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...etters from the Masters of the Wisdom (book)|''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'']]''', in which [[Mahatma]] [[Koot Hoomi]] writes to ...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 6-7.</ref>

...Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Third Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 282.</ref> ...lcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' Second Series (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 120.</ref></blockquote>

The '''Plaster Plaque''' or '''Plaster Cast''' phenomenon was produced by [[Mor ...eturned home in the evening to find several telegrams awaiting him. Inside the fastened envelope of one of them he found a little folded note from [[Morya

...was an Indian Theosophist and educator who served as General Secretary of the Indian Section and as Secretary of [[Central Hindu College]]. ...Dass. Another Bhagwan Das (1927-2010) was an Ambedkarite and historian of the dalit movement.

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 38-39, 145.</ref> ...or more than she is entitled to. It is better to let the English know all the good she is morally achieving than be ever entertaining them with stories t

...ish Theosophical Society]], the first official lodge of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...41 there were five "assistants in the trade" and four servants living with the family.<ref>1841 England Census. HO107/670 Folio 21 Page 5 ED 5.</ref> Emil

[[File:AT Aug 1941.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Advertisement in ''The American Theosophist'', 1941]] ...as replaced by the [[Theosophical Publishing House (Wheaton)|Theosophical Publishing House, Wheaton]].

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 14-15, 18.</ref> Letters 4-8 of this series are closely relat ...nto thee. The seed will grow and thrive, and under the beneficent shade of the heavenly shrub planted by thine own hands, wilt thou one day seat thyself w

...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>

...phical Publishing House, 2011), 105, 164-165.</ref> In all editions before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 35'''. ...o knows whether you may not be able to find something good for yourself in the shape of a better official position.

...f seeds are contained" - - Elias Gewurz<ref>Quoted by Genevieve Kemple in "The Stars Say" [astrology article] ''Lancaster (OH) Eagle Gazette'' (September ...early life.<ref>Membership Ledger Cards Roll 3, number 01994. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

{{DISPLAYTITLE: ''The Platonist'' (periodical)}} ...nent of the philosophic truth, and devoted chiefly to the dissemination of the Platonic philosophy in all its phases." Published from 1881 until 1888, it

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 152-153.</ref> ...ns I beg leave to ask you the favour to first ascertain the whereabouts of the Professor. I have some business with him and a promise to redeem.

...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]. ...New York, and had a son, Jame Edward Hanson, on December 11, 1927. By 1940 the family had moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, where Harold worked as a sales

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 14-16.</ref> Letters 4-8 of this series are closely related. ...on him depends the success of the spiritual movement, and the happiness as the welfare of all of you...

...until 1909, when he was sent to England for schooling. In 1911 he attended the Bedales School, a coeducational prep school in Hampshire. He matriculated a ...arriage to Ethel, as records show that he lived and voted in England until the 1960s.

...bbalist works use this term to refer to the [[elementals]], [[Theosophical Society]] founder [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] said that this is a mistake. ..., however, the term was used to designate the [[shells]] left behind after the soul moves on to [[devachan]].

...inker," and on [[January 14]], 1882, became a member of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]:<br>

...'''Letter No. 58''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr Editor of the Pioneer, etc. etc. etc.

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 114-116.</ref> ...dence or respect, by those who—think what you may &ndash; still watch over the destinies of India tho’ themselves unseen and unsuspected.

...ted [[William Quan Judge]] and [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] in setting up publishing operations. == Theosophical Society involvement ==

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 14-16.</ref> Letters 4-8 of this series are closely related. ...o make him open his heart and his hopes to you, and forward his letters to the Lodges through Brother John.

...itect, and Egyptologist, and one of the [[Founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...rk schools. He married Mary Anne Frain in New York, on September 23, 1854. The family had four sons and four daughters and lived in New York City.

...px|right|thumb|N. Sri Ram and E. L. Gardner at Tekels Park. © Theosophical Society in England Archives.]] ...rom the English Section of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India]].

...viewed each other's writings in [[The Theosophical Path (periodical)|''The Theosophical Path'']].<ref>Brian Taves, ''Talbot Mundy: Philosopher of Adventure'' (Jeff ...ist's Hospital. In 1896 he visited Dublin and encountered the Theosophical Society, which he joined enthusiastically. <ref>Douglas A. Anderson, book review in

...cal Publishing House, 2011), 118, 170.</ref> In editions 1945-1974, before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 43'''. ...iety, but an indolent and selfish weakness. Though vanity would whisper to the contrary, heed only your common sense.

...er to Mohini - LMW 2 No. 57|Letter No. 57 in ''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'']]). ...The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 172.</ref>

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 103, 112-113.</ref> ...what good can his metaphysical education do to the [[Theosophical Society|Society]]?

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 80.</ref> ...two letters to [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|Sinnett]] and consult with him as to the best course to be adopted with [[Allan Octavian Hume|Hume]]. Let him write

...of magic, generally called "white" and "black", depending on the object of the magical operation: ...rovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. IX (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 400-F.</ref></blockquote>

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 46-47, 149.</ref> ...knowledge that you will vindicate the policy of the [[Theosophical Society|Society]].

...na Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Annie Besant]]. She was also the great-aunt and adoptive mother of [[George S. Arundale]]. ...cesca in Middlesex, London. Pickersgill was a renowned portrait painter of the Royal Academy.<ref>1861 England Census.</ref><ref>"Pickersgill, Henry Willi

...s. In 1898 he was awarded the [[Subba Row Medal]] for his contributions to Theosophical literature. ...ed. Of nearly 400 entries, 300 are articles written or edited by Mr. Mead; the remaining 98 or so are about him. Only a few entries are duplicates, such a

...'''Letter No. 19''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...ready did so by presenting the [[The Occult World (book)|Occult World]] to the C----'s notice. Patience, patience.

