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The Age of the Spirit

Article/ by George W. Russell (AE), The Irish Theosophist, June, 1897

I am a part of all that I have met:Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’Gleams that untraveled world …..…….… Read More »The Age of the Spirit

The Avatars: A Futurist Fantasy

Book/ by George W. Russell (AE), 1933

To W.B. Yeats Introduction There is no imagination of mine about Avatars in this book. No more than an artist… Read More »The Avatars: A Futurist Fantasy

News from the Theosophical World

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Le Lotus Bleu, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1890

[The following was published simultaneously in French in Le Lotus Bleu, October, 1890, titled “Ce qui se passe dans le monde… Read More »News from the Theosophical World

Letter No. 10e (A. P. Sinnett to A. O. Hume)

Letter(s)/ by A. P. Sinnett to A. O. Hume, , June, 1882 [Posthumously Published]

{To A. O Hume. Recd Simla, mid-June 1882.} Poor Old Lady! I shall come up and see you to-morrow afternoon.… Read More »Letter No. 10e (A. P. Sinnett to A. O. Hume)

[Exposing T. H. Burgoyne]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1889

Statement by T. H. Burgoyne | Note by H.P.B. To the American Members of the H. B. of L. …… Read More »[Exposing T. H. Burgoyne]

At the Dawn of the Kaliyuga

Article/ by George W. Russell (AE), The Irish Theosophist, October, 1893

(Note—Kaliyuga. The fourth, the black or iron age, our present period, the duration of which is 432,000 years. It began… Read More »At the Dawn of the Kaliyuga

The Mountains

Article/ by George W. Russell (AE), The Irish Theosophist, May, 1896

While we live within four walls we half insensibly lose something of our naturalness and comport ourselves as creatures of… Read More »The Mountains

[Interpretations of Alchemical and Occult Symbolism]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1889

Article & Translation selections by John Ransom Bridge | Notes by H.P.B. . . . In a most excellent little… Read More »[Interpretations of Alchemical and Occult Symbolism]

Mme. Blavatsky Again

Interview/ with H. P. Blavatsky, New York World, April 2, 1877

A Further Explication of the Buddhist Faith and its Miracles. The Marvelous Fakirs—Why a Russian Countess Firmly Believes in Magic.… Read More »Mme. Blavatsky Again

[On Tukaram Tatya]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1888

[Tukaram Tatya Padval (1836–1896) is] the most active and indefatigable of all our Bombay Theosophists in the spread of Sanskrit… Read More »[On Tukaram Tatya]

The Priestess of the Woods

Story/ by George W. Russell (AE), The Irish Theosophist, July, 1893

Here is a legend whispered to me, the land or time I cannot tell, it may have been in the… Read More »The Priestess of the Woods

A Tragedy in the Temple

Article/ by George W. Russell (AE), The Irish Theosophist, September, 1893

I have often thought with sadness over the fate of that comrade. That so ardent and heroic a spirit, so… Read More »A Tragedy in the Temple

The Hero in Man

Article/ by George W. Russell (AE), Booklet/Pamphlet, May, 1910

Prelude λαμπάδια ἔχοντες διαδώσουσιν ἀλλήλοις [“Will they carry torches and pass them from one to another?”]—Plato [Republic 1:328a] We who… Read More »The Hero in Man

[Correcting Misconceptions about Occult Development]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1889

Article selections by A. F. Tindall | Notes by H.P.B. . . . I was . . . gradually drawn… Read More »[Correcting Misconceptions about Occult Development]

[HPB’s Support for the Oriental Department]

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to W. Q. Judge, , December, 1890

In my individual capacity I desire hereby to approve the proposal of my old friend, William Q. Judge, that the… Read More »[HPB’s Support for the Oriental Department]

