The Soul of Things
Ten years ago, Professor William Denton, an Anglo-American geologist and a man of marked intellectual capacity, issued in collaboration with… Read More »The Soul of Things
The Theosophist
[On the Command to Love All]
Letter Selections from “The ‘Rast Goftar’ in Hot Water” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of The Theosophist: Madame—I… Read More »[On the Command to Love All]
[Notes on “Puzzling Queries”]
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”]
Hypnotism
The views of medical men in regard to hypnotism or self-mesmerization have been greatly strengthened of late. This is evident… Read More »Hypnotism
A Few Thoughts on Some Wise Words from a Wise Man
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
[Spirit-Photography]
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
Our old friend, The [London] Spiritualist, died of inanition, but has resurrected under the Hellenic alias of Psyche. In short,… Read More »Psyche
Spiritualism at Simla (intro)
An esteemed young English lady of Simla, interested in Occultism, sends us some interesting narratives of psychological experiences which may… Read More »Spiritualism at Simla (intro)
Archæological Difficulties
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
Victims of Words
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
[On the T.S. Policy of Eclectic Tolerance of All Creeds]
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]
By “Bell, Book, And Candle”
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”
[Relation of Hermetic Philosophy to the Esoteric Teachings]
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]
Koot-Hoomi in Australia
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
[Nadi Granthams]
Article selection by N. Chidambarum Iyer | Note by H.P.B. Very few of the modern Hindus—and fewer still of the… Read More »[Nadi Granthams]
The Philosophy and Science of Vedantic Raja Yoga
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
Introductory Note to “Life of Giordano Bruno”
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”
Ananda Bai Joshi’s Reception
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
[Notes on “The Philosophy of Spirit”]
Article Selections by William Oxley | Introduction and Notes by H.P.B. We give room in this number to an interminably… Read More »[Notes on “The Philosophy of Spirit”]
[Review: Pamphlet on the T.S. by Rev. Theophilus]
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]
The Prince Convert
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
Genteel Beggars
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
[Note on “The Silver Hatchet” by A. Conan Doyle]
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]
[On Col. Olcott’s Opponents in Ceylon]
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]
[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]
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]
A Great Riddle Solved
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
Was it “Spirits” or What?
[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?
Sham Asceticism
The Surya Prakash, of Surat, says that a Hindu ascetic, in company with a few of his disciples, has recently… Read More »Sham Asceticism
[Nature-Worship & Elementals]
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]
[A Republic of Conscience]
“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 Buddhist Movement in England
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
Our New Branches
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
Transcendental Physics
[Note: the following introductory remark was made in The Theosophist, January, 1881:] Our long absence from Bombay has prevented our… Read More »Transcendental Physics
The Poor Brutes
“’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
Will
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
A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy
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
The Buddhists and Government
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
An Archaeological Drink
Recently, during the progress of some excavations at Marseilles (France), a vast Roman necropolis was found. The tomb of the… Read More »An Archaeological Drink
The “Veda of the Buddhists!”
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!”
Notes on “The Brahmachari Bawa”
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”
The Future Buddhas
Letter by Khetra Mohana Mukhopadhyaya | Notes by H.P.B. On page 144 of Esoteric Buddhism we have the following:— “A Buddha visits… Read More »The Future Buddhas
[On the Religious Neutrality of the T.S.]
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.]
[Notes on a Review of Mr. Chevillard’s Researches into Spiritism]
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]
Spiritualistic Black Magic
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
[On the Sūryaprajñapti]
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]
Commentary on A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy
[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
The Vedantasara
[Note: the following is a review of The Vedantasara in Sanskrit with the commentary of Nrishingha Saraswatee, and with English,… Read More »The Vedantasara
“Tharana,” or Mesmerism
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