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...elena Petrovna Blavatsky|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)|Light]]. ...ovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>

...lant etc.) which survives physical death. It has a similar usage to atma, "the cosmic self", although jīva denotes an individual 'living entity' or 'livi ...rovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. IV (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1991), 547.</ref>

...] of a human being does not incarnate in a fetus, but does it gradually as the child grows up: ...trovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. V (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1997), 108.</ref></blockquote>

...the Theosophical Society''' was organized in London, on [[May 19]], 1887. The first President was Mr. [[G. B. Finch]]. ...d correspondence. Boris de Zirkoff Papers. Records Series 22. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> those present included:

...author who was present at the [[Founders|founding]] of the [[Theosophical Society]] in September, 1875. ...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]:<br>

== Theosophical view == ...Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 508.</ref> For example, the latter wrote:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom'' (book)}} ...asters of Wisdom]] or [[Mahatmas]] in the early days of the [[Theosophical Society]].

Gustav Gebhard was the eldest son of Franz-Joseph Gebhard, President of the Board of Trade, at Elberfeld, Germany. ...se, 19898), 434.</ref> See '''[[Gebhard Family]]''' for more details about the children.

...h-English writer active in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India]]. ...as, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1906), 113.</ref> By 1912 he had the rank of captain.<ref>1912 UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962.</ref>

...eosophical Publishing House, 2011), 105, 165.</ref> In all editions before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 36'''. The days of his blindness will return again, he will turn once more away from t

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 68, 159.</ref> ...this followed by Subram’s statement. You may take out something else from the Supplement.

...national Theosophical Year Book 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938): 223.</ref> He was a personal pupil of [[Helena Petrovna Blava Señor Xifré was born in 1856 in the north of Spain to a very wealthy and aristocratic family. Johan van Manen w

...ng particular attention to foster girls' education.<ref>Anon., "obituary," The Theosophist 52 (September, 1931), 697.</ref> == Theosophical Society involvement ==

...khan) is a Mongolian term related to the idea in Tibet of high lamas being the "reincarnations" of different Buddhas and other spiritual personalities. ...ovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 179.</ref>

...trovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. I (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1988), 438.</ref> ...'Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1988), 167-168.</ref></blockquote>

...Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India]], and later of the [[United Lodge of Theosophists]]. == Theosophical Society involvement ==

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Paradoxes of the Highest Science'' (book)}} ...ublished manuscripts by French occultist [[Éliphas Lévi]], translated from the French by [[A. O. Hume]] and annotated by [[Koot Hoomi|Mahatma K.H.]]

...sician and philologist, who served as Vice President of the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1877-1880 along with [[Alexander Wilder]] under [[Abner Doubleday]]. ...ertown, Massachusetts in 1841, and they had at least three children during the Boston years.<ref>Massachusetts Town & Vital Records, 1620-1888.</ref> Then

...phy|Theosophist]] who later joined [[Rudolf Steiner]]'s [[Anthroposophical Society]]. ...national Theosophical Year Book 1938'', Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938: 173.</ref>

...ement, direction, or geometrical construction. In particle physics, any of the fundamental interactions of nature is mediated by a particle known as gauge == Theosophical view ==

...an ancient symbol depicting a Serpent or dragon swallowing its own tail. The name originates from within Greek language ''oura'' (οὐρά), meaning " ...ovna Blavatsky, ''The Secret Doctrine'' vol. I, (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 74.</ref></blockquote>

...a Petrovna Blavatsky]]. He served as secretary of the Vedanta Theosophical Society of Omaha, Nebraska. He gave his papers to [[Alice Bailey]], who wrote of hi ...t its name.<ref>Alice Bailey, ''Unfinished Autobiography'' New York: Lucis Publishing Company, 1951.</ref>

...ry to [[A. O. Hume]] at [[Simla, India|Simla]] and may have been living in the Hume home. ...he Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972), 231.</ref>

...ura Mary Cooper''' (1855-1924) was an English member of the [[Theosophical Society]] and sister of [[Isabel Cooper-Oakley]]. She was married to [[G. R. S. Mea ...hs and Baptisms, 1786-1947. Reference ID volume 89 page 352.</ref> She was the third child, following a brother Frederick Allen Cooper (1852-1856), who di

...ted to achieve '''reunification''' of the organizations within the broad [[Theosophical Movement]]. ...cal leaders essayed to work together in 1931 to celebrate the centenary of the birth of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]].

