Sir Richard and Theosophy, Again.
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.
theosophical movement
Writings related to the modern Theosophical Movement. See also: Theosophy.
“The Theosophical Mahatmas”
It is with sincere and profound regret—though with no surprise, prepared as I am for years for such declarations—that I… Read More »“The Theosophical Mahatmas”
Sympathy from the Founders of the Theosophical Society
To the Editor, Philosophic Inquirer. My dear Sir and Brother,—I send you the enclosed letter from Colonel Olcott—who has just… Read More »Sympathy from the Founders of the Theosophical Society
The Ionian Theosophical Society
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
The “Political” Side of Theosophy
For over two years—ever since the now exploded craze of suspecting Madame Blavatsky of being a “Russian spy,” was blushingly… Read More »The “Political” Side of Theosophy
The Signs of the Times
It is intensely interesting to follow season after season the rapid evolution and change of public thought in the direction… Read More »The Signs of the Times
“Madame Blavatsky’s Income”
Will you give place for a small act of justice? In your issue of June 15, Rev. David Swing has… Read More »“Madame Blavatsky’s Income”
Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research
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
My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini
[For some background, see: “A Levy of Arms Against Theosophy”] In the August Bulletin the esteemed “Fellow of the Theosophical Society” promised… Read More »My Final Word to the Reply of Mr. Tremeschini
Observations on “A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge”
To MADAME H. P. BLAVATSKY, Corresponding Secretary to the Theosophical Society, Madame, After a careful examination of the private and… Read More »Observations on “A Letter Addressed to the Fellows of the London Lodge of the Theosophical Society, by the President and a Vice-President of the Lodge”
White and Black Magic
Having just had a little leisure I was going over Mirza Moorad Alee’s letter in the Philosophic Inquirer of the… Read More »White and Black Magic
The Lawn-Tennis School of Critics
Those intellectual prodigies of the Lawn-Tennis clubs—Anakim among critics—who swallow the story of Balaam’s speaking “she-ass” but cannot believe in… Read More »The Lawn-Tennis School of Critics
Dayanand Saraswati and his Followers
To the Editor of The Theosophist. Madam: The following is a very important notice received from Benares. Please publish it in… Read More »Dayanand Saraswati and his Followers
“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”
The Path has never been a controversial magazine, and does not intend to be. But it cannot in justice to… Read More »“Peace with Honor” or “A Scientific Frontier”
[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]
Madame Blavatsky on the Theosophical Society at Bombay
To the Editor of the Indu-Prakash. SIR,— In your issue of August 30th, I find you commenting on certain “strange… Read More »Madame Blavatsky on the Theosophical Society at Bombay
The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore
Sir—Notwithstanding our protest that there is no Theosophical Society at Ghazipore, I am surprised to find that, in your issue… Read More »The So-Called Theosophical Society at Ghazipore
Correct Definitions and Incorrect Insinuations
A wise and just interpretation of the main objects of our Society was given by our esteemed contemporary the Mahratta… Read More »Correct Definitions and Incorrect Insinuations
[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.]
A Chat with Correspondents
One illustration of the expansion of Theosophical interest through this country is found in the growth of business during the… Read More »A Chat with Correspondents
Important Notice to our Subscribers and Fellows
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
Obituary [Thomas Stolk]
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]
The Theosophists at Maligawa
Sir,—May I hope to be allowed the same number of lines in the columns of your valuable paper, for the… Read More »The Theosophists at Maligawa
Parting Words from Madame Blavatsky
Dear Sir,—So far, as I can at present foresee, this will be the last time I shall ask you to… Read More »Parting Words from Madame Blavatsky
To Theosophists Willing to Work
For some 18 months past, private zeal has carried out a system by which a single copy of one of… Read More »To Theosophists Willing to Work
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
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
Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani
The article entitled: “Final Reflexions of an Oriental,” which is addressed to me in the June number of La Revue… Read More »Final Reply of a Theosophist to Mr. Rossi De Justiniani
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
[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 Neutrality of the Senate House
With reference to a correspondence on the subject of this heading that is now taking place in the Madras Mail, a few… Read More »The Neutrality of the Senate House
“H. P. Blavatsky on Precipitation and Other Matters”
This is a letter from H. P. Blavatsky to Countess Constance Wachtmeister reprinted verbatim et literatum and in full, portions of which… Read More »“H. P. Blavatsky on Precipitation and Other Matters”
The Theosophist in Ceylon
To the Editor of the Sun— Sir: In The Sun you notice a paper published in Ceylon by the Theosophical… Read More »The Theosophist in Ceylon
[Theosophical Delegation to Ceylon]
[The Pioneer, July 31, 1880, carried an article titled “The Theosophists in Ceylon”, which recounted H.P.B. and Col. Olcott’s trip… Read More »[Theosophical Delegation to Ceylon]
[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 Saracens of Theosophy and the Madras Crusaders
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
Notice to Inquirers
Within the mind and heart of every thoughtful individual there exists some vital question unanswered. Some subject is uppermost, and… Read More »Notice to Inquirers
Misconceptions: A Response to Various Criticisms
A France, why do you misunderstand us? European and American Journalists, why don’t you study genuine Theosophy before criticizing it?… Read More »Misconceptions: A Response to Various Criticisms
The Indian “Public” and Theosophy
To the Editor of The Indian Spectator. Before entering upon the main question that compels me to ask you kindly to… Read More »The Indian “Public” and Theosophy
Madame Blavatsky’s Protest
[Note: for background, see “[On the Coulomb Forged Letters]”; “The Collapse of Koot Hoomi”; “To Theosophists and Men of Honour,” The Letters… Read More »Madame Blavatsky’s Protest
[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]
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
[A Response to a Slanderous Attack]
Sir.—It appears that the Editor (or Editors?) of that scurrilous English paper at Lahore, the (un) Civil and (more cowardly… Read More »[A Response to a Slanderous Attack]
[On the Life of a True Theosophist]
It is rumoured that A Catechism on Every-Day Life, by a Theosophical writer, is ready for press. Let us hope… Read More »[On the Life of a True Theosophist]
Force of Prejudice
“The difference is as great between The optics seeing, as the objects seen. All manners take a tincture from our… Read More »Force of Prejudice
The Death of a Great Man
A Master Spirit has passed away from India. Pundit Dayananda Saraswati, the Founder and Supreme Chief of the Arya Samaj… Read More »The Death of a Great Man
We Stand Corrected
To the Editor of The Bombay Gazette: Sir,—Since you refuse publishing my long letter, will you kindly insert this one—merely… Read More »We Stand Corrected
Col. Olcott’s Wonderful Success
Letter by Purna Chundra Sen, with note by the Editor of The East | Reply by H.P.B. To the Editor… Read More »Col. Olcott’s Wonderful Success