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Adeptship: a logical necessity, 399; woman can reach, 301. | Adeptship: a logical necessity, 399; woman can reach, 301. | ||
d’Adhemar: Count, and T.S. | |||
d’Adhemar: Count, and T.S. agapae, 203; Countess, 167 & fn. | |||
Advertisements, of bogus magi, 305. | Advertisements, of bogus magi, 305. | ||
Adyar: account of Mme. | Adyar: account of Mme. Zhelihovsky in, Archives, 364 fn.; Oriental | ||
Library of, and Mrs. | Library of, and Mrs. Ilangakoon, 445; supposed loyalty to, discussed, 380 et seq. | ||
Aeneid. See Virgil. | Aeneid. See Virgil. | ||
Aeschylus, pledged initiate, 90. | Aeschylus, pledged initiate, 90. | ||
–, Choephorae, on doxa, 490. | |||
–, Prometheus Bound, 90. | |||
Agapae; 92, 99; Theosophical, 203-04. | |||
Agnostic Journal: art. by “Saladin” on Spurgeon, 192-93; on Blavatsky Lodge, 371. | Agnostic Journal: art. by “Saladin” on Spurgeon, 192-93; on Blavatsky Lodge, 371. | ||
Agoge manteia ( | Agoge manteia (άγωγή μαντεία), ecstatic illumination of Plotinus and Porphyry, 233 (270). | ||
Agrippa, C., on alchemy, 520 (543). | Agrippa, C., on alchemy, 520 (543). | ||
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Alba vestis, 77. | Alba vestis, 77. | ||
Alchemist (s): key to jargon of, found in Orient alone, 527 (549); and philologist, as occult terms, 230 (267); some illustrious, 510 (533). | Alchemist (s): key to jargon of, found in Orient alone, 527 (549); and philologist, as occult terms, 230 (267); some illustrious, 510 (533). | ||
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Alchemy: and China, 514 (537) ; Chinese, compared with Hermetic sciences, 515 (538) et seq.; European, originated in Far East, 516 (539), 525 (548) ; jargon of, has many meanings, 510 (533) ; known to Moses, 44; and kriyâsakti, 506 (529) ; origin of, discussed, 511 (534) et seq.; principal object of, 518 (541) ; three objects of true, 515 (538) et seq.; works on, underground, 514 (537) ; writings on, purposely veiled, 522 (544-45), 526 ( 549). | Alchemy: and China, 514 (537); Chinese, compared with Hermetic sciences, 515 (538) et seq.; European, originated in Far East, 516 (539), 525 (548); jargon of, has many meanings, 510 (533); known to Moses, 44; and kriyâsakti, 506 (529); origin of, discussed, 511 (534) et seq.; principal object of, 518 (541); three objects of true, 515 (538) et seq.; works on, underground, 514 (537) ; writings on, purposely veiled, 522 (544-45), 526 (549). | ||
Alexandria, philosophers of, not understood, 227 (265). | Alexandria, philosophers of, not understood, 227 (265). | ||
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Alkahest, 512 (535), 517 (540), 518 (541). | Alkahest, 512 (535), 517 (540), 518 (541). | ||
All: Great, and loss of self, 105; indivisible, and Ego of man, 246 (283) ; the, includes totality of consciousness, 416; the, and Nothing, 114 (128). | All: Great, and loss of self, 105; indivisible, and Ego of man, 246 (283); the, includes totality of consciousness, 416; the, and Nothing, 114 (128). | ||
Allen, Grant, and evolution, 190, 201. | Allen, Grant, and evolution, 190, 201. | ||
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Altars: High- and the pyx, 83; of pagan worship, 78 et seq. | Altars: High- and the pyx, 83; of pagan worship, 78 et seq. | ||
Altruism : cure for difficulties, 164 ; rara avis among Theosophists, 215 (251) ; real Theosophy is, 202; theoretical and practical, 427 ; and Theosophy, 219 (255). | Altruism: cure for difficulties, 164; rara avis among Theosophists, 215 (251); real Theosophy is, 202; theoretical and practical, 427; and Theosophy, 219 (255). | ||
Amagandha Sutta, 471, 563. | Amagandha Sutta, 471, 563. | ||
Ambarvales, festivals of Ceres, 100. Amélineau,M.E., «Essai sur le gnosticisme égyptien», 240 (276), 564. | Ambarvales, festivals of Ceres, 100. | ||
Amélineau ,M.E., «Essai sur le gnosticisme égyptien», 240 (276), 564. | |||
America: favorable conditions in, for Theosophy, 162; should lift high torch of liberty of the Soul of Truth, 162. | America: favorable conditions in, for Theosophy, 162; should lift high torch of liberty of the Soul of Truth, 162. | ||
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American Antiquarian, on Hebraic Theosophy, 32. | American Antiquarian, on Hebraic Theosophy, 32. | ||
Ammonius Saccas: 92; ambition of, identical to that of Theosophists, 228 (264) ; and Mystery-Language, 236-37(270-73) ; on practical wisdom, 228 (265) ; the theodidaktos, 214 (250). | Ammonius Saccas: 92; ambition of, identical to that of Theosophists, 228 (264); and Mystery-Language, 236-37 (270-73); on practical wisdom, 228 (265); the theodidaktos, 214 (250). | ||
Amritsar, and secret Masonic MSS., 176 (184). | Amritsar, and secret Masonic MSS., 176 (184). | ||
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Angelic. See Oxley. | Angelic. See Oxley. | ||
Animal : nature as discord and hate, 150; passions and rational man, 427. | Animal: nature as discord and hate, 150; passions and rational man, 427. | ||
Animals, and humans, their respective evolutions, 138 fn. | Animals, and humans, their respective evolutions, 138 fn. | ||
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Apollonius Rhodius, 484, 564. | Apollonius Rhodius, 484, 564. | ||
Apuleius, L., Metamorpho ses (Golden Ass) : on degradation of Mysticism, 88; on initiation, 177 (185) & fn. | Apuleius, L., Metamorpho ses (Golden Ass): on degradation of Mysticism, 88; on initiation, 177 (185) & fn. | ||
Aratus Solensis: Phainomena, on Zeus, 67; biogr., 564. | Aratus Solensis: Phainomena, on Zeus, 67; biogr., 564. | ||
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Archangels, derived from pagan lore, 74. | Archangels, derived from pagan lore, 74. | ||
Arche ( | Arche (άρχή), esoteric meaning of, 484. | ||
Archon (* | Archon (*Aρχων), or Pater innatus, 242 (278). | ||
Aristides: Fragments, on Mysteries, 86; hiog., 564. | Aristides: Fragments, on Mysteries, 86; hiog., 564. | ||
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Ascetic: life, in midst of world, 471; life, and life as hermit, 346. | Ascetic: life, in midst of world, 471; life, and life as hermit, 346. | ||
l'Asclepieion. See Girard. | |||
Ashmole, Elias: and esoteric Masonry, 175 (183); real founder of modern Masonry, 178 (184); biogr., 565-66. | Ashmole, Elias: and esoteric Masonry, 175 (183); real founder of modern Masonry, 178 (184); biogr., 565-66. | ||
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Atheism. See Shelley. | Atheism. See Shelley. | ||
Atheists: at liberty to join T.S., 375; Theosophists no, 239(276), 372 et seq., 409. | Atheists: at liberty to join T.S., 375; Theosophists no, 239 (276), 372 et seq., 409. | ||
Athenagoras, 272, 566. | Athenagoras, 272, 566. | ||
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Authority, never believe on mere, 139. | Authority, never believe on mere, 139. | ||
Avatâra(s): 58, 61; and Divine Dynasties, 228 ( 264) ; as first dynasties of divine Rulers, 85; Kalki, 48 ; personal, of historical heroes, 139-40. | Avatâra(s): 58, 61; and Divine Dynasties, 228 (264); as first dynasties of divine Rulers, 85; Kalki, 48; personal, of historical heroes, 139-40. | ||
Avichi : 57 ; self-created, 446 fn. | Avichi: 57; self-created, 446 fn. | ||
Avidyâ, and Theos, work, 353. | Avidyâ, and Theos, work, 353. | ||
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Bacchus, nature and origin of, | Bacchus, nature and origin of, 93-94 fn. | ||
Bacon, F., on atheism and philosophy, 439. | Bacon, F., on atheism and philosophy, 439. | ||
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Beacon-light(s): as Divine Wisdom, 219 (255); beyond the sea of Theosophic sciences, 247 (283); true and false, 212-13 (248-49). | Beacon-light(s): as Divine Wisdom, 219 (255); beyond the sea of Theosophic sciences, 247 (283); true and false, 212-13 (248-49). | ||
Being, and existence, 240 ( | Being, and existence, 240 (276-77). | ||
Bellarmin, Card. R. F. R.: De Eccles. Triumphante, on vigil, 91; biogr., 567. | Bellarmin, Card. R. F. R.: De Eccles. Triumphante, on vigil, 91; biogr., 567. | ||
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Besant, Annie: 397, 427; alleged conversion of, from atheism, 406 et seq.; embodiment of brotherhood, 374, 376; joined T.S. of own free will, 333, 419 et seq.; not pressured by H.P.B. to join T.S., 420-21; on God idea, 410; on objects of T.S., 334. | Besant, Annie: 397, 427; alleged conversion of, from atheism, 406 et seq.; embodiment of brotherhood, 374, 376; joined T.S. of own free will, 333, 419 et seq.; not pressured by H.P.B. to join T.S., 420-21; on God idea, 410; on objects of T.S., 334. | ||
–“Why I became a | –“Why I became a Theosophist, 408. | ||
Bhagavad-Gita, 488. | Bhagavad-Gita, 488. | ||
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Blasphemy Laws: and Foote, 423; repealed, 188-89, 191. | Blasphemy Laws: and Foote, 423; repealed, 188-89, 191. | ||