...n India. He and his wife [[Emma Coulomb|Emma]] caused the scandal known as the '''[[Hodgson Report|Coulomb Affair]]'''. Little is known of Alexis except during his association with Emma. He was the son of hotel keepers in Cairo, Egypt and married Miss Emma Cutting, an Engl

...I have described as a distinctive, a peculiar note of Modern Spiritualism—the presence and guardianship of departed spirits." Early Theosophical leaders and [[chela]]s took exception of Mr. Lillie's claims in his books,

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 68, 160.</ref> ...When it does, it shall be communicated to you. Till then make the best of the present favourable opportunity to improve yourself intellectually while dev

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 72-73.</ref> Those who pause and hesitate and are the most cautious before entering into the spirit of an entirely new scheme are to be generally far more relied upon t

...scientist, leader of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)]], and scholar in the fields of [[Yoga]] and Indian Philosophy. ...rs old he lost his mother to tuberculosis. His father never married again. The children, Iqbal Kishen and his sister Chandra (2 years younger than him), w

...phical Publishing House, 2011), 101-102, 164.</ref> In all editions before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 33'''. ...oo hard had better not undertake it. The moral and spiritual sufferings of the world are more important and need help and cure more than science needs aid

...Olcott]] to India in 1873, a year before they actually met and six before the stepped on Indian soil. ...m is certified by eyewitnesses to have been able to recite the contents of the works of Agastia and other Munis equally respected by Dravidians and Aryans

...ma Letters.png|right|290px|thumb|[[Joy Mills]] with the Mahatma Letters at the British Library]] ...ett'']] and the [[The Letters of H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Letters of H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett'']] were compiled.

...st 28]], 1928) was an American [[Spiritualism|Spiritualist]] and editor of the ''Spiritual Scientist'' of Boston, Mass. ...ge Gerry Walter Channing Brown was born on [[April 15]] (or 19?), 1849, at the residence of his parents, Thomas W. and Sarah D., at 34 Hanover St.; Boston

...manifestation of the One Principle beyond the range and reach of thought, the [[Absolute]]. ...they appear as opposite to our perception, they are simply two aspects of the [[Absolute]]. [[Koot Hoomi| Mahatma K.H.]] wrote:

...as and talas, and many more. Other septenates in the Western antiquity are the seven classical planets, seven seas, seven sages of Greece, seven Kings and Seven Liberal Arts, Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

...ick Henry Cooper, C.B, I.C.S. [[Laura M. Cooper|Laura Mary Cooper]], later the wife of [[G. R. S. Mead]], was her sister. == Theosophical Society involvement ==

...: For the similarly named body that governed the Adyar headquarters during the absence of [[Henry Steel Olcott|President-Founder Henry Olcott]], refer to ...stablish central management of the American branches of the [[Theosophical Society]]. [[Elliott B. Page]] of St. Louis was President; [[Josephine Cables|Mrs.

...Storer Cobb''' was one of the [[Founders|founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]]. He was sometimes addressed as "Dr. Cobb" due to his Doctor of Laws degre John Storer Cobb was born around 1838 as the son of John Saxilby Cobb and his wife Harriet in Strood, Kent, England.<ref

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 38, 145.</ref> ...rdly allowed you to remain three years in India without visiting Calcutta, the city of great intellects and &ndash; no hearts. You may read this to them.

...of the [[Theosophical Society]], formally known as The First Theosophical Society of Cincinnati. ...</ref> At that point there was no national organization of Theosophists in the United States, so Cincinnati affiliated directly with Adyar.

