The Sankhya and Yoga Philosophy
[“What is known of the training of the Yogis? Nothing but what they give out themselves—which is very little. Read Patanjali’s Yoga Aphorisms; but with caution, for it is very apt to mislead... Read more
Studies in the Upanishads
Studies in the Upanishads The Path, May & July, 1886; March, 1891 Many American theosophists are asking, “What are the Upanishads?” They are a portion of the ancient Aryan li... Read more
On the Tattvasamāsa and its place in Sāṃkhya Prof. Max Müller The Six Systems of Indian Philosophy, p.224-229 & 242-243 However far the Kārikās of Īsvara-Kṛṣṇa may go back, they are what... Read more
The Esoteric Character of the Gospels
The Esoteric Character of the Gospels Lucifer, November, December, 1887 & February, 1888 Part I “. . . . Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy presence,... Read more
Reincarnation in the Bible
Reincarnation in the Bible The Path, December, 1892 An exhaustive paper on this subject is not contemplated in this article, but even a sketch will show that the Christian Bible has in it th... Read more
Arjuna’s Beliefs
Arjuna’s Beliefs Theosophical Forum, November, 1902 In Vedic India there were two quite distinct beliefs as to death and the soul’s future destiny; the one belief belonging to th... Read more
Theosophy in the Christian Bible
Theosophy in the Christian Bible A talk given at the World’s Parliament of Religions, September, 1893 I have been asked to say a few more words on the subject of Theosophy in the Christian B... Read more
The Theosophy of the Upanishads
PDF Version The Theosophy of the Upanishads Charles Johnston, 1896 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER I. The Beginning of the Way. CHAPTER II. The Higher Self. CHAPTER III. The Supreme Self. CHAP... Read more
[On the Parabrahm of the Upanishads]
[On the Parabrahm of the Upanishads] Theosophist, February, 1883 Selection from letter to the editor “Is Brahmoism True Hinduism” by “A Member of the Adi B. Samaj | Note by H.P.B. In your is... Read more
Vicarious Atonement and Karma
Vicarious Atonement and Karma Theosophical Quarterly, October, 1926 Students of Theosophy believe that all great religions were founded on the lives and teachings of Masters of Wisdom, men w... Read more