Russian Popular Tracts: Selections from Count L. N. Tolstoy’s Tales

Translation/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1889

Since the West has shown such due appreciation of the writings of the greatest novelist and mystic of Russia of… Read More »Russian Popular Tracts: Selections from Count L. N. Tolstoy’s Tales

The Mask of Apollo

Article/ by George W. Russell (AE), The Irish Theosophist, April, 1893

A tradition rises up within me of quiet, unrumoured years, ages before the demigods and heroes toiled at the making… Read More »The Mask of Apollo

A Talk by the Euphrates

Article/ by George W. Russell (AE), The Irish Theosophist, December, 1893

Priest Merodach walked with me at evening along the banks of the great river. “You feel despondent now,” he said,… Read More »A Talk by the Euphrates

—“Yes, and Hope”

Article/ by George W. Russell (AE), The Irish Theosophist, August, 1895

They bring none to his or to her terminus or to be content and full, Whom they take they take… Read More »—“Yes, and Hope”

The Fountains of Youth

Article/ by George W. Russell (AE), The Irish Theosophist, September, 1897

I heard that a strange woman, dwelling on the western coast, who had the repute of healing by faery power,… Read More »The Fountains of Youth

The Tidal Wave

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1889

“The tidal wave of deeper souls,Into our inmost being rolls,And lifts us unawares,Out of all meaner cares.”— Longfellow The great… Read More »The Tidal Wave

[Rules for Residents of the London HQ of the T.S.]

Paper/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Theosophical News and Notes, July, 1949 [Posthumously Published]

[The following Rules were established by H.P.B. at 19 Avenue Road, the London Headquarters of The Theosophical Society. Their approximate… Read More »[Rules for Residents of the London HQ of the T.S.]

What Col. Olcott Believes

Editorial/ by H. S. Olcott, Spiritual Scientist, January, 1876

Col. H. S. Olcott has put his personal belief into a few simple paragraphs which are easily comprehended. He says:… Read More »What Col. Olcott Believes

Our Heroes

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1889

If the age has its great criminals it has also its martyrs, saints, and heroes, those differentiations of the diviner… Read More »Our Heroes

“Going to and fro in the Earth.” (Our Monthly Report.)

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1889

EVOE!! In the benevolence of their hearts, the editors of Lucifer offer their sincere condolences to their equitable neighbours and… Read More »“Going to and fro in the Earth.” (Our Monthly Report.)

“Going to and fro in the Earth.” (Our Monthly Report.)

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1890

In America, as in England and every other civilised country, complaints are heard from the press of the failure of… Read More »“Going to and fro in the Earth.” (Our Monthly Report.)

Thoughts on the New Year and False Noses

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Theosophique, January, 1890 [Translated from the original French]

1890, hail! “Annum novum faustum felicemque tibi!” [May the New Year bring you happiness and prosperity!] Such was the sacramental… Read More »Thoughts on the New Year and False Noses

Why I Do Not Return To India

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, April, 1890 [Published posthumously in The Theosophist, January, 1922]

To my brothers of Aryavarta, In April, 1890, five years elapsed since I left India. Great kindness has been shown… Read More »Why I Do Not Return To India

Progress and Culture

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, August, 1890

“Mated with a squalid savage—what to me were sun or clime?I, the heir of all the ages, in the foremost… Read More »Progress and Culture

Is The Secret Doctrine Too Hard? A Letter to Self

Article/ by S. T. M., Universal Theosophy, July, 2026 [A Talk given at International U.L.T. Day, 2026]

Dear Self: We have heard from friends that the book, The Secret Doctrine (SD), is too hard, too metaphysical, too… Read More »Is The Secret Doctrine Too Hard? A Letter to Self

The Theosophical Society: The Lamasery at New York

Interview/ with H. P. Blavatsky and H. S. Olcott, , Hartford Daily Times, December, 1878

Interviews with Madame Blavatsky—The Wonderful Author of the Book of Wonders, “Isis Unveiled”—An Unique Residence—Singular People—Remarkable Conversations. Correspondence of The… Read More »The Theosophical Society: The Lamasery at New York

