How She Must Laugh
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
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Occult Arts
No. I. Precipitation The word “precipitation” means to throw upon or within. This term is used in chemistry to describe… Read More »Occult Arts
Kali Yuga and the Coming Race
(1) How many years are there in Kali Yuga? (2) Will the sixth sub-race begin very soon, that is, will… Read More »Kali Yuga and the Coming Race
Shall We Teach Clairvoyance?
My attention has been arrested by the address delivered in the Adyar course by Dr. Daly and reported in the… Read More »Shall We Teach Clairvoyance?
Universal Applications of Doctrine
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
The Allegorical Umbrella
In the Buddhist stories there are numerous references to umbrellas. When Buddha is said to have granted to his disciples… Read More »The Allegorical Umbrella
The Path’s Fifth Year
Our Magazine has turned the last corner of the square and now enters up an it’s fifth year. Whether it… Read More »The Path’s Fifth Year
Remembering the Experiences of the Ego
To many it seems puzzling that we do not remember the experiences of the Higher Self in sleep. But as… Read More »Remembering the Experiences of the Ego
Replanting Diseases for Future Use
The ills I wish to speak of now are those of the body. Our moral nature will be purified and… Read More »Replanting Diseases for Future Use
Theosophical Don’ts
The following suggestions arise from experience and are due to facts in the Theosophical world. Don’t speak or write as… Read More »Theosophical Don’ts
A Prophecy About Theosophy
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
The Adepts and Modern Science
Modern science is a bugbear for many a good Theosophist, causing him to hide his real opinions for fear they… Read More »The Adepts and Modern Science
One of the Signs of the Cycle
The people of all nations now turn their eyes to America, and that name for them stands for the United… Read More »One of the Signs of the Cycle
Two Theosophical Events
A Libel Retracted 1 September, 1892, will stand as a red letter month in our history. Two events of importance… Read More »Two Theosophical Events
Methods of Theosophical Work
In my experience with the Theosophical Society I have noticed a disposition on the part of some members to often… Read More »Methods of Theosophical Work
The Subjective and the Objective
“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 Impudence of Modern Philosophers
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
The Wandering Eye
This is not a tale in which I fable a mythical and impossible monster such as the Head of Rahu,… Read More »The Wandering Eye
On “The Judge Case,” Vice-Presidency and Autonomy
[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
The Test of Theosophic Interest
The test of Theosophic interest is precisely the test of every other kind of interest,—What one will do to promote… Read More »The Test of Theosophic Interest
A Circulating Library
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
India a Storehouse for Us
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
The Signs of This Cycle
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
Closed or Open Lodges
The Theosophical Society has never prohibited Private Branches. If five Members-at-large can exist separately, they can exist together; for they… Read More »Closed or Open Lodges
Two Lost Keys
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
The Cure of Diseases
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
Where the Rishis Were
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
[Review:] Through the Gates of Gold
The most notable book for guidance in Mysticism which has appeared since Light on the Path was written has just… Read More »[Review:] Through the Gates of Gold
Each Member a Centre
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
“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”
The Path has never been a controversial magazine, and does not intend to be. But it cannot in justice to… Read More »“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”
Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible
The lost chord of Christianity is the doctrine of Reincarnation. It was beyond doubt taught in the early days of… Read More »Reincarnation in Judaism and the Bible
Reflections
When I am annoyed by an ungovernable animal, I am reminded that the brutes would not oppose man if man… Read More »Reflections
Hindu Symbolism
I. The student of Hindu metaphysical religious philosophy, will find most of its important formulations, veiled under a mystical symbolism;… Read More »Hindu Symbolism
The Singing Silences
Theosophists may be interested in an experience which I have named as above; “Singing”—because of a peculiar resonance which I… Read More »The Singing Silences
Evolution
I. The word “evolution” is the best word from a theosophical standpoint to use in treating of the genesis of… Read More »Evolution
Plain Theosophical Traces
In the Key to Theosophy the author says that at the last quarter of each century there is always a… Read More »Plain Theosophical Traces
Cities Under Cities
The theory that the remains of ancient cities exist under those of the present is not a new one. Dr.… Read More »Cities Under Cities
How Should We Treat Others
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
Evolution
A correspondent of PATH says: I am unable to get a comprehensive view of evolution theosophically. Does a “round” mean… Read More »Evolution
Environment
To the Western mind the doctrines of Karma and Reincarnation contain difficulties which while they seem imaginary to the Eastern… Read More »Environment
Six Years Gone
Six years have gone into the void since the Path was started, and we are still in the middle of… Read More »Six Years Gone
The Lessons of Karma
“There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will.” The idea most usually attached to the word… Read More »The Lessons of Karma
Two Years on the Path
Twenty-four months ago this Magazine was started. It was then the second periodical devoted solely to the Theosophical Society’s aims,… Read More »Two Years on the Path
Hypnotism—Mesmerism
The encyclopaedias are not yet out of print which have classed mesmerism among the foolish superstitions of the ignorant played… Read More »Hypnotism—Mesmerism
A Commentary on the Gayatri
Unveil, O Thou who givest sustenance to the Universe, from whom all proceed, to whom all must return, that face… Read More »A Commentary on the Gayatri
Spiritualism Old And New
I. I am a spirit myself, but in some respects different from those spoken of at modern sèances. I have… Read More »Spiritualism Old And New
Stumbling Blocks in Words
A fellow student came to me the other day and asked, “What is the relation of ‘space’ to ‘sat’? Is… Read More »Stumbling Blocks in Words
End of Our Third Year
With this number the third year of The Path’s existence comes to an end. The only definite rule we made… Read More »End of Our Third Year