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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.

...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:

...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>

...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

...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

...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>

...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'']].

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

...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

...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>

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 114, 120.</ref> ...esent for the future, and let the past be a closed book. If you go on with the new leaf you have turned, you will have no further cause for repentance.

The '''Gayatri''' (Sanskrit: गायत्री, ''gāyatrī'') is a Vedic h ...n effort—Self-realization. It is an integral part of the daily practice of the Hindus.

...Lodge]] in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)]], who sometimes wrote under the name '''W. Williamson'''. William Scott-Elliot was born [[March 24]], 1849 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as the Tenth Laird of Arkleton, and oldest son of William Scott-Elliot (1811-18??)

...tory of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 82.</ref> He was an antiquarian, bookseller, and journalist. ...The Belfast Newsletter'' January 8, 1969.</ref> In 1873 they immigrated to the United States. They had several children. Sotheran became a naturalized Ame

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 123, 127.</ref> ...re’s no help for it. Ask [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|Sinnett]] to help you on [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|Secret Doctrine]] at once if he and others would lea

...phical Society]] in Adyar, Chennai, India, and as recently as January 2015 the colors are absolutely vibrant and fresh. ...how [[Stainton Moses|Oxon]]’s evolution in this direction was proceeding. The Colonel explains:

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 77-78.</ref> H. S. Olcott, President of the [[Theosophical Society]] is henceforth ''forbidden'' to deliver extemporaneous lectures.

...8_201903/page/n205 1938 ''Theosophical Yearbook''] lists the general under the name Rhodes E. Morgan, but that is incorrect. ...d Morgan II was born [[November 1]], 1822 at Teignrace, Devon, England, as the son of Henry Rhodes Morgan and his wife Elizabeth.

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 84.</ref> ...his letter is preserved at the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society, Adyar, Chennai, India]].

:''For the [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] magazine see [[Manas (periodical)]]'' ...being [[buddhi]] (the intellect), [[citta]] (the memory) and [[ahamkāra]] (the ego).

...Publishing House, 2011), 121, 171-172.</ref> In editions 1945-1974, before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 45b'''. ...when I wrote [[Light on the Path (book)|‘Light on the Path’]]. I have left the [[Blavatsky Lodge|B. L.]] because I have lost all confidence in its Head.

...not destroyed by death, till the individualized soul is finally merged in the Universal. ...a Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 189-190.</ref></blockquote>

...Letters''.<ref>Adapted from: [http://blavatskyarchives.com/barborkabib.htm Theosophical Writings of Geoffrey A. Barborka,] (Blavatsky Study Center, [http://blavats ...e]]'', published in 1917, and again in 1925; the proofreaders marveling at the absence of typographical errors. About this time he began language studies,

...882, changing its name for a time to that of the [[Theosophical Society of the Arya Samaj]]. ...scriptures, and translated the Vedas from [[Sanskrit]] into Hindi so that the common person might be able to read them.<ref>[http://cseindiaportal.wordpr

...rican lecturer for the [[Theosophical Society in America]] and a bishop in the [[Liberal Catholic Church]]. ...ed Susan L. Warfield, who had been a member of the [[American Theosophical Society]] since September 28, 1922.

...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), 224.</ref>

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 46.</ref> ...y be one. You have to make once for ever your choice — either your duty to the Lodge or your own personal ideas.

...M Sept 1910.jpg|right|370px|thumb|Rajput Press, September 1910, from ''The Theosophical Messenger'']]. ...ts print shop was established at 103 N. State Street.<ref>Advertisement. ''The Theosophic Messenger'' 11 no. 8 (May 1910), 515.</ref>

...ruary 17, 2012.</ref> He was addressed as Dr. Acuña, or, in the context of the Liberal Catholic Church, as Rt. Rev. or Bishop Acuña. ...House, 1938): 164.</ref> Byron de Ford-Solano states that Acuña served in the Red Cross in France in 1917.<ref>Byron de Ford-Solano, ''Conversations with

...ublishing House, 1925), 46.</ref> This letter is grouped with number 21 by the compiler, [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa|Mr. Jinarājadāsa]]. The lost one is restored in its proper place.

...rājadāsa]], with [[Annie Besant]] as President and [[Margaret Cousins]] as the Honorable General Secretary. == Growth and activities of the organization ==

...atheists of the 19th century. In 1866 he co-founded the National Secular Society, in which [[Annie Besant]] became his close associate. ....P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 119 (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 408.</ref></blockquote>

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 86.</ref> ...r '''Dewan Bahadoor Raghunath Rao''', President of the Madras Theosophical Society.

...ounding]] of the [[Theosophical Society]] in September, 1875. According to Theosophical historian [[Josephine Ransom]]: ...tory of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 110.</ref>

...Wiggin" because there were several instances of the name "James Wiggin" in the northeastern United States. ...ston, 1857-58 before completing a Bachelor of Divinity degree at Meadville Theosophical School, a Unitarian Univeralist seminary, in 1861.

