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Writings related to the Vedanta school of Indian Philosophy. See also: Advaita Vedanta.

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Deussen’s Upanishads

Review/ by Charles Johnston, The Theosophist, July, 1899 [Re-Printed from the Madras Mail]

For a long time there has been no event in the study of Oriental religions and philosophies equal in importance… Read More »Deussen’s Upanishads

Prakriti and Purusha

Article/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, July, 1883

The editorial at the head of the article that precedes will explain to the learned Hermit of Almora and the… Read More »Prakriti and Purusha

Parabrahm, Defined by Vedantins

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

Letter by Ramji Mall Pandit | Reply by H.P.B. I beg to call the attention of those who are interested… Read More »Parabrahm, Defined by Vedantins

Kena Upanishad (By Whom?)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, October, 1920; January, 1921 [Serialized]

By whom impelled flies the forward-impelled Mind? By whom compelled does the First Life go forth? By whom impelled is… Read More »Kena Upanishad (By Whom?)

Kena Upanishad (By Whom?)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, November, 1894

[Translation] By whom commanded does the mind go forth? By whom compelled does the first life go forth? By whom… Read More »Kena Upanishad (By Whom?)

Vakya Sudha (The Essence of the Teaching)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophy, July, 1897

[Translation] Seer and Seen The form is seen, the eye is seer; the mind is both seen and seer. The… Read More »Vakya Sudha (The Essence of the Teaching)

Schopenhauer and Shankara

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), January, 1901

It is a somewhat humiliating thing to think of, that in spite of all the good intentions and praiseworthy endeavours… Read More »Schopenhauer and Shankara

Faith and Works In the Upanishads and the New Testament

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1911

I. There is a passage of singular charm and vivacity, which one may call, I think, the keystone of the… Read More »Faith and Works In the Upanishads and the New Testament

[Explanation of Incidents in the Life of Sankaracharya]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January & May, 1880 [Serialized]

Article selections from “The Life of Sankaracharya, Philosopher and Mystic” by Kashinath Trimbak Telang | Notes by H.P.B. The question… Read More »[Explanation of Incidents in the Life of Sankaracharya]

Tattva Bodha (Shankaracharya’s Catechism)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, April, July, October, 1913 [Serialized]

Introduction This charming little treatise bears in Sanskrit the title Tattva Bodha, which means “The Awakening to Reality,” or, to… Read More »Tattva Bodha (Shankaracharya’s Catechism)

Mundaka Upanishad (The Two Wisdoms)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, March & May, 1895 [Serialized]

I. [Translation] The Evolver first of the bright ones came into being, the maker of the whole, the guardian of… Read More »Mundaka Upanishad (The Two Wisdoms)

Chandogya Upanishad 6:1-7 (First Principles 1)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, July, 1894

[Translation] There lived once Shvetaketu, Aruni’s grandson; his father addressed him, saying: —Shvetaketu, go, learn the service of the Eternal;… Read More »Chandogya Upanishad 6:1-7 (First Principles 1)

Modernized Upanishad

Translation/ by W. Q. Judge, The Path, September, 1892

Chapter First 1 The Master was asked by the pupil to tell at whose wish the mind of man, when… Read More »Modernized Upanishad

Visishthadwaita Philosophy [2]

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

Article selections from “Viśishtadvaita Philosophy,” by Govinda Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. Parabrahma being an All-pervading principle, itself being the All,… Read More »Visishthadwaita Philosophy [2]

Taittiriya Upanishad 1 (The Lotus of the Teaching)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, June, 1895

I. [Translation] Om Bless us Mitra; bless us Varuna; bless us Aryaman; bless us Indra, Vrhaspati; bless us wide-stepping Vishnu.… Read More »Taittiriya Upanishad 1 (The Lotus of the Teaching)

“A Personal and Impersonal God”

Article/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, February, 1883

A letter signed by H. X. has appeared in the December issue of the Theosophists under the heading abovementioned containing… Read More »“A Personal and Impersonal God”

Chandogya Upanishad 1:8-2:21 (The Mysteries of Sound 2)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, June, 1896

[Translation] Three, verily, were skilled in the up-singing Shilaka Shalavatya, Chaikitayana Dalbhya, Pravahana Jaivala. They said: In the up-singing, indeed,… Read More »Chandogya Upanishad 1:8-2:21 (The Mysteries of Sound 2)

The Songs of the Master

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, October-December, 1896 & February, 1897 [Serialized]

I. In the Bhagavad Gita, first translated and best known of all the Sacred Books of the East, there is… Read More »The Songs of the Master

Anugita

Translation/ by Kisari Mohan Ganguli, 1896 [Drawn from the complete translation of the Mahabharata]

Mahabharata, Book 14: Aswamedha Parva Section XVI Janamejaya said, “When the high-souled Kesava and Arjuna after slaying their enemies repaired… Read More »Anugita

Isis Unveiled and the Visishtadvaita

LTTE/ by H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophist, January, 1886

Sir,—“R. R.” attempts in the October number of our Magazine to prove that I have taught in Isis Unveiled substantially the doctrine… Read More »Isis Unveiled and the Visishtadvaita

Aitareya Upanishad (Macrocosm and Microcosm)

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, 1925

I. Atma, verily, Universal Self, alone was this in the beginning, nor was aught else with opening and closing eyes.… Read More »Aitareya Upanishad (Macrocosm and Microcosm)

Occultism in the Upanishads

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophy, September, 1896

“The true desires are overlaid with false; though true, there is a false covering-up of them. For if any one… Read More »Occultism in the Upanishads

Sankara, the Teacher

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, March, 1894

The Upanishads, Buddha, and Sankara: these are the three great lights of Indian wisdom. The Upanishads far away in the… Read More »Sankara, the Teacher