Blavatsky, H. P. : accepts as authority only esoteric teachings of Masters, 465; allegedly bamboozling people, 46; allegedly psychologized people, 55; alone responsible for members of E.S., 380 ; appeals for support of Lucifer, 453-55; attacked and ridiculed, 289; brought up among Buddhists, 429; and H. E. Butler, 159-60; called “snuffy old woman,” 369; can teach if she has Knowledge, 307 et seq.; denounced by Coues, 297-98; discusses Foote’s accusations, 423 et seq.; either truthful, or old fraud, 309, 560; experts’ opinion on alleged forged handwriting, 405-06 ; gave only fragmentary account of travels, 363 ; has no secrets and nothing to dread from truth, 306; her sister’s account of her life, 364 fn.; in France & on Jersey, 355; and Lane, 551 et seq.; and Letter C, 322; loyal to death to Theos. Cause & Teachers, 380, 559; misrepresented, 401 et seq., | Blavatsky, H. P.: accepts as authority only esoteric teachings of Masters, 465; allegedly bamboozling people, 46; allegedly psychologized people, 55; alone responsible for members of E.S., 380; appeals for support of Lucifer, 453-55; attacked and ridiculed, 289; brought up among Buddhists, 429; and H. E. Butler, 159-60; called “snuffy old woman,” 369; can teach if she has Knowledge, 307 et seq.; denounced by Coues, 297-98; discusses Foote’s accusations, 423 et seq.; either truthful, or old fraud, 309, 560; experts’ opinion on alleged forged handwriting, 405-06; gave only fragmentary account of travels, 363; has no secrets and nothing to dread from truth, 306; her sister’s account of her life, 364 fn.; in France & on Jersey, 355; and Lane, 551 et seq.; and Letter C, 322; loyal to death to Theos. Cause & Teachers, 380, 559; misrepresented, 401 et seq., 559-60; never “enthroned,” 390; never practiced as spiritist medium or gave séances, 423; normal state of being penniless, 559; not “loyal to Adyar,” 380-81; and Olcott karmically responsible for T.S., 382; on some moves and travels, 364; owes no allegiance to Council, 382; personal background & Lord Ripon, 422; powerful appeal to mystics & crisis which is preparing, 110 {{Page aside|603}}(123) et seq.; praises Olcott, 380-81; prepared for martyrdom, 559; prevented from seeking redress, 388-89; relation to T.S., 381; refuses to teach Mabel Collins, 319; and “Russian Spy” scare, 157, 460-61; and Dr. Scharlieb, 388; voluntary hard labor of, 421 fn.; whereabouts of, and authorship of Light on the Path, 284 et seq., 315 et seq., 326-27; will fight for T.S. till last breath, 559. | ||
– Instructions, 310. | – Instructions, 310. | ||
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– The Voice of the Silence: 470; on action & inaction, 469; where written, 355 fn. | – The Voice of the Silence: 470; on action & inaction, 469; where written, 355 fn. | ||
– Theosophical Glossary, 365. Blavatsky Lodge, and devoted | – Theosophical Glossary, 365. | ||
Theosophists, 556. | |||
Blavatsky Lodge, and devoted Theosophists, 556. | |||
“Bloods,” same as “lives,” 489. | “Bloods,” same as “lives,” 489. | ||
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Bodhism, esoteric, is Buddhism, 473. | Bodhism, esoteric, is Buddhism, 473. | ||
Boerhaave, H., 510(533), 568. | Boerhaave, H., 510 (533), 568. | ||
Book of Dzyan, 85. | Book of Dzyan, 85. | ||
Book of Numbers, Chaldean, 244 (281), 495; hardly any copy left, 526(549), 568. | Book of Numbers, Chaldean, 244 (281), 495; hardly any copy left, 526 (549), 568. | ||
Book of the Dead, and Thoth, 229 (265). | Book of the Dead, and Thoth, 229 (265). | ||
Book of the Golden Precepts, 319. Books, prohibited in Russia, 461. Books of Thoth, 228 (265). | Book of the Golden Precepts, 319. | ||
Books, prohibited in Russia, 461. | |||
Books of Thoth, 228 (265). | |||
Booth, Gen., and Grant Allen, 201. | Booth, Gen., and Grant Allen, 201. | ||
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Brugsch-Bey, H. K.: on Egyptian Gods, 227 (264); biogr., 568-69. | Brugsch-Bey, H. K.: on Egyptian Gods, 227 (264); biogr., 568-69. | ||
Buddha, Gautama: asceticism of, for seven years, 346-47; as | Buddha, Gautama: asceticism of, for seven years, 346-47; as pioneer {{Page aside|604}}socialist, 374; divine man par excellence, 205; and dried boar’s flesh, 207; esoteric teaching of, 345, 347, 473; reform of, and Theosophy, 226 (262); Samadhi of, 347; truths taught by, and intellectual thinkers of West, 208. | ||
Buddhas of Confession, 349. | Buddhas of Confession, 349. | ||
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Buddhism. See Schlagintweit. | Buddhism. See Schlagintweit. | ||
Buddhist, significance of, flag, 395. Buddhist (Colombo), on women, 444-45. | Buddhist, significance of, flag, 395. | ||
Buddhist (Colombo), on women, 444-45. | |||
Buddhist Catechism. See Olcott. | Buddhist Catechism. See Olcott. | ||
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Caligula, wish of, 245 (282). | Caligula, wish of, 245 (282). | ||
Calvin: on Hell & infants’ skulls, 68-69; and predestination, 141. Cana, marriage in, esoteric meaning of, 499 et seq. | Calvin: on Hell & infants’ skulls, 68-69; and predestination, 141. | ||
Cana, marriage in, esoteric meaning of, 499 et seq. | |||
Carne. See Tertullian. | Carne. See Tertullian. | ||
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Caste, race and money, 150-51. | Caste, race and money, 150-51. | ||
Cause: disloyalty to the, and H.P.B.’s views on it, 380-81, 384 ; T.S. represents the, 380-81. | Cause: disloyalty to the, and H.P.B.’s views on it, 380-81, 384; T.S. represents the, 380-81. | ||
Celibacy, and vegetarianism not enforced in T.S. or E.S., 428. | Celibacy, and vegetarianism not enforced in T.S. or E.S., 428. | ||
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Charis (yapis), grace, 490. | Charis (yapis), grace, 490. | ||
Charity: in true Theosophists and no reprisals, 306 ; true, and false munificence, 196. | Charity: in true Theosophists and no reprisals, 306; true, and false munificence, 196. | ||
Chasuble, 77. | Chasuble, 77. | ||
Chelaship: as state of mind, 300; opposed to mediumistic sensitiveness, 50; unselfishness as first necessity in, 301. | Chelaship: as state of mind, 300; opposed to mediumistic sensitiveness, 50; unselfishness as first necessity in, 301. | ||
Chemistry, birth of, 506 (529). | Chemistry, birth of, 506 (529). | ||
Chevreul, M.-E.; had library on alchemy, 509 (532) ; biogr., 570. | Chevreul, M.-E.; had library on alchemy, 509 (532); biogr., 570. | ||
Chhâyâs, shades, 488. | Chhâyâs, shades, 488. | ||
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China: antiquity of Empire of, 14 et seq.; “Heaven” of, 17; language of, 16; and origin of Alchemy, 512 (535), 514 (537). | China: antiquity of Empire of, 14 et seq.; “Heaven” of, 17; language of, 16; and origin of Alchemy, 512 (535), 514 (537). | ||
Chinese: alchemy compared with Hermetic Sciences, 515 | Chinese: alchemy compared with Hermetic Sciences, 515 (538) et seq.; orders of nobility of, and philosophical mind, 18. | ||
Chinese Buddhism. See Edkins. | Chinese Buddhism. See Edkins. | ||
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Chrestos, on trial, 90, 495. | Chrestos, on trial, 90, 495. | ||
Chris ( | Chris (χρίς), chrio (χρίω), anointed, 100. | ||
Christian, seekers often quite reasonable, 138. | Christian, seekers often quite reasonable, 138. | ||
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Christianity: advocated for Japan, 106 et seq.; Church, severe condemnation of, 72; copied from Pagan symbology and Gnosticism, 376; fall & decadence of, impending, 106; mock, and degradation of men, 108; no temples in early, 66; and political exigency, 106; powers of, violent, 245 (282); practical, and Church Fathers’ ideals, 84; and religion of Christos, the Logos, 377; sprang from ancient Masonry, 84, 92; very near its end, 32. | Christianity: advocated for Japan, 106 et seq.; Church, severe condemnation of, 72; copied from Pagan symbology and Gnosticism, 376; fall & decadence of, impending, 106; mock, and degradation of men, 108; no temples in early, 66; and political exigency, 106; powers of, violent, 245 (282); practical, and Church Fathers’ ideals, 84; and religion of Christos, the Logos, 377; sprang from ancient Masonry, 84, 92; very near its end, 32. | ||
Christians, as primitive | Christians, as primitive Theosophists, 80. | ||
Christos: 492; 494; mystic religion of, the Logos, 377. | Christos: 492; 494; mystic religion of, the Logos, 377. | ||
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Circle, triangle & quaternary, 506 (529). | Circle, triangle & quaternary, 506 (529). | ||
City, as symbol of public cult, 89. Civilization: Christian, its symptoms, 10-11; degraded by Church Christianity, 108; evils of, 193-94; higher, where there are no “poor,” 105; may sink into a sea of horror, 202; modem, profligate impostor, 200; Western, as heir to Eastern, 338. | City, as symbol of public cult, 89. | ||
Civilization: Christian, its symptoms, 10-11; degraded by Church Christianity, 108; evils of, 193-94; higher, where there are no “poor,” 105; may sink into a sea of horror, 202; modem, profligate impostor, 200; Western, as heir to Eastern, 338. | |||
Classes, lower, and contempt by the higher, 11. | Classes, lower, and contempt by the higher, 11. | ||
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Constantine, heathen who established state religion, 106. | Constantine, heathen who established state religion, 106. | ||
Constitutions. See Anderson, Dr. J. Contemporary Review: 58; Donaldson’s views on woman’s position in early Christianity, 441-43. | Constitutions. See Anderson, Dr. J. | ||
Contemporary Review: 58; Donaldson’s views on woman’s position in early Christianity, 441-43. | |||
Conversations Lexicon, 199. | Conversations Lexicon, 199. | ||
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Coryn, Dr. Herbert A. W., 300, 571. | Coryn, Dr. Herbert A. W., 300, 571. | ||
Cosmogony, and theogony, 473. Cosmopolita. See Eyraeneus. | Cosmogony, and theogony, 473. | ||
