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Writings related to Practical Occultism. For the underlying doctrines of Occultism, see Theosophy.

The Voice of the Silence

FIRST SERIES. THE VOICE OF THE SILENCE BEING CHOSEN FRAGMENTS FROM THE “BOOK OF THE GOLDEN PRECEPTS” ———— FOR THE… Read More »The Voice of the Silence

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… Read More »Fragments of Occult Truth [1-3]

Light on the Path

Book/ by Mabel Collins, 1885

Full Title: Light on the Path A Treatise WRITTEN FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF THOSE WHO ARE IGNORANT OF THE… Read More »Light on the Path

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,… Read More »Esoteric Buddhism

The Occult World

Book/ by A. P. Sinnett, 1881 [Text is from the 1885 2nd American Edition, from the Fourth English Edition]

THE OCCULT WORLD BY A. P. SINNETT 1885 Second American, from the Fourth English Edition, with The Author’s Corrections and… Read More »The Occult World

The “Elixir of Life”

Article/ by Godolphin Mitford, The Theosophist, March-April, 1882 [Serialized]

And Enoch walked with the Elohim, and the Elohim took him.”—GENESIS. The curious information—for whatsoever else the world may think… Read More »The “Elixir of Life”

Letters That Have Helped Me (Vol. 2)

Letter(s)/ by W. Q. Judge to Unknown Recipient(s), with Julia Keightley, , The Quarterly Book Department, September, 1905 [Compilation] [Posthumously Published]

[Dedication] In DevotionTO THE IMMORTALSand inthe Service of Humanitythis little bookis laidUpon the Altar —June, 1905 The Master’s love is bountiful;… Read More »Letters That Have Helped Me (Vol. 2)

Letters That Have Helped Me [Vol. 1]

Letter(s)/ by W. Q. Judge to Julia Keightley, with Julia Keightley, , The Path, December 1888; January-August, October-December, 1889; February-March, 1890 [Compilation] [Serialized] [Reprinted in book form, 1891]

[Dedication] To Z. L. Z., the Greatest of the Exiles, and Friend of all Creatures; from his Younger Brother, the… Read More »Letters That Have Helped Me [Vol. 1]

Psychic and Noetic Action

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October-November, 1890 [Serialized]

“. . . I made man just and right, Sufficient to have stood, though free to fall, Such I created… Read More »Psychic and Noetic Action

Culture of Concentration

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, July, 1888

The term most generally in use to express what is included under the above title is SELF CULTURE. Now it… Read More »Culture of Concentration

Le Phare de L’inconnu [The Beacon-Light of the Unknown]

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, July-September, 1889 [Serialized] [Translation from the original French]

[The [following] article is a rough translation from La Revue Theosophique. Better H.P.B. at second hand than not at all—Ed. [The… Read More »Le Phare de L’inconnu [The Beacon-Light of the Unknown]

Hints on Esoteric Theosophy [1-2]

Book/Letter(s)/ by A. O. Hume with Alice Gordon, Bal Nilaji Pitale, Daji Raja Chandra Singhji, Damodar K. Mavalankar, Dorab H. Bharucha, G. Muthuswamy Chetty, G. Y., Godolphin Mitford, Gunputrow N. Land, Gwala K. Deb (Dharbagiri Nath), H. P. Blavatsky, H. R. Z., H. S. Olcott, John Smith, K. A. Iyengar, K. M. Shroff, Krishna Shastri Godbole, M. S. Mudaliar, Mahatma K. H., Martandrao Babaji Nagnath, Minnie J. B. Scott, R. S. Harisinghji Rupsinghji, Ross Scott, S. Ramaswamier, T. V. Mudaliar, , April & August, 1882

No. 1 Is Theosophy a Delusion? Do the Brothers Exist? These letters are published with the permission of the writers,… Read More »Hints on Esoteric Theosophy [1-2]

Animated Statues

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, November, 1886

To whatsoever cause it may be due matters little, but the word fetich is given in the dictionaries the restricted… Read More »Animated Statues

Dialogue on the Mysteries of the After Life

Article/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1889

M. Of course it is most difficult, and, as you say, puzzling to understand correctly and distinguish between the various aspects,… Read More »Dialogue on the Mysteries of the After Life

A Few Questions to “Hiraf ”

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Spiritual Scientist, July 15-22, 1875 [Serialized]

Among the numerous sciences pursued by the well-disciplined army of earnest students of the present century, none has had less… Read More »A Few Questions to “Hiraf ”

Theosophy and Miracles

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

Article selection by Gilbert Elliot, Esq. | Note by H.P.B. . . . The main difficulty in the way of ascertaining the… Read More »Theosophy and Miracles

Two Systems—of Lust and Sorrow

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1888

The great Buddha referred to two systems for the government of life which he said were each ignoble, and one… Read More »Two Systems—of Lust and Sorrow

The Five-Pointed Star

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

Of late numerous letters have been received in The THEOSOPHIST office concerning the efficacy of the mysterious Pentagram. Our Eastern… Read More »The Five-Pointed Star

The Dream of Ravan: A Mystery

Article/Commentary/Translation/ by Anon., Dublin University Magazine, October, 1853 to April, 1854 [Serialized]

Introduction to the Dream of Ravan Original 1853-54 Version (Dublin University Magazine) 1895 Edition (Theosophical Publishing Society) 1974 Edition (Theosophy… Read More »The Dream of Ravan: A Mystery

Spiritual Progress

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1885

Christina Rossetti’s well-known lines: “Does the road wind up-hill all the way? Yes, to the very end. Does the journey… Read More »Spiritual Progress

Letter of Madame Blavatsky—Dr. Rotura’s Discovery

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, La Revue Spirite, December, 1879 [Translation from the original French]

You do not write to us any more then? And to diversify your Parisian amusements you demolish me in the… Read More »Letter of Madame Blavatsky—Dr. Rotura’s Discovery

Is the Desire to “Live” Selfish?

