The Theosophist October 1887 to March 1888

By Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Book Overview

The Theosophist October 1887 to March 1888 is a compilation of six months' worth of issues of the magazine The Theosophist, edited by the renowned spiritual teacher and writer, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. The book includes articles on a wide range of topics related to theosophy, a spiritual philosophy that seeks to understand the nature of the universe and the purpose of human existence. The articles cover subjects such as reincarnation, karma, the nature of consciousness, and the spiritual evolution of humanity. The book also includes letters from readers and correspondents, as well as reports on the activities of the Theosophical Society, an organization founded by Blavatsky and others to promote the study of theosophy and related subjects. Overall, The Theosophist October 1887 to March 1888 is a fascinating glimpse into the world of theosophy and the spiritual beliefs and practices of its adherents during the late 19th century.1887. A monthly journal devoted to oriental philosophy, art, literature and occultism conducted by Blavatsky under the auspices of the Theosophical Society. Some of the topics discussed in these articles include: Adept or What?; Anatomy of the Tantras; Bhakti; The Decay of Brahmo Samaj; The Spirit of Christ; The Seven Creative Principles; The Transcorporeal Action of Drugs; Elementary Occultism; Facts Stranger than Fiction; Himalayan Folk Lore; The Golden Ratio; Heredity and Karma; Hindu Meteorology; Hypnotism in a Palace; Self Levitation; Relations of Lower and Higher Self; Mathers and his Reviewers; Moral Panacea; The Double in Norway; The Way to the Path; Principle and Personality; The Soul Problem; The Beans of Pythagoras; Religious Arbitration; Among the Rosicrucians; The Bhrigu Sanhita; Sublimity of Fire; Anatomy of the Tantras; The Tetragrammaton; Tyroleso Magic; Uttaragita; Vocophy; The Crest Jewel of Wisdom; The Physiology of Yogam; and Zoroastrian Morals. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417916966
• ISBN13: 9781417916962
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"