The Theosophist

[On Levitation and Flight]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1882

Article Selections by W. R. Frink | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . I have . . . followed… Read More »[On Levitation and Flight]

The “Occult World” and the “Spiritualist”

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, August, 1881

Having just read in the London Spiritualist a review of Mr. Sinnett’s book “The Occult World,” I find in it… Read More »The “Occult World” and the “Spiritualist”

Prince Bismarck’s Mysterious Visitor

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1884

La France in an article headed “Chronique Allemande” says about Prince Bismarck: “There is no doubt that he works hard, while… Read More »Prince Bismarck’s Mysterious Visitor

[Note on “Testing the Bewitched Mirror Theory”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1880

Article selections by Babu Asu Tosh Mitra | Note by H.P.B. [Note: the article to which the following makes reference… Read More »[Note on “Testing the Bewitched Mirror Theory”]

A Mysterious Race

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1883

While travelling from the landing place—on the Madras “Buckingham Canal”—to Nellore, we were made to experience the novel sensation of… Read More »A Mysterious Race

Railway and Other Vandals

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1881

We learn from an Italian journal that hardly two years ago “nothing but the intervention of the most distinguished influence… Read More »Railway and Other Vandals

[On Ceylon and Christian Converts]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1881

Complying with the pressing invitations of our Buddhist brothers, our President, Col. Olcott, is again on his way to Ceylon.… Read More »[On Ceylon and Christian Converts]

[Note on Confusion about Theosophy and Theosophists]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1881

Article Selections from “The Hindu Sabha”| Notes by H.P.B. The Hindu Sabha. Inaugurated A.D. 1880—Kali Era 4882. Affiliated to The… Read More »[Note on Confusion about Theosophy and Theosophists]

[On the “Hide and Seek” Policy of the Christian God]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1881

Article Selections from “Our Ceylon Work”| Note by H.P.B. The Ceylon Times, of Colombo, of June 8, noticing the good work of… Read More »[On the “Hide and Seek” Policy of the Christian God]

[On Sufis and Mahatmas as Non-Religious]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1882

Article Selection from “A Treatise on Sufism” | Notes by H.P.B. When man arrives to a knowledge of his own… Read More »[On Sufis and Mahatmas as Non-Religious]

In Desperate Straits

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1882

The emotional letter to the Editor of a Christian journal of London, from a well-known native clergyman of Ceylon, which… Read More »In Desperate Straits

The Christian Art of War

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1880

Will some reverend preacher, devoted to the work of propagating Christianity among the “poor Heathens,” generously read at his next… Read More »The Christian Art of War

Hindustani Domestic Remedies

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1881

Introductory Note by H.P.B. on an article by Pandit Jaswant Roy Bhojapatra The contribution of Pandit Prananath on the efficacy… Read More »Hindustani Domestic Remedies

[Notes on Atman]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, November, 1881

Article Selection from “Advice from a Swami” | Notes by H.P.B. I offer you a most valuable advice at the… Read More »[Notes on Atman]

Visishthadwaita Philosophy

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

Article by A. Govinda Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. [Only the notes by H.P.B. are included here. Notes by A.G.C.… Read More »Visishthadwaita Philosophy

“The Planetary Cycles of Humanity, or the Astronomical Progress of Civilization”

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1884

Article Selections by Léon Leconte | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. A Suisse journal “Lumière et Liberté” contains an article, from… Read More »“The Planetary Cycles of Humanity, or the Astronomical Progress of Civilization”

A Conjurer Among the Spiritualists

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1882

Following is an article taken from the Bombay Gazette of January 30, in which we find a new and very… Read More »A Conjurer Among the Spiritualists

[Psycho-physiological Powers Not Dependent on Creed or Race]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1880

Article “A Mussulman Abdal (Yogi)”, by Syed Mahmood | Note by H.P.B. The original of the following narrative will be… Read More »[Psycho-physiological Powers Not Dependent on Creed or Race]

Introversion of Mental Vision

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1884

Some interesting experiments have recently been tried by Mr. F. W. H. Myers and his colleagues of the Psychic Research… Read More »Introversion of Mental Vision

Nirvana

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1884

Letter by H. C. Niblett | Note by H.P.B. We are told and have also read a great deal about… Read More »Nirvana

A Remarkable Astrologer

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1885

In our last number, we published a contribution on the subject of Astrology by one of our brothers of the… Read More »A Remarkable Astrologer

On Prayer

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, March, 1884

Letter from K.C.M. | Reply by Damodar K. Mavalankar In your last issue Mr. V. K. Rajwade Rolves the question… Read More »On Prayer

[Funeral Ceremonies to Protect the Dead?]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1883

Letter selection by “R…Jee C…Jee” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I have to say a few words in connection with… Read More »[Funeral Ceremonies to Protect the Dead?]

[Notes on “A Letter from Surb Ohannes”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1881

Article Selections by the Adept Hillarion Smerdis (signed “X. . . F.T.S.”) | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Your… Read More »[Notes on “A Letter from Surb Ohannes”]

[Note on “Spiritual Miracles”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1881

Note by H.P.B. following an article on Mr. Laurence Oliphant, titled “Spiritual Miracles” [Note: the article to which this note… Read More »[Note on “Spiritual Miracles”]

A Learned Bramhan Spirit!

