[On Aanru, Amrita and the Jiva]
Article selections by A.J.C. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . I (Âtman) have crossed the sea—I have reached the… Read More »[On Aanru, Amrita and the Jiva]
The Relation of Colour to the Interlaced Triangles, or The Pentacle
Colour registers grades of vibration. Vibration registers grades of life. Life, esoterically considered, is ascent towards its source—the great First… Read More »The Relation of Colour to the Interlaced Triangles, or The Pentacle
Apollonius and the Mahatmas
I The journey to India made by the great adept, Apollonius, of Tyana, was a special interest for us modern… Read More »Apollonius and the Mahatmas
Star Angel Worship in the Roman Catholic Church
[The subject matter of the present article has not been chosen from any desire of “finding fault” with the Christian… Read More »Star Angel Worship in the Roman Catholic Church
The Struggle for Existence
Note: the following article was originally signed with a pen-name, “Philanthropos.” Later it was included in the Collected Writings of… Read More »The Struggle for Existence
From Lucifer to a Few Readers
After waiting vainly for three months for a reply to the article “Lucifer to the Archbishop of Canterbury,” during which… Read More »From Lucifer to a Few Readers
[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]
Article selections by Rev. T. G. Headley. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Jephthah is mockingly told that he… Read More »[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]
Theosophical Light on The Ramayana
The vast writings of H. P. Blavatsky – totalling more than 10,000 pages in the form of books and articles… Read More »Theosophical Light on The Ramayana
[On the Symbol of the Circle with a Central Point]
Article selections by “A Book-Worm” | Note by H.P.B. The well-known passage I. Timothy iii., 16, has exercised the attention… Read More »[On the Symbol of the Circle with a Central Point]
H. P. Blavatsky and Theosophy
H. P. Blavatsky, speaking of those numerous well-intentioned critics who sought to explain her mission to the world, said that:… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky and Theosophy
Re: The Brain Theorem Of The Universe
Letter to the Editor by Robert Lewins | Notes by H.P.B. Kindly permit me to direct attention to the Adversary’s… Read More »Re: The Brain Theorem Of The Universe
Letter No. 5 to A. P. Sinnett
{Written mid-November, 1880, at Lahore} {Hume had written to K.H. on October 17, proposing that instruction be given to Sinnett… Read More »Letter No. 5 to A. P. Sinnett
Letter No. 35 to A. P. Sinnett
46, Rue Notre Dame des Champs, April 27. {1884} My dear Mrs. Sinnett, Yours—all right. Please convey my tenderest regards… Read More »Letter No. 35 to A. P. Sinnett
The “Chaste Tree”
Correspondence by W. N. Gale | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. Will you tell me the botanical name of the “Agnus… Read More »The “Chaste Tree”
Psychology of Ancient Egypt
In issue no. 14 of Le Lotus there is an article by Franz Lambert, translated from The Sphynx, containing the… Read More »Psychology of Ancient Egypt
The Illusion of Tomorrow
The boy so long delights in his play, the youth so long pursues his beloved, the old so long brood… Read More »The Illusion of Tomorrow
Help the Work
There are various motives which prompt students to serve the Cause of Theosophy. The nature and extent of that service… Read More »Help the Work
The Language of the Buddhist Scriptures: Pali
Pali is the name that has been given to the language spoken in the north of India, from and before… Read More »The Language of the Buddhist Scriptures: Pali
[On Kama-rupas and Kama-loka]
Correspondence question by “N.D.” | Reply by H.P.B. “As the Editors of Lucifer kindly invite questions concerning Theosophy and kindred… Read More »[On Kama-rupas and Kama-loka]
Tsongkhapa and the Teachings of the Wisdom Tradition
Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) was the founder of the Gelugpa or “Yellow Hat” order of Tibetan Buddhism. This soon became the dominant… Read More »Tsongkhapa and the Teachings of the Wisdom Tradition
What is God?
Correspondence by J. Hunter | Notes & Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I wish to thank you for reply to my… Read More »What is God?
Ātman/Anātman in Buddhism and Its Implication for the Wisdom Tradition
Does Christianity believe in reincarnation? Of course it does not. Yet, students of the Wisdom Tradition may seek to find… Read More »Ātman/Anātman in Buddhism and Its Implication for the Wisdom Tradition
[On Light, Heat, and Electricity]
[The following statement is made in a review of Charles W. Heckethorn’s Roses and Thorns; whether the whole review was penned… Read More »[On Light, Heat, and Electricity]
The Modifications of the Thinking Principle
If, as Patanjali tells us, this universe exists for the purposes of the soul, there must be one general evolutionary… Read More »The Modifications of the Thinking Principle
Christian Science
Review: Statements of Christian Science. Comprised in eighteen lessons, and twelve sections. By Ursula N. Gestefeld. Chicago, 1888. The object of… Read More »Christian Science
Resurrecting the Dead
There is a doctrine which has prevailed in Western lands for many centuries, known as “The Resurrection of the Dead.”… Read More »Resurrecting the Dead
On Pseudo-Theosophy
“The more honesty a man has, the less he affects the air of a saint. The affectation of sanctity is… Read More »On Pseudo-Theosophy
The Travelling Truthseeker
[Review of A Truthseeker Around the World, Vol. III, New York, D. M. Bennett, 1882.] The third volume of Mr.… Read More »The Travelling Truthseeker
Is There No Hope?
