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Abammon, Egyptian priest, 231 in. Absolute: | Abammon, Egyptian priest, 231 in. | ||
Absolute: | |||
on relative truth & the, 92-93 | on relative truth & the, 92-93 | ||
Principle, 267, 310-11 | Principle, 267, 310-11 | ||
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in the Hegelian scheme, 311 | in the Hegelian scheme, 311 | ||
as “Substance”, 311 | as “Substance”, 311 | ||
Académie des Inscriptions . . ., rf. | Académie des Inscriptions . . ., rf. | ||
226 fn. | 226 fn. | ||
Accad, in land of Shinar, 327 Action (s) : | |||
Accad, in land of Shinar, 327 | |||
Action (s): | |||
Buddha on, 168 | Buddha on, 168 | ||
true motives for, 168 | true motives for, 168 | ||
vs. deedlessness, 169 | vs. deedlessness, 169 | ||
Adam : | |||
Adam: | |||
in allegory of Irenaeus, 43-44 | in allegory of Irenaeus, 43-44 | ||
transgressed precepts, 44 | transgressed precepts, 44 | ||
Sophia gives Light-power, 44 | Sophia gives Light-power, 44 | ||
in Ophite allegory, 57 and coats of skin, 59-60 | in Ophite allegory, 57 and coats of skin, 59-60 | ||
Adam-Kadmon, type of the Macrocosm, 52, 352 | Adam-Kadmon, type of the Macrocosm, 52, 352 | ||
Adamas: | |||
the Great Tyrant, 34 (4), 35 | |||
in Naaseni Gnosticism, 35 lowest of three Adamantes, 35 Middle Region of the Air, 34, 36 fn. | in Naaseni Gnosticism, 35 lowest of three Adamantes, 35 Middle Region of the Air, 34, 36 fn. | ||
Adept (s) : | |||
Adept (s): | |||
the transcendent Personality, 8 became a Pneumatic, 25 after “death”, 32 (2) have “Twin-Soul”, 72 & fn. | the transcendent Personality, 8 became a Pneumatic, 25 after “death”, 32 (2) have “Twin-Soul”, 72 & fn. | ||
seven classes of, 73, 74 | seven classes of, 73, 74 | ||
is Jivanmukta, 74 | is Jivanmukta, 74 | ||
Hindus & their phenomena, 213 truths in safekeeping of, 264, 313-14 | Hindus & their phenomena, 213 truths in safekeeping of, 264, 313-14 | ||
Adonai, transformation of, 300 | Adonai, transformation of, 300 | ||
Advaita, divisions of Prakriti, | |||
Advaita, divisions of Prakriti, 67-68 | |||
Aeacus: | Aeacus: | ||
Son of Zeus, 237 | Son of Zeus, 237 | ||
as rain-maker, 237 | as rain-maker, 237 | ||
Aelianus, Claudius, (3rd. C. A.D.), Nature of Animals, on serpent prophets of the Athenians, 271-72 | Aelianus, Claudius, (3rd. C. A.D.), Nature of Animals, on serpent prophets of the Athenians, 271-72 | ||
Aeon(s): | |||
Aeon (s): | |||
Rulers of the, 12, 37, 42 | Rulers of the, 12, 37, 42 | ||
The Twelve, 12-13, 28, 33 | The Twelve, 12-13, 28, 33 | ||
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{{Page aside|410}} | {{Page aside|410}} | ||
Aeonology, of the Marcians, 53 | Aeonology, of the Marcians, 53 | ||
Aeschylus (525-456 b.c.) : | |||
Aeschylus (525-456 b.c.): | |||
testimony on ancients, 233 | testimony on ancients, 233 | ||
“corrected” by scholars, 264 | “corrected” by scholars, 264 | ||
Æsculapius (God of Medicine), father of Hippocrates, rf. 227. | |||
Aether, Zeus as, 284 | Aether, Zeus as, 284 | ||
Africa, early races of, 332 | Africa, early races of, 332 | ||
Age(s) : | |||
Age (s): | |||
our, one of shams, 84, 131-32 answers to pretentions of our, 85, 132 | our, one of shams, 84, 131-32 answers to pretentions of our, 85, 132 | ||
materialism of the, 132, 149, 189 | materialism of the, 132, 149, 189 | ||
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wonders of our, will perish, 320 | wonders of our, will perish, 320 | ||
Transitional, 321 | Transitional, 321 | ||
Agnosticism, broadest spirit of, 155 | Agnosticism, broadest spirit of, 155 | ||
