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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

Answers To Questioners

Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1887

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

Mediumship

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

There is no more misunderstood or misapplied word than “Medium.” Having been appropriated by the Spiritist, it is as a… Read More »Mediumship

Five Years Finished

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1891

About eighteen hundred and twenty-five days have slipped away since the Path was started, and now we enter upon the… Read More »Five Years Finished

Is Karma Only Punishment?

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

The following query has been received from H.M.H.: “In August PATH Hadji Erinn, in reply to the above question, stated… Read More »Is Karma Only Punishment?

Why the Theosophical Society is Poor

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

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

The Impudence of Modern Philosophers

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

In Herbert Spencer’s new book Justice, he defines that principle thus: “Every man is free to do that which he… Read More »The Impudence of Modern Philosophers

Seventeen Years Ago and Now

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

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

Occult Arts

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October-December, 1893; January, 1894 [Serialized]

No. I. Precipitation The word “precipitation” means to throw upon or within. This term is used in chemistry to describe… Read More »Occult Arts

True Progress

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

Perhaps those who have engaged in discussions about whether it is more advisable to become acquainted with the Astral Plane… Read More »True Progress

Prince Talleyrand—Cagliostro

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

A good deal for and against Cagliostro has been said since the time when he disappeared from the scene, and… Read More »Prince Talleyrand—Cagliostro

Masters, Adepts, Teachers, and Disciples

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

This article is meant for members of the T.S., and chiefly for those who keep H.P.B. much in mind, whether… Read More »Masters, Adepts, Teachers, and Disciples

Nigamagama Dharma Sabha

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

This is the name of a society in India which has also members in the ranks of the Theosophical Society… Read More »Nigamagama Dharma Sabha

Transmigration of Souls

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

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

A Year on the Path

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

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

Bogus Mahatma Messages

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1895

On November 30th, 1894, I received, from a source I always respect, this warning: “Look out for anonymous and bogus… Read More »Bogus Mahatma Messages

Delusions of Clairvoyance

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

Some years ago it was proposed that psychometry should be used in detecting crime and for the exposing of motive… Read More »Delusions of Clairvoyance

The Cure of Diseases

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

Mortal ills and the needs of the stomach rank next after the instinct of self-preservation among all the subjects which… Read More »The Cure of Diseases

“Men Karmic Agents”

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

The above is the title of an essay in the T.P.S. series 1 by Alexander Fullerton, in which he treats… Read More »“Men Karmic Agents”

The Old Wisdom-Religion

Article/ by J. D. Buck, The Path, January, 1895

All readers of T. S. [Theosophical Society] literature are aware that the terms Theosophy, Secret Doctrine, and Wisdom-Religion are generally… Read More »The Old Wisdom-Religion

Another Theosophical Prophecy

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

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

Spiritual Gifts and Their Attainment

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

One of the questions which a Theosophist is apt to ask, and to ask with some earnestness and intensity is,… Read More »Spiritual Gifts and Their Attainment

Two Lost Keys

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

It has never been admitted by orientalists that there existed a key to the Bhagavad-Gita, other than a knowledge of… Read More »Two Lost Keys

A Reminiscence & Correspondence

Article/Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1893 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

[Note: It is possible that the following article was not written by Mr. Judge. (ED.)] The interesting series of historical… Read More »A Reminiscence & Correspondence

The Serpent’s Blood

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

It was an old and magic island. Many centuries before, the great good Adepts had landed on its shores from… Read More »The Serpent’s Blood

The Path of Action

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

The Mohammedan teacher directs his disciples to tread carefully the razor’s edge between the good and the bad; only a… Read More »The Path of Action

A Prophecy About Theosophy

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

There are alleged to exist in India certain Sibylline books called Nadi-grandhams. As the name indicates, they are compilations of… Read More »A Prophecy About Theosophy

Universal Applications of Doctrine

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

During the last few years in which so much writing has been done in the theosophical field of effort, a… Read More »Universal Applications of Doctrine

How She Must Laugh

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

Since the demise of H.P. Blavatsky’s body, a little over a year ago, mediums in various parts of the world… Read More »How She Must Laugh

Each Member a Centre

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

Some years ago one of those Masters in whom so many of our members believe directed H.P.B. to write a… Read More »Each Member a Centre

The Signs of This Cycle

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

Men of all nations for many years in all parts of the world have been expecting something they know not… Read More »The Signs of This Cycle

A Circulating Library

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

A theosophical circulating Library has been established at the General Secretary’s office in New York, Room 47, 21 Park Row.… Read More »A Circulating Library

Fifteen Years Ago

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

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

India a Storehouse for Us

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

Hindustan has been called the land of mystery by many writers. For years it has been to the English a… Read More »India a Storehouse for Us

Respecting Reincarnation

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

Objections frequently raised against “Reincarnation,” and that appear to those who make them to be strong, are some growing out… Read More »Respecting Reincarnation

Modernized Upanishad

Translation/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1892

Chapter First 1 The Master was asked by the pupil to tell at whose wish the mind of man, when… Read More »Modernized Upanishad

Evolution

Article/Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1892

A correspondent of PATH says: I am unable to get a comprehensive view of evolution theosophically. Does a “round” mean… Read More »Evolution

Claiming to be Jesus

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

In one of the letters written by the Master K.H. and printed by Mr. Sinnett it is said the world… Read More »Claiming to be Jesus

Theosophical Correspondence Class

Editorial/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1893 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

The increase of the purely routine work of the General Secretary’s office has made it impossible to fully reply to… Read More »Theosophical Correspondence Class

Mars and Mercury

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

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

Why Races Die Out

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

In our own times we have instances of the disappearance of races, and very often it is attributed to the… Read More »Why Races Die Out

On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy

Editorial/Letter(s)/LTTE/Note(s)/ by W. Q. Judge with H. S. Olcott, , The Irish Theosophist, The Pacific Theosophist, The Path, The Vahan, Various Sources, March, 1894 to August, 1895 [Compilation]

[Note: The following collection includes various writings on “The Judge Case,” the Vice-Presidency and the Resolution of Autonomy of “The… Read More »On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy

Conversations on Occultism with H.P.B.

Article/ by W. Q. Judge with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Path, April, 1894

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.

Is Poverty Bad Karma?

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

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?

How Should We Treat Others

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

The subject relates to our conduct toward and treatment of our fellows, including in that term all people with whom… Read More »How Should We Treat Others

Is Heredity a Puzzle?

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

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?

Where the Rishis Were

Story/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, January, 1891

The rishis were the sacred Bards, the Saints, the great Adepts known to the Hindus, who gave great spiritual impulses… Read More »Where the Rishis Were

Stray Memoranda

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

“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

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