LTTE by David Crichton | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I think, after reading the conditions necessary for Occult study given… Read More »Is There No Hope?
Reply to Madame Blavatsky’s Observations on Christian Esotericism
I. There are some men whom nothing can discourage and nothing cast down, because they have faith, faith critically examined,… Read More »Reply to Madame Blavatsky’s Observations on Christian Esotericism
The Dirge for the Dead in Life
Selection of “automatic writing” by “Sepher” & Reply Article by J. H. Mitalmier | Introduction & Notes by H.P.B. The… Read More »The Dirge for the Dead in Life
An Explanation Important to All Theosophists
It having been affirmed by some French members of the Theosophical Society (in the Bulletin d’Isis), as well as some… Read More »An Explanation Important to All Theosophists
Letter No. 26 to A. P. Sinnett
Ooty, Sept. 14. {1883} My dear Mr. Sinnett, For over two months I have been ordered by K.H. not to… Read More »Letter No. 26 to A. P. Sinnett
The Second Object
“The study of ancient and modern religions, philosophies and sciences, and the demonstration of the importance of such study.” On… Read More »The Second Object
Our Third Volume
With the present number our magazine enters the second year of its career, and the torch of our Flame-Bearer is… Read More »Our Third Volume
Reply to the Mistaken Conceptions of the Abbé Roca Concerning My Observations on Christian Esotericism
In the February issue of Le Lotus [see “Reply to Madame Blavatsky’s Observations on Christian Esotericism”], the Abbé speaks of… Read More »Reply to the Mistaken Conceptions of the Abbé Roca Concerning My Observations on Christian Esotericism
Is Theosophy a Religion?
“Religion is the best armour that man can have, but it is the worst cloak.”—Bunyan It is no exaggeration to… Read More »Is Theosophy a Religion?
“God Speaks for Law and Order.”
The readers of the curious article which follows are requested to remember that the writers of signed papers in Lucifer,… Read More »“God Speaks for Law and Order.”
[Review:] The Secular Review on “The Origin of Evil”
In the Secular Review for November 26th, Mr. Beatty makes an attack upon a former article in Lucifer, entitled “The… Read More »[Review:] The Secular Review on “The Origin of Evil”
Three Fundamental Propositions of the Secret Doctrine
There are three fundamental conceptions upon which the Secret Doctrine (Theosophy) rests. They stand—as all truth stands—upon their inherent reasonableness.… Read More »Three Fundamental Propositions of the Secret Doctrine
[On Knowledge of Post-Mortem States]
A lady writes from America: In the fourth number of Lucifer on page 328 are the words: “Enough has been… Read More »[On Knowledge of Post-Mortem States]
Letter No. 2 to A. P. Sinnett
March 25th. {1882} My dear Mr. Sinnett, You are right. All or nothing is their motto. And why should you… Read More »Letter No. 2 to A. P. Sinnett
Letter No. 16 to A. P. Sinnett
{Hume’s “H.X.” article criticizing Isis Unveiled and the Masters was printed in the September 1882 Theosophist, together with the Chelas’… Read More »Letter No. 16 to A. P. Sinnett
Letter No. 22 to A. P. Sinnett
{Around July 15th, 1883} Ootacumund Nigiri and Blue Hills. July Something. Beloved She-Fellow and Sister, To prove to you that… Read More »Letter No. 22 to A. P. Sinnett
Letter No. 23 to A. P. Sinnett
Ooty, 15th Aug. {1883} My dear Boss, Enclosed please find my private reply (so far) to the Remonstrance of the… Read More »Letter No. 23 to A. P. Sinnett
A Paradoxical World
Open your ears . . . when loud rumour speaks!I, from the Orient to the drooping West,Making the wind my… Read More »A Paradoxical World
Thoughts on Karma and Reincarnation
“In man there are arteries, thin as a hair split a 1000 times, filled with fluids blue, red, green, yellow,… Read More »Thoughts on Karma and Reincarnation
[On Rushing in to Occultism]
Story selection by Franz Hartmann | Note by H.P.B. “O, great Krashibashi! Have I then at last found favour in… Read More »[On Rushing in to Occultism]