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[Spirit-Photography]

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

Chronicles of the Photographs of Spiritual Beings and Phenomena Invisible to the Material Eye, by Miss G. Houghton. A neat… Read More »[Spirit-Photography]

Psyche

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

Our old friend, The [London] Spiritualist, died of inanition, but has resurrected under the Hellenic alias of Psyche. In short,… Read More »Psyche

[On the T.S. Policy of Eclectic Tolerance of All Creeds]

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

Article Selections by N. Chidambaram Iyer | Notes by H.P.B. . . . You are surprised to find that your… Read More »[On the T.S. Policy of Eclectic Tolerance of All Creeds]

Hypnotism

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

The views of medical men in regard to hypnotism or self-mesmerization have been greatly strengthened of late. This is evident… Read More »Hypnotism

What is “A Fact”?

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

Once fairly started on a friendly discussion—not “quarrelling,” we hope—with Light, 1 we may just as well set matters right… Read More »What is “A Fact”?

Archæological Difficulties

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

Letter by P. C. M. | Note by H.P.B. May I be permitted to ask what Sanskrit and Buddhistic books,… Read More »Archæological Difficulties

[On the “Brothers” and Real Adepts]

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

Article Selections by C.C.M. and Onesimus | Notes by H.P.B. [Note: for some background, see “Madame Blavatsky on “The Himalayan… Read More »[On the “Brothers” and Real Adepts]

Spotless Murderers

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

Some time ago we noted the cheering fact (for murderers) that George Nairns, a drunken beast who killed a poor… Read More »Spotless Murderers

A Few Thoughts on Some Wise Words from a Wise Man

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

In an article, in the Tatwa Bodhini Patrika “The Essential Religion,” Babu Rajnarain Bose, the well known Brahmo, prefacing it… Read More »A Few Thoughts on Some Wise Words from a Wise Man

Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

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

Article from the Philadelphia Press | Editor’s Note by H. P. B. [Note: for background, see “[Mrs. Anandabai Joshi, F.T.S.]”]… Read More »Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception

[On Col. Olcott’s Opponents in Ceylon]

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

The rabid Christians in Ceylon seem to have been rather overdoing their game of detraction in the case of the… Read More »[On Col. Olcott’s Opponents in Ceylon]

Koot-Hoomi in Australia

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

Our friend Mr. Terry, of Melbourne, is fortunate in having access to a clairvoyante of exceptionally good lucidity, as he… Read More »Koot-Hoomi in Australia

[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]

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

The Theosophical Society, its Objects and Creed; its Attitude towards Christianity and its Work in India: being a Paper in an… Read More »[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]

Transcendental Physics

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, February, 1881

[Note: the following introductory remark was made in The Theosophist, January, 1881:] Our long absence from Bombay has prevented our… Read More »Transcendental Physics

[Relation of Hermetic Philosophy to the Esoteric Teachings]

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

Note by H.P.B. on an article by Dr. Fortin, President of the Theosophical Society of Paris, called “Société Scientifique des… Read More »[Relation of Hermetic Philosophy to the Esoteric Teachings]

[Note on “The Silver Hatchet” by A. Conan Doyle]

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

Note by H.P.B. on a condensed reproduction of “The Silver Hatchet,” by A. Conan Doyle. [Note by H.P.B.:] We reprint… Read More »[Note on “The Silver Hatchet” by A. Conan Doyle]

[A Republic of Conscience]

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

“Address of the President of the Ionian Theosophical Branch at Corfu, Upon Presenting the Charter of Constitution to the Fellows”,… Read More »[A Republic of Conscience]

The Prince Convert

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

Reply by H.P.B. to a letter from Gustav Eisen Office of the Republican. Fresno, California, April 12, 1883. Allow me to… Read More »The Prince Convert

[On the Sūryaprajñapti]

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

The learned principal of Benares college—Dr. G. Thibaut—has laid us under obligations by the presentation of a copy of the… Read More »[On the Sūryaprajñapti]

[Notes on “Puzzling Queries”]

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

Article Selections by Bitra Ramaswamy Naidu | Notes by H.P.B. I ask permission to offer a few questions in view… Read More »[Notes on “Puzzling Queries”]

Victims of Words

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

The saying has become trite that we are oftener victims of words than of facts. The Theosophical Society has been… Read More »Victims of Words

Cross and Fire

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

Perhaps the most widespread and universal among the symbols in the old astronomical systems, which have passed down the stream… Read More »Cross and Fire

Sham Asceticism

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

The Surya Prakash, of Surat, says that a Hindu ascetic, in company with a few of his disciples, has recently… Read More »Sham Asceticism

The Philosophy and Science of Vedantic Raja Yoga

Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, March, 1884

I feel really obliged to my friend and brother, Babu Siris Chandra Vasu, B. A., for the presentation of a… Read More »The Philosophy and Science of Vedantic Raja Yoga

The “Veda of the Buddhists!”