Cosmopolita. See Eyraeneus. | |||
Cosmos: as “God” of Theosophists, 409; in Gospel of John, 489. See also Kosmos. | Cosmos: as “God” of Theosophists, 409; in Gospel of John, 489. See also Kosmos. | ||
Coues, Elliott: and authorship of Light on the Path, 284 et seq., 313 et seq.; confused on dates, 284-85; denounces H.P.B., | Coues, Elliott: and authorship of Light on the Path, 284 et seq., 313 et seq.; confused on dates, 284-85; denounces H.P.B., 297-98; and E.S., 295, 308 et seq., 341-42; expelled, 463, 504; and forged letters from K.H., 210-11; praised, 160, 164; tries to intimidate H.P.B., 329, 553. | ||
–Kuthumi, etc., 315 fn. | –Kuthumi, etc., 315 fn. | ||
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Crawford, J. M. See Kalevala. | Crawford, J. M. See Kalevala. | ||
Creation(s) :and manvantaras, 241 (278) fn.; mysteries of, divulged by divine Rulers, 85. | Creation(s): and manvantaras, 241 (278) fn.; mysteries of, divulged by divine Rulers, 85. | ||
Creation. See Quinet. | Creation. See Quinet. | ||
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Dana, Chas., misrepresents H.P.B., 368-69. | Dana, Chas., misrepresents H.P.B., 368-69. | ||
Darkness, skotos, 486-87. Darstellung. See Hegel. David Rafon of Corfu, Rabbi, 30. Death: life after, created by man himself, 304; panoramic vision at, 446-47 et seq. | Darkness, skotos, 486-87. | ||
Darstellung. See Hegel. | |||
David Rafon of Corfu, Rabbi, 30. | |||
Death: life after, created by man himself, 304; panoramic vision at, 446-47 et seq. | |||
Decharme, P., Mythologie de la Grèce antique, 513 (536) fn., 571. | Decharme, P., Mythologie de la Grèce antique, 513 (536) fn., 571. | ||
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Demeter, or Ceres, female productive principle of Earth, 93-94. | Demeter, or Ceres, female productive principle of Earth, 93-94. | ||
Demigods, antediluvian, 117(130). Dendera, Zodiac of, 7. | Demigods, antediluvian, 117 (130). | ||
Dendera, Zodiac of, 7. | |||
Desire, for material things, 105. | |||
Deuteronomy, on word, 521 (544). | |||
Devachan: created by man himself, 304, 446 fn.; error in defining term, 449 & fn.; length of, 139; and memory of dying, 446 fn., 447; no, for child dying before reason, 140. | |||
Dexiphanes, causeway of, 356. | Dexiphanes, causeway of, 356. | ||
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Dikastery, of Athens & Socrates, 438. | Dikastery, of Athens & Socrates, 438. | ||
Diet, of rich & poor, 153 et seq. Dina-kara, symbol of Sun, 68. Dinner-bell, Byron on, 203. | Diet, of rich & poor, 153 et seq. | ||
Dina-kara, symbol of Sun, 68. | |||
Dinner-bell, Byron on, 203. | |||
Diocletian, burns Egyptian books on alchemy, 513 (536), 526 (549). | Diocletian, burns Egyptian books on alchemy, 513 (536), 526 (549). | ||
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Dove, 496, 497, 502. | Dove, 496, 497, 502. | ||
Doxa ( | Doxa (δόξα), 490. | ||
Drach, Chevalier: converted Rabbi, 244 (281); and Kabala, 525 (548). | Drach, Chevalier: converted Rabbi, 244 (281); and Kabala, 525 (548). | ||
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Eagle, as symbol of Sun, 75 fn. | Eagle, as symbol of Sun, 75 fn. | ||
Earth: as Demeter or Ceres, | Earth: as Demeter or Ceres, 93-94; and Moon interchangeable, 70 fn.; Slavonian legend about, and the Jews, 361. | ||
Earthquakes, possible, 356. | Earthquakes, possible, 356. | ||
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Eben Shetiyyah, perfect cube, 174 (182). | Eben Shetiyyah, perfect cube, 174 (182). | ||
Eccl. Triumph. See Bellarmine. Echo (London), confused, 19-20. Eclectics, of Alexandria, 92. Editors, plight of, 368 et seq. | Eccl. Triumph. See Bellarmine. | ||
Echo (London), confused, 19-20. | |||
Eclectics, of Alexandria, 92. | |||
Editors, plight of, 368 et seq. | |||
Edkins, Rev. J., Chinese Buddhism, on esoteric doctrine of Buddha, 345, 572. | Edkins, Rev. J., Chinese Buddhism, on esoteric doctrine of Buddha, 345, 572. | ||
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Ego: Divine, and higher senses, 233 (270), 468; Egyptian teachings about, 8; Higher, almost omniscient in its immortal nature, 448; incarnated, superior to Intelligences awaiting incarnation, 64; and indivisible All, 246 (283); lives over whole life at death, 447; never recedes into animal kingdom, 138 fn.; passes through every animal form, 138 fn.; reflection of Higher, 492 fn.; reincarnating, is Karana Sarira, 476; and reincarnation, 137; Spiritual, & materialism, 118 (131); Spiritual, & Planetary Spirits, 63. | Ego: Divine, and higher senses, 233 (270), 468; Egyptian teachings about, 8; Higher, almost omniscient in its immortal nature, 448; incarnated, superior to Intelligences awaiting incarnation, 64; and indivisible All, 246 (283); lives over whole life at death, 447; never recedes into animal kingdom, 138 fn.; passes through every animal form, 138 fn.; reflection of Higher, 492 fn.; reincarnating, is Karana Sarira, 476; and reincarnation, 137; Spiritual, & materialism, 118 (131); Spiritual, & Planetary Spirits, 63. | ||
Egoism: and labor for others, 469; and mediocrity, 217 (253); of Yogis, 218 (254). | Egoism: and labor for others, 469; and mediocrity, 217 (253); of Yogis, 218 (254). | ||
Egypt: ancestors of, and of Aryans sprang from same stock, 338; and Dravidians from India, 227 (263) ; initiated priests of, 6 fn., 512 (534); possible earthquake in, 356; Pyramid of Cheops, 359; treasures of, at Paris Exhibition, 358. | Egypt: ancestors of, and of Aryans sprang from same stock, 338; and Dravidians from India, 227 (263); initiated priests of, 6 fn., 512 (534); possible earthquake in, 356; Pyramid of Cheops, 359; treasures of, at Paris Exhibition, 358. | ||
Eiffel Tower: 194, 198; fungi of commercial enterprise, 355. | Eiffel Tower: 194, 198; fungi of commercial enterprise, 355. | ||
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Eleusinia: 86-87, 493; degraded, 87; survived longer, 93. | Eleusinia: 86-87, 493; degraded, 87; survived longer, 93. | ||
Elias : as Buddhi, 492; and John, 492-93. | Elias: as Buddhi, 492; and John, 492-93. | ||
Elixir (s): two, in alchemy, 515 (538); vitae, 517 (540). | Elixir (s): two, in alchemy, 515 (538); vitae, 517 (540). | ||
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Fathers, of Church as executioners of Heresies, 242 (278). | Fathers, of Church as executioners of Heresies, 242 (278). | ||
Fauchet, C.: Les Antiquités, etc., on pagan ceremonies, 79 ; biogr., 574. | Fauchet, C.: Les Antiquités, etc., on pagan ceremonies, 79; biogr., 574. | ||
Felix, M. Minucius, Octavius, on temples and altars, 80. | Felix, M. Minucius, Octavius, on temples and altars, 80. | ||
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Finch, visits H.P.B., 286. | Finch, visits H.P.B., 286. | ||
Fire(s) : as symbol, 49, 503; solar, symbol of creative powers, | Fire(s): as symbol, 49, 503; solar, symbol of creative powers, 64-65. | ||
First Principles. See Spencer. | |||
Fish, waters and initiation, 495. | |||
Five Years of Theosophy, 94 fn. | |||
Flag, Buddhist, esoteric significance of, 395. | |||
Flamin es, 76. | Flamin es, 76. | ||
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–Mrs. Besant’s Theosophy. 402, 411-12 fn.; analysed, exposed, 419 et seq. | –Mrs. Besant’s Theosophy. 402, 411-12 fn.; analysed, exposed, 419 et seq. | ||
Force(s) : creative, from the | Force(s): creative, from the unknown, {{Page aside|610}}120 (134); mystic, rising from beyond & cannot be stopped, 118 (131); of evolution and New Idea, 119 (133); two moral, in supreme contest, 118 (132). | ||
Founders, false accusations against, 13. | Founders, false accusations against, 13. | ||
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Galli, 77. | Galli, 77. | ||
Geber: and alchemy, 515 (538), 517 (540) ; biogr., 575-76. | Geber: and alchemy, 515 (538), 517 (540); biogr., 575-76. | ||
Gebhard, Arthur, 285. | Gebhard, Arthur, 285. | ||
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Globe (London), 456. | Globe (London), 456. | ||
Gnosis: exoteric and esoteric, 220 (256) ; influence of, in later centuries, 215 (251) ; Pythagorean, 87, 214 (250) ; Theosophy as direct descendant of Universal, 227(264); and Vidyâ, 235 (271) fn. | Gnosis: exoteric and esoteric, 220 (256); influence of, in later centuries, 215 (251); Pythagorean, 87, 214 (250); Theosophy as direct descendant of Universal, 227 (264); and Vidyâ, 235 (271) fn. | ||
Gnostics: Jewish, and secrets of initiation, 73; no Polytheists, 239(276); slandered by Church Fathers, 71. | Gnostics: Jewish, and secrets of initiation, 73; no Polytheists, 239 (276); slandered by Church Fathers, 71. | ||
Gnostics. See King. | Gnostics. See King. | ||
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“God-Nothing,” of Basilides, 240 (276) et seq. | “God-Nothing,” of Basilides, 240 (276) et seq. | ||
Gods: ancient, adopted by Christians, 70; as First Principles, 110 (124) ; foretaste of knowledge of the, 118 (132); fourfaced, 80; Hindu, as signs and symbols, 64; of same essence as Higher Self of man, 64; stories about, either allegories or fables, 236 (272-73); stories of, and Goddesses and human principles, 502; and universal essence, 110 (124). | Gods: ancient, adopted by Christians, 70; as First Principles, 110 (124); foretaste of knowledge of the, 118 (132); fourfaced, 80; Hindu, as signs and symbols, 64; of same essence as Higher Self of man, 64; stories about, either allegories or fables, 236 (272-73); stories of, and Goddesses and human principles, 502; and universal essence, 110 (124). | ||