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 83-84.</ref> ...the good opinion of [[Serapis Bey|Maha Sahib]] — least of all his favour. The old </u>appearance</u> has enemies more than is strictly required. <u>Indis

...an Pearson''' was a writer and lecturer associated with the [[Theosophical Society in America]]. ...iness and Normal College.<ref>"About the Candidates: E. Norman Pearson," ''The American Theosophist'' 30.4 (April, 1942), 86.</ref>

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 93, 100-101.</ref> In the name of M&ndash;&ndash;, R.S. is ordered to take the enclosed to [[T. Subba Row|Subba Row]]. R. Swami has my blessings, and is c

...al Publishing House, 2011), 112-113, 167-168.</ref> In all editions before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 39'''. ...alankar|Damodar]] and [[Upasika]], and some of the portions even used in ''The Theosophist''. You are at liberty to even copy them verbatim and without qu

...els, and works on psychical research and related topics. He also published the magazine ''L'Astronomie'', starting in 1882. He maintained a private observ ...e Flammarion publishing house. He was a founder and the first president of the Société Astronomique de France, which originally had its own independent

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 85.</ref> ....P.S.]] from [[Koot Hoomi|K.H.]] Upon this letter are hinged the fruits of the future. Let it be one that can be shown with honour to every one including

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 33, 144-145.</ref> Sigh not for [[Chela|chelaship]]; pursue not that, the dangers and hardships of which are unknown to you.

...trovna Blavatsky, ''The Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 101.</ref> In the Theosophical tradition, the process of meditation is generally seen as threefold. [[J. I. Wedgwood]] wr

...- profile.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Portrait produced by Monsieur Harrisse at the "Lamasery" in New York on February, 1878]] ...ary 11]], 1878, when the amateur artist was visiting the [[Founders]] at [[The "Lamasery"]] in New York. [[Henry Steel Olcott|Col. Olcott]] writes:

...r with his wife Doris, co-edited [[The Canadian Theosophist (periodical)|''The Canadian Theosophist'']] from 1961 to 1992. ...Arthur Russell Theosophical Memorial Trust" ''Keeping the Link Unbroken'' (Theosophical Research Monographs, 2004), 168.</ref>

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 53.</ref> ...“Scientist”]] &ndash; printed in Pamphlet form and sold for the benefit of the paper. [[Try]]. ''Her'' duty to pay for it &ndash; ''yours'' to suggest it

...he bodies in which these principles organize themselves, and a last one is the idea of sheaths. ...y]] explained the constitution of man as threefold, where the [[soul]] and the [[spirit]] were different [[principles]]. [[Koot Hoomi|Master K. H.]] wrote

...his massive correspondence, and [[Ernest Wood]] helped to compile some of the books. ...terature of modern Theosophy. He also wrote a volume of occult stories, <i>The Perfume of Egypt</i>.

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 93, 102.</ref> [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa|Mr. Jinarajadasa]] provided this foreword to the letter:

...'''Letter No. 14a''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

...iety]]. Its name was changed to that of "London Lodge" of the Theosophical Society on [[June 3]], 1883. == British Theosophical Society ==

...ophical Publishing House, 2011), 99-101, 163.</ref> In all editions before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 31'''. ...ration. The duty of the philanthropist is to work with the tide and assist the onward impulse.

:''For the Theosophical journal see [[The World-Mother (periodical)]]'' ...life [[Rukmini Devi Arundale]] was expected by some to become a vehicle of the World-Mother, but apparently this never came to fruition.

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 76-77.</ref> ...rovna Blavatsky|Lhin-ana]] of this that and the other. Except the costs of the journey — and perhaps not even that — your [[Alfred Percy Sinnett|Sinne

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 71-72, .</ref> 1. Assert your rights to [[The Theosophist (periodical)|the paper]] — it was established for you, none but you two have a right over

...and frequently used the pseudonym "Busiris". He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] although later resigned, becoming a critic of it. ...ter vein and sent it to [[A. P. Sinnett|Mr. Sinnett]]. It is in Folio 6 in the British Library.

...d activists around the world. He was well acquainted with the Theosophical Society in England, South Africa, and India, and knew such prominent Theosophists a == Involvement with the Theosophical Society ==

From time to time, the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar]] holds a World Congress, and not more than once in a span o ...ening First World Congress 1921.jpg|right|320px|thumb|Annie Besant opening the First World Congress]]

...efore he founded '''[[The Quest Society]]'''. The November 1900 issue of ''The Theosophic Messenger'' noted that: ...rgotten'', which has just come from the press.<ref>"Some of Our Friends",''The Theosophic Messenger'' 2.2 (November 1900), 28.</ref>

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 76, 161-162.</ref> It was presented in the 1964 and 1973 editions as '''Letter IV''', before the First Series was resequenced in 1988 to make it '''Letter 33'''.

...pth psychology, Myers wrote a massive work about human consciousness, '''''The Human Personality and Its Survival of Physical Death''''', published posthu ...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]:<br>

...'''Letter No. 77''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...I was with the [[Chohan]] when I received the letter I now enclose, and — the Chohan

...ns that one does not actually hold. It is also the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity that one disapproves in others. This trait of modern society has been severely criticized in Theosophical literature. [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Mme. Blavatsky]] wrote:

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 72-73.</ref> ...as come when you can hear them no longer but crave for solitude, then with the exceptions of a few quarters of an hour a day <u>you will be alone</u>. I w

...ingley]] and her followers in the [[Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society]]. == Establishment of the community ==

...ublishing House, 1925), 46.</ref> This letter is grouped with number 22 by the compiler, [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa|Mr. Jinarājadāsa]]. ...Patience severe teacher[s] themselves will soften. I thank Mr. Olcott for the benevolent honour done my unsuccessful face.

{{DISPLAYTITLE:''The Voice of the Silence'' (book)}} ...s of 1889. It is considered to be one of the great classics of [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] literature.