Agrammachamareg, in Gnostic Triad of Invisibles, 24 | Agrammachamareg, in Gnostic Triad of Invisibles, 24 | ||
Agrippa, Cornelius (1486-1535), 8, 347 | Agrippa, Cornelius (1486-1535), 8, 347 | ||
Ahriman: | Ahriman: | ||
or Angra Mainyu, 123 | or Angra Mainyu, 123 | ||
and Ormuzd, inseparable, 124 symbolism of struggle in world, 125-26 | and Ormuzd, inseparable, 124 symbolism of struggle in world, 125-26 | ||
Ahura (or Asura) : | |||
Ahura (or Asura): | |||
generic name, 123 | generic name, 123 | ||
sevenfold Deity, 123-124 fn. | sevenfold Deity, 123-124 fn. | ||
Ahura Mazda: | Ahura Mazda: | ||
“King of Light,” 124 | “King of Light,” 124 | ||
| Line 104: | Line 131: | ||
Principle of Good, 131 | Principle of Good, 131 | ||
and our age, 133 | and our age, 133 | ||
Air (Aera), Middle Region of, 34, 36 fn. | Air (Aera), Middle Region of, 34, 36 fn. | ||
Aja, Eternal unborn powers, 9 | Aja, Eternal unborn powers, 9 | ||
Akasa: | Akasa: | ||
state of Prakriti, 67 | state of Prakriti, 67 | ||
in Chaldean symbolism, 75 | in Chaldean symbolism, 75 | ||
focalized astral light, 292 | focalized astral light, 292 | ||
Akasic, garment of Jesus, 32 | Akasic, garment of Jesus, 32 | ||
Akkad (also Accad), conquered by Nimrod, 327 | Akkad (also Accad), conquered by Nimrod, 327 | ||
Akkadian: | Akkadian: | ||
language, 327 | language, 327 | ||
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328 | 328 | ||
remnants of predecessors, 328 | remnants of predecessors, 328 | ||
Ako-Mano (Evil Thought), 124 | Ako-Mano (Evil Thought), 124 | ||
Alba (Boston) : | |||
Alba (Boston): | |||
ed. by von Reincke, 209 | ed. by von Reincke, 209 | ||
facs. of H.P.B.’s incomplete tale, facing 209 | facs. of H.P.B.’s incomplete tale, facing 209 | ||
Alchemy, | |||
Academic disdain for, 211 | Alchemy, Academic disdain for, 211 | ||
Aletheia (Truth), 16 | Aletheia (Truth), 16 | ||
Alexander the Great, ( | |||
b.c.) : | Alexander the Great, (356-323 b.c.): philology and, 227 de Mirville on, 227 | ||
philology and, 227 | |||
de Mirville on, 227 | |||
Alexandrian Library: | Alexandrian Library: | ||
founder & texts of, 231-32 parchment rolls survive fire, 231 & fn. | founder & texts of, 231-32 parchment rolls survive fire, 231 & fn. | ||
Phoenician & Persian texts in, 231 | Phoenician & Persian texts in, 231 | ||
{{Page aside|411}} | Alexandrinus, Clemens (150?-220?): or Clement of Alexandria, 231 fn. praised Hermetic Books, 232, 236 {{Page aside|411}} on power of Jehovah’s name, 239 fn. | ||
on power of Jehovah’s name, 239 fn. | |||
–tromateis: rf. 79 on Sacred Books of the Egyptians, 231 fn. and library of Osymandyas, 232 on Masters of learned men, 235-36 on preceptors of Biblical Patriarchs, 236 on dual origin of magic, 236 on miracles of Greek philosophers, 237 | |||
on Sacred Books of the Egyptians, 231 fn. | |||
and library of Osymandyas, 232 on Masters of learned men, | Algya-Pap, Zoltan de, trs. H.P.B.’s unfinished tale, 209 | ||
on preceptors of Biblical Patriarchs, 236 | |||
on dual origin of magic, 236 | |||
on miracles of Greek philosophers, 237 | |||
Algya-Pap, Zoltan de, | |||
trs. H.P.B.’s unfinished tale, 209 | |||
Alhambra, fate of the, 185 | Alhambra, fate of the, 185 | ||
Allah, all-good, 102 | Allah, all-good, 102 | ||
Allahabad Pioneer, | |||
on surveillance of H.P.B., 206 | Allahabad Pioneer, on surveillance of H.P.B., 206 | ||
Allegory : | |||
Allegory: | |||
used as a blind, 146 | used as a blind, 146 | ||
key to Hindo-Buddhistic | key to Hindo-Buddhistic | ||
Canon, Eddas etc., 146 | Canon, Eddas etc., 146 | ||
Allen, C. Grant, (1848-1899), cited, 154 | Allen, C. Grant, (1848-1899), cited, 154 | ||
Altruism : | |||