Godwin, Wm., 512 (535). | Godwin, Wm., 512 (535). | ||
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Goethe, 41, 43, 186. | Goethe, 41, 43, 186. | ||
Golden Age, conditions for, 202. Golden Ass. See Apuleius. | Golden Age, conditions for, 202. | ||
Golden Ass. See Apuleius. | |||
Golden Fleece, & Caucasian races, 513 (536). | Golden Fleece, & Caucasian races, 513 (536). | ||
Golden Year. See Tennyson. Goupillon, 77. | Golden Year. See Tennyson. | ||
Goupillon, 77. | |||
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Gregory I: command of, to monks, 79; and worship of Mary, 95; biogr., 577-78. | Gregory I: command of, to monks, 79; and worship of Mary, 95; biogr., 577-78. | ||
Groups, of uneven numbers for occult study, 230(266), 238(275). | Groups, of uneven numbers for occult study, 230 (266), 238 (275). | ||
Gubematis, A. de, Zoological Mythology, on Golden Fleece, 513 (536) fn., 577. | Gubematis, A. de, Zoological Mythology, on Golden Fleece, 513 (536) fn., 577. | ||
Gupta-Vidya: Catechism of the, quoted on studies of Lanoos, 230 (267) ; Gnosis as continuation of, 215 (251); only for the few, 220 (256) ; secret science and its dangers, 212 (248). | Gupta-Vidya: Catechism of the, quoted on studies of Lanoos, 230 (267); Gnosis as continuation of, 215 (251); only for the few, 220 (256); secret science and its dangers, 212 (248). | ||
Gutzlaff, Carl F. A., History of China, on porcelain Tower of Nankin, 359; 577. | |||
Guyon, Madame Jeanne: 215 (251); biogr., 577. | Guyon, Madame Jeanne: 215 (251); biogr., 577. | ||
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Hammond, Dr. Wm. A., art. of, 459 fn., 577. | Hammond, Dr. Wm. A., art. of, 459 fn., 577. | ||
Ha - Nephesh hah -hokhmah. See Moses de Leon. | Ha-Nephesh hah-'hokhmah. See Moses de Leon. | ||
Handwriting, allegedly forged by H. P. B. and experts’ opinion, 405-06. | Handwriting, allegedly forged by H. P. B. and experts’ opinion, 405-06. | ||
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Harris, Lake, 58. | Harris, Lake, 58. | ||
Harte, Richard: misrepresents facts in the Journal, 378 et seq., | Harte, Richard: misrepresents facts in the Journal, 378 et seq., 387-88; and The Theosophist, 481-82. | ||
Hartmann, Dr. Franz, in error, 472. | Hartmann, Dr. Franz, in error, 472. | ||
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Hesychius, on agyrmos, 99 fn., 578. | Hesychius, on agyrmos, 99 fn., 578. | ||
Heriocoraces, loose robe of | Heriocoraces, loose robe of Mithraic priests, 76. | ||
Hieronymous, Epistola XIV, on trampling mother’s body, 84; 579. | Hieronymous, Epistola XIV, on trampling mother’s body, 84; 579. | ||
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Hugo, Victor, on the 20th century, 202. | Hugo, Victor, on the 20th century, 202. | ||
Humanity: as embodiment of collective spirit of life, 469; of manu-bearing globes, 466; need of assimilating all, 213 (248) fn.; new archway called, 117 (131) ; service of, 106; spiritual progress through the bulk of, 105; sympathy for, 350. | Humanity: as embodiment of collective spirit of life, 469; of manu-bearing globes, 466; need of assimilating all, 213 (248) fn.; new archway called, 117 (131); service of, 106; spiritual progress through the bulk of, 105; sympathy for, 350. | ||
Hypatia, 73. | Hypatia, 73. | ||
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lao (Ιαώ), 492. | lao (Ιαώ), 492. | ||
Ibn Gebirol (Avicebron): and | Ibn Gebirol (Avicebron): and Kabalah, 28 et seq.; biogr., 578-79. | ||
{{Page aside|613}} | {{Page aside|613}} | ||
I Ching, 29, 579. | I Ching, 29, 579. | ||
Ichthus, fish, as a nickname, 495. Idea, New, and forces of evolution, 119 (133). | Ichthus, fish, as a nickname, 495. | ||
Idea, New, and forces of evolution, 119 (133). | |||
Ideal, everyone can create an, and follow it, 121 (135). | Ideal, everyone can create an, and follow it, 121 (135). | ||
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Illuminati, 171 (179). | Illuminati, 171 (179). | ||
Illusion (s): of material atoms, 119 (133) ; psychological, and physical phenomena, 336. | Illusion (s): of material atoms, 119 (133); psychological, and physical phenomena, 336. | ||
Immortality: conscious, in spirit & alchemy, 515 (538); and philosophers’ stone, 520 (543). | Immortality: conscious, in spirit & alchemy, 515 (538); and philosophers’ stone, 520 (543). | ||
Impudence, and lies, 291. Incidents. See Sinnett. | Impudence, and lies, 291. | ||
Incidents. See Sinnett. | |||
India: condition in, before T.S. and after, 393 et seq.; Nat’l Congress of, 394. | India: condition in, before T.S. and after, 393 et seq.; Nat’l Congress of, 394. | ||
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Individualism, and self, 151. | Individualism, and self, 151. | ||
Individuality: collective, 212(248) and personality, 197, 246 (283). | Individuality: collective, 212 (248) and personality, 197, 246 (283). | ||
Inferences, of science, 303. | Inferences, of science, 303. | ||
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Ingersoll, Col. R.: 191; on Jehovah & Brahma, 68. | Ingersoll, Col. R.: 191; on Jehovah & Brahma, 68. | ||
Initiate(s) : become renegades to serve secrets of Initiation, 73-74; defined, 758, 170 (178) et seq.; recognize each other by aura, 497; sacramental words of, 101; struggle of, with Synagogue, 491; treatises written by real, exist in national libraries, 527 (549). | Initiate(s): become renegades to serve secrets of Initiation, 73-74; defined, 758, 170 (178) et seq.; recognize each other by aura, 497; sacramental words of, 101; struggle of, with Synagogue, 491; treatises written by real, exist in national libraries, 527 (549). | ||
Initiation: as birth into a new life, 177 (185); as rebuilding the temple, 89; derivation of term, | Initiation: as birth into a new life, 177 (185); as rebuilding the temple, 89; derivation of term, | ||
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Interdependence, and universal correspondences, 230 (267). | Interdependence, and universal correspondences, 230 (267). | ||
Intolerance: and dogmatism, | Intolerance: and dogmatism, 481-82; effects of, 32. | ||
Intuition: nature and action of, 217 (253), 232 (258); no infallible, 466. | Intuition: nature and action of, 217 (253), 232 (258); no infallible, 466. | ||
Joannes, John, Dagon, Vishnu, 488. Ireland, once abode of Atlantean emigrants, 304. | Joannes, John, Dagon, Vishnu, 488. | ||
Ireland, once abode of Atlantean emigrants, 304. | |||
Irenaeus Philalethes, on macrocosm, 518-19 (541). | Irenaeus Philalethes, on macrocosm, 518-19 (541). | ||
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Isis Myrionymus, 97. | Isis Myrionymus, 97. | ||
Islam, powerful coherence of, 194. Island. See Byron. | Islam, powerful coherence of, 194. | ||
Island. See Byron. | |||
Israel, Sons of, 362. | Israel, Sons of, 362. | ||
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Justin, St., on agapae, 99. | Justin, St., on agapae, 99. | ||
Juvenal, on pride, 197. -VIth Satire, 77, 579. | Juvenal, on pride, 197. | ||
-VIth Satire, 77, 579. | |||
{{Style P-Subtitle|K}} | {{Style P-Subtitle|K}} | ||
Kabalah: altered, distorted to suit Christian ends, 244 (281) ; discussed, 21 et seq.; modem, and Roman Catholicism, 525 ( 548); originated in Aryan thought, 28, 31. | Kabalah: altered, distorted to suit Christian ends, 244 (281); discussed, 21 et seq.; modem, and Roman Catholicism, 525 (548); originated in Aryan thought, 28, 31. | ||
Kabalists: confused, 243 (280); ignorant, 225 (261); mutually inimical, 238 (274). | Kabalists: confused, 243 (280); ignorant, 225 (261); mutually inimical, 238 (274). | ||
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Kalevala, on Mariatta and babe, 65-66, 571. | Kalevala, on Mariatta and babe, 65-66, 571. | ||
Kali, lower aspect of Akasa, 490. Kaliya, great serpent, 212 (248). Kali-yuga: first great cycle within, is at an end, 245 (281) ; and Mahatmas, 293. | Kali, lower aspect of Akasa, 490. | ||
Kaliya, great serpent, 212 (248). | |||
Kali-yuga: first great cycle within, is at an end, 245 (281); and Mahatmas, 293. | |||
Kama-Ioka, 486. | Kama-Ioka, 486. | ||
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Knight, Chas., The English Cyclopaedia, on Chinese works, 16; 580. | Knight, Chas., The English Cyclopaedia, on Chinese works, 16; 580. | ||
Koot-humi, term found in Vishnu- Purana, 20. | Koot-humi, term found in Vishnu-Purana, 20. | ||
Kopp, Dr. H.: Geschichte dec Chemie, on microcosm, 518 (541); biogr., 580. | Kopp, Dr. H.: Geschichte dec Chemie, on microcosm, 518 (541); biogr., 580. | ||
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Krishna: 520 (543); as witness, 488; and Bacchus, 94 fn.; and Kaliya, 212 (248). | Krishna: 520 (543); as witness, 488; and Bacchus, 94 fn.; and Kaliya, 212 (248). | ||
Kriyasakti: 489; and alchemy, 517 (540) ; conducts creative Quintessence and may kill, 506 ( 529). | Kriyasakti: 489; and alchemy, 517 (540); conducts creative Quintessence and may kill, 506 (529). | ||
Kulluka-Bhatta, Annals, on ancient Egypt, 227 (263). | Kulluka-Bhatta, Annals, on ancient Egypt, 227 (263). | ||
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Labor, and resources, 153 et seq. Lactantius, on lamps and sun, 82. Lamps, as symbols of sun, 82. | Labor, and resources, 153 et seq. | ||
Lactantius, on lamps and sun, 82. | |||
Lamps, as symbols of sun, 82. | |||