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 75.</ref> ...a Letter to Ramaswamier - LMW 2 No. 48|Letter 48]] in this volume. This is the last letter of Master M. which is not in His later and better known script.

...ref>U. S. Census, 1910 and 1920.</ref> She became a naturalized citizen of the United States on October 24, 1896 in Chicago.<ref>Passenger list of S. S. B == Theosophical work ==

...'''Letter No. 14b''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...ly submitted for the consideration of [[A. P. Sinnett|Mr. Sinnett]], under the direct orders of Brother [[Koot Hoomi]].

...|Mme. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott|Col. Olcott]] were about to do. The latter wrote about him: ...Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Third Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 62-63.</ref></blockquote>

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 71.</ref> ...a Petrovna Blavatsky|H.P.B.'s]] room in order. I have pressing business in the room to-morrow early morning and I would smother there were it left in that

...e and space. In the [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] view this concept refers to the [[Masters of Wisdom]]: ...na Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'', vol. 12 (Adyar, Madras: Theosophical Publishing House, 1991), 31. </ref></blockquote>

...of the radiometer. He was knighted in 1897, and was president of the Royal Society. ...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]:<br>

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 59, 157-158.</ref> ...s with yourself how far you shall penetrate both, one day. May you deserve the blessings of our [[Chohan|Chohans]].

...s oil portrait of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]]. '''NOTE: no photograph of the HPB portrait is available.''' According to the American Cyclopedia,

...as the sixth president of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India]]. ...ohn was educated at Eton College in England from 1918 to 1924, and studied the French language in France.

...Wilberforce Juvenal Colville was born on [[September 5]], 1860 at sea near the south of England. He died in San Francisco on [[January 15]], 1917 at the age of 56.

...ott''' was an young Irishman who was an early member of the [[Theosophical Society]] in India. == Meeting the Founders ==

...' by the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Society]] for his contributions to Theosophical literature. He died in 1923. ...in Bankipore and Patna from 1895 to 1902. He was especially concerned with the education of girls:

...l Carus|Dr. Paul Carus]] of [[Open Court Publishing Company]]. They met at the [[World's Parliament of Religions (1893)|World's Parliament of Religions]] ...:377.</ref> He also commented: "Here is the real Mahayana Buddhism."<ref>''The Middle Way'' (August 1965), 90.</ref><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 85.</ref> * '''"given you his charm"''' - Probably the lock of Maha Sahib’s hair which was given to [[Henry Steel Olcott|H.S.O.]

...nt at the [[October 30]], 1875, meeting of the newly formed [[Theosophical Society]] at Mott Memorial Hall in New York City. He [[Founders|was elected]] as a ...tory of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 114.</ref>

[[File:The Thinker 2.jpg|right|260px|thumb|Auguste Rodin "The Thinker"]] ...er to have his or her own ideas and faith, as long as they are not against the basic principle of [[Universal Brotherhood]].

...Blavatsky]] in India and betrayed her trust, causing the scandal known as the '''[[Hodgson Report|Coulomb Affair]]'''. ...'Theosophical History'' Occasional Papers Volume X (Fullerton, California: Theosophical History, 2005) 52.</ref>

...scholar who was active in the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, Chennai, India]]. Dr. Wood was very active in the [[Society for the Promotion of National Education]] that was established in 1916 by [[Annie B

...ishing House, 2011), 120-121, 171-172.</ref> In editions 1945-1974, before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 45a'''. ...ed fear little — but she will try to throw disrepute on the [[Theosophical Society|T.S.]] Show this to [[Archibald Keightley|A.K.]] and let his higher intuiti

...e members of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Hargrove)|Theosophical Society (Hargrove)]]. ...was born in the Russian Empire (in what is now Ukraine), in 1864. She was the daughter of Madame [[Vera Petrovna de Zhelihovsky]] and niece of [[Helena P

...'''Letter No. 87''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...and bit by bit like a too powerful tonic which can kill as well as cure — the result will be a reaction in that insatiable craving of his, and

...'''Letter No. 32''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...tinct pledge with apps and obligs for the Zenana women of India. Profit by the suggestion and see whether you can prevail upon him to do so. Write to him

...in 1891 of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], co-founder of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...ted how they should remember her. She wrote in her last will and testament the following:

...undly".<ref>A. P. Sinnett, ''Autobiography of Alfred Percy Sinnet (London: Theosophical History Centre, 1986), 3.</ref> ...ki>, Notting Hill, in London.<ref>London Metropolitan Archives, Saint John The Evangelist, Ladbroke Grove, Register of marriages, P84/JN, Item 018.</ref>