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 27-28, 141.</ref> ...is efforts and the brighter the result of his work, the nearer he comes to the threshold. If his aspira-

...e to [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] in the early days of the [[Theosophical Society]]. In 1878, Gebhard moved to the United States, representing his family's manufacturing interests in New Yor

...ally on the spot. [[Henry Steel Olcott|Colonel Henry S. Olcott]] described the event: ...ation that had taken place between Major Henderson and Madame Blavatsky on the preceding evening.

...rth-Western Provinces, based in Allahabad. He was the first Indian to hold the position. He is mentioned ...tired from his job, established the Radha Swami Faith in Agra, and took up the role of guru.

...took place primarily in Concord, Massachusetts (the New England region of the United States), where other significant writers, such as [[Henry David Thor ==Beliefs of the Movement==

...etter 32'''. In ''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'', the complete message is printed as '''[[Mahatma Letter to Hübbe-Schleiden - LM ...and show the right path to pursue. Yet the best ‘sphere of influence’ for the applicant is now in [...]

...h Tagore, as Secretary. The outcome of this movement was the foundation of the newspaper Bhâratî. ...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, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 93, 102.</ref> [[Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa|Mr. Jinarajadasa]] provided this foreword to the letter:

The '''Astral Plane''' is a non-physical dimension of existence postulated by c ...in the physical brain. [[Clairvoyance|Clairvoyants]] are able to integrate the astral consciousness into their waking state. This plane, however, is regar

...'''Letter No. 94''' in '''[[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...Sinnett]]. Mohini Babu is sent by me on a certain mission in reference to the forthcoming and very threatening

...t systems of thought."<ref>Shri R. Venkataraman, "A TOrch of the Spirit" ''The American Theosophist'' 75.2 (February, 1987), 32.</ref> According to its [h ...ophy and religion.<ref>"Adyar Library and Research Centre" at Theosophical Society [http://www.ts-adyar.org/content/adyar-library-and-research-centre website]

...by rapid spread to a large number of people within a short period of time. The term is applied to such diseases as measles and smallpox, and to emotional A '''pandemic''' is the expansion of an epidemic across the globe to many populations on a large scale.

...]]. For her huge contributions to Theosophical literature, she was awarded the '''[[Subba Row Medal]]'''. See also '''[[Besant lectures]]''', as some lect * '''''Annie Besant: the Atheist Years'''''. Edited with an introduction by J. Gordon Melton. New Yo

...iginally published in two installments in [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']] on March and April 1882. ...[[the Founders]] for a few weeks. It was during this visit that he wrote "The Elixir of Life," apparently helped in some occult way by [[H. P. Blavatsky]

[[File:Bozena Brydlova.jpg|210px|right|thumb|Bozena Brydlova in ''The Jewish Theosophist'', 1926.]] ...ist and [[Kabbalah|cabalist]], and a member of the [[American Theosophical Society]].

[[File:Olcott_Arboretum_logo.jpg|right|240px|thumb|Logo of the '''[[Olcott Arboretum]]''']] ...Theosophical Publishing House (Wheaton)|Theosophical Publishing House]] in the Joy Mills Building; warehouse, garages, and maintenance buildings; and hous

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 93, 100.</ref> ...You have worked unselfishly and with great profit to both your country and the good cause. And we thank you. Return now home, and whatever trouble may see

== Involvement with Theosophical Society == ...o the [[Theosophical Society]] in France on May 17, 1884.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsm

...as a New York journalist and one of the [[Founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...1854. Military records indicate that he was from Philadelphia, and affirm the 1849 birth.<ref>1889 U.S., Naval Hospital Tickets and Case Papers, 1825-188

...celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the [[Theosophical Society]] in New York by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], [[Henry Steel Olcott]], [[W == Innovations at the convention ==

...rsisted in antiquity down to the latest classic thinkers, [[Plotinus]] and the other [[Neoplatonism|Neoplatonists]]. ...n animal, or even a plant. This idea in the East is frequently known under the term of "transmigration".

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 63-65, 146.</ref> ...uggles. If you come out victorious at the end of your probation I shall be the readiest to welcome you. And now &ndash; there run two paths before you, ''

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 74-75.</ref> ...rifles having importance but in society and the world and none at all with the inner self &ndash; and before a man whose ties of friendship for you and us

...manifestation of the One Principle beyond the range and reach of thought, the [[Absolute]]. Matter, as well as [[spirit]], are just aspects of this Princ ....P. Sinnett in chronological sequence'' No. 93b (Quezon City: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), 317.</ref></blockquote>

...[Theosophical Society]] in 1882 and received a couple of notes from one of the [[Masters of Wisdom]]. ...h. He studied at Marischal College, one of the two constituent colleges of the University of Aberdeen, and gained his MA in 1843 and his MD in 1844. He vo

...ernational Theosophical Year Book 1938 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938): 164.</ref> == Theosophical work ==

...and 262-263. Photo courtesy of Will Thackara at International Theosophical Society (Pasadena); restoration of photo by Pavel Malakhov.</ref>]] ...de material to the publisher Katkoff was her principal source of income in the early 1880s.

...p://books.google.com/books?id=mTcVAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA11&lpg=PA11&dq=Rama+Prasad+theosophical&source=bl&ots=TNGr2BxLKX&sig=xrSSj4KTOQkJnxYAju796HJx-HQ&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KKdj ...ttp://www.theosophy.ph/onlinebooks/odl/odl303.html Theosophical Society in The Philippines web page].</ref>

...casions. She received a few letters from the [[Masters of Wisdom]] and saw the astral form of [[Morya|Master M.]] ...rovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. VI (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 19898), 434.</ref>

...'''Letter No. 24''' in '''[[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...cooloted — whatever he may mean by this — and so I will proceed to do so. The pipe is short and my nose long, so we will agree very well toge[ther] I hop

...[[The Sphinx (periodical)|''The Sphinx'']]. He was also a member of the [[Society for Psychical Research]]. ...ovna Blavatsky, ''The Secret Doctrine'' vol. I, (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1993), [12].</ref>

...Theosophical Society: 1875-1925'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House), 233.</ref> ...es, colleges, and schools that would be open to students of all religions. The students were to be instructed in their own religions, as an integral part

...phical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]], and as General Secretary of the Indian Section. ...t 3]], 1908 at Surat in the family of Hasmanram, a professor of physics at the Elphinstone College, Bombay. He was educated in Bombay, Surat, and Ahmedaba

...asters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 149-150.</ref> ...culated to do you the greatest good. Take up the suggestion, and work over the poem, for you may make of it something grand.