Altruism: | |||
Comtists on religion and, 97 foremost virtue of Theosophy, 97 | Comtists on religion and, 97 foremost virtue of Theosophy, 97 | ||
Amélineau, Émile Clément ( | |||
Amélineau, Émile Clément (1850-1915): | |||
Biography, 371 | Biography, 371 | ||
French tr. of Pistis Sophia, 3, 4 | French tr. of Pistis Sophia, 3, 4 | ||
Bodleian papyrus, 30 | Bodleian papyrus, 30 | ||
Egyptien : | –Essai sur le Gnosticisme Egyptien: on the Valentinians, 25 on tears and creation, 46 | ||
on the Valentinians, 25 | |||
on tears and creation, 46 | |||
Amens, or Seven Aums, 10 | Amens, or Seven Aums, 10 | ||
Ameshâspends : | |||
Ameshâspends: | |||
synthesis of the, 124 fn. | synthesis of the, 124 fn. | ||
Ormuzd is 7th, 126-27 | Ormuzd is 7th, 126-27 | ||
opposed by seven Archidevs, 127 | opposed by seven Archidevs, 127 | ||
the “Holy Seven”, 127 | the “Holy Seven”, 127 | ||
Ammianus, on “Ur of the | |||
Chaldees”, 326 | Ammianus, on “Ur of the Chaldees”, 326 | ||
Ammonius Saccas (175-242), scholarly ignorance of, 147 | Ammonius Saccas (175-242), scholarly ignorance of, 147 | ||
Amos, q. on tabernacle, 279 Anagrammatic, blind, 32 Anarchists, are incarnation of | |||
Destroying Power, 215 | Amos, q. on tabernacle, 279 Anagrammatic, blind, 32 Anarchists, are incarnation of Destroying Power, 215 | ||
Anathema Maranatha, 308 | Anathema Maranatha, 308 | ||
Anaxagoras (500?-428 b.c.) : | |||
Anaxagoras (500?-428 b.c.): | |||
Biography, 372 | Biography, 372 | ||
taught “new” science, 86 | taught “new” science, 86 | ||
Descartes indebted to, 86 Ancient Wisdom, | Descartes indebted to, 86 | ||
defenders & detractors, 266 Andrea del Sarto (1487-1531), | |||
rf. to painter’s work, 182 Androgynous, early race, 23 Angel (s) : | Ancient Wisdom, | ||
defenders & detractors, 266 | |||
Andrea del Sarto (1487-1531), rf. to painter’s work, 182 | |||
Androgynous, early race, 23 | |||
Angel (s): | |||
and Decans, 9 | and Decans, 9 | ||
Gabriel, 13, 23 | Gabriel, 13, 23 | ||
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Kabalistic, 279 | Kabalistic, 279 | ||
and Saints, 338 | and Saints, 338 | ||
Anglo-Indian Govt., frees H.P.B. | Anglo-Indian Govt., frees H.P.B. | ||
of spy charge, 206 | of spy charge, 206 | ||
Angra Mainyu: | Angra Mainyu: | ||
or Ahriman, 123, 130, 131-32 | or Ahriman, 123, 130, 131-32 | ||
| Line 205: | Line 249: | ||
legend of, 129-33 | legend of, 129-33 | ||
Mazdean Satan, 131 | Mazdean Satan, 131 | ||
Anima, Supra-Mundi, 32 | Anima, Supra-Mundi, 32 | ||
Animals, protection of, 221 | Animals, protection of, 221 | ||
{{Page aside|412}} | {{Page aside|412}} | ||
Animal Magnetism. See Magnetism. | Animal Magnetism. See Magnetism. | ||
Ante-Nicene | |||
Eds. quoted in P.S., 5 | Ante-Nicene Fathers: Eds. quoted in P.S., 5 and Refutation of All Heresies, 13 rf. Adversum Celsum, 23 rf. Stromateis, 231-32, q. 236, 237 | ||
and Refutation of All Heresies, | |||
13 | |||
rf. Adversum Celsum, 23 | |||
rf. Stromateis, 231-32, q. 236, | |||
Anthropomorphism: | Anthropomorphism: | ||
direct generator of black magic, 260 | direct generator of black magic, 260 | ||
caused the Great War & Flood of Atlantis, 260 | caused the Great War & Flood of Atlantis, 260 | ||
Anthropos: | Anthropos: | ||
as First Principle, 35 | as First Principle, 35 | ||
the Son of Man, 35 | the Son of Man, 35 | ||
Antiquity, repudiation of, fatal, 155 | Antiquity, repudiation of, fatal, 155 | ||
Antitypion: | Antitypion: | ||
futuristic invention of the, 291 | futuristic invention of the, 291 | ||
apparatus named by a “Himalayan Colleague,” 292 | apparatus named by a “Himalayan Colleague,” 292 | ||