Lancaster Evening Post, on “The Talking Image, etc.,” 46. | Lancaster Evening Post, on “The Talking Image, etc.,” 46. | ||
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Liar, St. Paul on, 103. | Liar, St. Paul on, 103. | ||
Lies: and calumnies, 296-97, | Lies: and calumnies, 296-97, 311-12; and deceptions, as product of our civilization, 287-88; and impudence, 291; more readily accepted than truth, 290; public accustomed to, 366 et seq. | ||
Life, human, as collective spirit of, 469. | Life, human, as collective spirit of, 469. | ||
Life of Constantine. See Eusebius. Light, as phos ( | Life of Constantine. See Eusebius. | ||
Light, as phos (Φώς), 486 et seq. | |||
Light (London), 297. | |||
Light of Egypt, etc.: 417; discussed and exposed, 385-86. | Light of Egypt, etc.: 417; discussed and exposed, 385-86. | ||
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Lodge, origin of term, 98. | Lodge, origin of term, 98. | ||
Logos: as only begotten Son, 491; in Gospel of John, 483 et seq.; mystic religion of Christos, the, 377; or “Second God,”241 ( | Logos: as only begotten Son, 491; in Gospel of John, 483 et seq.; mystic religion of Christos, the, 377; or “Second God,”241 (277-78); unmanifested, same as Parabrahman, 483. | ||
Loka, Lodge, 98. | Loka, Lodge, 98. | ||
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Mahatma, as a title, 458. | Mahatma, as a title, 458. | ||
Mahatma Letters. See Sinnett. | Mahatma Letters. See Sinnett. | ||
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Man: as composite being, 505 (528) ; creates his own future, 304; dies without ever facing his soul, 242 (278) ; every, has responsive chord to kindness & truth, 353 ; inner, and occultism, 307, offspring of gods, 410; temple of his own personal god, 239 (276). | Man: as composite being, 505 (528); creates his own future, 304; dies without ever facing his soul, 242 (278); every, has responsive chord to kindness & truth, 353; inner, and occultism, 307, offspring of gods, 410; temple of his own personal god, 239 (276). | ||
Manas: corresponds to Manomaya Kosa, 476; higher, 492; lower, sports in astral waves, 501; and phos, 487. | Manas: corresponds to Manomaya Kosa, 476; higher, 492; lower, sports in astral waves, 501; and phos, 487. | ||
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Mansel, H. L., The Limits, etc., 415, 581. | Mansel, H. L., The Limits, etc., 415, 581. | ||
Manual of Buddhism. See Hardy. Manu-bearing, Globes, 466. | Manual of Buddhism. See Hardy. | ||
Manu-bearing, Globes, 466. | |||
Manuscripts, secret, destroyed, 175 (183) &fn. | Manuscripts, secret, destroyed, 175 (183) &fn. | ||
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Martin. See Dickens. | Martin. See Dickens. | ||
Mashalim, on Wisdom, 221-22 (257-58) ; 581. | Mashalim, on Wisdom, 221-22 (257-58); 581. | ||
Masonry: Ashmole as real founder of modem, 176 (184) ; and Christian religion travestied copies of Paganism, 75; offspring of Mysteries, 84; originally archaic Gnosticism, 71 ; originated | Masonry: Ashmole as real founder of modem, 176 (184); and Christian religion travestied copies of Paganism, 75; offspring of Mysteries, 84; originally archaic Gnosticism, 71; originated | ||
by Mystae, 88; secrets of symbolic, lost, 173 (181) et seq.; split, 72 fn. | by Mystae, 88; secrets of symbolic, lost, 173 (181) et seq.; split, 72 fn. | ||
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Massinger, P., on malice, 418; 581. | Massinger, P., on malice, 418; 581. | ||
Masters: as living ideals, 293; believed in by millions in India, 292; genuine & pseudo, 54; hoaxes about, 293-94; letter from a, on Karma & | Masters: as living ideals, 293; believed in by millions in India, 292; genuine & pseudo, 54; hoaxes about, 293-94; letter from a, on Karma & Theosophists, 168-69; mortal men with abnormal powers, 159; names of, desecrated by public and could-be chelas, 211, 293; and Teachers, and their relation to H.P.B., 309-310; versed in original teachings revealed by divine men, 467. | ||
Master Hilarion: 320; implied only, 316. | Master Hilarion: 320; implied only, 316. | ||
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Master K. H.: 314-15, 430; and alleged “forged” letters, 405 et seq.; has not communicated with anyone since 1885, except H.P.B., 210; nonsense about, 378, 387; on panoramic vision at death, 446-47. | Master K. H.: 314-15, 430; and alleged “forged” letters, 405 et seq.; has not communicated with anyone since 1885, except H.P.B., 210; nonsense about, 378, 387; on panoramic vision at death, 446-47. | ||
Materialism: as spiritual blindness, 505 (528) ; brutal struggle between, and mysticism approaching, 117 (131); scientific, 408; and Secularism, 409 fn., 439; T.S. as ark against deluge of, 246 (282); will not gain the upper hand, 117 (131). | Materialism: as spiritual blindness, 505 (528); brutal struggle between, and mysticism approaching, 117 (131); scientific, 408; and Secularism, 409 fn., 439; T.S. as ark against deluge of, 246 (282); will not gain the upper hand, 117 (131). | ||
Matter: real, or substance, 506 (529); roots of, do not exist, but are eternally, 119 (133); {{Page aside|618}}and Spirit distinct only as a maya, 336. | Matter: real, or substance, 506 (529); roots of, do not exist, but are eternally, 119 (133); {{Page aside|618}}and Spirit distinct only as a maya, 336. | ||
Matthew: 81, 84, 197, 486; on mysteries, 237 (273); on pearls and swine, 221 (257), 293. | |||
Mavalankar, Damodar K., 552. | Mavalankar, Damodar K., 552. | ||
Maya: deceits of, 198; and everlasting eternity, 475; light as, 487; and nature of sun, 232 (268) ; and Parabrahman, 476; world as, 346, 349. | Maya: deceits of, 198; and everlasting eternity, 475; light as, 487; and nature of sun, 232 (268); and Parabrahman, 476; world as, 346, 349. | ||
Mead, G. R. S., and Blavatsky Lodge, 482. | Mead, G. R. S., and Blavatsky Lodge, 482. | ||
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Men: divine, revealed oral teachings, 467; knowledge of, and cosmogony, 473. | Men: divine, revealed oral teachings, 467; knowledge of, and cosmogony, 473. | ||
Menander: 214 ( 249) ; biogr., 581-82. | Menander: 214 (249); biogr., 581-82. | ||
Menstruum universale, 515 (538). | Menstruum universale, 515 (538). | ||
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Messe. See Ragon. | Messe. See Ragon. | ||
Messiah, origin of term, 99 et seq. Metamorphoses. See Apuleius. | Messiah, origin of term, 99 et seq. | ||
Metamorphoses. See Apuleius. | |||
Metamorphoses. See Ovid. | Metamorphoses. See Ovid. | ||
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Mystae (Mva-Tai), originated modem Masonry, 88, 172 (180). | Mystae (Mva-Tai), originated modem Masonry, 88, 172 (180). | ||
Mystagogos, 172(180). | Mystagogos, 172(180). | ||
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Naidu, P. L, on three kinds of Karma, 144. | Naidu, P. L, on three kinds of Karma, 144. | ||
Naimittika, Pralaya, 467, 468. Name, incommunicable, 174(182). Nankin, Porcelain Tower of, 359. Nasmyth, and sunspots, 232 (268). Nastika, 372, 427. | Naimittika, Pralaya, 467, 468. | ||
Name, incommunicable, 174 (182). | |||
Nankin, Porcelain Tower of, 359. | |||
Nasmyth, and sunspots, 232 (268). | |||
Nastika, 372, 427. | |||
National Congress, of India & T.S., 394. | National Congress, of India & T.S., 394. | ||
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Nazars, and Nabi, 221 (256). | Nazars, and Nabi, 221 (256). | ||
Nebo, god of esoteric wisdom, 257. Nebi’im, of Judaea, 220 (256). Neomenia, sacred to Diana, 70. Neo-Platonism: in essence Theosophy, 438, 459; not understood, 227 (263). | Nebo, god of esoteric wisdom, 257. | ||
Nebi’im, of Judaea, 220 (256). | |||
Neomenia, sacred to Diana, 70. | |||
Neo-Platonism: in essence Theosophy, 438, 459; not understood, 227 (263). | |||
Nestorius: Council condemns, 97; biogr., 583-84. | Nestorius: Council condemns, 97; biogr., 583-84. | ||
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New York Sun, 190. | New York Sun, 190. | ||
Nigidius. See Figulus, P. Nigidius. Nineteenth Century: cruel, boastful & wicked, 200; sacrilegious & hypocritical, 187 et seq.; the most criminal, 121 (134). | Nigidius. See Figulus, P. Nigidius. | ||
Nineteenth Century: cruel, boastful & wicked, 200; sacrilegious & hypocritical, 187 et seq.; the most criminal, 121 (134). | |||
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No-thing, of Basilides and Kabalah, 240 (276) et seq. | No-thing, of Basilides and Kabalah, 240 (276) et seq. | ||
Number, and numbers, 212 (248). Numerical, value of letters and mystery-language, 237 (273). | Number, and numbers, 212 (248). | ||
Numerical, value of letters and mystery-language, 237 (273). | |||
Nutt, Joseph N., on women and Masonry, 527 (550). | Nutt, Joseph N., on women and Masonry, 527 (550). | ||
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Oblong squares, 78. | Oblong squares, 78. | ||
Occult: key to, sciences cannot be divulged, 523 (546) ; knowledge unrelated to money, 523 (546) ; science must be conquered, 523 (546); science practically verified, 399; study in special groups, 230 (266); writings on, science purposely veiled, 522 (544-45). | Occult: key to, sciences cannot be divulged, 523 (546); knowledge unrelated to money, 523 (546); science must be conquered, 523 (546); science practically verified, 399; study in special groups, 230 (266); writings on, science purposely veiled, 522 (544-45). | ||