'''Chandra Sekhara''' was an early member of the [[Theosophical Society]]. He lived in Meerut in 1884, but later was a high school teacher in Barei As a witness to [[phenomena]], he gave this testimony that was printed in the [[Hodgson Report]]:

...g tubes gained notoriety, as shown by this 1902 caricature in Vanity Fair. The caption read "ubi Crookes ibi lux", which in Latin means roughly, "Where th ..., the fourth state of matter. It is now known that 99.9% of the matter in the universe is plasma.

...the [[Root-Race#Third Root-Race|third Root-Race]], and is in possession of the [[Masters of Wisdom]]: ...trovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. X (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1988), 166.</ref></blockquote>

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 123, 126.</ref> ...when ready, will be the triple production of [[Morya|M]], [[Upasika]] and the Doctor’s most humble servant.

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 114, 118-119.</ref> ...amodar K. Mavalankar|Damodar]] must be done faithfully and literally. From the moment you set foot in Darjeeling you have ceased being K.P. You are Chande

...Three Objects.jpg|220px|right|thumb|The Three Objects of the Theosophical Society, Adyar. Calligraphy by A. Theodore Bondy.]] ...Theosophical Society]] until they reached their current form by the end of the 19th century.

...ilosophy, [[Hermeticism]], [[New Thought]], mental powers, and [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] topics. ...rant who published books about Kabbalah through Atkinson's Yogi Publishing Society in Chicago.

...e present into the future, and also the measure of durations of events and the intervals between them. ...thin this timeless framework manifest two types of time--the universal and the conditioned:

...erb illustrations of [[Manly Palmer Hall|Manly P. Hall's]] masterwork '''''The Secret Teachings of All Ages''''' and many works of science fiction and fan ...entucky on December 1, 1853 as the son of German immigrants. He studied at the McMicken School of Design in Cincinnati, Ohio. He married Emily A. Spring (

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 78-79.</ref> ...very small and narrow &ndash; 1 11/12 inches wide and 4 inches long, with the return address:'''

...the mind, including the thinking faculty, memory, the sense of I-ness, and the discriminating faculty. ...ersonality]], and all good and noble activity of the lower manas can reach the higher, to be assimilated in [[Devachan]].

...good standing for two years (and meet other requirements) may ask to join the ES, which is a separate, private organization: ...development is not encouraged.<ref>Radha Burner, quoted in brochure "About the Esoteric School of Theosophy."</ref>

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 59-62, 158.</ref> ...glimpse but once of what you had, he would have considered himself blessed the whole of his life.

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 89-90.</ref> '''NOTE: Bold text was omitted from the published version.'''

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 29-23, 139-140.</ref> Treasurer of the<br>

...y]], the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]], and the [[Anthroposophical Society]], and was a close friend of [[Anna Bonus Kingsford]]. ...as born on [[February 28]], 1836 in Liverpool to Joshua Lace, a solicitor. The family had seven children.

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 13-18, 139.</ref> You will let the [[London_Lodge#Inner_Group|‘Inner Circle’]] know what follows by showin

...ickname was "Koos". He studied law, and later earned a doctorate (LL.D) at the University of Leiden in 1920. He died in Tanganyika on August 23, 1934 in a crash of the small airplane that he was piloting.

...national Theosophical Year Book 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938): 200.</ref> ...de Zirkoff. 1952. Boris de Zirkoff Papers. Records Series 22. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref>

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 68-69.</ref> ...] whereas you know it to be untrue, the sooner we come to an understanding the better for all of us.

The '''eighth sphere''' is a locality in which soulless entities are dissolved. ...a Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Isis Unveiled'' vol. I, (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972), 328.</ref></blockquote>

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 75, 161-162.</ref> It was presented in the 1964 and 1973 editions as '''Letter III''', before the First Series was resequenced in 1988 to make it '''Letter 32'''.

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 114, 116-118.</ref> ...on of skeptics? And that is what most of the [[Simla Eclectic Theosophical Society|Simla]]

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 103, 107-109.</ref> '''BOLD indicates text that was omitted from the published version.'''

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 14-17.</ref> Letters 4-8 of this series are closely related. ...ted to be brought together and linked in one by the never-erring Wisdom of the Brotherhood. Keep courageous and patient, Brother, and — forward!

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 44-45, 147-148.</ref> ...urs should radically change the state of your mind. Should it not, so much the worse for your future; truth never comes, burglar-like, thro’ barred wind

...vani Rao, was an early associate of the [[Founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]]. He retained a lifelong interest in [[Theosophy]] until his death in 1936 ...rs Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']]:<br>

...'''Letter No. 28''' in '''[[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...of their philosophy and to assure himself that the Tibetan [[Mahatmas]] — the [[Lha]]s — if at all existing outside of [[H. P. Blavatsky|Mme. B.]]'s im

...ociety]], and the [[American Section]] of the international [[Theosophical Society]] in 1886. ...000 Medical Practitioners Providing Brief Biographical Sketches Drawn from the American Medical Association's Deceased Physician Masterfile''. Chicago: Am

...'''Letter No. 86''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...tter without any acknowledgment — whether he is or is not in sympathy with the movement.

