A Word On Pronouns
Article by Frances Ellen Burr | Note by W. Q. Judge It is claimed that civilization cannot alter the nature… Read More »A Word On Pronouns
The Path
Stray Memoranda
“Why not,” I said to a Master’s messenger, “give to all these gaping theosophical children throughout the Society, the whole… Read More »Stray Memoranda
AUM!
The most sacred mystic syllable of the Vedas, is Aum. It is the first letter of the Sanscrit alphabet, and… Read More »AUM!
What is the Udgitha?
JAMESTOWN April 16th, 1886 DEAR BROTHER:—Will you kindly explain, through THE PATH, what is to be understood by the Udgitha,… Read More »What is the Udgitha?
Theosophic Diet
The question “whether to eat meat or not to eat it” is one which is uppermost in the minds of… Read More »Theosophic Diet
Seventeen Years Ago and Now
In November, 1875—seventeen years ago—the Inaugural Address of Col. Henry S. Olcott as President of the Theosophical Society was delivered… Read More »Seventeen Years Ago and Now
Prophecies by H.P. Blavatsky
In the introduction to the Secret Doctrine, H. P. Blavatsky boldly affirms the existence of a great Fraternity of Men,… Read More »Prophecies by H.P. Blavatsky
The Tell-Tale Picture Gallery
Although the gallery of pictures about which I now write has long ago been abandoned, and never since its keepers… Read More »The Tell-Tale Picture Gallery
Karma
The child is the father of the man, and none the less true is it: “My brothers! each man’s life… Read More »Karma
Points of Agreement in All Religions
[Note:] The Midwinter Fair at San Francisco had annexed to it a Religious parliament modeled after the first great one… Read More »Points of Agreement in All Religions
Astral Intoxication
There is such a thing as being intoxicated in the course of an unwise pursuit of what we erroneously imagine… Read More »Astral Intoxication
The Tide of Life
I. “Our souls have sight of that immortal sea which brought us hither; Can in a moment travel thither— And… Read More »The Tide of Life
Another Theosophical Prophecy
In the first number of The Path was inserted a prophecy made from certain books in India called Nadigrandhams, respecting… Read More »Another Theosophical Prophecy
Why the Theosophical Society is Poor
A very great difference is to be observed between the condition of the treasury of our society, especially of the… Read More »Why the Theosophical Society is Poor
Advantages and Disadvantages in Life
That view of one’s Karma which leads to a bewailing of the unkind fate which has kept advantages in life… Read More »Advantages and Disadvantages in Life
Mechanical Theosophy
The earnest, devoted student can hardly believe that there exist any theosophists sincerely holding a belief in theosophical doctrines but… Read More »Mechanical Theosophy
Rings, Rounds, and Obscuration
A number of correspondents have propounded questions growing out of a recent article on “Evolution” and relating to the great… Read More »Rings, Rounds, and Obscuration
Hypocrisy or Ignorance
There are some members of the Theosophical Society who expose themselves to the charges of indulging in hypocrisy or being… Read More »Hypocrisy or Ignorance
Rig-Veda on Gambling
The following excellent remarks are probably the oldest in the world upon the vice of gambling. They are found in… Read More »Rig-Veda on Gambling
About “Spirit” Materializations
An examination of the records of the past forty years of what is known as the spiritualistic movement discloses a… Read More »About “Spirit” Materializations
Answers To Questioners
The notice published last month, that questions might be asked, addressed to “Zadok,” has elicited several queries, from which we… Read More »Answers To Questioners
Transmigration of Souls
Is there any foundation for the doctrine of transmigration of souls which was once believed in and is now held… Read More »Transmigration of Souls
The Adepts
In this I purpose to give but the condensed form of some objections made to the theory of the existence… Read More »The Adepts
The Secret Doctrine and Physiology
I find on p. 92 of Vol. II, Secret Doctrine, the heart of man described as consisting of four lower… Read More »The Secret Doctrine and Physiology
Theories About Reincarnation and Spirits
Over and over again the abstruse and mooted question of Rebirth or Reincarnation has crept out during the first ten… Read More »Theories About Reincarnation and Spirits
The Theosophical Congress and the Parliament of Religions
The Congress of the Theosophical Society in September as a part of the Great Parliament of Religions was a significant… Read More »The Theosophical Congress and the Parliament of Religions
If Methuselah Existed, Why So Short Our Lives?