Occultism: as one of the sciences of Theosophy, 433; as universal solvent, 229 (266); can accomplish needed reform, 121 (134); concerned with inner man, 301; must be prudently acquired, 159; and study of cosmology, 473; true, is destruction of idea of Self, 105. | Occultism: as one of the sciences of Theosophy, 433; as universal solvent, 229 (266); can accomplish needed reform, 121 (134); concerned with inner man, 301; must be prudently acquired, 159; and study of cosmology, 473; true, is destruction of idea of Self, 105. | ||
Octavius. See Felix, M. M. Oeaohoo, or sound, 489. | Octavius. See Felix, M. M. | ||
Oeaohoo, or sound, 489. | |||
Olcott, Col. H. S.: defense of, 12; does not exercise papal powers, 382; doing special work in Japan, 299; and H.P.B. karmically responsible for T.S., 382; praised highly, 161-62, 380-81, 394. | Olcott, Col. H. S.: defense of, 12; does not exercise papal powers, 382; doing special work in Japan, 299; and H.P.B. karmically responsible for T.S., 382; praised highly, 161-62, 380-81, 394. | ||
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Orpheus, from India, 94 fn. | Orpheus, from India, 94 fn. | ||
Orphnos ( | Orphnos (ορΦνός), 94 fn. | ||
Osiris: and Isis as Spirit-Matter, 65; and Oseth, 96. | Osiris: and Isis as Spirit-Matter, 65; and Oseth, 96. | ||
Ouden ( | Ouden (ούδέν), 244 (277). | ||
Ovid, Metamorphoses, on Hades, 89. | Ovid, Metamorphoses, on Hades, 89. | ||
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Pausanias, Periegesis: on Bacchus, 93 fn.; On Eos, 243 (279). | Pausanias, Periegesis: on Bacchus, 93 fn.; On Eos, 243 (279). | ||
Pentateuch, made fantastic by | Pentateuch, made fantastic by Masoretie points, 524 (547). | ||
Periegesis. See Pausanias. | Periegesis. See Pausanias. | ||
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Philosophic. See Chaho. | Philosophic. See Chaho. | ||
Philosophie.See Ravaisson-Mollien. | Philosophie. See Ravaisson-Mollien. | ||
Philosophism, modem, 439. | Philosophism, modem, 439. | ||
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Phos (φώς): as Atma-Buddhi, 488; as Manas, 487; light & exoteric teachings, 486. | Phos (φώς): as Atma-Buddhi, 488; as Manas, 487; light & exoteric teachings, 486. | ||
Phosphoros, Lucifer and Jesus,497. | Phosphoros, Lucifer and Jesus, 497. | ||
Photos (φωτός), of lamblichus, 233 (270). | Photos (φωτός), of lamblichus, 233 (270). | ||
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Piscinas, 78. | Piscinas, 78. | ||
Pistis- | Pistis-Sophia: 486, 489; on Elias & John, 492-93. | ||
Planetary, Spirits, 63. | Planetary, Spirits, 63. | ||
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Policy, of Theosophical journals, 49. | Policy, of Theosophical journals, 49. | ||
Polycarp, St., Epistle to the | Polycarp, St., Epistle to the Philippians, 41, 586. | ||
Pope, A., on thoughts, 453. | Pope, A., on thoughts, 453. | ||
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–Epistles, etc., 330, 586. | –Epistles, etc., 330, 586. | ||
Popularity, how acquired, 2 et seq. Porphyry, ecstatic illumination of, 233 (270). | Popularity, how acquired, 2 et seq. | ||
Porphyry, ecstatic illumination of, 233 (270). | |||
Porta, G. de la, Magia Naturalis, on alchemy, 517 (540), 586. | Porta, G. de la, Magia Naturalis, on alchemy, 517 (540), 586. | ||
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Progress, path of right, 151-52. Prometheus, Hermes addresses, 90. Prometheus Bound. See Aeschylus. Prometheus Unbound. See Shelley. Prophecy, cultivated by Essenes, 228 (265). | Progress, path of right, 151-52. | ||
Prometheus, Hermes addresses, 90. | |||
Prometheus Bound. See Aeschylus. | |||
Prometheus Unbound. See Shelley. | |||
Prophecy, cultivated by Essenes, 228 (265). | |||
Prophets, initiates, 37. | Prophets, initiates, 37. | ||
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Proteus, impalpable, omnipresent, as Universal Essence, 114 (128). | Proteus, impalpable, omnipresent, as Universal Essence, 114 (128). | ||
Protyle, and Crookes, 234 (270). Proverb, Eastern, on mud thrown at people, 418. | Protyle, and Crookes, 234 (270). | ||
Proverb, Eastern, on mud thrown at people, 418. | |||
Proverbs, 84. | Proverbs, 84. | ||
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Pseudonyms, wrong motive for, 368. | Pseudonyms, wrong motive for, 368. | ||
Psychic: phenomena, dangers of, 163, 164 ; powers and dangers of ambition or curiosity, 335 ; science, real students of, 164; untrained, faculties contain strange surprises, 318. | Psychic: phenomena, dangers of, 163, 164; powers and dangers of ambition or curiosity, 335; science, real students of, 164; untrained, faculties contain strange surprises, 318. | ||
Psychism, and Old Testament, 495. Psychologization, evil karmic effects of, 56-57. | Psychism, and Old Testament, 495. | ||
Psychologization, evil karmic effects of, 56-57. | |||
Public Opinion, 1 et seq. | Public Opinion, 1 et seq. | ||
Purusha, and Prakriti, 507 (530). Pyramid, of Cheops, 358-59. | Purusha, and Prakriti, 507 (530). | ||
Pyramid, of Cheops, 358-59. | |||
Pythagoras: Gnosis of, 87, 214 (250), 220 (256); knowledge of, from India, 229 (265). | Pythagoras: Gnosis of, 87, 214 (250), 220 (256); knowledge of, from India, 229 (265). | ||
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Quaest. et Solut. See Philo Judaeus. | Quaest. et Solut. See Philo Judaeus. | ||
Queen Mab. See Shelley. Questions, often insincere, 136. | Queen Mab. See Shelley. | ||
Questions, often insincere, 136. | |||
Quinet, E.,La Création, on thoughts and the invisible, 452; 586. | Quinet, E.,La Création, on thoughts and the invisible, 452; 586. | ||
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Radiant Matter, and Crookes, 234 (270). | Radiant Matter, and Crookes, 234 (270). | ||
Ragon, J.-B.-M.: caution as to his language, 235 (272) ; destroyed volumes of, 78 ; may have known de Saint-Germain, 176 (184) ; on cradle of initiation in India, 177 (185); on Deity, 25; on Masonic salutation; 93; on Masonry & liturgy, 71 ; on the Sun & Son, 96; biography, 587-88. | Ragon, J.-B.-M.: caution as to his language, 235 (272); destroyed volumes of, 78; may have known de Saint-Germain, 176 (184); on cradle of initiation in India, 177 (185); on Deity, 25; on Masonic salutation; 93; on Masonry & liturgy, 71; on the Sun & Son, 96; biography, 587-88. | ||
–Cours philosophique, etc., 95, 176 (184). | –Cours philosophique, etc., 95, 176 (184). | ||
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Ram Mohun Roy, 458. | Ram Mohun Roy, 458. | ||
Ravaisson-Mollien, F., La Philosophie en France, etc., on memory in the dying, 451 ; 588. | Ravaisson-Mollien, F., La Philosophie en France, etc., on memory in the dying, 451; 588. | ||
Raven, symbol of longevity and will, 44-45. | Raven, symbol of longevity and will, 44-45. | ||
Rays, science of occult, 231 (267). Real, and unreal, 242(278). | Rays, science of occult, 231 (267). | ||
Real, and unreal, 242 (278). | |||
Reality, offered man today, 119 (132), 121 (135). | Reality, offered man today, 119 (132), 121 (135). | ||
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Reforms: must be bloodless, 246 (283); social, needed, 152, et seq. | Reforms: must be bloodless, 246 (283); social, needed, 152, et seq. | ||
Reincarnation: doctrine as old as the world, 426; doctrine of justice, 142; and Karma, 145, 202; laws to escape, 348; and metempsychosis, 137-38; objections to, discussed, 139; proofs of, | Reincarnation: doctrine as old as the world, 426; doctrine of justice, 142; and Karma, 145, 202; laws to escape, 348; and metempsychosis, 137-38; objections to, discussed, 139; proofs of, 140-41; taught by Jesus, 58, 61. | ||
Reincarnation. See Walker. | Reincarnation. See Walker. | ||
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Roca, Abbe: came to grief, 59-60; defrocked, 59; works of, 59 fn.; 588. | Roca, Abbe: came to grief, 59-60; defrocked, 59; works of, 59 fn.; 588. | ||
Roman Catholicism: as the one enemy of T.S., 339; and modern Kabalah, 525 ( 548); religion of, pagan in origin, 64 et seq. | Roman Catholicism: as the one enemy of T.S., 339; and modern Kabalah, 525 (548); religion of, pagan in origin, 64 et seq. | ||
Romans, 366, 484. | Romans, 366, 484. | ||
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Rootless Root, and creative principle, 506 (529). | Rootless Root, and creative principle, 506 (529). | ||
Roscommon, Earl of: De Arte | Roscommon, Earl of: De Arte Poetica, etc., 92; biogr., 589-90. | ||
Rosenroth, Knorr von: 244 (281); biogr., 589. | Rosenroth, Knorr von: 244 (281); biogr., 589. | ||
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Saints, greatest & ascetics, 219 (255). | Saints, greatest & ascetics, 219 (255). | ||
Samadhi: 214(250) fn.,222(258) ; witnesses to, 214-15 (250-51). | Samadhi: 214 (250) fn.,222 (258); witnesses to, 214-15 (250-51). | ||
Sambhogakaya, nature of, 349. | Sambhogakaya, nature of, 349. | ||
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San-kiea-yi-su, on Buddha’s asceticism, 346-47. | San-kiea-yi-su, on Buddha’s asceticism, 346-47. | ||
Saracens, and alchemy, 514 (538). Sarah, allegorical term, 511 (534) fn. | Saracens, and alchemy, 514 (538). | ||
Sarah, allegorical term, 511 (534) fn. | |||
Sarat Chandra Das, 430. | Sarat Chandra Das, 430. | ||
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Schwartz, F.L.W., Ursprung, etc., 513 (536) fn., 590. | Schwartz, F.L.W., Ursprung, etc., 513 (536) fn., 590. | ||