Songs of the Master

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), January-April, 1900 [Serialized]

[I.] Introductory Before all things remember that the Bhagavad Gita is a textbook of the Mysteries. It has seven keys,… Read More »Songs of the Master

From the Upanishads

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Booklet, July, 1896

Wilt thou not open thy heart to know What rainbows teach, and sunsets show? Verdict which accumulates From lengthening scroll… Read More »From the Upanishads

Self and Eternal

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Open Court, March, 1896

“As the web-wombed spider puts forth and draws to him, as trees come forth upon the earth, as from a… Read More »Self and Eternal

Prashna Upanishad (A Vedic Master)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, October, 1922 [Serialized]

Prashna Upanishad, “the Mystical Teaching of the Questions,” brief though it be, is a masterly summary of the Secret Wisdom.… Read More »Prashna Upanishad (A Vedic Master)

Chandogya Upanishad 2:22-24 (The Mysteries of Sound 3)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, August, 1896

[Translation] I select and assign the different notes of the chant. The animal note is the up-singing of the Fire-lord.… Read More »Chandogya Upanishad 2:22-24 (The Mysteries of Sound 3)

The Great Upanishads

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, January, 1894

“From every page of the Upanishads, deep, original, lofty thoughts step forth to meet us while a high and holy… Read More »The Great Upanishads

Chandogya Upanishad 6:8-16 (First Principles 2)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, September, 1894

[Translation] Aruna’s son Uddalaka addressed his son Shvetaketu, saying: —Learn from me, dear, the reality about sleep. When a man… Read More »Chandogya Upanishad 6:8-16 (First Principles 2)

Shankara’s Thought

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Forum (2nd Series), March, 1901

The glamour of India; the hot, luminous sky; palm trees, with their metallic glitter, fringing her sacred rivers; heavy-curtained mango… Read More »Shankara’s Thought

Atma Bodha (The Awakening to the Spirit)

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, January, 1925

For the sake of those whose darkness has been worn away by purifications, who have attained to peace, whose passions… Read More »Atma Bodha (The Awakening to the Spirit)

Muktika Upanishad

Translation/ by K. Narayanaswami Aiyer, Thirty Minor Upanishads, 1914

Adhyāya I Addressing with devotion and obedience Śrī-Rāma—the Lord Hari, at the end of His Samādhi, who being Himself changeless… Read More »Muktika Upanishad

Atma Bodha (The Awakening to the Self)

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, July, 1894

This awakening to the Self is recorded for those whose inner darkness has been worn away by strong effort, who… Read More »Atma Bodha (The Awakening to the Self)

[On the Parabrahm of the Upanishads]

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

Selection from letter to the editor “Is Brahmoism True Hinduism” by “A Member of the Adi B. Samaj” | Note… Read More »[On the Parabrahm of the Upanishads]

Paingala Upanishad

Translation/ by K. Narayanaswami Aiyer, Thirty Minor Upanishads, 1914

[Paiṅgala Upanishad]1 Adhyāya I Om. Paiṅgala, having served under Yājñavalkya for twelve years, asked him to initiate him into the… Read More »Paingala Upanishad

Vakya Sudha (The Essence of the Teaching)

Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Theosophical Quarterly, July, 1925

The power of vision in the eye sees form; the mind sees the power of vision in the eye; spiritual… Read More »Vakya Sudha (The Essence of the Teaching)

Shankara, Teacher of India

Article/ by Charles Johnston, The Open Court, September, 1897

A short time ago, an esteemed friend of mine who has devoted much study to Buddhism in writing of Indian… Read More »Shankara, Teacher of India

The Dramatic Element in the Upanishads

Article/Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, The Monist, April, 1910

A good many readers make the acquaintance of the Upanishads in the two volumes which Prof. Max Müller contributed to… Read More »The Dramatic Element in the Upanishads

Tattva Bodha (Shankara’s Catechism)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, January & March, 1895 [Serialized]

Introductory In the “Awakening to the Self” [Atma Bodha], and, still more, in the “Crest-Jewel of Wisdom”, Shankara the Teacher… Read More »Tattva Bodha (Shankara’s Catechism)

Will

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

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

[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]

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

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]

Karma: Works and Wisdom

Article/ by Charles Johnston, Metaphysical Magazine, May-November, 1896 [Serialized] [Re-published as a Booklet, August, 1900]

Contents I. The Three Kinds of Karma II. Karma in the Upanishads III. Karma in the Bhagavad Gita IV. Krishna’s… Read More »Karma: Works and Wisdom

Misconceptions: A Response to Various Criticisms

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Le Lotus, September, 1887 [Translated from the original French]

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

Taittiriya Upanishad 3 (The Lotus of the Sage Bhrgu)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, December, 1895

III. [Translation] Invocation Om. May That guard us two—teacher and pupil; may That save us two; may we two do… Read More »Taittiriya Upanishad 3 (The Lotus of the Sage Bhrgu)

The Vedantasara

Review/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, September, 1883

[Note: the following is a review of The Vedantasara in Sanskrit with the commentary of Nrishingha Saraswatee, and with English,… Read More »The Vedantasara

Chandogya Upanishad 4:4-9 (Teachers Other Than Human)

Commentary/Translation/ by Charles Johnston, Oriental Department Papers, April, 1897

[Translation] Satyakama the son of Jabala addressed his mother Jabala thus: I am going to dwell with a teacher, in… Read More »Chandogya Upanishad 4:4-9 (Teachers Other Than Human)

[Notes on “The God Idea”]

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

Article selections by Babu Raj Narain Bose | Notes by H.P.B. I deem it necessary to reply to some of… Read More »[Notes on “The God Idea”]

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