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...to the [[Theosophical Publishing Society (London)|Theosophical Publishing Society in London]]. [[Category:Publishing companies]]

...dia]] and [[Theosophical Publishing House (Wheaton)|Wheaton, Illinois]] in the United States. [[Category:Publishing companies]]

...France]], associated with the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India]]. Its French-language [http://www.editionsadyar.com/ [[Category:Publishing companies]]

...t correspondence. Boris de Zirkoff Papers. Records Series 22. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> [[Category:Publishing companies]]

...100 Years of Theosophy in America: 1875-1975''. (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1987), 44, 204.</ref> [[Category:Publishing companies]]

...tory of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 115.</ref> However, [[Walter A. Carrithers, Jr.]] writes: ...www.blavatskyfoundation.org/founding.htm# The Founding of the Theosophical Society]</ref></blockquote>

...Cape Town. The publishing initiative then was renamed as the “Theosophical Society in Southern Africa Information and Publicity Centre.” * '''''50 Years of Theosophy – The Golden Jubilee of the Johannesburg Lodge''''' Compiled by Phyllis Lean. 1949.

...Path'' in New York and ''The Theosophist'' in Madras, and also the Occult Publishing Company in Boston. ...to TPH announcement.jpg|190px|right|thumb|Announcement of renaming; from ''The Theosophist'', June, 1917.]]

...100 Years of Theosophy in America: 1875-1975''. (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1987), 131.</ref> TSA President [[Joy Mills]] was granted funds from [[The Kern Foundation]] to establish this new line of books:

...knew [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] in the early days of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...t of the Theosophical Society, 1953'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1954), 72.</ref>

...and comparative anatomist. He was a Founding fellow of the Anthropological Society of London (1863). He was also a [[Spiritualism|Spiritualist]] and a student ...ned concepts in her recently published book [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|''The Secret Doctrine'']].

...Britten''' was present at the [[Founders|founding]] of the [[Theosophical Society]] in September, 1875. He was married to medium [[Emma Hardinge Britten|Emma ...tory of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 111.</ref>

...a, but eventually was named the '''Simla Eclectic Theosophical Society'''. The founding happened during a visit by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H.P. Blavat ...nd countenance the [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] movement by demonstrating to the native community that many Europeans respect, sympathize, and are desirous

...e Pioneers of the Theosophical Movement'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1965), 150.</ref> ...ters of H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett'' Letter No. LXIV, (Pasadena, CA: Theosophical University Press, 1973), 161.</ref>

...and succeeded by [[January 2]]. Following January 1, there are 364 days in the year (365 in leap years). ==Blavatsky's Gem of the Day==

...eriodical. Some book sales of the Quarterly Book Department continued into the 1950s.

...f> and a councillor of the [[Blavatsky Lodge]]<ref>"From Many Lands" ''The Theosophical Review'' 34.203 (July 15, 1904), 465.</ref> ...daughter Gertrude died as an infant in 1876. The Fauldings always lived in the greater London area. He died in 1916.

...George S. Arundale]] nominated him for the office of Vice-President of the Society: ...ting [[Adyar (campus)|Adyar]] for the first time in 1903, when he attended the International Convention there.

...sh writer and poet, who became one of London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. ...his mother and in 1888 his wife Constance entered the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]], of which [[William Butler Yeats|W. B. Yeats]] was a member.

...le:A K Sitarama Shastri.jpg|Right|210px|thumb|A. K. S. Shastri, shown in ''The Theosophist'' of October 1929.]] ...//www.ts-adyar.org/content/theosophical-publishing-house# The Theosophical Publishing House web page]</ref>

...' was an English member of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India]]. == Theosophical Society involvement ==

'''Ursula M. Bright''' was an early member of the [[Theosophical Society]] and a loyal friend of [[H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Annie Besant]]. Her daugh ..." ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 170.</ref>

'''Mooljee Thackersey''' was an Indian man who was one of the earliest Hindu friends of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel O == Theosophical Society involvement ==

...osophical Book Concern''' is described [[Theosophical Book Concern#Chicago Theosophical Book Concern|below]]. ...100 Years of Theosophy in America: 1875-1975''. (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1987), 56-57.</ref>

[[Theosophy]], Theosophists, and the [[Theosophical Society]] are frequently mentioned in works of popular culture. This is a collectio ...its laws in his popular novel, In the Weaving. (This book was reviewed in the American Theosophists, April, 1943.)"</ref>

.... It is affiliated with the [[Theosophical Society (Pasadena)|Theosophical Society based in Pasadena, California]], with a [http://www.theosociety.org/pasaden The website for the press gives its history in these words:

...[Liberal Catholic Church]].<ref>Anonymous, "Charles Hampton [obituary]," ''The American Theosophist'' 46.6 (June, 1958), 121.</ref> == Theosophical Society involvement ==

'''NOTE:''' ''For the association of Mahatmas see [[Brotherhood of Adepts]]''. == First Object of the Theosophical Society ==

...''M. Bhikshu Arya Asanga''' or '''Arya Asanga''' (presumably in tribute to the historical [[Arya Asanga]]). == Theosophical Society involvement ==

...ly, dedicated to the study of Oriental philosophy, the Occult Sciences and the Brotherhood of Man." ...ner." It is the official organ of the American Section of the Theosophical Society.

{{DISPLAYTITLE: ''The Open Court'' (periodical)}} ...cience, and the extension of the religious parliament idea." According to the repository at Southern Illinois University,

...ical Society]] from May 1878 until March 1882, during its association with the [[Arya Samaj]] founded by Svāmī [[Dayānand Sarasvatī]]. == Association with the Theosophical Society ==

.... P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters'']] he is frequently referred as the "boss", "Master" or "chief".[[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]] d ...trovna Blavatsky, ''The Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 200.</ref></blockquote>

...rovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1989), 89.</ref> Between 1883 and 1884 he wrote the following articles and reviews:

...f the Indian Congress Party.<ref>[John R. McLane, ''Indian Nationalism and the Early Congress'' (Princeton University Press, 2015), 124. Available at [htt ...ed in the orchard and has encouraged tourism in that region of India.<ref>"The Banons"

...9]], and succeeded by [[July 1]]. Following June 30, there are 184 days in the year. ==Blavatsky's Gem of the Day==

...], 1875, in New York City. The official day of founding the [[Theosophical Society]] is November 17, 1875, and is celebrated by members as [[Foundation Day]]. ...Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' First Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 121-122.</ref>

...ographies, and a member of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India]]. == Theosophical Society involvement ==

...he [[Lucis Trust]], the [[Arcane School]], and [[The Beacon (periodical)|''The Beacon'']] magazine, working with his wife [[Alice Bailey]]. ...U. S. Census, 1910.</ref> Foster Bailey became an attorney. He enlisted in the U. S. Army on September 18, 1917 and was released from service on March 28,

...nett|Mr. Sinnett]], after the latter published [[The Occult World (book)|''The Occult World'']]. ...A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 18 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 58.</ref>

...'', formed on [[April 6]], 1882, during a visit of [[Founders#The Founders|the Founders]] to Calcutta. ...lcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Second Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 341.</ref></blockquote>

...Mass") is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ central to the [[Christianity|Christian]] liturgical year, celebrated on [[December 25]]. == Theosophical significance ==

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''The Hermetist'' (periodical)}} [[Category:Periodicals|Hermetist, The]]

...dent of the [[Madras Theosophical Society]], of which [[T. Subba Row]] was the Corresponding Secretary. ...y|Mme. Blavatsky]] answered a letter of his that was later published under the title of [http://www.blavatsky.net/index.php/hindu-widow-marriage# Hindu Wi

...' was a member of the [[Theosophical Society in America]] who headed the [[Theosophical Order of Service]] for many years. He and his wife '''Sara Northrup Wetheri .... Logan was the national head of the T. O. S."<ref>"Passing of Workers," ''The American Theosophist'' 44.8 (August, 1956), 167.</ref>

...)|Theosophical Society]] based in Adyar, Chennai, India. It was founded on the Full Moon Day of Chaitra, [[April 7]], 1917. Early members included [[Annie ...tablished for work of every kind in the cause of humanity in every part of the world. Its motto is renunciation, obedience, service.

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''The Key to Theosophy'' (book)}} ...a Blavatsky]] to introduce readers to [[Theosophy]] and the [[Theosophical Society]] in an accessible question-and-answer format.

...al parts of India. Branches formed in India, England, The Netherlands, and the United States. The Dutch branch of the organization was called the Vereeniging voor Joodsche Theosofen, or VJT, with Louis Vet serving as pres

...y]], and was referred to as '''Maha Sahib''' because of his high status in the [[Brotherhood of Adepts]]. ...A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 3a (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 10.</ref>

...cult Publishing Co.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Occult Publishing Co. logo from ''The Elixir of Life'', 1887.]] ...cult Publishing Company''' published and distributed Theosophical books in the 1880s and 1890s in Boston.

...ovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. XII (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1980), 503.</ref> These simple words have profoundly inspired genera ...e Golden Stairs - Ethics in the Ancient Wisdom tradition] by John Algeo. ''The American Theosophist''. November, 1984.

...n Francisco, California. [[Jerome A. Anderson|Dr. Jerome A. Anderson]] was the editor. According to Pat Deveney: ...ophical Society, and brief lodge notes on the activities of the society on the West Coast.

...e fourth president of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)]]. She co-founded the '''[[Women's Indian Association]]'''. ...me the fourth president of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India]].

...''Mysterious Tribes of the Blue Hills'', also known as the ''Magicians of the Blue Hills''. ...ry 30, 1954. Chesrow Family Collection. Records Series 25.23. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

These are resources that can aid in the study of the [[Mahatma|Mahatmas]] and their letters. * Abdill, Edward. '''''Masters of Wisdom: The Mahatmas, Their Letters, and the Path'''''. New York: TarcherPerigree, 2015.

...ar, "The International Order of the Round Table," ''Daily News Bulletin of the 136th International Convention'' No. 1 (December 26, 2011): 7.</ref> ...rbert Whyte was born into a family of Theosophists in 1878, and joined the Society on May 25, 1894. He married Ethel Mary Mallet in 1908.

'''Arya Samaj '''(Sanskrit ārya samāja आर्य समाज, Punjabi: ਆਰੀਆ ਸਮਾਜ "Noble Society") is a reform movement in [[Hinduism]] founded on [[April 7]], 1875. It was ...erents believe in one supreme being of whom Aum is the proper name, and in the equality of all human beings.

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 65, 159.</ref> From one who will ever watch over and protect him if he goes on in the path of duty to his country and righteousness to his Brethren.

...mber 6]] of that year the name was changed to "Prayāg Psychic Theosophical Society". .... In the Veda it is mentioned as the location where Brahma, the Creator of the Universe according to Hindu mythology, attended a sacrificial ritual.

...l Council of the Theosophical Society]].<ref>"The Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophist'' 1.8 (May, 1880), 214.</ref> ...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]:<br>

...r [[James Morgan Pryse]], he assisted [[William Quan Judge]] in setting up publishing operations in New York. == Theosophical Society involvement ==

...with biographical details on the people mentioned, a historical survey of the period, and an index. Volume XV is a comprehensive index. ...[Spiritualism|Spiritualistic]] journals and [[The Theosophist (periodical)|The Theosophist]]. That volume is available at [https://docs.yandex.ru/docs/vie

...ril 22]], to give origin to an independent organization, the '''[[Hermetic Society]]'''. ...[[London Lodge]], of which [[Anna Bonus Kingsford|Dr. Anna Kingsford]] was the President.

...t works produced were Bragdon's pamphlets ''Theosophy and the Theosophical Society'' and ''A Brief Life of Mrs. Besant''. Manas Press is especially noteworthy for translating and publishing the first English-language edition of [[P. D. Ouspensky|P. D. Ouspensky's]] Rus

...st (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']]'''. Much of the early history of the Society is known mainly through Olcott's colorful and detailed records. ...by her friend [[William R. O'Donovan]]. The volume covers the period from the meeting of Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott in 1874 until their departur

...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]:<br> ...he Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972), 219.</ref>

...by [[Annie Besant|Dr. Annie Besant]], then president of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)]]. It reads: ...ing House, 1948), 6-7.</ref> and daily at many theosophical centers around the world.

...ho was in [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Madame Blavatsky's]] inner circle in the late 1880s, and active for many years afterward. == Theosophical Society involvement ==

...The Philippines. Formerly, another publishing house was in [[Theosophical Publishing House (London)|London, England]]. ...he same name.<ref>Joy Mills, " Annual Report of the National President," ''The American Theosophist'' 55.8 (August, 1967), 184.</ref>

In [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] literature the term is used in a specific way, to refer to exalted beings who have attaine ...trovna Blavatsky, ''The Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 201.</ref></blockquote>

...erred to as one of the founders of [[Neoplatonism]]. He is mainly known as the teacher of [[Plotinus]], whom he taught for eleven years from 232 to 243. L ...trovna Blavatsky, ''The Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 20.</ref></blockquote>

...nglish schoolteacher and one of the earliest members of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...n December 1, 1878, while he joined a few months earlier.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsm

...Hodson was awarded the '''[[Subba Row Medal]]''' for his contributions to Theosophical literature. The [[Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals]] lists '''[http://www.austheos.org.au/cgi-bin/ui-csvsearch.pl?

