The Theosophist

Christmas Then and Christmas Now

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1879

We are reaching the time of the year when the whole Christian world is preparing to celebrate the most noted… Read More »Christmas Then and Christmas Now

Hazy Notions

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

Enter Ghost. Hamlet: . . . . . . “Ministers of grace, defend us! Be thou a spirit of health,… Read More »Hazy Notions

Materialistic Science (A Summary)

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, January, 1889

In the August number of this Magazine, in an essay entitled “Two Thousand Years Ago,” I endeavoured to show that… Read More »Materialistic Science (A Summary)

The Rationale of Fasts

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

Letter from H. Hardy | Reply by H.P.B. Knowing the interest you take in Oriental philosophy, will you kindly allow… Read More »The Rationale of Fasts

[Re-Union of the Arya Samaj and the Theosophical Society?]

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

Notice from the Indian Mirror | Note by H.P.B. Rai Bishen Lall, M.A., Pundit Gaindan Lall, B.A., and party deputed… Read More »[Re-Union of the Arya Samaj and the Theosophical Society?]

The Grand Inquisitor

Translation/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, November-December, 1881 [Serialized]

[Dedicated by the Translator to those sceptics who clamour so loudly, both in print and private letters—“Show us the wonder-working… Read More »The Grand Inquisitor

Theosophical Theories of the Microcosm

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Theosophist, August, 1887

The greatest schisms often come about through the supporters of one cause disputing over mere terminology. Mr. Subba Row, in… Read More »Theosophical Theories of the Microcosm

“Under the Shadow of Great Names” [1]

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

The common vice of trying to palm off upon the world the crude imaginings or rhapsodical concoctions of one’s own… Read More »“Under the Shadow of Great Names” [1]

[Notes on Dharma and Paramatma]

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

Article Selections by Vishnu Bawa’s “True Religion Defined” | Notes by H.P.B. What is dharma, or that which is popularly interpreted… Read More »[Notes on Dharma and Paramatma]

The Hermetic Bretheren

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

“. . . . We of the secret knowledge do wrap ourselves in mystery, to avoid the objurgation and importunity… Read More »The Hermetic Bretheren

The Signs of the Time

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

How rapidly the salutary leaven of Freethought is working its way into every class of society throughout Europe and America,… Read More »The Signs of the Time

[Notes on “Three Unpublished Essays” by Éliphas Lévi]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April-May, 1884 [Serialized]

Essay Selections by Éliphas Lévi (translated from French) | Notes by H.P.B. The three Essays—the first of which is now given—belong… Read More »[Notes on “Three Unpublished Essays” by Éliphas Lévi]

[Notes on “Drama of the Latter Days”]

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

Article Selections | Introduction and Notes by H.P.B. Drama of the Latter Days: A Suggestion. We hardly need to offer… Read More »[Notes on “Drama of the Latter Days”]

Another “Orthodox” Prosecution!

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

The Asiatic nations have often been accused of holding obstinately to their old routine and customs, and of being the… Read More »Another “Orthodox” Prosecution!

[Review:] “The Light of Asia”

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1879

[Review of The Light of Asia, by Sir Edwin Arnold] A timely work in poetical form, and one whose subject—perfect though… Read More »[Review:] “The Light of Asia”

Nocturnal Thoughts on Newspaper Clippings

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1879

We begin with a strange story from the Gainesville Eagle—an American journal:— “Some time ago Dr. Stephenson was prospecting the… Read More »Nocturnal Thoughts on Newspaper Clippings

The Metaphysical Basis of “Esoteric Buddhism”

Article/Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, May, 1884

The pamphlet of Mr. C. C. Massey, an F.T.S., of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, is a valuable… Read More »The Metaphysical Basis of “Esoteric Buddhism”

Occult or Exact Science?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April-May, 1886 [Serialized]

I. Ecce Signum! Behold the sign foreseen in a brighter future; the problem that will be the question of the… Read More »Occult or Exact Science?

Coming Events Foretold

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

When, in answer to a direct challenge, the author of The Occult World wrote to the Bombay Gazette (April 4,… Read More »Coming Events Foretold

Miracles

Editorial/Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1881

That golden treasury of arcane knowledge—the Catholic Mirror—reports a “magnificent lecture” upon miracles by Archbishop Seguers. It is a “fascinating… Read More »Miracles

The Leaven of Theosophy

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

Those of us whose duty it is to watch the Theosophical movement and aid its progress can afford to be… Read More »The Leaven of Theosophy

Spiritualism and Occult Truth

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

The Spiritualist of Nov. 18th takes notice of the article published in the THEOSOPHIST for October under the heading “Fragments… Read More »Spiritualism and Occult Truth

[On Spirit and Matter]

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

Selections from the Article “Karma” by A. Govinda Charlu | Reply by H.P.B. 1. We start with the supposition that… Read More »[On Spirit and Matter]