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

The passage “to Live, to live, to Live must be the unswerving resolve,” occurring in the article on the Elixir… Read More »Is the Desire to “Live” Selfish?

[The Mayavi Rupa]

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

Article selection from “Nanga Baba of Gwalior”, by M.B.V. | Note by H.P.B. “In a corner of the parade ground… Read More »[The Mayavi Rupa]

Of Occult Powers and Their Acquirement

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1889

There are thousands of people in the United States, as well in the ranks of the Society as outside, who… Read More »Of Occult Powers and Their Acquirement

The Universe in a Nut-Shell

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

The article on dreams alluded to in the following letter is reprinted with the desired explanatory notes for the information… Read More »The Universe in a Nut-Shell

Genius

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1889

“Genius! thou gift of Heaven, thou light divine! Amid what dangers art thou doom’d to shine. Oft will the body’s… Read More »Genius

Mediumship

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1887

There is no more misunderstood or misapplied word than “Medium.” Having been appropriated by the Spiritist, it is as a… Read More »Mediumship

The Dweller of the Threshold

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, December, 1888

Has such a being any existence? Has any one ever seen it? Are there many or several, and has it… Read More »The Dweller of the Threshold

Spiritual Gifts and Their Attainment

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1889

One of the questions which a Theosophist is apt to ask, and to ask with some earnestness and intensity is,… Read More »Spiritual Gifts and Their Attainment

Conversations on Occultism [1st Series]

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky with W. Q. Judge, , The Path, April-October, 1888 [Serialized]

The Kali Yuga—The Present Age Student.—I am very much puzzled about the present age. Some theosophists seem to abhor it… Read More »Conversations on Occultism [1st Series]

Magic

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Deccan Star, March, 1879

In The Indian Tribune of March 15th appears a letter upon the relations of the Theosophical Society with the Ârya… Read More »Magic

Conversations on Occultism [2nd Series]

Article/ by W. Q. Judge with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Path, October-December, 1894; January-February, 1895 [Serialized]

Occult Teachings Student.—What is Occultism? Sage.—It is that branch of knowledge which shows the universe in the form of an… Read More »Conversations on Occultism [2nd Series]

[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]

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… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on Indian Metaphysics

Stray Memoranda

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, February, 1889

“Why not,” I said to a Master’s messenger, “give to all these gaping theosophical children throughout the Society, the whole… Read More »Stray Memoranda

AUM!

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, April, 1886

The most sacred mystic syllable of the Vedas, is Aum. It is the first letter of the Sanscrit alphabet, and… Read More »AUM!

[On the Siddhis “Anima” and “Mahima”]

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

Article selection from “An Indian Aethrobat”, by Babu Krishna Indra Sandyal | Note by H.P.B. In the November issue of… Read More »[On the Siddhis “Anima” and “Mahima”]

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… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on the Views of the Theosophists

Astral Intoxication

Article/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, October, 1887

There is such a thing as being intoxicated in the course of an unwise pursuit of what we erroneously imagine… Read More »Astral Intoxication

Answers To Questioners

Q & A/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, November, 1887

The notice published last month, that questions might be asked, addressed to “Zadok,” has elicited several queries, from which we… Read More »Answers To Questioners

A Case of Obsession

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, May, 1880

A most interesting and instructive letter has been addressed to the Society by a respectable physician in England, in which… Read More »A Case of Obsession

Occult or Exact Science?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, April-May, 1886 [Serialized]

I. Ecce Signum! Behold the sign foreseen in a brighter future; the problem that will be the question of the… Read More »Occult or Exact Science?

The Six-Pointed and Five-Pointed Stars

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

Our authorities for representing the pentagram or the five-pointed star as the microcosm, and the six-pointed double triangle as the… Read More »The Six-Pointed and Five-Pointed Stars

The Metaphysical Basis of “Esoteric Buddhism”

Article/Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, May, 1884

The pamphlet of Mr. C. C. Massey, an F.T.S., of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, is a valuable… Read More »The Metaphysical Basis of “Esoteric Buddhism”

[Notes on the Demons of the Zend-Avesta]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, June, 1885

Letter Selections by Dhunjibhoy Jamsetjee | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. The Zendavesta is full of allusions to Devas, Drugs, and… Read More »[Notes on the Demons of the Zend-Avesta]

Bright Spot of Light

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

MADAME,—In the last issue of your valuable journal, a member of the New York Theosophical Society seeks to be enlightened… Read More »Bright Spot of Light

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

Projection of the Double

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

In one of the daily issues of the N. Y. World—an influential journal of the great American metropolis—for the year 1878,… Read More »Projection of the Double

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