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constitution of man

Writings related to the Constitution of Man.

The Secret Doctrine Dialogues

Book/Commentary/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, December, 2014 [Posthumously Published] [Transcribed from the original shorthand notes used to produce the Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge]

THE SECRET DOCTRINE DIALOGUES H. P. BLAVATSKY TALKS WITH STUDENTS [FROM REPORTS OF THE MEETINGS OF THE BLAVATSKY LODGE, JANUARY 10 TO JUNE 20, 1889.]… Read More »The Secret Doctrine Dialogues

Answers to Questions on the Ocean of Theosophy

Book/Q & A/ by Robert Crosbie, December, 1933 [Posthumously Published]

INTRODUCTORY. Robert Crosbie, the Founder of The United Lodge of Theosophists and of the magazine Theosophy, was for many years a devoted pupil of H.… Read More »Answers to Questions on the Ocean of Theosophy

The Ocean of Theosophy

Book/ by W. Q. Judge, May, 1893

Written for the Ordinary Reader By W. Q. Judge ———— Contents Chapter I. Theosophy and the Masters Theosophy generally defined. The existence of highly developed… Read More »The Ocean of Theosophy

Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge (Part 2)

Book/Commentary/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, 1891

81 PART II. STANZAS II TO IV 83 Meeting V. Meeting held at 17, Lansdowne Road, London, W., on February 7th, 1889, Mr. W. Kingsland in… Read More »Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge (Part 2)

The Sevenfold Constitution of Man

Article/ by Katherine Hillard, The Path, June, 1890

In the second volume of the Secret Doctrine, p. 81, Mme. Blavatsky bids us remember that to some extent even the esoteric teaching is allegorical,… Read More »The Sevenfold Constitution of Man

Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge (Part 1)

Book/Commentary/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, 1890

The following transactions are compiled from shorthand notes taken at the meetings of the Blavatsky Lodge of the Theosophical Society, from January 10th to June… Read More »Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge (Part 1)

The Key to Theosophy

Book/ by H. P. Blavatsky, September, 1889

BEING A CLEAR EXPOSITION, IN THE FORM OF QUESTION AND ANSWER, OF THE ETHICS, SCIENCE, AND PHILOSOPHY FOR THE STUDY OF WHICH THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY… Read More »The Key to Theosophy

The Secret Doctrine

Book/ by H. P. Blavatsky, 1888

THE SECRET DOCTRINE THE SYNTHESIS OF SCIENCE, RELIGION, AND PHILOSOPHY. BY H. P. BLAVATSKY [2 Volumes, Unabridged, Single HTML File] सत्यात् नास्ति परो धर्मः ।… Read More »The Secret Doctrine

Classification of Principles

LTTE/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, September, 1887

[Note: for some background, see: Classification of “Principles”] It seems a pity that the time and energies of our brothers should be employed in a… Read More »Classification of Principles

Theosophical Theories of the Microcosm

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Theosophist, August, 1887

The greatest schisms often come about through the supporters of one cause disputing over mere terminology. Mr. Subba Row, in his able addresses on Bhagavad… Read More »Theosophical Theories of the Microcosm

Re-Classification of Principles

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, August, 1887

[For background, see: Classification of “Principles”] In the May Theosophist (1887 [see “The Constitution of the Microcosm”]) I find the first part of a long… Read More »Re-Classification of Principles

The Constitution of the Microcosm

Article/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, May & August, 1887 [Serialized]

I. The few remarks which I have made in my first lecture on the Bhagavad Gita published in the February issue of Theosophist, on the septenary… Read More »The Constitution of the Microcosm

Classification of “Principles”

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April, 1887

In a most admirable lecture by Mr. T. Subba Row on the Bhagavad Gita, published in the February number of the Theosophist, the lecturer deals,… Read More »Classification of “Principles”

[Septenary Division in Different Indian Systems]

Article/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, June, 1884 [Originally signed “T.S.”; reprinted in Five Years of Theosophy and The Secret Doctrine; authorship verified as T. Subba Row in the latter.]

We are in a position to state that Mr. Sinnett never intended to maintain that Buddhism, as popularly conceived, is the nearest approach ever made… Read More »[Septenary Division in Different Indian Systems]

Esoteric Buddhism

Book/ by A. P. Sinnett, July, 1883 [5th Annotated and Revised Edition]

V PREFACE TO THE ANNOTATED EDITION. ——— Since this book was first published in the beginning of 1883, I have come into possession… Read More »Esoteric Buddhism

The Septenary Principle in Esotericism

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

Since the exposition of the Arhat esoteric doctrine was begun, many who had not acquainted themselves with the occult basis of Hindu philosophy have imagined… Read More »The Septenary Principle in Esotericism

The Aryan-Arhat Esoteric Tenets on the Sevenfold Principles in Man

Article/Letter(s)/ by T. Subba Row to H. P. Blavatsky, with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, January, 1882 [Letter sent by T. Subba Row¹ to H. P. Blavatsky; then published with permission along with Notes and Appendix by Blavatsky]

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Probably the Aryan (we shall for the present call it… Read More »The Aryan-Arhat Esoteric Tenets on the Sevenfold Principles in Man

Fragments of Occult Truth [1-3]

Article/ by A. O. Hume, The Theosophist, October, 1881; March & September, 1882 [Serialized]

[Note: for the following 5 Fragments by A.P. Sinnett, see “Fragments of Occult Truth [4-8]”] No. 1 We have received from our esteemed Australian Brother… Read More »Fragments of Occult Truth [1-3]

Erroneous Ideas Concerning the Doctrines of the Theosophists

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, January, 1879 [Translated from the original French]

We insert this reply to Monsieur Rossi de Justiniani, but we express no opinion upon the doctrines expounded therein; our Smyrna brother may reply to… Read More »Erroneous Ideas Concerning the Doctrines of the Theosophists

Madame Blavatsky on Indian Metaphysics

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), March, 1878

Sir,—Two peas in the same pod are the traditional symbol of mutual resemblance, and the time-honoured simile forced itself upon me when I read the… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on Indian Metaphysics

Madame Blavatsky on the Views of the Theosophists

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Spiritualist (London), February, 1878

Sir,—Permit an humble Theosophist to appear for the first time in your columns, to say a few words in defence of our beliefs. I see… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on the Views of the Theosophists