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vedanta

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

Notes on the Bhagavad Gita

Commentary/Lecture/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, February, 1886; February-April & July, 1887 [Serialized]

Contents Introduction Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 [Introduction] (Notes of a lecture, delivered at the Convention of the Theosophical Society, 1885, by… Read More »Notes on the Bhagavad Gita

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 of Viśiṣṭādvaita, to which view… Read More »Isis Unveiled and the Visishtadvaita

Qualifications for Chelaship

Article/ by Mohini M. Chatterji, The Theosophist, September, 1884

The power of the Adepts over forces of nature, not generally recognized, has been enlarged upon on various occasions, but no account of them can… Read More »Qualifications for Chelaship

Vedantism and Buddhism

Note(s)/ by Damodar K. Mavalankar, The Theosophist, August, 1884

In the review of the Vedantasara on page 318 of Vol. IV of the Theosophist, I find the reviewer asserting that Sankaracharya’s Adwaita teaching is… Read More »Vedantism and Buddhism

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 contribution to the discussion now… Read More »The Metaphysical Basis of “Esoteric Buddhism”

The Bhagavad Gita and Esoteric Buddhism

Article/ by W. Q. Judge with H. P. Blavatsky, , The Theosophist, February, 1884

The only fault I have to find with Mr. Sinnett’s book is that he too often says that: “this knowledge is now being given out… Read More »The Bhagavad Gita and Esoteric Buddhism

[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 your remarks on my letter… Read More »[Notes on “The God Idea”]

[A Note on Narayana, and Missing Chapters of the Chandogya Upanishad]

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

Selections from a Letter by Laldi M. Ghose | Notes by H.P.B. The death of our dear Brother Babu Jogendra Nath Basu Sarbadhikary, was the most… Read More »[A Note on Narayana, and Missing Chapters of the Chandogya Upanishad]

Sri Sankaracharya’s Date and Doctrine

Article/Q & A/ by T. Subba Row, The Theosophist, September, 1883

8. Sankaracharya’s date is variously given by Orientalists, but always after Christ. Barth, for instance, places him about 788 A.D. In Esoteric Buddhism he is… Read More »Sri Sankaracharya’s Date and Doctrine

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, Hindi and Bengali Translations. See… Read More »The Vedantasara

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 readers of the Theosophist the… Read More »Prakriti and Purusha

The Almora Swami

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

Editorial Comments and Notes by H.P.B. on a letter from the Swami of Almora. In our February number (see page 118) prefacing the valuable though… Read More »The Almora Swami

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 article by T. Subba Row,… Read More »Will

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, is still considered as a… Read More »Visishthadwaita Philosophy [2]

Visishthadwaita Philosophy

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

Article by A. Govinda Charlu | Notes by H.P.B. [Only the notes by H.P.B. are included here. Notes by A.G.C. are not included.] For the… Read More »Visishthadwaita Philosophy

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 in the question of “Personal,… Read More »Parabrahm, Defined by Vedantins

[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 to which the greatest interest… Read More »[Buddhism and Esoteric Brahmanism]

[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 by H.P.B. In your issue… Read More »[On the Parabrahm of the Upanishads]

“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 some observations on “the Theoretical… Read More »“A Personal and Impersonal God”

Atmanatmaviveka (Discrimination of Spirit and Not-Spirit)

Translation/ by Mohini M. Chatterji, The Theosophist, November, 1882 & December, 1883 [Serialized] [Reprinted in Five Years of Theosophy, 1885]

Introductory Note An apology is scarcely needed for undertaking a translation of Sankara Acharya’s celebrated Synopsis of Vedantism entitled “Atmanatma Vivekah.” This little treatise, within… Read More »Atmanatmaviveka (Discrimination of Spirit and Not-Spirit)