Thoughts on the Elementals

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1890 [Republished with additional content, Lucifer, June, 1896]

[Editor’s Note: This article was first published in Lucifer in May 1890 under the title “Thoughts on the Elementals.” It… Read More »Thoughts on the Elementals

The Theoophical Society and its President

Editorial/ by H. S. Olcott, The Banner of Light, January, 1876

Col. Olcott’s Reply to Prof. Corson—A Confession of Faith. Professor Corson’s review of the recent publications of the Theosophical Society… Read More »The Theoophical Society and its President

[“Without Distinction of Race”]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1889

It is with the very greatest pleasure that we print the following from the Washington People’s Advocate: “Aryan Spiritual Science… Read More »[“Without Distinction of Race”]

The Legend of the Blue Lotus

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Le Lotus Bleu, April, 1890

Every title of a Journal or of a book should have its raison d’etre [reason for being]—especially that of a… Read More »The Legend of the Blue Lotus

[Olcott and the Esoteric Section]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1890

H. P. Blavatsky, ere Colonel Olcott left England, handed to him the following paper: Theosophical Society, Esoteric Section,London, 25th December,… Read More »[Olcott and the Esoteric Section]

[On Force, Will and Paranirvana]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1890

Selections by Vicomte de Figuanière | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The indestructibility of Force resides in the fact… Read More »[On Force, Will and Paranirvana]

Mme. Blavatsky Appeals to the Law

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Path, September, 1890

[Note: for context behind this letter, see the controversy with Elliot Coues; the NY Sun article referenced below was a… Read More »Mme. Blavatsky Appeals to the Law

[On the Aryan Hindu Race]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1890

Article selection by Alice D. Le Plongeon | Note by H.P.B. The ancient Maya MSS. which we have partly translated,… Read More »[On the Aryan Hindu Race]

[On Bhang & A Story of a Yogi]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1891

Article selections by “A Brahmin” | Notes by H.P.B. To understand the real meaning of the ancient books is not… Read More »[On Bhang & A Story of a Yogi]

The Negators of Science

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1891

“As for what thou hearest others say, who persuade the many that the soul, when once freed from the body,… Read More »The Negators of Science

Cruelty to Animals

Note(s)/ by Annie Besant with H. P. Blavatsky, , Lucifer Magazine, June, 1890

Correspondence by “Enquirer” | Reply by Annie Besant & H.P.B. (co-editors of Lucifer) Can any explanation be given, compatible with… Read More »Cruelty to Animals

Science and the Secret Doctrine

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1890

One of the occult doctrines which has been most often laughed at by the incredulous scientasters of the Press and… Read More »Science and the Secret Doctrine

Official Notice [re: the “Gnostic Theosophical Society”]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1889

Those who read Light must have seen in its issue of November 9th the following letter from Washington headed: The… Read More »Official Notice [re: the “Gnostic Theosophical Society”]

“Going to and fro in the Earth.” (Our Monthly Report.)

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1889

Signs of the Times in the “Society Times.” In the journal of that name of November 23 we read the… Read More »“Going to and fro in the Earth.” (Our Monthly Report.)

[Individual Persistence of the Spiritual Monad]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1889

Selection from a talk by Jerome A. Anderson | Note by H.P.B. . . . As to eternal life, Theosophy… Read More »[Individual Persistence of the Spiritual Monad]

[On the Astral Light]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1889

Selection from a review of “The Astral Light” by Nizidia | Note by H.P.B. Speaking of the astral light the… Read More »[On the Astral Light]

Facts Brought Before Masters

Letter(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky to W. Q. Judge, , The Theosophical Forum, January, 1948 [Posthumously Published]

The party on Monday last, consisted of between 47 or 50 theosophists. Each had been asked to bring friends. The… Read More »Facts Brought Before Masters

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