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[Notes on “A Criticism Upon the ‘Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya’”]

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

Article Selections by Dorasamy Iyer | Introductory Note and Notes by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame,—As a member… Read More »[Notes on “A Criticism Upon the ‘Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya’”]

[Note on the Policy of Mutual Toleration]

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

Article Selections from “The Samajees that India Needs”| Notes by H.P.B. A correspondent, writing from Lahore, under date, February 17,… Read More »[Note on the Policy of Mutual Toleration]

[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]

Lo! The “Poor Missionary”

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

Decidedly the year A.D. 1880 begins as unpropitious and gloomy for that long-suffering, self-sacrificing class, known in Europe as Protestant… Read More »Lo! The “Poor Missionary”

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

Seeming “Discrepancies”

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

Letter by “Caledonian Theosophist” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. TO THE EDITOR OF THE “THEOSOPHIST.” I have lately been engaged… Read More »Seeming “Discrepancies”

[The Theosophists and the British Gov. of India]

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

The work we have to do in India might be so much impeded by foolish misconceptions that we heartily welcome… Read More »[The Theosophists and the British Gov. of India]

Isis Unveiled and the Visishtadvaita

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1886

Sir,—“R. R.” attempts in the October number of our Magazine to prove that I have taught in Isis Unveiled substantially the doctrine… Read More »Isis Unveiled and the Visishtadvaita

India and Her Theosophists

Article/ by W. Q. Judge with H. S. Olcott, , The Theosophist, September, 1893

The publication of the following article was inadvertently delayed.—H.S. Olcott. I am moved to say a word, not by way… Read More »India and Her Theosophists

The Swami of Akalkot

Article/Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, January, 1880

A book entitled “Swami Charitra” (The life of Swami) has just been published in Marathi, in two parts, by one… Read More »The Swami of Akalkot

A Rajput Sage

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, September, 1895 [Re-printed from the Madras Mail]

The story of this Rajput Sage is a very ancient and very significant one. We have two versions of it,… Read More »A Rajput Sage

The Ionian Theosophical Society

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

The necessity of the organization of committees by our members for the investigation of psychometry and the cognate sciences has… Read More »The Ionian Theosophical Society

A Columnar Meteor

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

Not far from Warsaw (Poland) on January 14, occurred a most extraordinary natural phenomenon. As a matter of religious routine,… Read More »A Columnar Meteor

Radiant Heat, Musical Vapours, and Fairy Bells

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

Article Selections | Opening and Closing Notes by H.P.B. An intelligent and ingenious friend in Europe has sent to Col.… Read More »Radiant Heat, Musical Vapours, and Fairy Bells

Friendly Chastisement

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

Letter from Aletheia | Note and Reply by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. Madame,—From time to time I… Read More »Friendly Chastisement

Sir Richard and Theosophy, Again.

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, March, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

If the saying of the witty Sydney Smith, that you cannot get a joke into a Caledonian head without trepanning… Read More »Sir Richard and Theosophy, Again.

The Gospel of the Future: or the “Revelation” of (St.) Keshub

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

“’I (Keshub Chunder Sen), a servant of God, called to be an apostle of the Church.’ . . . . ‘heard behind… Read More »The Gospel of the Future: or the “Revelation” of (St.) Keshub

The Chosen “Vessels of Election”

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

A friendly correspondent “8111,” has sent to us a severe rebuke embodied in a long letter. Received after the 20th… Read More »The Chosen “Vessels of Election”

Swami Dayanand—A Freethinker

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

“O Lord, protect me from my friends, and I will myself take care of my enemies!”—was the daily prayer of… Read More »Swami Dayanand—A Freethinker

Is Fœticide [Abortion] a Crime?

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

Editor’s Note by H.P.B. on an inquiry. The articles in your paper headed “Is Suicide a Crime?” have suggested to… Read More »Is Fœticide [Abortion] a Crime?

[Miscellaneous Notes]

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

Article selection from “Fundamental Truths Eternal” by Gilbert Elliot | Note by H.P.B. [Dr. O.] Hahn in his work “Die… Read More »[Miscellaneous Notes]

Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows

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

The Supplement to The Theosophist has hitherto been the only channel of communication between ourselves and our numerous Branches and unattached Fellows, scattered… Read More »Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows

[On the Kama-rupa and Vampires]

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

Article Selection by Dr. Fortin | Note by H.P.B. [Note: the assumption made with this note, signed “Translator,” is that… Read More »[On the Kama-rupa and Vampires]

From Keshub Babu to Maestro Wagner via The Salvation Camp

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

But a few days since Friend of India and Statesman gave room to the reflections of a reverential correspondent, deploring… Read More »From Keshub Babu to Maestro Wagner via The Salvation Camp

