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[On Vaccination]

Note(s)/Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, 1882 & January, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

Review by H.P.B. | Reply by William Tebb | Note by H.P.B. THE VACCINATION INQUIRER and Health Review, the Organ… Read More »[On Vaccination]

Gambetta’s Eye and Brain

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

Science in the face of her Parisian representatives was very much exercised, if not offended, lately, by what is viewed… Read More »Gambetta’s Eye and Brain

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?

[Notes on Spiritual Death and the Descent of Spirit into Matter]

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

Article Selections from “Magicon…” | Notes by H.P.B. A stupendous revolution in the realm of spirit caused the source of… Read More »[Notes on Spiritual Death and the Descent of Spirit into Matter]

[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

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

Notes to “The Autobiography of Dayanund Saraswati, Swami.”

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, October & December, 1879 [Serialized]

Article selections by the Swami | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: the following note by H.P.B. preceded the December, 1879 portion… Read More »Notes to “The Autobiography of Dayanund Saraswati, Swami.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[On Indian National Reform]

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

Article selection from “A Strange Revery” by K.P.B. | Note by H.P.B. The query naturally suggests itself to any one… Read More »[On Indian National Reform]

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

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!

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

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

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

[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]

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

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

“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”

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

“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”?

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 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

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

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?

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

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 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

Philological and Archæological “Difficulties”

Article/Q & A/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, November, 1883

7. Buddha’s birth is placed (on p. 141) in the year 643 B.C.. Is this date given by the Adepts as… Read More »Philological and Archæological “Difficulties”

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

[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]

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

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

[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]

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

[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]

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

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?

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

[Note on the Symbolism of Triangles and Squares]

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

Article Selection by A. B. | Note by H.P.B. The whole system of our Theosophists is based upon a threefold… Read More »[Note on the Symbolism of Triangles and Squares]

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

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