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[Notes on Symbolism in Selections by Eliphas Levi]

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

Selections from Eliphas Levi’s “Dogme de la Haute Magie” | Notes by H.P.B. Gleanings from Eliphas Levi1 Extracts from the… Read More »[Notes on Symbolism in Selections by Eliphas Levi]

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

The Essentials of Religion

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

Notes and closing Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on a reply by Babu Raj Narain Bose to H.P.B’s article “A Few… Read More »The Essentials of Religion

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

The Magic of the New Dispensation

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

From the “New Dispensation,” April 1: “The juggler who appeared, on Tuesday last, in the last scene of the New… Read More »The Magic of the New Dispensation

Prakriti and Purusha

Article/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, July, 1883

The editorial at the head of the article that precedes will explain to the learned Hermit of Almora and the… Read More »Prakriti and Purusha

Buddhism Before Buddha

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

Letter from “An Outsider” | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: for some background on what “An Outsider” is here referencing, see… Read More »Buddhism Before Buddha

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

New York Buddhists

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

About two years ago, the question of Buddhism was greatly discussed in the American, especially the New York, papers. Many… Read More »New York Buddhists

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

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

Parabrahm, Defined by Vedantins

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

Letter by Ramji Mall Pandit | Reply by H.P.B. I beg to call the attention of those who are interested… Read More »Parabrahm, Defined by Vedantins

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

Posthumous Visitor

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an article by Gustave Zorn [Note: in the article, Zorn relays the story of a 15… Read More »Posthumous Visitor

Thought Transference or Mind Reading

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Theosophist, November, 1884

A writer in The Saturday Review, in 1882, said: “We had thought we had heard the last of thought reading.”… Read More »Thought Transference or Mind Reading

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

A Final Answer

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

It is impossible for an Editor to please everybody, and whoever has tried it has been set down as a… Read More »A Final Answer

[“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”]

[Dhyana & The Company of Mahatmas]

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

Article selection from “Badrinath, the Mysterious”, by “a Swami who has seen it” | Note by H.P.B. Half way up… Read More »[Dhyana & The Company of Mahatmas]

The Magnetic Chain

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

We have read with great interest the first number of a new French journal devoted to the science of Mesmerism,… Read More »The Magnetic Chain

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

[Explanation of Incidents in the Life of Sankaracharya]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January & May, 1880 [Serialized]

Article selections from “The Life of Sankaracharya, Philosopher and Mystic” by Kashinath Trimbak Telang | Notes by H.P.B. The question… Read More »[Explanation of Incidents in the Life of Sankaracharya]

On the Status of Jesus

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

Selections from a letter by a correspondent named Vera | Notes by H.P.B. Under the teachings of the beneficent and… Read More »On the Status of Jesus

A Roman Catholic Saint at Goa

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

St. Francis Xavier was a Roman Catholic priest. His sacred corpse is lodged at Gôa, and exposed every third or… Read More »A Roman Catholic Saint at Goa

Native Astrologers

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

By Khansaher Darasha Dosabhoy, F.T.S., Deputy-Collector at Sholapur. | Editor’s Note by H.P. Blavatsky Insurance Companies Beware! “I am already… Read More »Native Astrologers

Occult Accoustics

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

Letter to the Editor, from “A” F.T.S. | Reply by H.P.B. In your instructive and interesting note to the article… Read More »Occult Accoustics

Mistaken Notions

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

The Psychological Review, kindly taking notice of our misguided journal, has the following in its November number. “The present number… Read More »Mistaken Notions

Funeral Rites among Savage Races

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on a letter responding to previous remarks. In your note to the letter on “The Efficacy… Read More »Funeral Rites among Savage Races

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

[On the Death of Émile Littré]

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

The nefarious influence of the year 1881 is still asserting itself. The assassination of the President of the United States,… Read More »[On the Death of Émile Littré]

A Word with the Theosophists

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

The following letters appeared recently in the Poona Observer. Were it not for a few flagrant misconceptions in letter the… Read More »A Word with the Theosophists

Spirit Guardianship, or What?

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

Article selctions by Dr. Rohner | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. [Relaying a story about a family aboard a train] .… Read More »Spirit Guardianship, or What?

Bright Spot of Light

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

MADAME,—In the last issue of your valuable journal, a member of the New York Theosophical Society seeks to be enlightened… Read More »Bright Spot of Light

Have we to Lower the Flag of Truce?

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

The spiritualistic journals, with the honourable and solitary exception of the Banner of Light, lose no opportunity for effecting Quixotic thrusts… Read More »Have we to Lower the Flag of Truce?

[A Parable of the Séance Room]

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

Article Selections | Notes by H.P.B. . . . At the time when European civilization first invaded Japan, mirrors were… Read More »[A Parable of the Séance Room]

[On the Variety of After-Death States]

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

Article Selection from “Letters on Esoteric Theosophy” | Note by H.P.B. . . . When les espirits souffrants I am describing—to borrow… Read More »[On the Variety of After-Death States]

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

“A Personal Statement of Religious Belief”

Editorial/Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1880

“A PERSONAL STATEMENT OF RELIGIOUS BELIEF” is the title of a pamphlet now just appearing at Bombay. It is an… Read More »“A Personal Statement of Religious Belief”

The Arya and its “Outstation” Correspondence

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

There exists a class of men—among the great variety composing genus homo—who, by their modes of thought and action, have… Read More »The Arya and its “Outstation” Correspondence

[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]

[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?]

Pertinent Questions

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

Questions by H. N. Vakil | Reply by H.P.B. Will you or any of your readers enlighten me on the… Read More »Pertinent Questions

[On the Brahma Garbha of Agastya Bhagavan]

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

Article selections by Samar Pungava Sastri | Notes by H.P.B. We fully appreciate the kindly feeling in which we are… Read More »[On the Brahma Garbha of Agastya Bhagavan]

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

The Nadigranthams

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Theosophist, October, 1885

The article by T. Subba Row Garu in the July Theosophist will be read with great interest by all Theosophists,… Read More »The Nadigranthams

The Theosophical Society in India

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October, 1884

[Note: for background, see the history of the conspiracy of the Coulombs against H. P. Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society.]… Read More »The Theosophical Society in India

Journalist vs. Missionary

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

Some weeks ago, the Times of India, in a moment of rancorous spite towards the Invalide Russe, which it had… Read More »Journalist vs. Missionary

Faith in Astrology

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

Article Selections by “A Theosophist” | Intro and Note by H.P.B. The following suggestive reply by a member of the… Read More »Faith in Astrology

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