Our Fifth Year
Again we have the pleasure of noting the continued prosperity of The Theosophist, and the fact that its publication will be… Read More »Our Fifth Year
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Writings related to the modern Theosophical Movement. See also: Theosophy.
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.
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
[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]
The editorial notice of the proposed visit of our Theosophical Delegation to the island of Ceylon, which is transferred to… Read More »[The Ceylon Delegation and Progress in India]
[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]
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
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
“Esoteric Buddhism”
Mr. A. P. Sinnett, F.T.S., author of The Occult World, has in the press of Messrs. Trübner and Co. a new volume… Read More »“Esoteric Buddhism”
Mr. Moncure Conway
Under this heading our old well-wisher, a pious Baptist editor in Ceylon, takes an opportunity of snapping at us. As… Read More »Mr. Moncure Conway
An “Honest” Enquiry into the Aims of our Society
We have been kindly favoured with a copy of a little pamphlet entitled: “The Theosophical Society and its Founders: An Honest… Read More »An “Honest” Enquiry into the Aims of our Society
A People’s Monthly
The tone of our private correspondence encourages us to think that our magazine is satisfying the wants of the Indian… Read More »A People’s Monthly
Letter to the Editor, of the “Bombay Review”
To the Editor, SIR,— Would you oblige me by giving a wider publicity than it would otherwise receive to the… Read More »Letter to the Editor, of the “Bombay Review”
The Theosophical Society and Swami Dayanand
Owing to misrepresentations and consequent misunderstandings caused by our mutual ignorance of each other’s language, the learned Pandit Dayanand Saraswati… Read More »The Theosophical Society and Swami Dayanand
A Protest
We, the undersigned, the “Accepted” and “Probationary” Hindu Chelas of the Himalayan Brothers, their disciples in India, and Northern Cashmere,… Read More »A Protest
Reticence of Mahatmas and Evolution of the Individual
Members of the Theosophical Society and the general public have alike manifested a wide divergence of opinion both as regards… Read More »Reticence of Mahatmas and Evolution of the Individual
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
From Theosophy to Shakespeare
Notes by H.P.B. on a letter from Mr. Henry G. Atkinson We have received a very interesting letter from Mr.… Read More »From Theosophy to Shakespeare
[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.]
Corrections Concerning the Controversy on Occultism
We have received from Mme Blavatsky a letter dated from Madras, April 17. In this letter, the eminent Secretary of… Read More »Corrections Concerning the Controversy on Occultism
From a Letter of an Old Friend and Theosophist
Letter from G. L. Ditson | Reply by H.P.B. . . . Well, my dear friends, I read with boundless… Read More »From a Letter of an Old Friend and Theosophist
[Mrs. Anandabai Joshi, F.T.S.]
Anonymous Notice | Note by H.P.B. Mrs. Anandabai Joshi, F.T.S., the well-known Mahratta Brahmin lady, sailed yesterday by S.S. City… Read More »[Mrs. Anandabai Joshi, F.T.S.]
[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]
A Year of Theosophy
The dial of Time marks off another of the world’s Hours. . . . And, as the Old Year passes… Read More »A Year of Theosophy
Our Second Year
Like all other pleasant things, our first year’s relations with The THEOSOPHIST’S subscribers are about to terminate. The present is… Read More »Our Second Year
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
[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]
[Intro to] “C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled
We publish the following letter from “H. X.,” [A. O. Hume] under a strong personal protest. Another paper signed by… Read More »[Intro to] “C.C.M.” and Isis Unveiled
[Note to “Practical Work for Theosophists”]
Letter by Raj Coomar Roy | Note by H.P.B. The objects of the Theosophical Society are very laudable, and if… Read More »[Note to “Practical Work for Theosophists”]
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
My sister, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, nee de Hahn, better known in our country under the nom de plume of Radha-Bai, which she adopted… Read More »Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
Some Clarifications Regarding H. P. Blavatsky
Blavatsky herself, I find was quite articulate in stating her case and a lot of the common critiques and misconceptions… Read More »Some Clarifications Regarding H. P. Blavatsky
The First Object of the Theosophical Society
The three principal objects of the Theosophical Society as laid down in the books are: First, “To form a nucleus of a… Read More »The First Object of the Theosophical Society
The Tract-Mailing Scheme
The General Secretary heartily thanks those Brethren who have responded to the call “To Theosophists Willing to Work,” and congratulates… Read More »The Tract-Mailing Scheme
A.L. Rawson and H.P.B.’s World Travels
Albert Leighton Rawson is famous in theosophical history for two things; first, he is a major witness of HPB’s travels… Read More »A.L. Rawson and H.P.B.’s World Travels
The Great Master’s Letter
(Strictly) (Private) & (Confidential) Several good reasons, given to Mahatma K. H., why the T.S. should be a Brotherhood of… Read More »The Great Master’s Letter
Principles, Rules, and Bye-Laws of the Theosophical Society [1880]
The Theosophical Society, or Universal Brotherhood Formed at New York, U. S. of America, October 30th, 1875. Principles, Rules, and… Read More »Principles, Rules, and Bye-Laws of the Theosophical Society [1880]
[On the T.S. Setting a Good Example]
The Revue Spirite, edited by that honoured and thoughtful French spiritist, our friend, Mr. Leymarie, F.T.S., has devoted many pages… Read More »[On the T.S. Setting a Good Example]
Memorabilia of H.P.B.
When the editor of the Canadian Theosophist asked me, several years ago, to write my memoirs of H. P. B., I… Read More »Memorabilia of H.P.B.
Preamble of the Theosophical Society
The title of the Theosophical Society explains the objects and desires of its founders: they seek “to obtain knowledge of… Read More »Preamble of the Theosophical Society
[Defense of the Adepts, H.P.B. and the T.S.]
[Note: the following was A. P. Sinnett’s response to the following statement made by the Editor of the Bombay Gazette:… Read More »[Defense of the Adepts, H.P.B. and the T.S.]
Living the Life
Foreword The important articles by the late B. P. Wadia gathered together in this book have all appeared at different… Read More »Living the Life
H. P. Blavatsky to the Fourth Annual American Convention
The following cablegram was received by William Q. Judge just after adjournment: LONDON, APRIL 26, 1890JUDGE, GENERAL SECRETARY GREETINGS TO… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fourth Annual American Convention
H. P. Blavatsky to the Second Annual American Convention
To William Q. Judge,General Secretary of the American Section of the Theosophical Society. My dearest brother and co-founder of the… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Second Annual American Convention
What Good has Theosophy done in India?
“The race of mankind would perish, did they cease to aid each other. From the time that the mother binds… Read More »What Good has Theosophy done in India?
H. P. Blavatsky to the Third Annual American Convention
17 Lansdowne Road, Holland Park, London, W. April 7, 1889 Friends and Brother Theosophists: You are now once again assembled… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Third Annual American Convention
H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention
To the Boston Convention, T.S., 1891 For the third time since my return to Europe in 1885, I am able… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention
H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention, Re: W. Q. Judge
THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY: EUROPEAN SECTION 19, Avenue Road,Regent’s Park,London, N.W. 15:4:1891 To the 5th Convention of the American Section of the… Read More »H. P. Blavatsky to the Fifth Annual American Convention, Re: W. Q. Judge
The Corresponding Secretary
To The casual reader, the original Constitution or “By-laws of the Theosophical Society,” as published with its Preamble1 on October 30, 1875,… Read More »The Corresponding Secretary