Anupapadaka (parentless), 9 | Anupapadaka (parentless), 9 | ||
Ao (Saturn): | Ao (Saturn): | ||
Altar to, in Babylon, 281 | Altar to, in Babylon, 281 | ||
or lao, as Jehovah, 281 fn. | or lao, as Jehovah, 281 fn. | ||
Apis, and Mnevis, the sacred bulls, 322 | Apis, and Mnevis, the sacred bulls, 322 | ||
Apocryphal: | Apocryphal: | ||
so-called, texts, 232-34 | so-called, texts, 232-34 | ||
Enoch & other lost treatises, 233-35 | Enoch & other lost treatises, 233-35 | ||
Apollo, transfixes the Python, 57 | Apollo, transfixes the Python, 57 | ||
Appollonius of Tyana (fl. 1st C. | |||
a.d.) : | Appollonius of Tyana (fl. 1st C. a.d.): and Pherecydes, 237-38 | ||
and Pherecydes, 237-38 | |||
–Nychthemeron, 8 | |||
Apuleius, Lucius (ca. 125 a.d. ?), The Golden Ass, 26 | Apuleius, Lucius (ca. 125 a.d. ?), The Golden Ass, 26 | ||
Are de Triomphe, cp. with Azure arch of Capri, 189 | |||
Archangels, Lords and, 9 | Archangels, Lords and, 9 | ||
Archidevs: | |||
in Mazdean religion, 127 opposed to the Ameshaspends, 127 | Archidevs: in Mazdean religion, 127 opposed to the Ameshaspends, 127 | ||
Archimedes (287?-212 B.C.), wiser than today’s scientists, 87 | Archimedes (287?-212 B.C.), wiser than today’s scientists, 87 | ||
Architecture, modern cp. with past, 183 | Architecture, modern cp. with past, 183 | ||
Archon(s) : | |||
twelve, 25 | Archon (s): twelve, 25 are the Planetary Rulers, 28-29 in Region of the Air, 29 condemned his own image, 30 Great, of Basilides, 43 | ||
are the Planetary Rulers, 28-29 | |||
in Region of the Air, 29 condemned his own image, 30 | |||
Great, of Basilides, 43 | |||
Aristaeus (son of Apollo), miracles of, 237 | Aristaeus (son of Apollo), miracles of, 237 | ||
Aristeas (the poet, ca. 690 B.C.), on “Griffins” and Cimmerians, 334 | Aristeas (the poet, ca. 690 B.C.), on “Griffins” and Cimmerians, 334 | ||
Aristophanes (4487-385? b.c.), Frogs, 26 | Aristophanes (4487-385? b.c.), Frogs, 26 | ||
Aristotle (384-322 b.c.) : teacher of Theophrastus, 236 on Pherecydes, 284 on Chaldean astronomy, 337 | |||
Aristotle (384-322 b.c.): teacher of Theophrastus, 236 on Pherecydes, 284 on Chaldean astronomy, 337 | |||
Ark, Mosaic, 279 | Ark, Mosaic, 279 | ||
Armenia, once settled by Turanians, 330 | Armenia, once settled by Turanians, 330 | ||
Arnold, Sir Edwin (1832-1904) : a “mantle of Eusebius” upon, 166 | |||
Arnold, Sir Edwin (1832-1904): a “mantle of Eusebius” upon, 166 | |||
an attempt to appease Christians, 165-66 | –Light of Asia, belittled by Monier-Williams, 165 | ||
makes the Magi Buddhists, 166 cp. with Renan’s poem, 166-67, 200 | |||
Arrian (90-170), on location of | –Light of the World: an attempt to appease Christians, 165-66 makes the Magi Buddhists, 166 cp. with Renan’s poem, 166-67, 200 | ||
Palibothra, 342 | |||
Art(s): | Arrian (90-170), on location of Palibothra, 342 | ||
Art (s): | |||
no True, sans imagination, 180 original & unique, disappearing, 180, 182-83 | no True, sans imagination, 180 original & unique, disappearing, 180, 182-83 | ||
compared to poetry by Horace, 181 | compared to poetry by Horace, 181 | ||
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{{Page aside|413}} | {{Page aside|413}} | ||
Artificial, replaces real, 177 ff., 189 | Artificial, replaces real, 177 ff., 189 | ||
Artists: | Artists: | ||
conception of Future Men, 134 | conception of Future Men, 134 | ||
on present-day models for, 181- 84 | on present-day models for, 181-84 | ||
Raphael, del Sarto, Titian, etc., 182 | Raphael, del Sarto, Titian, etc., 182 | ||
Ascension of Isaiah, apocryphal book, 57-58 | Ascension of Isaiah, apocryphal book, 57-58 | ||