The Shylocks of Lahore

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

“Many are called, but few are chosen”—is a saying, that, to our great regret, applies to our Society collectively, and… Read More »The Shylocks of Lahore

[Adepts and Marriage]

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

Article selection from “The Three Grades of Ancient Theosophists,” by A. Sankariah, F.T.S. | Note by H.P.B. . . . They are… Read More »[Adepts and Marriage]

The Puranas on the Dynasty of the Moryas and on Koothoomi

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

Letter from R. Ragoonath Row | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. It is stated in Matsya Puran, chapter 272, that ten Moryas… Read More »The Puranas on the Dynasty of the Moryas and on Koothoomi

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 Sophia, Aditya and Kshetra]

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

Selections from a Review of “Buddha and Early Buddhism” by Arthur Llillie, by Dharani Dhar Kauthumi | Notes by H.P.B.… Read More »[Notes on Sophia, Aditya and Kshetra]

The Work of the Branches

Editorial/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, January, 1884 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

Notwithstanding the repeated protest of the Parent Theosophical Society, there does yet seem to linger in the minds of individual… Read More »The Work of the Branches

Obituary [Thomas Stolk]

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

Obituary selections by A. de Bourbon | Note by H.P.B. Obituary Death of the President of the “Post Nubila Lux… Read More »Obituary [Thomas Stolk]

[Notes on Tibet and its Lamas]

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

Article Selections by Captain A Banon | Notes by H.P.B. During the month of May, I was in the Gungotri… Read More »[Notes on Tibet and its Lamas]

Rahatship

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

It highly gratified our Delegates to Ceylon to find that not only every educated priest and layman, but the uneducated… Read More »Rahatship

The Efficacy of Funeral Ceremonies

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

Letter by N. D. K. addressed to A. P. Sinnett | Reply by H.P.B. To the Writer of the “Occult Fragments.” Dear Sir… Read More »The Efficacy of Funeral Ceremonies

[Review:] United

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1887

Months have passed since the publication of this remarkable work—remarkable as a psychic production besides its undeniable literary worth—and we… Read More »[Review:] United

The State of Christianity

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

The entire space in a monthly magazine as large as this might be filled with extracts from the journals of… Read More »The State of Christianity

Pert Questions and Plain Answers

Editorial/Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, May, 1882

Letter from “* * *” | Introductory Note and Footnotes by H.P.B. | “Answer to Misconceptions” by Damodar How little the “beliefs… Read More »Pert Questions and Plain Answers

Trance-Speakers

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

No Hindu needs to be told the meaning of the term Angánta Yéné. It is the action of a bhût,… Read More »Trance-Speakers

The “Contradictions of the Bible” and The Rawal Pindi Mission School

Editorial/Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, September, November, 1882; February, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

TO THE MANAGER, THEOSOPHIST OFFICE. Sir.—the copy of Self-contradictions of the Bible arrived at my school on August 3. By… Read More »The “Contradictions of the Bible” and The Rawal Pindi Mission School

Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research

Editorial/Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, December, 1882

The first number of the journal of this new Society is full of interesting matter and indicates that our sister… Read More »Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research

Can The Mahatmas Be Selfish?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1884

In various writings on occult subjects, it has been stated that unselfishness is a sine qua non for success in… Read More »Can The Mahatmas Be Selfish?

“Precipitation”

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1884

Of all phenomena produced by occult agency in connection with our Society, none have been witnessed by a more extended… Read More »“Precipitation”

Singing Animalcules

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

The editor of the Religio-Philosophical Journal has microscopic intuitions, it seems. In a recent number he says: “There are animalcules, we… Read More »Singing Animalcules

The Evidence of Science

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

From Professor Hare, the great American chemist, a world-wide celebrity, a quarter of a century ago, down to Professor Zöllner,… Read More »The Evidence of Science

Karma

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

It is generally supposed that animals are not under the operation of the law of Karma, as applied to human… Read More »Karma

The Royal Society and Spiritualistic Literature

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

Our esteemed contemporary, The Spiritualist (London), notes the fact that the Royal Society has actually condescended to express its thanks for… Read More »The Royal Society and Spiritualistic Literature

More Anecdotes of Hassan Khan Djinni

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

Statement by Dr. Abdul Rahman Khan | Note by H.P.B. While Col. Olcott was at Lucknow, he was enabled to… Read More »More Anecdotes of Hassan Khan Djinni

What is Sauce for the Goose, is not Sauce for the Gander

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

Selections from a Letter by Narsing Dass Chowdry | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. . . . In The Sunday at Home,… Read More »What is Sauce for the Goose, is not Sauce for the Gander

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