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Studies in the Upanishads

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May & July, 1886; March, 1891 [Serialized]

[I.] Many American theosophists are asking, “What are the Upanishads?” They are a portion of the ancient Aryan literature which… Read More »Studies in the Upanishads

What is the Udgitha?

Article/Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, May, 1886

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?

H.P.B.  —A Lion-hearted Colleague Passes

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1891

“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

Reincarnation of Animals

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1894

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

Talks About Indian Books

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, March, April, July, August, December, 1895; January, 1896 [Serialized]

I. Introductory “When to the session of sweet silent thought”, as Shakespeare says, “I conjured up remembrance of things past”—as… Read More »Talks About Indian Books

Theosophic Diet

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1888

The question “whether to eat meat or not to eat it” is one which is uppermost in the minds of… Read More »Theosophic Diet

The Subjective and the Objective

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1896

“After this, I said, imagine the enlightenment and ignorance of our nature in a figure: Behold! human beings living in… Read More »The Subjective and the Objective

The Path

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1886

This magazine is not intended either to replace or to rival in America The Theosophist, nor any other journal now… Read More »The Path

An Ancient Telephone

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1894

It has been the custom of many people to belittle the ancients by assuming that they knew but little of… Read More »An Ancient Telephone

Theories About Reincarnation and Spirits

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Path, November, 1886

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 Earth Chain of Globes

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, March & April, 1893 [Serialized]

[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

The Kali Yuga

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1894

A correspondent is confused on this subject from the statement in What is Theosophy by Mr. Old, that we are… Read More »The Kali Yuga

Theosophical Society and Reforms

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1894

ZEALOUS THEOSOPHIST. Don’t you think the Theosophical Society ought to take some definite stand on the questions of reform? Constitutional… Read More »Theosophical Society and Reforms

Karma

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1886

The child is the father of the man, and none the less true is it: “My brothers! each man’s life… Read More »Karma

Our Sun and the True Sun

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1890

Considering how little is known of the sun of this system, it is not to be wondered at that still… Read More »Our Sun and the True Sun

Regarding Islamism

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1893

The conversion to the religion of the Prophet Mohammed of Alexander Russell Webb, F.T.S., and his establishing in New York… Read More »Regarding Islamism

Reply: Resignation of Presidency, T.S. by Col Olcott

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1892

The following correspondence sufficiently explains itself. It is inserted here in order that American members generally may be in possession… Read More »Reply: Resignation of Presidency, T.S. by Col Olcott

Rounds and Races

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1892

A fundamental axiom in Theosophy is that no one should accept as unquestionably true any statement of fact, principle, or… Read More »Rounds and Races

Moon’s Mystery and Fate

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1894

Probably no heavenly body has received as much attention from men in all ages as our moon. Many causes contributed… Read More »Moon’s Mystery and Fate

“The Brotherhood of the New Life”

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1892

This is one of the many enterprises gotten up to catch the unwary who seek after spiritual things, and the… Read More »“The Brotherhood of the New Life”

A Word On Pronouns

Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1889

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

A Servant of the Masters: Col. Henry S. Olcott

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1888

A Pioneer in a great movement, such as that represented by the Theosophical Society, should be known to the contemporary… Read More »A Servant of the Masters: Col. Henry S. Olcott

H. P. Blavatsky

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1890

We have inserted in this issue a picture of H. P. Blavatsky, who is—whether from the standpoint of her enemies… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky

The Secret Doctrine and Physiology

Article/Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1893

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

Practical Theosophy

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1890

The ethics of life propounded by Jesus are not different from those found in theosophy, but the latter holds in… Read More »Practical Theosophy

The Theosophical Congress and the Parliament of Religions

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1893

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

Two Systems—of Lust and Sorrow

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1888

The great Buddha referred to two systems for the government of life which he said were each ignoble, and one… Read More »Two Systems—of Lust and Sorrow

About Killing Animals

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1892

A correspondent asks: “Will you kindly explain why, if you think it wrong to kill a water bug, that you… Read More »About Killing Animals

Contemporary Literature and Theosophy

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1888

There is growing every day among contemporary writers a strong disposition to take up theosophic doctrine, and especially in those… Read More »Contemporary Literature and Theosophy

Considerations on Magic

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1887

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

The Second Year

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1887

The first number of this magazine naturally appealed to the future, to show whether there was any need for its… Read More »The Second Year

The Adepts

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1893

In this I purpose to give but the condensed form of some objections made to the theory of the existence… Read More »The Adepts

Of Occult Powers and Their Acquirement

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1889

There are thousands of people in the United States, as well in the ranks of the Society as outside, who… Read More »Of Occult Powers and Their Acquirement

Prophecies by H.P. Blavatsky

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1892

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

Affirmations and Denials

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1892

In the Path of January a discussion on the subjects of “Mind Cure” and the like was begun. Since then… Read More »Affirmations and Denials

The Screen of Time

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, Theosophy, February, 1896

[Note: this was serialized in The Path, Feb.-Mar. and concluded in Theosophy, Apr., 1896] Forever hiding futurity, the Screen of… Read More »The Screen of Time

“Reward for Unmerited Sufferings?”

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1891

In the Key to Theosophy, on page 161, the author uses a phrase which has been objected to on the… Read More »“Reward for Unmerited Sufferings?”

Advantages and Disadvantages in Life

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1895

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

The Turn of the Wheel

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1890

[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

[Review:] The Light of Egypt

Editorial/Review/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1892

In several quarters there has been of late a persistent attempt to push the sale of this book, particularly among… Read More »[Review:] The Light of Egypt

Mechanical Theosophy

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1895

The earnest, devoted student can hardly believe that there exist any theosophists sincerely holding a belief in theosophical doctrines but… Read More »Mechanical Theosophy

Direful Prophecies

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, March, 1894

The whole mystic fraternity of Astrologers is now engaged in showing how the heavens portend great changes on this our… Read More »Direful Prophecies

Gospels and Upanishads

Article/ by Charles Johnston with W. Q. Judge, , The Path, September, 1887

“The principle which gives life, undying and eternally beneficent, is perceived by him who desires perception.” As the clouds are… Read More »Gospels and Upanishads

The Tell-Tale Picture Gallery

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, June, 1889

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

Cain and Abel

Article/Commentary/ by Charles Johnston, The Path, November, 1887

“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 Press and Occultism

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1889

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

The Headquarters at Adyar

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1890

Having shown our readers in February Path the counterfeit presentment of H. P. Blavatsky, to whom the Theosophical Society owes… Read More »The Headquarters at Adyar

Theosophical Tracts

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, August, 1889

Earnest Theosophists, of small means and opportunity, often inquire what one thing they can do to further the spread of… Read More »Theosophical Tracts

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