Asclepiadae, rf. to the, 227, 232 | Asclepiadae, rf. to the, 227, 232 | ||
Ashmogh, “biped serpent”, 128 | Ashmogh, “biped serpent”, 128 | ||
Asiatic Ethiopians, our ancestors? 331 | Asiatic Ethiopians, our ancestors? 331 | ||
Asiatic Society of Paris, 275 | Asiatic Society of Paris, 275 | ||
Askew, Dr. Anthony (1722-1774) : | |||
Askew, Dr. Anthony (1722-1774): | |||
Biography, 373 | Biography, 373 | ||
original owner of Pistis Sophia, 2 | original owner of Pistis Sophia, 2 | ||
Aspirations, as glimpses into the | |||
Eternal, 365 | Aspirations, as glimpses into the Eternal, 365 | ||
Ass: | Ass: | ||
red, of Typhon, 26 | red, of Typhon, 26 | ||
Golden, of Apuleius, 26 | Golden, of Apuleius, 26 | ||
Jesus enters Jerusalem on, 26 | Jesus enters Jerusalem on, 26 | ||
Assyrian (s): | Assyrian (s): | ||
discoveries at Birs-Nimrud, 273 ff. | discoveries at Birs-Nimrud, 273 ff. | ||
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hieroglyphics, 336 | hieroglyphics, 336 | ||
armies, 353 | armies, 353 | ||
Assyriologist(s): | |||
Assyriologist (s): | |||
on solar myths of, 147 | on solar myths of, 147 | ||
Prof. A. H. Sayce as an, 147 | Prof. A. H. Sayce as an, 147 | ||
conceit of, 262 | conceit of, 262 | ||
on Chaldeans, 328, 333 & 34 | on Chaldeans, 328, 333 & 34 | ||
Astral: | |||
man, 26 | Astral: man, 26 Akasa mother of, Light, 75, 241 currents, 241 light, or “focalized akasa,” 292 | ||
Akasa mother of, Light, 75, 241 | |||
currents, 241 | Astral Body: and Underworld, 59 and the Ego, 289 | ||
light, or “focalized akasa,” 292 | |||
Astral Body: | Astrognosy, Occult, & Pyramid of Cheops, 322 | ||
and Underworld, 59 | |||
and the Ego, 289 | |||
Astrognosy, Occult, & Pyramid of | |||
Cheops, 322 | |||
Astrogony, and stargangers, 321-22 | Astrogony, and stargangers, 321-22 | ||
Astrolatry : | |||
and Sabaeanism, 228 | Astrolatry: and Sabaeanism, 228 supposed, of the Chaldeans, 278-79 reviled in later ages, 322 | ||
supposed, of the Chaldeans, 278- 79 | |||
reviled in later ages, 322 | Astrologers, Horary, and their configurations, 38 | ||
Astrologers, Horary, and their | |||
configurations, 38 | Astrology: of the Profane, 38 Horary, 38 Occult system of, 38 Academic view of, 211 | ||
Astrology | |||
of the Profane, 38 | Astronomy: | ||
Horary, 38 | |||
Occult system of, 38 | |||
Academic view of, 211 | |||
Astronomy : | |||
postulate of Ancient, 57 | postulate of Ancient, 57 | ||
mirific theory of Sun’s fires, 318 | mirific theory of Sun’s fires, 318 | ||
& modern solar physics, 318 | & modern solar physics, 318 | ||
founder of, 321 | founder of, 321 | ||
Asuras, as “Fallen” Egos, 158 | Asuras, as “Fallen” Egos, 158 | ||
Atacinus. See Varro, P. Terentius. | Atacinus. See Varro, P. Terentius. | ||
Athaena: | |||
Lemnia, 183 | Athaena: Lemnia, 183 Promachos, 298 Pallas-, 299 of Parthenon, 299-300 | ||
Promachos, 298 | |||
Pallas-, 299 | Atlantean: a generic name, 313 Civilization cp. to Egyptian, 319 | ||
of Parthenon, 299-300 | |||
Atlantean : | Atlantis: on destruction of, 260, 318-20 cp. with Egypt, 319-20 | ||
a generic name, 313 | |||
Civilization cp. to Egyptian, 319 | Àtma: -Buddhi, 8, 62 the Higher Self, seventh principle, 8 the Ineffable, 47 is sexless, 165 | ||
Atlantis : | |||
on destruction of, 260, 318-20 | Atma-Buddhi-Manas, a unity to average man, 30 | ||
cp. with Egypt, 319-20 | |||
Àtma: | Atman (Universal Spirit): and the Mysteries, 8 Ego revealer of, 54 | ||
-Buddhi, 8, 62 | |||
the Higher Self, seventh | Atom(s): Eternal, of Greeks, 86 one divine substance, 89 ultimate essence of, 354-55 | ||
principle, 8 | |||
the Ineffable, 47 | |||
is sexless, 165 | |||