Explanation Wanted

Note(s)/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

Question by “A Junior Student” | Reply by H.P.B. I shall feel highly obliged if you will kindly insert in… Read More »Explanation Wanted

[Notes on the Czar and the “Nihilist-Socialists”]

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

A strange phenomenon happened, write the Russian papers. “There was a sign in heaven on the day of the regicide.… Read More »[Notes on the Czar and the “Nihilist-Socialists”]

[On the Salvation Army]

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

Poetry and profanity is the leading feature we find in this month’s otherwise sober English papers, we are sorry to… Read More »[On the Salvation Army]

The Brahmo Samaj

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

Ever since we came to India friends in Europe and America have been asking us to tell them something about… Read More »The Brahmo Samaj

[Review:] The Arya

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

The Arya, “a Monthly Journal devoted to Aryan Philosophy, Art, Literature, Science, and Religion, as well as to Western Modern… Read More »[Review:] The Arya

Buddhistic Exegesis

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, November, 1879

We feel honored in being able to lay before Western thinkers, preliminary contributions from two of the most eminent priests… Read More »Buddhistic Exegesis

A Great Light Under a Bushel

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1880

If, according to the ironical definition of a French writer, language were not given to man “that he might the… Read More »A Great Light Under a Bushel

“The Second Wave”

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, December, 1886

Have you ever stood on the shore, and watched the incoming tide? First a tiny ripple advances a few inches… Read More »“The Second Wave”

[Explanation of the Appearance of Ghosts]

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

Letter selections from Henry G. Atkinson | Notes by H.P.B. There is a long article on Ghosts, and the author… Read More »[Explanation of the Appearance of Ghosts]

The Miraculous Beard

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

Article selections by Vera Zhelihovsky | Note and Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [The article begins with a description of the… Read More »The Miraculous Beard

[Notes on Kama-Loka and the After Death States]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1885

Article Selections by A. P. Sinnett, “Kama-Loka and the Bearings of the Esoteric Doctrine on Spiritualism” | Editor’s Note by… Read More »[Notes on Kama-Loka and the After Death States]

The Theosophist and Arya Samajist

Editorial/LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1881

In the August number of The Theosophist there appeared a short paragraph announcing the death of Pandit Shraddha Ram of… Read More »The Theosophist and Arya Samajist

[On Bhuts or Pisachas in India]

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

Article Selections by S. Ramaswamier | Notes by H.P.B. Some questions have arisen in The Theosophist as to the views of… Read More »[On Bhuts or Pisachas in India]

[“Time, Space, and Eternity”]

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

Introductory Notes by H.P.B. to a Review by M. A. (Oxon) We find a review in the Notes by the… Read More »[“Time, Space, and Eternity”]

A Strange Revery

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1879

Article selection by K.P.B. | Note by H.P.B. The query naturally suggests itself to any one now observing this “poor… Read More »A Strange Revery

The Almora Swami

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

Editorial Comments and Notes by H.P.B. on a letter from the Swami of Almora. In our February number (see page… Read More »The Almora Swami

A Human Storage Battery

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an letter by W. D. Tilden sharing an article from the Scientific American C. H.… Read More »A Human Storage Battery

Projection of the Double

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

In one of the daily issues of the N. Y. World—an influential journal of the great American metropolis—for the year 1878,… Read More »Projection of the Double

[Notes on God, Spirit and Matter]

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

Article Selections by Pestanji Dorabji Khandalawala | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Man is a miniature universe, a child… Read More »[Notes on God, Spirit and Matter]

Queries from Australia

Note(s)/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1883

Replies by H.P.B. to several Queries from C. Rohner Allow me to address you on a subject of vital importance… Read More »Queries from Australia

[Notes on the Theosophical Society, Christianity, Buddhism and Vedanta]

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

Article Selections from “The Work of the Theosophical Societies” | Notes by H.P.B. Extracts from the President’s Letters to the… Read More »[Notes on the Theosophical Society, Christianity, Buddhism and Vedanta]

Ancient Doctrines Vindicated by Modern Prophecy

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

The German press has recently attempted in numerous editorials to solve what seems a mystery to the ordinary and sceptical… Read More »Ancient Doctrines Vindicated by Modern Prophecy

Cup-Mark Inscriptions

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

H. Rivett-Carnac, Esquire, of the Bengal Civil Service, C.I.E., F.S.A., M.R.A.S., F.G.S., etc., has placed us under obligations by sending… Read More »Cup-Mark Inscriptions

The Decadence of Protestant Christianity

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

Doubts have been expressed by Asiatic friends as to the truth of our assertion that Protestantism was fast approaching the… Read More »The Decadence of Protestant Christianity

The New Society for Psychical Research

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

In Light for April 27th, we find the manifesto of the new Socierty which has just been organized at London… Read More »The New Society for Psychical Research

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