...]], and succeeded by [[July 19]]. Following July 18, there are 166 days in the year. ==Blavatsky's Gem of the Day==

...USA and was expelled. He later was an important figure in the formation of the [[Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor]]. ...d Chintamon. . . . Chintamon was the most masterful and most successful of the early Indian photographers who captured carte-de-visite images of literary,

...of the Theosophical Society. He held the title of President-Founder of the Society from 1875 till his death in 1907. ...y valued as a first-person account of the early days of the [[Theosophical Society]].

...sford]] on their 1882 book, [[The Perfect Way (book)|''The Perfect Way, or the Finding of Christ'']]. == Involvement with Theosophical Society ==

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'' (book)}} [[File:Readers Guide to the Mahatma Letters cover.jpg|220px|right|Cover of the 1972 edition.]]

...a symbol and metaphor; as a primordial element; and as a representation of the mind. [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], founder of the [[Theosophical Society]], commented on many aspects of fire:

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 34, 145.</ref> ...Selfishness and the want of self-sacrifice are the greatest impediments on the path of adeptship.

...is Bahadur.<ref>The "Khan Saheb" name is mentioned in the Supplements to ''The Theosophist'' in February, 1882, p. 2; March, 1882, p. 8; and August, 1883, == Theosophical Society membership ==

...uding Tibetan.<ref>Clara Codd, ''So Rich a Life'' (Pretoria: Institute for Theosophical Publicity, 1956), 113.</ref> According to the ''General Report of the Theosophical Society'' for 1909-1910,

...[Sanskrit]]: शाक्यमुनि) "Sage of the Śākyas") was a spiritual teacher from the Indian subcontinent, on whose teachings [[Buddhism]] was founded. == Theosophical view ==

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 34-35, 145.</ref> ...on are strange and unusual, and but too often liable to create suspicions. The latter is a snare and a temptation. Happy is he whose spiritual perceptions

...ions]]. It is, so to speak, the boundary between man's spiritual being and the cosmic life. ...sant]], leader from the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)]], correlated it to the [[Causal Body]].

== Theosophical view == Mme. Blavatsky defines the word Yoga in reference to rāja yoga, as follows:

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 62-63, 158.</ref> ...nd which is the element of greatness and which in you ought to be shown in the stern resolution with which you can go forward to your end thro’ all obst

'''Eunice Layton''' was an American Theosophical worker who was married to [[Felix Layton]]. ...s a Danish immigrant. The family had at least six children, with Eunice as the second-oldest.<ref>1910 United States Federal Census.</ref><ref>1920 United

...''Fifty Years of Theosophy in Bombay'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1931), 5.</ref> == Involvement with Theosophical Society ==

...uotation recorded by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]]. In all editions before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 40'''. ...s there are three men worthy of our Lord's blessing, in the [[Theosophical Society]], it can never be destroyed.''

...city of Bombay who became an early, prominent member of the [[Theosophical Society]]. == Theosophical Society involvement ==

...oup of the same name formed<br>for the study of [[The Perfect Way (book)|''The Perfect Way'']]. It was linked to [[Clara Erskine Clement Waters]].<ref>Edw ...as an offspring of the short-lived [[Hermetic Lodge]] of the Theosophical Society.

...tion à L’Histoire de la Société Théosophique en France]''''', a history of the TS in France. ...cious of hostesses."<ref>G. S. A. [George S. Arundale], "Charles Blech," ''The Theosophist'' 55.7 (April 1934), 83.</ref>

...OTE: For the periodical of this name, see [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']]</b> ...r to a student of [[Theosophy]]. However, the founders of the Theosophical Society reserved this term for those people who had attained ''theos-sophia'', that

..." ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 199.</ref> ...e began a political career as deputy head of the sociotechnical cabinet of the Ministry of Public Health."<ref>Samuel Boussion, Mathias Gardet, and Martin

...ry activity operating in and from Geneva."<ref>"Theosophy At Geneva" ''The Theosophical Messenger'' 18.12 (December 1930), 281.</ref> The initial idea for the centre came from [[Margaret Cousins]]:

...rried and was for some years a member of the Council of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...Koot Hoomi|Master K.H.]] stating that H.P.B. was well and would be back in the family before "18 moons" shall have risen.

...e Google Books].</ref> and was a Freemason<ref>"The New Grand Officers," ''The Freemason and Masonic Illustrated'' Vol 47 (May 30, 1908), 765. Available a ...He had a distinguished military career in the Grenadier Guards, rising to the rank of Brigadier General with many medals and honors: Khedive's star, Sout

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 69, 160.</ref> ...he approach of that eventful day. Blessings to all the faithful workers at the headquarters.