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 43-44.</ref> Letters 9-20 of this series are closely related. ...r Soul hath many gems hidden within it. Begin not without our Sister. Unto the regents of Light I send for thee my prayer.

...written by [[Annie Besant]] and [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]] in 1905 on the titular subject of [[Thought-Forms]]. == Writing of the book ==

...ix, Arizona] and at [http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/hpb-aps/bl-hp.htm Theosophical University Press Online]. ...lavatsky to A. P. Sinnett: Their Chronological Order]'''''. Wheaton, Ill.: Theosophical Press, 1940.

...ticist]], and a distinguished writer on linguistics and the occult. He was the son of [[Robert Bowen]], a personal pupil of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]]. ...shows him at age 19 living with his parents and sister, but he soon joined the military.

...strologer, and lecturer who wrote well-regarded texts on [[Astrology]] and the arts. ...rgie as a masseuse. Isabella remained at that address with her sisters for the rest of her life.<ref>Edinburgh, Scotland, Electoral Registers, 1832-1966.

...r Theosophists. He became the first person to be [[Cremation|cremated]] in the United States. ...In 1862 he emigrated to America, and spent some time among the Indians of the northwest.<ref>"De Palm, Joseph Henry Louis," ''Appletons' Cyclopedia of Am

...al Publishing House, 2011), 108-109, 166-167.</ref> In all editions before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 38'''. ...Letter to Fadéef - LMW 2 No. 1|Letter 1]] of ''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series''.

== Writing the book == ...r time at her desk, writing, writing, writing most of the day and way into the night, carrying on a huge correspondence by long letters. Here she started

...Buddha|Siddhartha Gautama]], who is commonly known as the Buddha, meaning "the awakened one". The concatenation of twelve nidanas as described in [[Buddhism]] is as follows:

'''Chelaship''' or '''Discipleship''' is a term that denotes the process of [[probation]] and training by which an aspirant is prepared for ...asters of the Wisdom'' First Series No. 7 (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1988), 30.</ref></blockquote>

...cal Publishing House, 2011), 118, 170.</ref> In editions 1945-1974, before the First Series was resequenced in 1988, this was called '''Letter 42'''. ...n their work as though the [[Founders]] were no longer living persons, and the burden of continuing this movement rested entirely upon their shoulders. �

...'''Letter No. 95''' in '''[[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...e our [[chela]]s (the most advanced even); nor do we forewarn them leaving the effects produced by [[Karma|causes]] of their own creation to teach them be

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 14-15, 19-20.</ref> Letters 4-8 of this series are closely re ...money, and if he had, could do naught without the orders of his chiefs; if the youth wants his paper to be saved from failure he has to turn for help

...was a national lecturer for the [[Theosophical Society in America]] during the 1930s and 1940s. ...s and two sisters. Her education took place at the University of Michigan, the University of Southern California, and Central State College in Oklahoma.

...'''Letter No. 100''' in '''[[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...s shall not participate in profits until their respective owners have made the remaining 8/12th's yield fair remuneration to capital — is a fair one to

...notes]]''' about how to read her masterwork [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|''The Secret Doctrine'']]. ...y.<ref>Val Graham email to Janet Kerschner. October 16, 2022. Theosophical Society in America Archives. Mr. Graham is a descendant of Bowen.</ref>

...his wild youth. He wrote some thoughtful Theosophical articles, notably, [[The "Elixir of Life"]]. ...teel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves'' vol. II (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1974), 289.</ref></blockquote>

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 123, 127.</ref> ...ough I doubt it &ndash; I, the humble undersigned Fakir certify that the [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|“Secret Doctrine”]] is dictated to [[Upasika]] p

...''Letter No. 121''' in ''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...ative of the [[Henry Steel Olcott|President Founder]], <u>not as member of the Branch at London</u>.

'''Betty Bland''' served the [[Theosophical Society in America]] in many capacities and was President from 2002 to 2011. ...vid have a son and a daughter.<ref>"Statement of Candidate Betty Bland," ''The American Theosophist'' 63.3 (March 1975), 52. </ref>

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 85-88.</ref> ...e 1964 and 1973 editions as an unnumbered letter in the Conclusion, before the First Series was resequenced in 1988 to make it '''Letter 42'''.

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 70, 160-161.</ref> ...r to H. S. Olcott - LMW 2 No. 2|Letter 2, in ''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series]].

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 93-95.</ref> You cannot go to Tibet. I am not the only master there, nor is [[Morya|M. Chohan]]. You must first show that you

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 93-94.</ref> ...ne. [[Upasika]] has all the instructions. Let my chela Rama B. Yogi follow the instructions he will receive from her. I bless you, son.

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 103-104.</ref> ...sh; deserve as well and you will have the same. So far I am satisfied with the efforts.

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 80, 161-162.</ref> It was presented in the 1964 and 1973 editions as '''Letter VIII''', before the First Series was resequenced in 1988 to make it '''Letter 37'''.

...cal Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar]]. He was awarded the [[Subba Row Medal]] in 1906 for his writings. ...hter, was born.<ref>J. v. M. [Johan van Manen)], "Theosophical Worthies" ''The Theosophist'' 31 no.1 (October, 1909): 113:</ref>

...x meetings, which took place from the months of September to November, and the inaugural address by president [[Henry Steel Olcott]] took place on Novembe Theosophists around the world celebrate November 17th as '''Foundation Day''' or '''Founders' Day''

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 62-65.</ref> ...ng him of incompetency, or entrusting the management of the [[Theosophical Society|T.S.’s]] affairs to [[George Lane-Fox|Mr. S. G. L. Fox]], has ever been s

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 85, 161-162.</ref> It was presented in the 1964 and 1973 editions as '''Letter XII''', before the First Series was resequenced in 1988 to make it '''Letter 41'''.