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1882

Article selections from questions posed to a supposed medium. | Introductory Note, Notes, and closing Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [Note:… Read More »A Learned Bramhan Spirit!

The Final Results of the Savage Attack of the Roman Catholics on the Buddhists at Colombo

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1883

What we said about the recent religious riots at Ceylon, in the May Theosophist [see: “Theosophy and Religious Riots”], has been fully… Read More »The Final Results of the Savage Attack of the Roman Catholics on the Buddhists at Colombo

The Fellow-Worker

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1882

Among the pleasantest memories of our late visit to Bengal is the recollection of the number of delightful friends whom… Read More »The Fellow-Worker

An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1883

Introductory Note by H.P.B. A noble movement, one of a most redeeming and high character, is set on foot by… Read More »An Appeal for the Redemption of the Poor Pariahs [Outcastes]

[Note on “The Bishop’s Manifesto”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1881

Article Selections by P. A. P. | Note by H.P.B. Madame,—Permit me to draw your attention in your journal which… Read More »[Note on “The Bishop’s Manifesto”]

Retirement of Madame Blavatsky

Editorial/ by H. S. Olcott with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, May, 1885

The following circular issued to the Branches of the Theosophical Society by the President-Founder, is now, by permission made public:—… Read More »Retirement of Madame Blavatsky

[Notes on Two Stories of Phenomena]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1881

Article Selections from “The Five Pointed Star” | Notes and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To Madame H. P. Blavatsky, .… Read More »[Notes on Two Stories of Phenomena]

[Notes on “Who are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1881

Article Selections from the Journal of the Hindu Sabha| Notes by H.P.B We find in the “Journal of the Hindu… Read More »[Notes on “Who are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

[More on “Stone-Showers”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1882

Article Selections by T. Vijiaraghava Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: for some background, see “[Note on “Stone-Throwing by ‘Spirits’”],”… Read More »[More on “Stone-Showers”]

[The Chinese Septenary Division]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1882

Article Selection by “A Parsi F.T.S.” | Note by H.P.B. Here [in the Avesta] the whole man is spoken of as… Read More »[The Chinese Septenary Division]

To the “Dissatisfied”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1883

We have belief in the fitness and usefulness of impartial criticism, and, even at times, in that of a judicious… Read More »To the “Dissatisfied”

The Theosophical Society and Swami Dayanand

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1882

Owing to misrepresentations and consequent misunderstandings caused by our mutual ignorance of each other’s language, the learned Pandit Dayanand Saraswati… Read More »The Theosophical Society and Swami Dayanand

[Missionary Lies]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1883

Note by H.P.B. on an article by S. Ramaswamier . . . On the evening of the 20th he went… Read More »[Missionary Lies]

The Theosophists and Irenæus

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1884

The Rev. Editor of the Christian College Magazine comes down short and heavy upon Col. Olcott. He speaks of somebody’s “invincible ignorance”… Read More »The Theosophists and Irenæus

[Notes on “The New Dispensation Dissected”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1881

Article Selections by Babu Tripuracharan Banerjea | Notes by H.P.B. Sooner a pard can lose its spots than a theologian… Read More »[Notes on “The New Dispensation Dissected”]

About the Mineral Monad

Article/Q & A/ by Anon., The Theosophist, September, 1883 [For notes on authorship see Blavatsky CW vol. 5, pp. 129-138]

5. Is the expression “a mineral monad” authorized by the Adepts? If so, what relation does the monad bear to… Read More »About the Mineral Monad

Horoscopes and Astrology

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1883

Letter by Kinoo Roy | Reply by H.P.B. A custom is prevalent among the high classes of well to do… Read More »Horoscopes and Astrology

Devachan: Western Stricture and Eastern Version

Article/Note(s)/ by Anon. with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, August, 1883

[The following contains a “Memorandum” sent to A. P. Sinnett, and three replies to that “Memorandum.” H.P.B. mentions that these… Read More »Devachan: Western Stricture and Eastern Version

[On Adepts Living Apart from Society]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1881

The British Theosophical Society We have received no official report as yet from those quarters though we hope to publish… Read More »[On Adepts Living Apart from Society]

Oxford Mission Shots at Occultism

Editorial/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, January, 1884

Out of the clear sky of a correspondent’s remarks on the comparative merits of Buddha and Christ, the thunderbolt has… Read More »Oxford Mission Shots at Occultism

[Proper use of the term Jivatma]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1883

Article selection from “The Seven Human Bodies” | Note by H.P.B. In the course of reading the Fragments of Occult… Read More »[Proper use of the term Jivatma]

The New Viman

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1881

A plan has just been submitted for the consideration of the Odessa Branch of the Imperial Technological Society for an… Read More »The New Viman

[Notes on “Mediums and Yogis”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1882

Article Selections by * * * | Notes by H.P.B. Mediums and Yogis What is the Difference Between the Two?… Read More »[Notes on “Mediums and Yogis”]

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