Science(s): deals in inferences, 303; enriches wealthy at disadvantage of poor, 234 (270); every, has three aspects, 509-10 (532-33); exoteric & esoteric, 220 (256); Gupta-Vidyä, as secret, 212 (248); hypotheses of, 231-32 (267-68) ; and mosquitoes’ proboscis, 331; occult, based on original oral teachings, | Science(s): deals in inferences, 303; enriches wealthy at disadvantage of poor, 234 (270); every, has three aspects, 509-10 (532-33); exoteric & esoteric, 220 (256); Gupta-Vidyä, as secret, 212 (248); hypotheses of, 231-32 (267-68); and mosquitoes’ proboscis, 331; occult, based on original oral teachings, | ||
467; occult, dangerous, 230 (266); of true Rája-Yogis, and offshoots, 235 (271); poisonous gas of Western, 393; Sacred, universal, 174 (181); some mysteries may become open to, tomorrow, 339; syllogisms & deductions of, 209; universal, & cyclic return of ideas, 117 (130). | 467; occult, dangerous, 230 (266); of true Rája-Yogis, and offshoots, 235 (271); poisonous gas of Western, 393; Sacred, universal, 174 (181); some mysteries may become open to, tomorrow, 339; syllogisms & deductions of, 209; universal, & cyclic return of ideas, 117 (130). | ||
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Self-sacrifice, spirit of love, 149, 154-55. | Self-sacrifice, spirit of love, 149, 154-55. | ||
Selfishness: degrees of, in evolving man, 149; must be conquered, 105; of nineteenth century, 121 (134); of personality, 197; of Yogis & hermits, 218(254), 343- 44, 346, 350, 351 fn.; and prejudice, 466. | Selfishness: degrees of, in evolving man, 149; must be conquered, 105; of nineteenth century, 121 (134); of personality, 197; of Yogis & hermits, 218(254), 343-44, 346, 350, 351 fn.; and prejudice, 466. | ||
Senses: interrelation of, 212-13 (249); physical, and higher perceptions, 233 (270); seven, 213 (249) fn., 233 (270). | Senses: interrelation of, 212-13 (249); physical, and higher perceptions, 233 (270); seven, 213 (249) fn., 233 (270). | ||
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–The Winters Tale, 136. | –The Winters Tale, 136. | ||
Shamji Krishnavarma, & Monier- Williams, 206, 208. | Shamji Krishnavarma, & Monier-Williams, 206, 208. | ||
Shan Hai Ching, 16, 590. | Shan Hai Ching, 16, 590. | ||
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Simon the Magician, 214 (249). | Simon the Magician, 214 (249). | ||
Sinnett, A. P., Esoteric Buddhism, 298, 432, 433, 458 ; 590. | Sinnett, A. P., Esoteric Buddhism, 298, 432, 433, 458; 590. | ||
–Incidents, etc., dates in, about H.P.B., 364 & fn.; testimony of E. Schütze on handwriting, 40506; 590. | –Incidents, etc., dates in, about H.P.B., 364 & fn.; testimony of E. Schütze on handwriting, 40506; 590. | ||
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–Letters of H.P.B., 364, 590. | –Letters of H.P.B., 364, 590. | ||
–The Mahatma Letters, on mental state of dying man, 446-47 &fn.; 590. | –The Mahatma Letters, on mental state of dying man, 446-47 & fn.; 590. | ||
Siva, noose of, and passions, 503. | Siva, noose of, and passions, 503. | ||
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Slippers, of King-Priest of Babylon, 76. | Slippers, of King-Priest of Babylon, 76. | ||
Smaragdine Tablet; fragment of Hermetic Books, 526 (549) ; legend of 511 (534). | Smaragdine Tablet; fragment of Hermetic Books, 526 (549); legend of 511 (534). | ||
Socialists, two, in T.S., 478. | Socialists, two, in T.S., 478. | ||
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Society, evil of present-day, 2 et seq. | Society, evil of present-day, 2 et seq. | ||
Society for Psychical Research (SPR) : Report of, and Methodist Times, 403 et seq.; ridiculed by Hawk, 157 ; sorry descendant of Henry More, 337 ; and the “Russian Spy” ideas, 422; tried to build its reputation on downfall of Theosophy, 54. | Society for Psychical Research (SPR): Report of, and Methodist Times, 403 et seq.; ridiculed by Hawk, 157; sorry descendant of Henry More, 337 ; and the “Russian Spy” ideas, 422; tried to build its reputation on downfall of Theosophy, 54. | ||
Socrates, condemned to death, 438. Soda, and alcohol, 507 (530). | Socrates, condemned to death, 438. Soda, and alcohol, 507 (530). | ||
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Sons, luminous, of manvantaric dawn & Logos, 485. | Sons, luminous, of manvantaric dawn & Logos, 485. | ||
Sophia-Akhamôth : feminine Wisdom, 221 (257) ; symbolism of, 499, 500. | Sophia-Akhamôth: feminine Wisdom, 221 (257); symbolism of, 499, 500. | ||
Sophocles, Electra, on Athens, 89. | Sophocles, Electra, on Athens, 89. | ||
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Soter ( | Soter (Σωτήρ), as Savior-God, 229 (265). | ||
Soul, memory of, 451. | Soul, memory of, 451. | ||
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Stone, Nicholas, secret MS. of, 175 (183) & fn. | Stone, Nicholas, secret MS. of, 175 (183) & fn. | ||
Strabo, Geography: on Cos, 243 (279) ; on Mysteries, 85; 591. | Strabo, Geography: on Cos, 243 (279); on Mysteries, 85; 591. | ||
Stromateis. See Clement | Stromateis. See Clement Alexandrinus. | ||
Struggle: between the god and animal in man, 148; for existence, a magic formula, 147. | Struggle: between the god and animal in man, 148; for existence, a magic formula, 147. | ||
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Sutta-N ipata, 343, 591. | Sutta-N ipata, 343, 591. | ||
Svabhavat: 113 (127) ; as “FatherMother,” 490; and arche, 484. | Svabhavat: 113 (127); as “FatherMother,” 490; and arche, 484. | ||
“Sweat-born,” 489. | “Sweat-born,” 489. | ||
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Symbolical, methods used in Mysteries, 85. | Symbolical, methods used in Mysteries, 85. | ||
Symbols: and ideographs, universal, 32-33; key to true, beyond Himalayas, 245 (281); language of universal, 230 (267); more than one meaning in, 510(533) ; referring to “building a city,” etc., 235 (272). | Symbols: and ideographs, universal, 32-33; key to true, beyond Himalayas, 245 (281); language of universal, 230 (267); more than one meaning in, 510 (533); referring to “building a city,” etc., 235 (272). | ||
Synaxis (owa£is), 98. | Synaxis (owa£is), 98. | ||
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Tantras, as ceremonial black magic, 29. | Tantras, as ceremonial black magic, 29. | ||
Targum of Jerusalem, on berêshîth, 484; 591. | |||
Tartarus, and initiation, 90. | Tartarus, and initiation, 90. | ||
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Teaching, unbroken oral, revealed by divine men, 467. | Teaching, unbroken oral, revealed by divine men, 467. | ||
Temple (s): lower and upper, 88, 90, 93, 95; man as the one, of God, 81 ; of Sacred Science is One, 174 (182) ; pagan and Christian, 80 ; symbology of, 502, 503; term for the esoteric doctrine, 89. | Temple (s): lower and upper, 88, 90, 93, 95; man as the one, of God, 81; of Sacred Science is One, 174 (182); pagan and Christian, 80; symbology of, 502, 503; term for the esoteric doctrine, 89. | ||
Temple, Sir Richard, 396, 591. | Temple, Sir Richard, 396, 591. | ||
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Tennyson, Lord, The Golden Year, 186. | Tennyson, Lord, The Golden Year, 186. | ||
Termini, and origin of altars, 80. Ternary, connected with Church ritual, 101. | Termini, and origin of altars, 80. | ||
Ternary, connected with Church ritual, 101. | |||
Terremotos, 356. | Terremotos, 356. | ||
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–De Spectaculis, on hell-fire, 84. | –De Spectaculis, on hell-fire, 84. | ||
Tetragrammaton: and cube, 174 (182) ; or Jahveh, 221 (257) fn. | Tetragrammaton: and cube, 174 (182); or Jahveh, 221 (257) fn. | ||
Thackeray, W. M., on memory and soul, 453. | Thackeray, W. M., on memory and soul, 453. | ||
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Theaetetus. See Plato. | Theaetetus. See Plato. | ||
Theocracy, had its day, 225 (261). Theodidaktos, 214 (250), 228 (265). | Theocracy, had its day, 225 (261). | ||
Theodidaktos, 214 (250), 228 (265). | |||
Theodoret. Bishop: 214 (250); biogr., 592. | Theodoret. Bishop: 214 (250); biogr., 592. | ||
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Theosophical: books prohibited in Russia, 461; purpose of a, Journal, 116 (130); terminology, 176 (185). | Theosophical: books prohibited in Russia, 461; purpose of a, Journal, 116 (130); terminology, 176 (185). | ||
Theosophical Society: a Republic of Conscience, 115 (129); 239 (276) fn.; as ark against deluge of materialism, 246 (282); as tree of Brotherhood, 245-46 (281-82); autonomy of various bodies in, and no Parent Society, 381; condition of eligibility to membership in, 335; dissentions and rivalries in, 238 (274) et seq.; dues in, abolished, 12; enemies of, as scavengers, 303; false prophets in, 47-48; finances of, 13; free from intolerance, dogmatism and prejudice, 338- 39: founded on model of U.S.A. | Theosophical Society: a Republic of Conscience, 115 (129); 239 (276) fn.; as ark against deluge of materialism, 246 (282); as tree of Brotherhood, 245-46 (281-82); autonomy of various bodies in, and no Parent Society, 381; condition of eligibility to membership in, 335; dissentions and rivalries in, 238 (274) et seq.; dues in, abolished, 12; enemies of, as scavengers, 303; false prophets in, 47-48; finances of, 13; free from intolerance, dogmatism and prejudice, 338-39: founded on model of U.S.A. | ||