...use, 1925), 87-89.</ref> Personal accounts of this event are given in '''[[The Vega Incident]]'''. '''Envelope bears the following inscription:'''

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 76-77, 161-162.</ref> It was presented in the 1964 and 1973 editions as '''Letter V''', before the First Series was resequenced in 1988 to make it '''Letter 34'''.

...st Temple Hargrove]] in New York. She is best known for her writings under the pseudonym '''Jasper Niemand'''. ...ewis Campbell was born in 1851 into a distinguished Philadelphia family as the daughter of Judge James. W. Campbell (1820-1895).<ref>William Benford Aitke

...fers in monotheism to the one deity governing the universe, and represents the supreme reality. Among Western theologians God is generally regarded as: ...ation; who exists eternally and necessarily. . .<ref>Ted Honderich (ed), ''The Oxford Companion to Philosophy'' (Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press, 1995

...|Inner Group]] formed by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|H. P. Blavatsky]] and the one who recorded what is today known as [[HPB's Diagram of Meditation]]. ...thy property developer, he commissioned extensive remodeling of a house in the Dorset village of Burton Bradstock:

...national Vice President of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]] headquartered in Adyar, India, from 1946 to 1959. ...[[May 18]], 1887. His wife Ellen Mary __ was born in Yoxford, a village in the east of Suffolk, England.

...s. In 1913 he was awarded the [[Subba Row Medal]] for his contributions to Theosophical literature. His works have been translated into numerous languages, includi ...th (periodical)|''The Path'']], and [[The Irish Theosophist (periodical)|''The Irish Theosophist'']].

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 81-83.</ref> ...recalled immediately to Headquarters should there be need. July 17 will be the proper time to go

...'''Letter No. 73''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...as I am between the risk of betraying a friend and — your code of honour (the friend is not yourself.) I hope I may place an entire confidence in your pe

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 140-145.</ref> * '''Simla E. T. S.''' is the [[Simla Eclectic Theosophical Society]], of which Mr. Fern was secretary.

..._path|Occult Path]]. Energetic effort as a universal force propels life on the spiritual path. ...e from this Adept transmitted by [[Hillarion|Master Hilarion]] closes with the words: "Try, try—try!"

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...es (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 3-4.</ref> The aunt's name has several variant spellings in English and French: Nadyeda, N ...etters from the Masters of the Wisdom (book)|''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'']].

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 32-33, 143-144.</ref> ...a Blavatsky|Upasika]] at Alexandria. Let no one know you are going and may the [[blessing]]

...i]] offers reassurance to [[A. P. Sinnett]] that he is trying to calm down the agitated [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Helena Blavatsky]]. See below for [[Ma To quiet the anxiety I see lurking within your mind, and which has even a more definite

...1885 he was awarded the first [[Subba Row Medal]] for his contributions to Theosophical literature. P. Srinivasa Rao was present on the morning of [[June 24]], 1890, when [[T. Subba Row]] attended his "last worl

...ucian]] and Theosophist best known as a founder of the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]], which was an offshoot of Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia. ...ts during this period. He published a massive work about pharmacology in ''The Extra Pharmacopoeia of Martindale and Westcott'', written with William Mart

...60''''', in which he reveals that the research of [[Richard Hodgson]] into the activities of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] was biased and defective. ...Foundation|The Blavatsky Foundation]]''' to perpetuate public knowledge of the life and works of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]].

...tory of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 112.</ref> ...December 23]], 1838, at Hackwood Park, Basingstoke, in Hampshire, England, the residence of his grand-uncle, Lord Bolton.

...s that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. T ...theologians; but that there is a Supreme Intelligence I do not doubt."<ref>The Freethinker (1970), G.W. Foote & Company, Volume 90, p. 147</ref>

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 37-38.</ref> Letters 9-20 of this series are closely related. ...ou that your words do not interest her; go on, and know you are talking in the presence of your Brethren. When needed they will answer you through her. Go

...of H. P. Blavatsky to A. P. Sinnett'']], both based on correspondence from the Sinnett estate. ...to carpenter W. T. Hoffman, who had a son Harry two years older than Maud. The family moved to Corvallis, Oregon, where Maud received most of her early sc

...r of the Indian Section of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society]]. ...f this century, and another, an engineer of the Public Works Department of the Government.

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 80, 161-162.</ref> It was presented in the 1964 and 1973 editions as '''Letter IX''', before the First Series was resequenced in 1988 to make it '''Letter 38'''.

...he published hundreds of books and articles that were very influential in the fields of comparative religion, philosophy, science, and mathematics. His w Dr. Carus wrote of the principle that guided his work:

...Stevens_-_Girl_Looking_in_the_Mirror.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Girl Looking in the Mirror by Alfred Stevens​]] ...is what has been called "self-consciousness" or "self-awareness," which is the experience or perception of one's own personality or individuality.

...ky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. V (Los Angeles, CA: Philosophical Research Society, 1950), 288.</ref> ...are the "permanent atoms" of [[Annie Besant]] and [[C. W. Leadbeater]] and the "tanhic elementals" of [[G. de Purucker]].

...ciety (Adyar)]] for over 70 years. He was also a freemason and a priest in the Liberal Catholic Church. ...veled the world extensively lecturing for The Theosophical Society. He was the author of over fifty books on Theosophy, Spiritualism, psychic and spiritua

...he relocated from England to [[Point Loma]], California where he supported the efforts of [[Katherine Tingley]] until his death. ...lowed in his father's footsteps studying medicine and becoming a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London. Initially he worked at his father's medi

...after meeting [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] in London, and later moved to the [[Point Loma]] community, where he painted, wrote, and designed furniture. ...ths and Christenings, 1538-1975.</ref> His father was the vicar of Barrow. The household included three sons, two daughters, and seven servants.<ref>1861

[[File:Wachtmeister - from Echoes of the Orient Vol II.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Constance Wachtmeister]] ...ectured widely in the 1890s, and helped [[Annie Besant]] to form lodges in the United States.

