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[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 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

Are Dreams but Idle Visions?

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

Letter by K. Sarman Banerjee | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. A few months ago,… Read More »Are Dreams but Idle Visions?

[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”]

Some Inquiries Suggested by Mr. Sinnett’s “Esoteric Buddhism”

Letter(s)/ by Frederick W. H. Myers, The Theosophist, September, 1883 [For notes on the authorship of the “Replies,” see Blavatsky CW vol. 5, pp. 129-138]

The [following] questions being of very grave import require to be answered at length: questions involving critical enquiry into the… Read More »Some Inquiries Suggested by Mr. Sinnett’s “Esoteric Buddhism”

From Theosophy to Shakespeare

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

Notes by H.P.B. on a letter from Mr. Henry G. Atkinson We have received a very interesting letter from Mr.… Read More »From Theosophy to Shakespeare

[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]

[Notes on Sibyls]

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

Article Selections by Dr. Fortin | Notes by H.P.B. The Sibyl differs essentially from all other subects (mediums), inasmuch as… Read More »[Notes on Sibyls]

The Study of Russian by Indian Officers

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1881

To the Editor of the Bombay Gazette. Sir:––In The Pioneer of February 19th, there is a letter from Mr. Walter… Read More »The Study of Russian by Indian Officers

An “Honest” Enquiry into the Aims of our Society

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

We have been kindly favoured with a copy of a little pamphlet entitled: “The Theosophical Society and its Founders: An Honest… Read More »An “Honest” Enquiry into the Aims of our Society

[Introductory Note to “Yoga Philosophy” and “The Dream of Ravan”]

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

Introductory Note by H.P.B. on an article titled “Yoga Philosophy,” by “Truth Seeker.” The following communication, from a European Theosophist,… Read More »[Introductory Note to “Yoga Philosophy” and “The Dream of Ravan”]

[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]

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

The editorial notice of the proposed visit of our Theosophical Delegation to the island of Ceylon, which is transferred to… Read More »[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]

[On Christian Bigots and the Salvation Army]

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

Article Selections from “The Amazons of the Lord” | Note and Closing Paragraphs by H.P.B.* [* This article is unsigned… Read More »[On Christian Bigots and the Salvation Army]

[Intro to] “C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled

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

We publish the following letter from “H. X.,” [A. O. Hume] under a strong personal protest. Another paper signed by… Read More »[Intro to] “C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled

[A Note on the Arya]

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

[Note: for some background, see “The ‘Arya’ on the Theosophists” and the following “Notice,” in The Theosophist, May, 1882, Supplement, p.… Read More »[A Note on the Arya]

[Note on the Sufficiency of the Arhat Doctrine]

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

Article Selections from the Authors of “The Perfect Way” | Note by H.P.B. “The Perfect Way” To the Editor of The… Read More »[Note on the Sufficiency of the Arhat Doctrine]

A Storm in a Teacup

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

We print elsewhere letters from two estimable ladies—members of the British Theosophical Society—protesting against a short article—“A Sad Lookout”—printed in… Read More »A Storm in a Teacup

“Esoteric Buddhism”

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1883

Mr. A. P. Sinnett, F.T.S., author of The Occult World, has in the press of Messrs. Trübner and Co. a new volume… Read More »“Esoteric Buddhism”

[On the Role of the “Astral Soul” in Phenomena]

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

Article Selections by N.D.K. | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. The author of “Confessions of a Thug,” “Seeta,” “Tara,”… Read More »[On the Role of the “Astral Soul” in Phenomena]

Occult Study

Article/Lecture/ by A. P. Sinnett, The Theosophist, March, 1884

(The following Paper was read lately by a Theosophist and “Lay Chela” in London to an audience consisting chiefly, but… Read More »Occult Study

Article/ by Anon., The Theosophist, October, 1882 [author: “A Parsi F. T. S.”] [A modified version of this article was republished in Five Years of Theosophy under the title “Zoroastrianism on the Septenary Constitution of Man”]

It is now nearly four years that the Theosophical Society has established itself amongst us. During this short period a… Read More »Theosophy and the Avesta

[A Note on Narayana, and Missing Chapters of the Chandogya Upanishad]

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

Selections from a Letter by Laldi M. Ghose | Notes by H.P.B. The death of our dear Brother Babu Jogendra Nath… Read More »[A Note on Narayana, and Missing Chapters of the Chandogya Upanishad]

[On Hysteria, Anesthesia and Occult Phenomena]

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

Paris is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world for the study of that Protean malady, hysteria; two… Read More »[On Hysteria, Anesthesia and Occult Phenomena]

[Note on “Can Man Live Without Food?”]

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

Article Selection by Krishnasarma Mookerjee | Note by H.P.B. . . . the question arises, whether it is possible that… Read More »[Note on “Can Man Live Without Food?”]

The Constitution of the Microcosm

Article/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, May & August, 1887 [Serialized]

I. The few remarks which I have made in my first lecture on the Bhagavad Gita published in the February… Read More »The Constitution of the Microcosm

[Common Esotericism of East and West]

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

Selection from a Letter to the Editor (in response to a review of The Perfect Way) by it’s authors: Dr.… Read More »[Common Esotericism of East and West]

A People’s Monthly

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

The tone of our private correspondence encourages us to think that our magazine is satisfying the wants of the Indian… Read More »A People’s Monthly

Castes in India

Article/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, May, 1880

No man of sincerity and moral courage can read Mr. G. C. Whitworth’s Profession of Faith, as reviewed in the… Read More »Castes in India

Theosophy and Love: A Rejoinder

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

[Note: the current article is a continuation of a series between Damodar and the Epiphany, beginning with Damodar’s “Oxford Mission… Read More »Theosophy and Love: A Rejoinder

A Protest

Editorial/ by Anon. with Bhola Deva Sarma, Damodar K. Mavalankar, Deva Muni, Gwala K. Deb (Dharbagiri Nath), Nobin K. Bannerji, Paramahansa Shub-Tung, R. S. Gargya Deva, S. Ramaswamier, S. T. Krishnama Charya, T. Subba Row, T. T. Gurudas, , The Theosophist, September, 1882

We, the undersigned, the “Accepted” and “Probationary” Hindu Chelas of the Himalayan Brothers, their disciples in India, and Northern Cashmere,… Read More »A Protest

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