Atma-Buddhi-Manas, | |||
a unity to average man, 30 | |||
Atman (Universal Spirit) : | |||
and the Mysteries, 8 | |||
Ego revealer of, 54 | |||
Atom(s) : | |||
Eternal, of Greeks, 86 | |||
one divine substance, 89 | |||
ultimate essence of, 354-55 | |||
{{Page aside|414}} | {{Page aside|414}} | ||
Attraction, old philosophers on, 87 | Attraction, old philosophers on, 87 | ||
Augoeides, 72 | Augoeides, 72 | ||
Augustine, Saint (354-430), scouted sphericity of earth, 338 | Augustine, Saint (354-430), scouted sphericity of earth, 338 | ||
AUM. See OM. | AUM. See OM. | ||
Aura: | Aura: | ||
of “Odyle Force,” 354 | of “Odyle Force,” 354 | ||
individualized Jiva, 364 | individualized Jiva, 364 | ||
and prana, 364 | and prana, 364 | ||
Aurora Borealis, described in | |||
Polar Lands tale, 250 | Aurora Borealis, described in Polar Lands tale, 250 | ||
Authority: | Authority: | ||
beliefs based on, perverted, 119 | beliefs based on, perverted, 119 | ||
| Line 380: | Line 438: | ||
of the Lord’s anointed, 245 | of the Lord’s anointed, 245 | ||
and true history, 350 | and true history, 350 | ||
Avalokitesvara, Universal Savior | Avalokitesvara, Universal Savior | ||
of all living beings, 57 | of all living beings, 57 | ||
Avasthas, triple, 24 | Avasthas, triple, 24 | ||
Avataras, periodic descents of God, 312 | Avataras, periodic descents of God, 312 | ||
Avidya, or Ignorance, 34 | Avidya, or Ignorance, 34 | ||
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legendary, 102-103, 273-74 | legendary, 102-103, 273-74 | ||
in Biblical chronology, 258, 27475 | in Biblical chronology, 258, 27475 | ||
etymology of term, 272, 273 & 274 | etymology of term, 272, 273 & 274 | ||
ought to read ‘city of God,’ 272 | ought to read ‘city of God,’ 272 | ||
destruction of, 273 | destruction of, 273 | ||
| Line 396: | Line 458: | ||
de Rougemont on, 274 | de Rougemont on, 274 | ||
and Bible, 275 | and Bible, 275 | ||
Babil, sanctuary of Nebo where Oracles spoke, 281 | Babil, sanctuary of Nebo where Oracles spoke, 281 | ||
Babylon: | Babylon: | ||
symbols at site of, 229, 273-80 | symbols at site of, 229, 273-80 | ||
Kings of, 276, 277 | Kings of, 276, 277 | ||
edifices of our day cp. to, 279 size of city & walls, 279-80 sacred Sciences of, 328 dominion of Nimrod, 332 | edifices of our day cp. to, 279 size of city & walls, 279-80 sacred Sciences of, 328 dominion of Nimrod, 332 | ||
Babylonian(s) : | |||
Babylonian (s): | |||
tower of Babel legend from, 102-03, 273-74 | tower of Babel legend from, 102-03, 273-74 | ||
civilization inspired by Nebo, 279 | civilization inspired by Nebo, 279 | ||
edifices cp. to today, 279 | edifices cp. to today, 279 | ||
Bacchus, descent of, to Hades, 26 | Bacchus, descent of, to Hades, 26 | ||
Bacilli: | Bacilli: | ||
tubercular, 144, 161 | tubercular, 144, 161 | ||
not a modern discovery, 161 | not a modern discovery, 161 | ||
Baldwin, John D. (1809-1883), Prehistoric Nations, claimed | Baldwin, John D. (1809-1883), Prehistoric Nations, claimed | ||
Arabia was ancient Ethiopia, 332 & fn. | Arabia was ancient Ethiopia, 332 & fn. | ||
Bali (the demon) : | |||
a Daitya King, 158 | Bali (the demon): a Daitya King, 158 humbled the Gods, 158 restrained by Vishnu, 158 | ||
humbled the Gods, 158 | |||
restrained by Vishnu, 158 | |||
Baluchistan, and Kerman, 331 & 32 | Baluchistan, and Kerman, 331 & 32 | ||
Baptism, mysterious rite of, 31 | Baptism, mysterious rite of, 31 | ||
Baptists, a pastoral and hydropathic sect, 323 | Baptists, a pastoral and hydropathic sect, 323 | ||
Barbëlitae : | |||
the highest Initiates, 25 | Barbëlitae: the highest Initiates, 25 Proarchos of, 43 | ||
