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[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]

[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”]

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

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”

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

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

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

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”

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

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

[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”]

“The Claims of Occultism”

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

This is the heading of an article I find in a London publication, a new weekly called Light, and described… Read More »“The Claims of Occultism”

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

[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]

[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]

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

[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”]

[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]

[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]

“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”

[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

[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]

[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 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]

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

“Under the Shadow of Great Names” [2]

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

Reply by H.P.B. to two letters defending the medium George Spriggs. Our love for “fair play” has never been doubted… Read More »“Under the Shadow of Great Names” [2]

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 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]

Science, Phenomena, and the Press

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

Fiat Justitia, ruat coelum is not the motto of our century. Nothing is so amusing as to watch at every… Read More »Science, Phenomena, and the Press

[On the Tantras]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by T. S. For reasons of their own, the Aryas or the “reformers,” as… Read More »[On the Tantras]

[Review:] The Scientific Basis of Spiritualism

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July, 1881

Having already (p. 139, Vol. II, Theosophist) borne testimony to the admirable moral qualities and intellectual endowments of our lamented… Read More »[Review:] The Scientific Basis of Spiritualism

Kama-Loka and the Bearings of the Esoteric Doctrine on Spiritualism

Article/ by A. P. Sinnett, The Theosophist, February, 1885

Students of the information lately obtained from Eastern sources for the elucidation of what is known as the Esoteric doctrine,… Read More »Kama-Loka and the Bearings of the Esoteric Doctrine on Spiritualism

[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?”]

Answers to Correspondents—Mr. “Joseph Wallace”

Editorial/ by Mahatma M., The Theosophist, March, 1882 [see “Mahatma Letter No. 48” where M. states that the following was authored by him.]

No names—but one—having been mentioned in the article “Western ‘Adept’ and Eastern Theosophists;” and positively not one word of an… Read More »Answers to Correspondents—Mr. “Joseph Wallace”

Can Females Become Adepts?

Note(s)/Q & A/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, October, 1883

Will you kindly let me know whether females can attain to adeptship, and whether female adepts exist at all?—“An Inquirer.”… Read More »Can Females Become Adepts?

[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]

[The Philosophic Inquirer on Joseph Cook]

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

The Philosophic Inquirer, of Madras, a weekly Anglo-Tamil Free-thought Journal, has sent us its issue of March 19 with two… Read More »[The Philosophic Inquirer on Joseph Cook]

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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