At a Theosophical Society meeting the other day, it was stated that in the early races, say the second and… Read More »If Methuselah Existed, Why So Short Our Lives?
Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)
Tis the deep music of the rolling world, Kindling within the strings of the waved air Aeolian modulations.—Percy Bysshe Shelley… Read More »Poetical Occultism (1, 3 & 4)
Considerations on Magic
We hear a good deal nowadays and are likely to hear still more of occult science. In this regard we… Read More »Considerations on Magic
H.P.B. —A Lion-hearted Colleague Passes
“On the shore stood Hiawatha, Turned and waved his hand at parting; On the clear and luminous water Launched his… Read More »H.P.B. —A Lion-hearted Colleague Passes
True Progress
Perhaps those who have engaged in discussions about whether it is more advisable to become acquainted with the Astral Plane… Read More »True Progress
Reincarnation of Animals
Very little has been said on the question whether or not the theory of Reincarnation applies to animals in the… Read More »Reincarnation of Animals
Is Poverty Bad Karma?
The question of what is good Karma and what bad has been usually considered by theosophists from a very worldly… Read More »Is Poverty Bad Karma?
The Press and Occultism
When The Path first appeared on the scene, the World and the Sun, two prominent daily newspapers of New York,… Read More »The Press and Occultism
Fifteen Years Ago
Fifteen years ago in November the Theosophical Society was started at the residence of H.P. Blavatsky in Irving Place, New… Read More »Fifteen Years Ago
The Earth Chain of Globes
[No. I.] Although H.P.B. gave out to several of those who met her during the period from 1875 to 1878… Read More »The Earth Chain of Globes
Hidden Hints in the Secret Doctrine
From Pages 1 to 67, Vol. I. A PROPHECY. In the 20th century—1900—the scholars of our era will begin to… Read More »Hidden Hints in the Secret Doctrine
Tales of the Ancient Rajputs
There is an old tradition, so old that it has almost died from the memories of men, that veils eventful… Read More »Tales of the Ancient Rajputs
A Year on the Path
The present issue of this Magazine closes the first year of its publication. It was not started because its projectors… Read More »A Year on the Path
The Turn of the Wheel
[I.] He was the son of a small ruler in Rajpootana. His father, of the warrior caste, governed a district… Read More »The Turn of the Wheel
Libel by Dr. Coues and the “N. Y. Sun”
In the New York Sun of Sunday, July 20th, appeared an article by Dr. Elliott Coues of Washington, D.C., purporting… Read More »Libel by Dr. Coues and the “N. Y. Sun”
Karma in the Desatir
The Desatir is a collection of the writings of the different Persian Prophets, one of whom was Zoroaster. The last… Read More »Karma in the Desatir
Is Heredity a Puzzle?
A well known writer in Harper’s Magazine said lately “Heredity is a Puzzle.” He then proceeded, “The race is linked… Read More »Is Heredity a Puzzle?
Cain and Abel
“The first step is Sacrifice; the next, Renunciation.” “’Es leuchtet mir ein, I see a glimpse of it!’ cries he,… Read More »Cain and Abel
The Future and the Theosophical Society
In 1888 H.P. Blavatsky wrote: “Night before last I was shown a bird’s eye view of the theosophical societies. I… Read More »The Future and the Theosophical Society
Conversations on Occultism with H.P.B.
In 1875, ’76, ’77 and ’78 my intimacy with H.P.B. gave me many opportunities for conversing with her on what… Read More »Conversations on Occultism with H.P.B.
Mars and Mercury
In the June Path there was printed a review of a pamphlet issued by the London Lodge T. S., and… Read More »Mars and Mercury
Papyrus
The Tale-teller, shading his gentle eyes from the evening sun, paused a moment while he listened to the soft strains… Read More »Papyrus