Psychic and Noetic Action
“. . . I made man just and right, Sufficient to have stood, though free to fall, Such I created… Read More »Psychic and Noetic Action
Lucifer Magazine
[Review: The Theosophist]
The Theosophist: a magazine of Oriental Philosophy, Art, Literature, and Occultism, conducted by H. P. Blavatsky, and H. S. Olcott,… Read More »[Review: The Theosophist]
Theosophy Generally Stated
The claim is made that an impartial study of history, religion and literature will show the existence from ancient times… Read More »Theosophy Generally Stated
Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism, from which most of the technical terms in the Secret Doctrine are drawn, has been hitherto almost an… Read More »Tibetan Buddhism
The Dual Aspect of Wisdom
“No doubt but ye are the people and wisdom shall die with you.”—JOB xii. 2. “But wisdom is justified of… Read More »The Dual Aspect of Wisdom
The History of a Planet
No star, among the countless myriads that twinkle over the sidereal fields of the night sky, shines so dazzlingly as… Read More »The History of a Planet
A Memory of Madame Blavatsky
The first and earliest impression I received from Madame Blavatsky was the feeling of the power and largeness of her… Read More »A Memory of Madame Blavatsky
The Cycle Moveth
Let the great world spin for ever down the ringing grooves of change.—TENNYSON The goal of yesterday will be the… Read More »The Cycle Moveth
Dialogue on the Mysteries of the After Life
M. Of course it is most difficult, and, as you say, puzzling to understand correctly and distinguish between the various aspects,… Read More »Dialogue on the Mysteries of the After Life
“Esoteric Buddhism” and the “Secret Doctrine”
Letter by A. P. Sinnett | Notes and Closing Remark by H. P. B. In reference to various remarks concerning “Esoteric Buddhism” which… Read More »“Esoteric Buddhism” and the “Secret Doctrine”
The Devil’s Own: Thoughts on Ormuzd and Ahriman
“Hail, holy light, offspring of Heaven first-born. Or of the Eternal co-eternal beam. . . . . . . Since God is light Bright effluence… Read More »The Devil’s Own: Thoughts on Ormuzd and Ahriman
“Emerson and Occultism.”
“’Tis thus at the roaring Loom of Time I ply, And weave for God the garment thou seest Him by.”… Read More »“Emerson and Occultism.”
The Origin of Evil
The problem of the origin of evil can be philosophically approached only if the archaic Indian formula is taken as… Read More »The Origin of Evil
Mars and Mercury: A Possible Solution
[Note: This article refers to disagreements upon a certain theosophical idea on the nature of Mars and Mercury and their… Read More »Mars and Mercury: A Possible Solution
Civilization, the Death of Art and Beauty
In an interview with the celebrated Hungarian violinist, M. Remenyi, the Pall Mall Gazette reporter makes the artist narrate some very… Read More »Civilization, the Death of Art and Beauty
The Ethics of Study
“Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but… Read More »The Ethics of Study
African Magic
Before we enter into the subject of the occult art as practised on the West Coast of Africa, it will… Read More »African Magic
Traces of India in Ancient Egypt
“Who is the God to whom we shall offer worship? He whose shadow is Immortality!”—Rig Veda. “The Egyptians are the… Read More »Traces of India in Ancient Egypt
Indian Ideals
The breath of the Indian Renaissance, so long foretold, so long in coming, begins to blow in our faces; to… Read More »Indian Ideals
[Reviews:] Theosophical and Mystic Publications
The Theosophist, a magazine of Oriental Philosophy, Art, Literature, and Occultism. Conducted by H. P. Blavatsky, and H. S. Olcott,… Read More »[Reviews:] Theosophical and Mystic Publications
The Esoteric Character of the Gospels
Part I “. . . . Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of… Read More »The Esoteric Character of the Gospels
Buddhism, Christianity and Phallicism
Works by specialists and scholars have to be treated with a certain respect, due to science. But such works as… Read More »Buddhism, Christianity and Phallicism
Chinese Spirits
The following notes have been collected partly from an old work by a French missionary who lived in China for… Read More »Chinese Spirits
