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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

“Is it Idle to Argue Further”?

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

Says Light, in its “Notes by the Way,” edited by M.A. (Oxon):— “The current number of The THEOSOPHIST contains an… Read More »“Is it Idle to Argue Further”?

Questions About Esoteric Theosophy Answered

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

Letter by W.H.C.D. | Reply by H.P.B. TO THE EDITOR OF THE THEOSOPHIST I have been studying the pamphlet on… Read More »Questions About Esoteric Theosophy Answered

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 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”

On Rahatship

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

A sentence in the article on “Rahatship” in the August number, has been caught up by the adversaries of our… Read More »On Rahatship

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

An Important Biblical Error

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

An important Biblical error is alleged to have been discovered by Mr. Charles Beke, the learned author of a well-known… Read More »An Important Biblical Error

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

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

Adepts and Politics

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

The communication in your December number from Chhabigram Dolatram, headed as above, is a piece of special pleading, directed against… Read More »Adepts and Politics

The Harmonics of Smell

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

The old proverb, that “Truth is stranger than fiction,” is again exemplified. An English scientist—Professor William Ramsay, of University College,… Read More »The Harmonics of Smell

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

Which the Truth, and Which a Lie?

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

“For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; yet am I also judged… Read More »Which the Truth, and Which a Lie?

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

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

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

The Himalayan Brothers—Do They Exist?

Article/ by Mohini M. Chatterji, The Theosophist, December, 1883

“Ask and it shall be given unto you; knock and it shall be opened,” this is an accurate representation of… Read More »The Himalayan Brothers—Do They Exist?

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 Magic of Science

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

An Anglo-Indian paper of Madras speaks thus of the telephone: “The wonders of science bid fair to grow more wonderful.… Read More »The Magic of Science

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

“A Personal and Impersonal God”

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

A letter signed by H. X. has appeared in the December issue of the Theosophists under the heading abovementioned containing… Read More »“A Personal and Impersonal God”

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

A Theological Snob

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

A pretty story comes to us from Madras about the American lecturer, now starring in India. The Bombay Gazette once… Read More »A Theological Snob

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

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 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]

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

[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]

A Plea for a Personal God

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

Notes by H.P.B. on a Letter by P. *** T. *** S. *** Can the Editor please enlighten me as… Read More »A Plea for a Personal God

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?

[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 Personal Explanation

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky with H. S. Olcott, , The Theosophist, January, 1882

It is impossible for the Founders of the Theosophical Society to answer more than a few of the attacks made… Read More »A Personal Explanation

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

[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

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

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

[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]

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

[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

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