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 40, 145-146.</ref> ...write to [[Norendro Nath Sen|Norendro N.S.]] and have a talk with him upon the subject. Till then &ndash; not a word.

...g "vision". This form of extra-sensory perception is a [[siddhi]] by which the seer or clairvoyant can perceive subtler states of matter. ...trovna Blavatsky, ''The Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 85.</ref></blockquote>

...alifornian'']] from 1891-1894 and [[The Pacific Theosophist (periodical)|''The Pacific Theosophist'']] from November 1891-1898. ...t became the Point Loma enterprise.<ref>W. Michael Ashcraft, ''The Dawn of the New Cycle: Point Loma Theosophists and American Culture'' (Knoxville:Univer

...t an important legacy in her book '''''A Short History of The Theosophical Society'''''. ...losophy, becoming no mean Sanskrit scholar.<ref>""Josephine Ransom," ''The Theosophical Journal'' 2.1 (Jan-Feb 1961), 12.</ref>

...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]:<br> ...to A. P. Sinnett (book)|ML]] index; [[A Short History of the Theosophical Society (book)|SH]] index.

...l body]]. However, the term was also used for other subtle bodies, such as the [[Māyāvi-Rūpa]]. ...heric Double]]" for the Liṅga-śarīra and "Astral Body" for what she called the [[Emotional Body]].

...ool in London.<ref>Edan Hughes, ''Artists in California, 1786-1940' Hughes publishing Co., 1986. Quoted in [http://www.askart.com/askart/r/erling_roberts/erling_ == Theosophical Society involvement and years in Australia ==

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 146-147.</ref> ...our hearts to the reception of the blessed truth, and obtain the fruits of the Arhatship if not in this then in another & better rebirth.

...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]:<br> ...ld Diary Leaves (book)|ODL]] I: 201; [[A Short History of the Theosophical Society (book)|SH]], pp. 13, 18, 74, 166.

...932) was an early Theosophist among the [[Founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]] in New York City. ...l was naturalized as an American citizen on November 22, 1878, and by 1880 the couple had moved to New York City. They had twins who died in infancy, then

...hat take place on larger cycles are repeated in smaller ones. For example, the [[Morya|Mahatma M.]] writes in a [[Mahatma Letter No. 44|letter]] to [[A. P ...A.P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 44 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 118.</ref></blockquote>

...s concepts (like reincarnation, karma, yoga) into the West; cremation into the United States; Buddhist education in Sri Lanka; and political and social ch ...l people who were Theosophists or closely affiliated with the Theosophical Society include: [[Thomas Alva Edison]], [[Mohandas K. Gandhi|Mahatma Gandhi]], [[M

...from 1884 until the early 1890s in the United States and England. Many of the members were Theosophists who were seeking instruction in practical [[occul ...[[Brotherhood of Luxor]]''', a subset of the [[Brotherhood of Adepts]], or the '''[[Hermetic Brotherhood of Atlantis, Luxor and Elephanta]]'''.

...uishes objects that have signaling and self-sustaining processes including the capacity for growth, reproduction, etc., from those that do not, either bec ....P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 93b (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 317.</ref></blockquote>

== Involvement in Theosophical Society == ...United States. They sailed on November 15, 1884 and landed in New York on the 26th. He gave this account:

...eel Olcott]], [[Founders#The Founders|the Founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]], during their early days in India. ...uge there from the rebellions taking place in northern India at that time. The mother, Mary Anne Hume, died on March 30, 1890.<ref>''Pall Mall Gazette'' (

...asters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 151-52.</ref> ...some of the best members will lose their heads. Take counsel at once with the best of Fellows and do not delay. Weed out all error with a strong hand. Yo

...Object]] of the international [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]]. Dr. Edi Bilimoria wrote about the TRC:

...ferent body governing the Theosophical Society in the United States before the [[American Section]] was formed in 1886. Information about the latter group is at '''[[American Board of Control]]'''.