...London slums and began working earnestly to bring relief and education to the poor. ...and other members of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) founded the '''Women's Freedom League''':

...''Letter No. 137''' in ''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...and greatly. In you is also concealed a power to help from your side, for the

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 93, 97-99.</ref> ...t good in many cases and ways, besides endowing the [[Theosophical Society|Society]], no doubt, were you free to act. But this idea is meritorious and just, a

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 24-26, 140-141.</ref> ...pathetic union between fellow students, desire to form an [[Inner Group of the London Lodge|inner group]].

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 154-160.</ref> ...the two extremes of human Egotism and divine Altruism, and finally lead to the alleviation of human suffering.

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 93, 101.</ref> '''NOTE: Bold text was omitted from the published version.'''

[[File:The Ocean of Theosophy.jpg|right|220px|thumb|1893 edition]] {{DISPLAYTITLE: ''The Ocean of Theosophy'' (book)}}

...y related meaning, "science" also refers to a body of knowledge itself, of the type that can be rationally explained and reliably applied. ...ssociated with the scientific method itself, as a disciplined way to study the natural world.

...c. The name Krotona was derived from the Crotona school of [[Pythagoras]]. The website is at '''[https://www.krotonainstitute.org/ https://www.krotonainst ...ith the [[Order of the Star in the East]] and the [[Order of the Temple of the Rosy Cross]].

...] and [[Hinduism]] as part of the Christian Ashram Movement. His belief in the brotherhood of all mankind and his attempt to bridge religious differences ...ictine monastery of Prinknash Abbey in November 1931, he was received into the Roman Catholic Church.

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 39-40.</ref> Letters 9-20 of this series are closely related. ...contradictions that compels us thus to trust his spiritual intuitions for the accomplishment of this delicate mission . . .

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 103, 109.</ref> I want Mohini to write for me a statement in these words: “I, the undersigned, testify that I wrote (state why) on two different occasions tw

...ecome accepted in the West. The first person processed in a crematorium in the United States was [[Theosophist]] [[Baron de Palm]], on [[December 6]], 187 == Theosophical viewpoint ==

...Publishing House, 1991), 469.</ref> Some synonyms frequently found in the Theosophical literature are "Disciple" and "Lanoo". ...rovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. IV (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1991), 607.</ref></blockquote>

...out of the theosophical tradition. She was one of the first writers to use the term '''New Age'''. ...Accessed 18 Aug. 2017</ref>She began already at a young age to search for the world of meaning and believed that progress was rooted in mystical consciou

...re is discussed in the [[Mahatma Letters]]. Stainton Moses frequently used the pen name of M.A. Oxon. ...e spent the next seven years tutoring the son of Stanhope Templeman Speer, the doctor who had helped him recover from illness.<ref>William Stainton Moses

...has the legal status of a member-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the teaching of Theosophy. ...vailable at [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bueOQUDN5Jo "The Theosophical Society in America: An Illustrated History: 1875-2000."]

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.... 109''' in '''Barker numbering.''' Letter 108 (Barker numbering 40) is on the same page. See below for [[Mahatma Letter No. 41#Context and background|Con ...sonal risk, would have totally changed your condition. Now let us see what the future has in store.

...[[Lucifer (periodical)|''Lucifer'']] and [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']]. ...entry. His father, Richard Harte, was a Justice of the Peace who died when the boy was only two years old. His mother, Anne Vance Harte, was a cultured wo

...book [[The Key to Theosophy (book)|''The Key to Theosophy'']] defined the Theosophical concept of "Master" as follows: ...elena Ptrovna Blavatsky, ''The Key To Theosophy'', Glossary (Pasadena, CA: Theosophical University Press, 1972), 348.</ref></blockquote>

...an American Theosophist of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India]], known as an educator, lecturer, and historian. She ...efore India.jpg|200|right|thumb|In 1911, just before leaving for India for the first time.]]

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 130-132.</ref> ...good deal of reform is necessary and can be made rather with the help than the antagonism of [[Emma Coulomb|Mme. Coulomb]]. [[Damodar K. Mavalankar|Damoda

...founder of Finnish Section of [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar]]. He was a writer, lecturer, linguist, and clairvoyant. ...vided by Dr. Antti Savinainen, a Finnish Theosophist and educator, to whom the wiki editors are most grateful.</ref>

...''Letter No. 107''' in ''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...needed and he alone can create the nucleus. Why not try? He cares not for the service and is ready at any moment to throw it up. But this is unnecessary

...Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 2011), 77-78, 161-162.</ref> It was presented in the 1964 and 1973 editions as '''Letter VI''', before the First Series was resequenced in 1988 to make it '''Letter 35'''.

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 40-41.</ref> Letters 9-20 of this series are closely related. ...familiar to him. One who prepares for solving the ''Infinite'' must solve the ''finite'' first.

...sophical usage through Immanuel Kant, who contrasted it with [[noumenon]], the "thing-in-itself" that is not directly accessible to observation. ...ied with the meaning of "appearances" or "illusion", in a similar sense to the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] concept of [[Māyā|maya]].

...'''Letter No. 54''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...ra]] at your house brought such an accession of force as would suffice for the tests you propose.

...eosophical.org/component/content/article/23-online-books/1699 Theosophical Publishing House] and also at [http://www.katinkahesselink.net/metaphys/th-bowen.htm K ...t no record has been found of Robert Bowen as a member of the Theosophical Society or participating in HPB's private Wednesday night classes, although he may

...t Nellore, in Andhra Pradesh. On May, 1882, a Branch of the [[Theosophical Society]] was formed at Nellore and Mr. Keshava Pillai was chosen as Secretary. == Visions of the Mahatmas ==

...n Canada. The author of numerous books, he is a member of the Theosophical Society. ...mystical teachings of the Indian and Christian classical traditions. He is the author of several books on religion, science, mysticism, and spirituality.

