Proofs of the Hidden Self
Through Dreams The dream state is common to all people. Some persons say they never dream, but upon examination it… Read More »Proofs of the Hidden Self
The Path
The Persian Student’s Doctrine
Before the flashing diamond in the mysterious mountain behind the Temple began to lose its brilliance, many foreigners had visited… Read More »The Persian Student’s Doctrine
Environment
To the Western mind the doctrines of Karma and Reincarnation contain difficulties which while they seem imaginary to the Eastern… Read More »Environment
The Third Year
This magazine begins its third year with the present number. While we are not sectarian, we acknowledge having a definite… Read More »The Third Year
Spiritualism
The subject of spiritualism brings us face to face with the history of the Theosophical Society and the true progress… Read More »Spiritualism
The Oriental Department
The year 1891 is to mark an era in the Theosophical Society. The General Secretary desires to announce that with… Read More »The Oriental Department
Of “Metaphysical Healing”
The time for temporizing or for silence in respect to what are severally styled “Mind Cure,” “Mental Science,” “Christian Science,”… Read More »Of “Metaphysical Healing”
The Theosophical Society
The death of H. P. Blavatsky should have the effect on the Society of making the work go on with… Read More »The Theosophical Society
Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members
Some confusion has at times arisen in the minds of Branch officers and members on the point of admitting persons… Read More »Universal Brotherhood and Admission of Members
Upanishads on Re-Birth
Hence one whose fire is burned out is reborn through the tendencies in mind; according to his thoughts he enters… Read More »Upanishads on Re-Birth
Authority
We have received the following from California: In the July Path is an article entitled—”Shall We Know Our Friends in… Read More »Authority
Evolution
A correspondent of PATH says: I am unable to get a comprehensive view of evolution theosophically. Does a “round” mean… Read More »Evolution
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
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
The Screen of Time
[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
Our Convictions
TO THE PATH:—Please resolve a doubt. Are members of the T.S. required to become flabby in character upon entering the… Read More »Our Convictions
The Red Rajputs
Brother Charles Johnston, F.T.S., formerly of the Dublin Lodge in Ireland, is a member of the Royal Academy of Science… Read More »The Red Rajputs
The Work Since May
This month ends the year and gives us, for examination and review, seven months of experience in theosophical work. Last… Read More »The Work Since May
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
Questions and Answers
[Note: these were serialized from Nov., 1895 to Mar., 1896] M.—I read in the New York Sun in October an… Read More »Questions and Answers
Five Years Finished
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
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
Devachan
A correspondent writes to say that there seems to be some confusion or contradiction in theosophical literature and among theosophical… Read More »Devachan
How to Square the Teachings
Place has been given to Mr. Sinnett’s admirably written article “Esoteric Teaching” 1 for two good reasons: first, because he… Read More »How to Square the Teachings
Thought Transference and Dreams
Have you ever noticed the swiftness of thought transference in cases where the thinker is not consciously projecting his thought… Read More »Thought Transference and Dreams
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
The Idyll of the White Lotus: Reflections on its Inner Meaning
When dealing with a book of symbolical nature like the present, many different explanations are possible, for they must vary… Read More »The Idyll of the White Lotus: Reflections on its Inner Meaning
Of Studying Theosophy
It is often asked: How should I or my friend study theosophy? In beginning this study a series of “don’ts”… Read More »Of Studying Theosophy
Cautions in Paragraphs
Do not make statements that tend to mix up the Theosophical Society with any religious belief, political theory, or social… Read More »Cautions in Paragraphs
Communications from “Spirits”
The complexity of this subject makes treatment of it difficult. So little is known, and challenge of power to know… Read More »Communications from “Spirits”
Shall We Know our Friends in Heaven?
When that system of philosophy which is now known as the Esoteric Doctrine was first given to the world, it… Read More »Shall We Know our Friends in Heaven?
Give Us One Fact
Since last I wrote for The Path, the most distinct call I have heard from many students in The West… Read More »Give Us One Fact
A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans
A copy of the letter hereunder printed was sent me in 1893 by the Brahman gentleman mentioned therein, whose full… Read More »A Mahatma’s Message to Some Brahmans
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
An Allegory
Walking within the garden of his heart, the pupil suddenly came upon the Master, and was glad, for he had… Read More »An Allegory
Impossibilities Demanded
Many impossibilities have been at all times demanded by members of the Society from those who have by the misfortunes… Read More »Impossibilities Demanded
Vast Works of the Past
The objection is often urged against Theosophical theories that they were produced by Eastern nations, and if we are to… Read More »Vast Works of the Past
Comets
The probable genesis, the constitution, the movements, and the functions of comets have engaged the greatest attention of astronomers. They… Read More »Comets
The New “Department of Branch Work”
[Serialized: June & Aug., 1890] [June, 1890] The following circular addressed to Branches will explain itself. It is proper, however,… Read More »The New “Department of Branch Work”
Disappearance of Ascetics at Will
Article by Kali Prasanna Mukherji | Note by W.Q. Judge We often read of Yogis and Rishis disappearing on a… Read More »Disappearance of Ascetics at Will
What Our Society Needs Most
The first object of our Society is the formation of a nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood. This is a practical… Read More »What Our Society Needs Most
“Light on the Path.”
“The Soul of man is immortal and its future is the future of a thing whose growth and splendour has… Read More »“Light on the Path.”
Spiritualism
Last month we gave two prophecies from the “spirit” Jim L Nolan as reported some years ago by the Religio-Philosophical… Read More »Spiritualism
Seven Steps Forward
With this issue Path starts on the seventh year of life, and the seven past years have been full of… Read More »Seven Steps Forward
Delusions of Clairvoyance
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
Lines From Lower Levels
Many will turn from this heading. Whether they really live upon the upper levels or only imagine such to be… Read More »Lines From Lower Levels
Rotation—Individual Evolution
The paper on “The Higher Life,”1 and the remarks which it has called forth, have led me to further reflections… Read More »Rotation—Individual Evolution
A Curious Tale
Some years ago I ran down to the Lakes of Killarney, but not for the purpose merely of seeing them… Read More »A Curious Tale