Two Letters to the Editor of the N.Y. Times
Will you permit me to correct the statement of Mr. J. R. Perry in your issue of the 3rd that… Read More »Two Letters to the Editor of the N.Y. Times
The Fourfold Self’s Three Vestures
Introduction The doctrine of the fourfold Self and its three vestures is outlined in Prashna Upanishad, clearly stated in Mandukya… Read More »The Fourfold Self’s Three Vestures
[Review: The Latest Romance of Science]
“The Latest Romance of Science,” summarized by a Frenchman. If the Atomo-mechanical Theory of the Universe has caused considerable embarrassment… Read More »[Review: The Latest Romance of Science]
Diagnoses and Palliatives
“That the world is in such bad condition morally, is conclusive evidence that none of its religions and philosophies, those… Read More »Diagnoses and Palliatives
[All Gods and Goddesses Androgynous]
Poem by Gerald Massey | Note by H.P.B. The Lady of the Light (Written for Lucifer) Star of the Day… Read More »[All Gods and Goddesses Androgynous]
Oriental Gleanings
He hath awakened from the DREAM of life. ‘Tis we who, lost in stormy visions, keep With phantoms an unprofitable… Read More »Oriental Gleanings
The Fall of Ideals
“Alas! we know that ideals can never be completely embodied in practice. Ideals must ever lie a great way off—and… Read More »The Fall of Ideals
An Interesting Letter
144 Madison Avenue, New York Dear Brother,—I have your last long and welcome letter. The fears you express of the… Read More »An Interesting Letter
Black Magic in Science
“. . . Commence research where modern conjecture closes its faithless wings.” (Bulwer’s Zanoni). “The flat denial of yesterday has become the… Read More »Black Magic in Science
Genius
“Genius! thou gift of Heaven, thou light divine! Amid what dangers art thou doom’d to shine. Oft will the body’s… Read More »Genius
Mistaken Notions on the “Secret Doctrine”
Ever since the publication of the Secret Doctrine Students of Theosophy (outside the inner ring of Occult Sciences) have complained… Read More »Mistaken Notions on the “Secret Doctrine”
Mesmerism
This is the name given to an art, or the exhibition of a power to act upon others and the… Read More »Mesmerism
The Law of Analogy
Behold how like the moon reflected in the tranquil waves, Alaya is reflected by the small and by the great,… Read More »The Law of Analogy
H.P.B. at Enghien
In the spring of 1884, H.P.B. was staying in Rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris, and in the house were… Read More »H.P.B. at Enghien
What’s in a Name?
What’s in a name? Very often there is more in it than the profane is prepared to understand, or the… Read More »What’s in a Name?
Vikramâditya’s “Jewel.”
Dramatis personae. 1. Ghost of Kâlidâsa (the Court-poet of King Vikramâditya). 2. Professor M.M. (Orientalist). 3. Smith (a plebeian). ———… Read More »Vikramâditya’s “Jewel.”
[Review: The Book of Life]
The Book of Life, by Siddhartha (also) Vonisa; his discoveries from “6215 to 6240, Anno Mundi.” A cross between an… Read More »[Review: The Book of Life]
Sin Against Life
A newspaper paragraph lately declared that a certain American lady of great wealth, residing in London, had conceived the strange… Read More »Sin Against Life
The Sheaths of the Soul
In my last article, “Mesmerism,” I arrived at the point where we discover that the inner mortal man has several… Read More »The Sheaths of the Soul
The States of Consciousness
“When the eyes that are beneath are closed, Then the eyes that are above are opened.” Orphic Mysteries. About two… Read More »The States of Consciousness
[On Harmony and Brotherhood]
[Note: in the pages of Lucifer, aphorisms or brief explanations of specific topics, like the following, often appear at the… Read More »[On Harmony and Brotherhood]
Answers to Queries
A Correspondent from New York writes: . . . The Editors of Lucifer would confer a great benefit on those who… Read More »Answers to Queries
Giordano Bruno: A Martyr Theosophist
[Reference: “The Heroic Enthusiasts” (Gli Eroici Furori), of Giordano Bruno, translated by L. Williams. (George Redway, London, 1887.)] “My name… Read More »Giordano Bruno: A Martyr Theosophist