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

Sceptics often taunt the Spiritualists with the fact that their mediums, though claiming to be inspired and “controlled” by the… Read More »The “Veda of the Buddhists!”

The Poor Brutes

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

“’Twere all as good to ease one beast of grief, As sit and watch the sorrows of the world, In… Read More »The Poor Brutes

Spiritualistic Black Magic

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

Introduction by H.P.B. to a letter by “Caledonian Theosophist” Certain allegations by a “Caledonian Theosophist,” as to the spread of… Read More »Spiritualistic Black Magic

Will

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

Article Selections by L. A. Sanders | Note by H.P.B. It is with the greatest interest that I read the profound… Read More »Will

By “Bell, Book, And Candle”

Editorial/Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, June & August, 1883 [Serialized]

Not with the object of vindicating the Asiatic people from any charge of superstition that may lie against them, but… Read More »By “Bell, Book, And Candle”

Genteel Beggars

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

We have just received from a gentleman, an Anglo-Indian Theosophist of the highest rank, and one, whose generous disposition is… Read More »Genteel Beggars

The Buddhists and Government

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

The statement is circulating through the Indian Press, that “considerable indignation is felt in Ceylon at the attempts which the… Read More »The Buddhists and Government

A “Medium” Wanted

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

We extract the following from a letter, dated April 7—from an esteemed friend of ours, a native gentleman and a… Read More »A “Medium” Wanted

Notes on “The Brahmachari Bawa”

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

Article selections by “An English Admirer” | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The following translation has been made for us from… Read More »Notes on “The Brahmachari Bawa”

[Nature-Worship & Elementals]

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

Article selection from “Nature Worship”, by H.H.D. | Note by H.P.B. What the philosophic poet [Wordsworth] beautifully observes [See The… Read More »[Nature-Worship & Elementals]

The Buddhist Movement in England

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

The frequent publication of books on the subject in England, of recent years, has evidenced the strong interest now felt… Read More »The Buddhist Movement in England

Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

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

It is suggestive that in these Numbers which close the 4th and begin the 5th year of our Magazine, several… Read More »Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”

[Notes on a Review of Mr. Chevillard’s Researches into Spiritism]

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

Review Selections by Marcel Rouher (translated by H.P.B.) | Notes by H.P.B. Reviews Experimental Studies on Certain Nervous Phenomena, and… Read More »[Notes on a Review of Mr. Chevillard’s Researches into Spiritism]

[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]

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

We acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of Mr. Lillie’s Buddha and Early Buddhism. The subject of the work being one… Read More »[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]

The Vedantasara

Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, September, 1883

[Note: the following is a review of The Vedantasara in Sanskrit with the commentary of Nrishingha Saraswatee, and with English,… Read More »The Vedantasara

Was it “Spirits” or What?

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

[H.P.B.’s response to “A Perplexed Theosophist”] The strict adherence to our duty as an Occultist, while it satisfies a few… Read More »Was it “Spirits” or What?

A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy

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

As nearly everywhere else, we have a Branch Society in Paris: a handful or so of members lost among thousands… Read More »A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy

[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]

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

Letter Selections by Raghu Nandan | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist. Madame,—On Saturday, the 23rd of… Read More »[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]

[Reviews: Two Christian Papers]

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

The Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times carry in their title-name the gist of their subject matter. It is… Read More »[Reviews: Two Christian Papers]

Commentary on A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy

Commentary/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, Sept.-Nov., 1880; Jan. & April, 1881 [Serialized]

[Reference:] “A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy”, by Dr. N. C. Paul, G.B., M.C., Sub-Assistant Surgeon, 1850. Second Edition, 1882.… Read More »Commentary on A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy

A Great Riddle Solved

Article/Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, December, 1883 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

On my return to the Head-quarters from the North, where I had accompanied Col. Olcott on his Presidential Tour, I… Read More »A Great Riddle Solved

The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

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

Some of the Dailies and Weeklies—English as well as Vernacular—of this benighted Presidency feel very unhappy over the Theosophists. Their… Read More »The Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders

“Tharana,” or Mesmerism

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

Letter by N. Chidambaram Iyer | Reply by H.P.B. In the June number of The Theosophist, Babu Purno Chandra Mukerjee… Read More »“Tharana,” or Mesmerism

Our New Branches

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

We are happy to notify to our Fellows throughout the world, that in addition to “The Theosophical Society of the… Read More »Our New Branches

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