Constitution, 115 (128); great expansion of, 111 (125) et seq.; growth of, 167; has victorious disciples, 239 (275); incorporation of Branches, 384; international & universal, 372; karma for hindering the force of, 166; karma of, and help given, 354; and Lane, 551 et seq.; many enemies of, 163,165, 306 et seq.; misrepresented, 216 (252), 366 et seq.; motto of, 112 (126) ; and mystic religion of Christos, the Logos, 377; no place for fanatics in, 113 (127); no set beliefs in, {{Page aside|629}}110 (124); not school of promiscuous Theurgic rites, 165; offers subjects of study for all, 242 (279); opposition to, in London & sacrifice of a few; 455; owes much to Freethinkers, 411; Roman Catholicism as the one enemy of, 339; Rules, etc., 431-32; rules of, give freedom of belief, 425; should not grow too fast, 163; survey of accomplishments in Orient, 392 et seq.; termites of the 217(252); third object of, 215(251); threefold objects of, 53, 391 et seq.; to fight those misusing it to obtain magical powers, 165; triple wish of the, as Utopia, 246 (282); unsectarian nucleus of men devoted to search after truth, 334; where permanent record will be, 292. | Constitution, 115 (128); great expansion of, 111 (125) et seq.; growth of, 167; has victorious disciples, 239 (275); incorporation of Branches, 384; international & universal, 372; karma for hindering the force of, 166; karma of, and help given, 354; and Lane, 551 et seq.; many enemies of, 163,165, 306 et seq.; misrepresented, 216 (252), 366 et seq.; motto of, 112 (126); and mystic religion of Christos, the Logos, 377; no place for fanatics in, 113 (127); no set beliefs in, {{Page aside|629}}110 (124); not school of promiscuous Theurgic rites, 165; offers subjects of study for all, 242 (279); opposition to, in London & sacrifice of a few; 455; owes much to Freethinkers, 411; Roman Catholicism as the one enemy of, 339; Rules, etc., 431-32; rules of, give freedom of belief, 425; should not grow too fast, 163; survey of accomplishments in Orient, 392 et seq.; termites of the 217 (252); third object of, 215 (251); threefold objects of, 53, 391 et seq.; to fight those misusing it to obtain magical powers, 165; triple wish of the, as Utopia, 246 (282); unsectarian nucleus of men devoted to search after truth, 334; where permanent record will be, 292. | ||
Theosophist, The: becoming a laughing stock, 383; and R. Harte, 378 et seq., 481-82. | Theosophist, The: becoming a laughing stock, 383; and R. Harte, 378 et seq., 481-82. | ||
Theosophists: are philosophers, 439; chief concern of, is search after Truth, 339; defined, 113 (127) et seq.; defined by a Master, 169; destined to save survivors of deluge of materialism, 246 (282); do not believe in personal God, 414; duties of, 247 (283); first historical, 459; frustrated & their behavior, | Theosophists: are philosophers, 439; chief concern of, is search after Truth, 339; defined, 113 (127) et seq.; defined by a Master, 169; destined to save survivors of deluge of materialism, 246 (282); do not believe in personal God, 414; duties of, 247 (283); first historical, 459; frustrated & their behavior, 291-92; misjudged & abused, 436-37; must work for others and strive for freedom of human thought, 115 (129); often misrepresented, 111 (125), 367 et seq.; often set on methods of work, 165-66; ridiculed, laughed at & boycotted, 224-25 (260-61), 367 et seq.; role of true, and the new cycle, 202; should master outline of our metaphysical system, 104; should show charity and no reprisal, 306; struggle for which, must be prepared, 115 (129); true and false, 216 (252), 219 (255); true, and their work, 239 (275), 556-57; true, and useless ones, 122 (136); who turn away from T.S., 167. | ||
and no reprisal, 306; struggle for which, must be prepared, 115 (129); true and false, 216 (252), 219 (255); true, and their work, 239 (275), 556-57; true, and useless ones, 122 (136); who turn away from T.S., 167. | |||
Theosophy: alone can save the world from despair, 226 (262); and America, 162 et seq.; as quintessence of highest philosophy; 435; as science of Truth, 110 (124); as untrammelled liberty of thought, 410; as vital factor in life, 163; as Wisdom, 220-22 (256-58); and atheism, 372 et seq.; can accomplish needed reform of thought, 121 (134) ; defined, 410; direct descendant of Universal Gnosis, 228 (264); emulation in, not rivalry, is required, 239 (275); essence of philosophical research, 110 (124); examines reverse side of every apparent truth, 232 (268); highest transcendental philosophy, 436; ill-defined by Webster, 234 (271); in essence Neo-Platonism , 438; is altruism, 202; and metaphysics, 233 (26970); misconstrued, 432-33; misused by insidious foes, 165; monistic, 339; most transcendental ethics, 437; not a religion, 375, 435; of the Neo-Platonists, 215 (251); opposed by Brahmins, 432; origin of term, 372; Pseudo—, 45 et seq.; real, is Pantheism, 333, 414; seeds of, find good ground but in a few, 168; synonymous of Jnana- Vidya, 235 (271); to be philosophy of the future, 222 (258); and unfettered liberty to investigate Nature, 113 (127); unsectarian, 110 (124); {{Page aside|630}}wisdom of the gods, 109 (123); work for, is entrance to the Inner Life, 166. | Theosophy: alone can save the world from despair, 226 (262); and America, 162 et seq.; as quintessence of highest philosophy; 435; as science of Truth, 110 (124); as untrammelled liberty of thought, 410; as vital factor in life, 163; as Wisdom, 220-22 (256-58); and atheism, 372 et seq.; can accomplish needed reform of thought, 121 (134); defined, 410; direct descendant of Universal Gnosis, 228 (264); emulation in, not rivalry, is required, 239 (275); essence of philosophical research, 110 (124); examines reverse side of every apparent truth, 232 (268); highest transcendental philosophy, 436; ill-defined by Webster, 234 (271); in essence Neo-Platonism, 438; is altruism, 202; and metaphysics, 233 (26970); misconstrued, 432-33; misused by insidious foes, 165; monistic, 339; most transcendental ethics, 437; not a religion, 375, 435; of the Neo-Platonists, 215 (251); opposed by Brahmins, 432; origin of term, 372; Pseudo—, 45 et seq.; real, is Pantheism, 333, 414; seeds of, find good ground but in a few, 168; synonymous of Jnana-Vidya, 235 (271); to be philosophy of the future, 222 (258); and unfettered liberty to investigate Nature, 113 (127); unsectarian, 110 (124); {{Page aside|630}}wisdom of the gods, 109 (123); work for, is entrance to the Inner Life, 166. | ||
Thersites, of Freethought, 418, 437. | Thersites, of Freethought, 418, 437. | ||
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Tonsure, and priests of Anubis, 77. | Tonsure, and priests of Anubis, 77. | ||
Transmutation: black magic in some cases, 523 ( 546); possibility of, 508 (531); 510 (533). | Transmutation: black magic in some cases, 523 (546); possibility of, 508 (531); 510 (533). | ||
Treatise. See Bacon, Roger. | Treatise. See Bacon, Roger. | ||
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Trinity: and alchemical agents, 517 (540); historical, 101; and trimurti, 517 (540). | Trinity: and alchemical agents, 517 (540); historical, 101; and trimurti, 517 (540). | ||
Truth: as Beacon-light, 213 (249), 226 (262) ; can never die, 293; cannot be given to public, 521 (544) ; divine, fragmented, 243 (280); heroism & self-abnegation, 193; not always wise to tell, 111 (125); not as sensational as falsehood, 366; path leading to divine, 120 (134) ; religion of | Truth: as Beacon-light, 213 (249), 226 (262); can never die, 293; cannot be given to public, 521 (544); divine, fragmented, 243 (280); heroism & self-abnegation, 193; not always wise to tell, 111 (125); not as sensational as falsehood, 366; path leading to divine, 120 (134); religion of Theosophists, 228 (264); the One, as heart of universe, 225 (262); the One, and unity, 237 (274); and Theosophy, 110 (124); Theosophy as way leading to, 229 (266); unwelcome, 331 et seq.; whenever told, is not forgiven, 291. | ||
Theosophists, 228 (264); the One, as heart of universe, 225 (262); the One, and unity, 237 (274); and Theosophy, 110 (124); Theosophy as way leading to, 229 (266); unwelcome, 331 et seq.; whenever told, is not forgiven, 291. | |||
Tsin Dynasty, 15. | Tsin Dynasty, 15. | ||
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Unselfishness, and chelaship, 301. Upanishads, on thin arteries, astral body & residues from other lives, 136. | Unselfishness, and chelaship, 301. Upanishads, on thin arteries, astral body & residues from other lives, 136. | ||
Upas, tree, dangerous, 198. Ursprung. See Schwartz. | Upas, tree, dangerous, 198. | ||
Ursprung. See Schwartz. | |||
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Venus, female form of Lucifer, 496. | Venus, female form of Lucifer, 496. | ||
Vidya, defined, 235(271) fn. | Vidya, defined, 235 (271) fn. | ||
Vigilantius, on lamps and Sun, 82. | Vigilantius, on lamps and Sun, 82. | ||
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Wilder, Dr. Alexander: on instinct and omniscience, 217 (253). | Wilder, Dr. Alexander: on instinct and omniscience, 217 (253). | ||
–New Platonism, etc.: on dialect | –New Platonism, etc.: on dialect of symbols, 520 (543); on Eclectics, 92; on Geber, 517 (540); on the One Supreme Essence & Neo-Platonists, 236 (273); quoting Espagnet, 521 (544); 592-93. | ||
of symbols, 520 (543); on Eclectics, 92; on Geber, 517 (540) ; on the One Supreme Essence & Neo-Platonists, 236 (273) ; quoting Espagnet, 521 (544) ; 592-93. | |||
Wilson, Dr. H. H„ 227 (263). | Wilson, Dr. H. H„ 227 (263). | ||