...ciousness'' vol. II (Utrecht, The Netherlands: The Theosophical Society in the Netherlands 1978), 54</ref> [[H. P. Blavatsky]] defined the word ''plane'' as follows:

...ociety. In an extended sense it can also signify a transformation in which the initiate is 'reborn' into a new role. ...in some aspects of the [[Occult Science]] and the [[Esoteric Philosophy]]. The process of Initiation also involves an expansion of consciousness to higher

...Masters of the Wisdom'', Second Series (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 36-37.</ref> Letters 9-20 of this series are closely related. ...ubsequent initiation. The policy of you and she must be based hereafter on the following principles . . .

...''Letter No. 127''' in ''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...nt since — i.e. that you imagine, or rather force yourself to imagine that the Mahatma's

...ably in the mid-1890s, to serve the American Section of the [[Theosophical Society]]. ...], brothers originally from Cincinnati, were recruited by Judge to operate the press. They had experience operating newspapers and printing plants in Nebr

...ticularly interested in the teachings of [[Śaṅkarācārya]] or S'ankara, and the school of [[Advaita Vedānta]]. ...ajahs of Bhaunagar Baroda and Kutch.<ref>Anna Ballard, [book review of ] ''The Imitation of S'ankara'' ''Mercury'' 2.11-12 (June-July, 1895), 336.</ref>

..._Member_-_LMW_1_No._45|Letter No. 45]]''' in ''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom, First Series'''''. ...new development, he will be advised. His health will be looked after: for the present ''as little writing as possible''. [[Morya|“Der Vater M”]] is i

...om 1895-1907 as the first General Secretary of the [[American Theosophical Society]]. ...erty and kept a large household, usually with 4-5 Irish woman as servants. The children included daughter Hester, sons Edward and Spencer, and another rel

...n eight-limbed (ashtānga) system, and its philosophy is generally based on the [[Sāṃkhya]] school. ...f many scholars being that he was not the creator but a great expounder of the philosophy of yoga, which existed well before him.

...as the third President of [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|The Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India]] from 1934 to 1945. ...affection that both HPB and [[Henry Steel Olcott|Colonel Olcott]] had for the boy:

...and 262-263. Photo courtesy of Will Thackara at International Theosophical Society (Pasadena); restoration of photo by Pavel Malakhov.</ref>]] ::'''NOTE:''' For the Biblical character sometimes identified as Satan, see '''[[Lucifer]]'''.

...''Letter No. 128''' in ''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...dy communicated to be woven into a consistent and systematic philosophy by the

'''Mediumship''' in [[Spiritism]] and [[Spiritualism]] is the ability of certain people —known as mediums— to mediate communication b == Theosophical view ==

...'''Letter No. A''' in ''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr .... organization in the eyes of the multitude, and serve as a shield against the ferocious and idiotic attack of sceptics and materialists.

...and scholar who greatly impressed the world with his excellent lectures at the [[World's Parliament of Religions (1893)|1893 World's Parliament of Religio In 1861 Gyanandra Nath Chakravarti was born a Brahmin of the Sandilya Gotra. He was educated at a missionary school at Benares, then at

...y the action of personal free-will."<ref>Claude Bragdon, "Karma Defined" ''The American Theosophist'' 65.9 (September 1977), 258. Bragdon noted that he ha ...trovna Blavatsky, ''The Theosophical Glossary'' (Krotona, CA: Theosophical Publishing House, 1973), 173-174.</ref></blockquote>

...Lectures''' presented annually in honor of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]]. The longer and better-known series is in England, and another series was instit ...lie-Weaver gives an indication of the origin and potential significance of the lecture series:

...'''Letter No. 45''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...r rejection of the kind invitation is with the [[mediumship|medium]] under the counsel and inspiration of his mighty and far-seeing "[[William Eglinton#Er

...cott]] and [[William Quan Judge|Mr. Judge]] in New York, in December 1877. The image [[Precipitation|precipitated]] on a piece of note-paper portrays a [[ This piece of artwork was highly regarded by artists as well as by the [[Masters of Wisdom|Masters]].

...e members of the [[Theosophical Society in America (Hargrove)|Theosophical Society in America]] headed by [[Ernest Temple Hargrove]] in New York. ...nowiki>Henry Bedinger Mitchell<nowiki>]</nowiki> "Charles Johnston", ''The Theosophical Quarterly'' 29.3 (January, 1932), 214.</ref>

...'''Letter No. 89''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It corr ...what we claim, or we are not. That in the former case, however exaggerated the claims made on behalf of our powers still if our

...'''Letter No. 36''' in''' [[The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (book)|''The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'']], 4th chronological edition'''. It also ...reach so easily as that my head — if he has any intention to cover it with the ashes of contrition. Nor will I put a sack-cloth to show repentance for wha

...", and corresponds to the [[Mahayana Buddhism|Mahayanic]] ''sukhāvatī'' or the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] ''devaloka'' or ''svarga''. ...e after Death|post-mortem]] processes that comes after having gone through the [[Kāmaloka]]. [[H. P. Blavatsky]] defines it as follows:

...for a black magician or sorcerer, frequently referred to as "[[Brother of the Shadow]]." ...f the term is not clear. At times it seems to be used for some sections of the Kagyupa school of [[Tibetan Buddhism]] such as

...President of the international [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India]] for ten years beginning in 1961. He was a commercia ...Art Academy in Cincinnati, then the Art Students' League in New York, and the Grand Central School of Art in New York.<ref>"Theosophy Chief to Speak Mond

...dgemental.<ref>Richard Robb in email to Michael Conlin. 2023. Theosophical Society in America Archives.</ref> ...Urbanovicz on [[December 8]], 1918 in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was the youngest child of Karolina Janik and Michael Urbanovicz. Michael had emigra

...Masters of the Wisdom, Second Series'' (Adyar, Madras,India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1925), 135-139.</ref> '''NOTE: brackets indicate small pieces torn out of the document.'''