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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>

...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]].

...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), 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

...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

...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>

...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

..._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.'''