Proarchos of, 43 | |||
Barbëlô : | Barbëlô: and Vesture of Light, 8 first Power issued from, 22, 33 in various Gnostic systems, 2425, 42 | ||
and Vesture of Light, 8 | Mother of Pistis-Sophia, 25, 33 dwells in eighth heaven, 25 | ||
first Power issued from, 22, 33 | |||
in various Gnostic systems, 2425, 42 | Bardesanes (155-222?), system of Gnosis, 29 | ||
Mother of Pistis-Sophia, 25, 33 | |||
dwells in eighth heaven, 25 | |||
Bardesanes (155-222?), system | |||
of Gnosis, 29 | |||
Baronius, Caesar (1538-1607), cited, 238 | Baronius, Caesar (1538-1607), cited, 238 | ||
Basilides (2nd cent, a.d.) : | |||
Gnostic system of, 29 | Basilides (2nd cent, a.d.): Gnostic system of, 29 the Abraxas of, 29 Great Archon of, 43 on the soul, 79 | ||
the Abraxas of, 29 | |||
Great Archon of, 43 | |||
on the soul, 79 | |||
Basilisk, meaning of symbol, 56-59 | Basilisk, meaning of symbol, 56-59 | ||
{{Page aside|415}} | {{Page aside|415}} | ||
Battery, brain & divine fire, 355 Bayle, G. L. (1774-1816): | Battery, brain & divine fire, 355 | ||
Bayle, G. L. (1774-1816): | |||
Biography, 374 | Biography, 374 | ||
against Spinoza, 308 & fn. | –Bayle en Spinoza, etc., on the Anathema Maranatha against Spinoza, 308 & fn. | ||
Bdelle, in Gnostic Triad of the Invisibles, 24 | Bdelle, in Gnostic Triad of the Invisibles, 24 | ||
Being: | Being: | ||
given to non-being, 55 | given to non-being, 55 | ||
| Line 448: | Line 516: | ||
Primal, of Plato, 268 | Primal, of Plato, 268 | ||
Kabala on Supreme, 351-54 | Kabala on Supreme, 351-54 | ||
Bel: | Bel: | ||
God of Wisdom. 274, 278 | God of Wisdom. 274, 278 | ||
Babylonian, as sun, 279 | Babylonian, as sun, 279 | ||
Moloch, Chiun as Baal or, 279 | Moloch, Chiun as Baal or, 279 | ||
Belief: | Belief: | ||
in Truth, not authority, 119 oldest, of man, 267 | in Truth, not authority, 119 oldest, of man, 267 | ||
La Belle Helene, rf., 187 | La Belle Helene, rf., 187 | ||
Bernard, Claude (1813-1878), physiologist, 140 | Bernard, Claude (1813-1878), physiologist, 140 | ||
Berosus (fl. 3rd. C. B.C.) : wks. escaped Alexandrian fire, 231 | |||
on Ham & Zoroaster, 239 | Berosus (fl. 3rd. C. B.C.): wks. escaped Alexandrian fire, 231 on Ham & Zoroaster, 239 on Chemmis of the Egyptians, 239 | ||
on Chemmis of the Egyptians, 239 | |||
–Antiquities, Book III, q. 239 | |||
Besant, Annie (1847-1933): | |||
H.P.B. on article of, 115 on H.P.B. & T.S., 115-116 as E.S. Councillor, 135-36 read H.P.B.’s letter to 5th Convention, 171, 176 | H.P.B. on article of, 115 on H.P.B. & T.S., 115-116 as E.S. Councillor, 135-36 read H.P.B.’s letter to 5th Convention, 171, 176 | ||
signed defense of H.P.B., 204 | signed defense of H.P.B., 204 | ||
as editor of Lucifer, 219 | as editor of Lucifer, 219 | ||
Bhagavad-Gita: | Bhagavad-Gita: | ||
the Song Celestial of Arnold, 169 | the Song Celestial of Arnold, 169 | ||
on the true Yogi, 169 | on the true Yogi, 169 | ||
Bhavabhuti (ca. 700 a.d.) : famous poet, 109 | |||
Vaidic style, 109 | Bhavabhuti (ca. 700 a.d.): famous poet, 109 Vaidic style, 109 | ||
Bhutas, five elements or, 67 | Bhutas, five elements or, 67 | ||
Bible: | Bible: | ||
well known yet not understood, 98 | well known yet not understood, 98 | ||
| Line 478: | Line 555: | ||
Shushan built by King of Ethiopians, 331-32 | Shushan built by King of Ethiopians, 331-32 | ||
Kabala and the, 353-54 | Kabala and the, 353-54 | ||
Biblical Archaeology, Transactions of the Society of, 280 fn. | Biblical Archaeology, Transactions of the Society of, 280 fn. | ||
Biosi deograph, in science of the future, 291 | Biosi deograph, in science of the future, 291 | ||
