Human Bodies” | Note by H.P.B. In the course of reading the Fragments of Occult… Read More »[Proper use of the term Jivatma]
Dogmatism in Theosophy
The Theosophical Society was founded to destroy dogmatism. This is one of the meanings of its first object—Universal Brotherhood. And… Read More »Dogmatism in Theosophy
[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]
The editorial notice of the proposed visit of our Theosophical Delegation to the island of Ceylon, which is transferred to… Read More »[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]
The Russian Investigation
To the Editor of the Spiritual Scientist: Dear Sir,—In advices just received from St. Petersburg, I am requested to translate and… Read More »The Russian Investigation
Renunciation of Action
It would be a grave mistake to think that by not acting one frees himself from the consequences of action.… Read More »Renunciation of Action
Tejobindu Upanishad
[Tejobindu]1 Chapter I Param-Dhyāna (the supreme meditation) should be upon tejo bindu, which is the Ātmā of the universe, which… Read More »Tejobindu Upanishad