...P. Blavatsky]] wrote a summary of some of the influence the [[Theosophical Society]] had had on India, as follows: ...education. Much of this has been achieved by and through the Theosophical Society, in spite of all its mistakes and imperfections.<br>

...Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. She is best known for establishing the [[Point Loma]] community in San Diego. ...American War. She was later instrumental in opening hospitals in Cuba and the Philippines. Mrs. Tingley worked with children, particularly orphans, thro

...Blavatsky]] answered members' questions on [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|''The Secret Doctrine'']]. ...worked for the newly established Telephone Company in London and later for the Brush Electric Light Company.

...e Shield of David was partly used in conjunction with the Seal of Solomon (the hexagram) on Jewish flags. Its use probably derives from medieval (11th to ...s a device by the American Jewish Publication Society in 1873. However, as the online Jewish Encyclopedia states:

...phical Publishing House, 2011), 104-105, 164.</ref> In all editions before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 34'''. '''Marginal note by [[Koot Hoomi]] crossing pages 2 and 3 of the Arundale letter:'''

...Cardinal LeGros''' was Theosophist and astrologer who was widely known in Theosophical circles for his writings, magazines, and correspondence courses. == Theosophical involvement ==

...ndia. He was known to his friends as "Kahuna," meaning priest or wizard in the Hawaiian language. ...land of Kauai. His younger brother, Arice A. Knudsen, a lawyer, lived with the couple. They had two Japanese servants.<ref>U. S. Census records, 1900, 193

...ociety of Chicago and of the [[Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor]]. He founded the [[Hermetic Brotherhood of Atlantis, Luxor and Elephanta]]. ...n Vermont on April 1, 1831. She was the niece of Samuel Morse, inventor of the telegraph.<ref>"No Mourning or Words of Sorrow" ''New York Times'' February

== Theosophical Fraternity in Education == ...jadāsa, ''The New Humanity of Intuition'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1947), 136-137.</ref></blockquote>

...leasing a deity, or accumulating merits. It is based on the recognition of the fundamental Unity that is behind all diversity. As [[Helena Petrovna Blavat ...rovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. XI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 104-105.</ref></blockquote>

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 41-42, 146.</ref> ...man would do no good, to any one? Such is the first political fruit of the Society you

...al Astronomy at the University of Leipzig; and a member of the Royal Saxon Society of Sciences. ...parallel lines creates makes them appear as not parallel. This is known as the "Zöllner illusion."

...anipulation of the breathing, or any method that brings about paralysis of the physical senses. These methods produce only temporary results and are frequ ...ence, but its methods are those of the ancient Rishis, its tenets those of the oldest Esotericism; it is no dispenser of patent nostrums composed of viole

...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), 225.</ref>

...power of thought (''[[kriyāśakti]]''). The ''māyāvi-rūpa'' is composed of the principles of [[Manas#Lower_manas|lower manas]] and [[kama]]. ...vehicle of consciousness, created consciously or unconsciously by means of the powers of [[Kriyāśakti|thought]] and [[Icchāśakti|will]]. [[H. P. Blava

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 46, 148-149.</ref> Watch for the signal: prepare to follow the messenger who will come for you.

...rican attorney [[William Quan Judge]], and other individuals interested in the philosophy expounded by Madame Blavatsky. In her ''Theosophical Glossary'', H. P. Blavatsky wrote:

...only a false image perceived by our minds, as when one pursues a mirage in the desert or mistakes a rope for a snake. ...c mythology, maya was the power with which the gods created and maintained the physical universe.

...nglish-American lecturer and educator who was active in the [[Theosophical Society in America]], along with his wife [[Eunice Layton|Eunice]]. ...rnational Theosophical Year Book 1938''(Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 194.</ref>

...national Theosophical Year Book 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938): 223.</ref> == Theosophical work ==

...succeeded by [[February 12]]. Following February 11, there are 323 days in the year (324 in leap years). ==Blavatsky's Gem of the Day==

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 74.</ref> ...- unless you make it up with <u><i>him</i></u> - perish the [[Theosophical Society]] rather than be ungrateful to [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H.P.B.]]

...tory of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 115.</ref> ...Gould Simmons. Dr. Simmons was a brother of the late J. Edward Simmons of the Third National Bank, New York and Mrs. Charles R. Flint.<ref>[https://www.a

...irst-hand experience with the existence of powers unknown to science which the occultist has developed. == Writing of the book ==

'''Patañjali''' (devanāgarī: पतञ्जलि) is regarded as the compiler of the [[Yoga Sutras of Patanjali|Yoga Sūtras]], an important collection of aphor ...hta-Adhyayi (Eight-Lessons in Grammar). Another Patañjali was an author of the Nidana-Sūtra (Aphorisms on Origin), which is also an important work of Ved

...succeeded by [[February 26]]. Following February 25, there are 309 days in the year (310 in leap years). ==Blavatsky's Gem of the Day==

...ons emblem.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Emblem of Point Loma Publications, from ''The Eclectic Theosophist'']] ...ishing books and the periodical, [[The Eclectic Theosophist (periodical)|''The Eclectic Theosophist'']].

...P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 103b (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 352.</ref> She had two [[Mediumship#Spirit_guides|spirit guid ...sus.</ref> As of May, 1873, Mary was living in Louisville, Kentucky, still the wife of Ephraim, when she applied for a passport.<ref>U.S. Passport Applica

...f the [[Society for Psychical Research]], and has become more popular than the earlier expression "thought transference". == Theosophical view ==

...ly responds to an evil with another evil, and it sets the criminal free on the [[astral plane]], who then becomes a more dangerous influence than when ali When asked about this question with a Note to the Editor of the journal [[Lucifer (periodical)|''Lucifer'']], H. P. Blavatsky answered:

...blished in Melbourne. He was a member and Councillor of the [[Theosophical Society in Australia]], and received a note from [[Morya|Master Morya.]] ...itual phenomena and advocacy of vegetarianism and temperance until he sold the paper in 1907.<ref>[https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/terry-william-henry-47

[[File:Adyar viewed over river.jpg|360px|right|thumb|Adyar Theosophical Society Headquarters]] ...ed in Adyar, Chennai, India, is an international organization dedicated to the principles of [[Theosophy]]. More information is available on its [http://w

...n American manufacturer and one of the [[Founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...otham Newton was born on [[February 9]], 1823 at Harleton, Pennsylvania as the younger son of Dr. Jotham and Harriet (Wood) Newton. Dr. Newton, a physicia

...phical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]], was considered to be one of the great orators of her day. == Lecture tours for the Theosophical Society ==

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 150-151.</ref> ...you had had moral stamina you would have fled the house at the moment when the first lustful thought tempted your loyalty . . . Stop then away from &ndash

'''The Working Women's Club''' was a Home for working women at the East End of London, established by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavat ...o wished to conceal his identity. It was opened on [[August 16]], 1890, in the presence of Mme. Blavatsky. She wrote:

...ansom]]. He lectured all over the world. wrote articles, and was active in the [[Liberal Catholic Church]]. ...10-11, wrote that Captain Ransom contributed to the entertainment of Adyar society:

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 80-81.</ref> See also [[Mahatma Letter to H. S. Olcott - LMW ...nd lecture and for not getting shares. It will be a <u>great shame</u> and the [[Brotherhood of Adepts|“Brothers”]] will lose caste unless something i

...one where the [[Ego]] experiences [[dreams]], and on which the [[soul]] of the deceased person dwells immediately after physical [[death]]. ...ref>Annie Besant, ''The Ancient Wisdom'', (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1998), 63.</ref></blockquote>

...International President of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]] based in Adyar, Chennai, India. He was much loved as a teacher, lecturer, ...e nothing in yourself.<ref>Sigvaldi Hjalmarsson, "One with Every Heart", ''The Theosophist'' (June 1973), 175-178.</ref>