Birs-Nimrud: | Birs-Nimrud: | ||
at Borsippa, 273 | at Borsippa, 273 | ||
| Line 486: | Line 566: | ||
Herodotus on, 274 | Herodotus on, 274 | ||
temple of Jupiter-Belus, 274 | temple of Jupiter-Belus, 274 | ||
Birth: | Birth: | ||
mystic, and Baptism, 31 cycle of, 80-81 | mystic, and Baptism, 31 cycle of, 80-81 | ||
Bismarck, Prince Otto Edward | |||
Leopold Von (1815-1898), the Iron Chancellor, 210 | Bismarck, Prince Otto Edward Leopold Von (1815-1898), the Iron Chancellor, 210 | ||
Black magic: | Black magic: | ||
Phallicism and, 256 | Phallicism and, 256 | ||
| Line 496: | Line 578: | ||
reigns in Europe, 257 | reigns in Europe, 257 | ||
and anthropomorphism, 259-60 caused downfall of Atlantis, 260 | and anthropomorphism, 259-60 caused downfall of Atlantis, 260 | ||
Blavatsky, H. P. (1831-1891): | Blavatsky, H. P. (1831-1891): | ||
her commentary of Mead in Lucifer, 3-5 | her commentary of Mead in Lucifer, 3-5 | ||
| Line 501: | Line 584: | ||
not a great Initiate, 93 | not a great Initiate, 93 | ||
on the T.S. and, 115-21 inculcates self-reliance, 119, 285 her mission, 119-20 & fn. | on the T.S. and, 115-21 inculcates self-reliance, 119, 285 her mission, 119-20 & fn. | ||
on why she went to India, 134 | on why she went to India, 134 {{Page aside|416}} consoled by work in America, 171 | ||
{{Page aside|416}} | |||
consoled by work in America, 171 | |||
T.S. and close of cycle, 171-72 on dangers of Psychism, 173 urges East-West fraternity, 174 “Be Theosophists,” q. of, 174-75 influenza attack of, 177 felt Isis to be her worst book, 191-92 | T.S. and close of cycle, 171-72 on dangers of Psychism, 173 urges East-West fraternity, 174 “Be Theosophists,” q. of, 174-75 influenza attack of, 177 felt Isis to be her worst book, 191-92 | ||
defends ideas of her works, 192 libellous charges by Spiritualists, 194 | defends ideas of her works, 192 libellous charges by Spiritualists, 194 | ||
Adepts dictate teachings to, | Adepts dictate teachings to, 195-96 | ||
claims all from Eastern Masters, 196 | claims all from Eastern Masters, 196 | ||
charged with plagiarism, 199 defence by E. S. Inner Group, 203-204 | charged with plagiarism, 199 defence by E. S. Inner Group, 203-204 | ||
on Russian spy accusation, | on Russian spy accusation, 205-207 | ||
has no interest in politics, 206 Lord Lytton stops surveillance of, 206 | has no interest in politics, 206 Lord Lytton stops surveillance of, 206 | ||
hitherto unpublished works of, 208 | hitherto unpublished works of, 208 | ||
on Henry More, 225 & fn. | on Henry More, 225 & fn. | ||
how she was taught, 285 futuristic observation & reflections on the 19th century, 290 varied handwritings of, 301 Lodge discussions, 364-66 | how she was taught, 285 futuristic observation & reflections on the 19th century, 290 varied handwritings of, 301 Lodge discussions, 364-66 | ||
–Collected Writings, 10 fn., 71 fn., 73 & fn., 74, 313, 314 | |||
–From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostán, 208, 252 | |||
–Isis Unveiled: cited, 76, 101 fn., 228, 241 on primeval man, 59-60 full of “misprints,” 191 reflections by author on, 191201, 241 | |||
called a “master-piece,” 192 synopsis of reviews, 193 fn.- 195 fn. | called a “master-piece,” 192 synopsis of reviews, 193 fn.- 195 fn. | ||
not a rehash of Lévi & others, 194, 197 | not a rehash of Lévi & others, 194, 197 | ||
will supplement Anacalypsis ? 195 | will supplement Anacalypsis? 195 | ||
adepts and, 195-96 facts on writing of, 197-201 Colonel Olcott and, 198 indexed by Wilder, 198 on proof-reading of, 198-99 q. on Plato & cycles of decline, 241 | adepts and, 195-96 facts on writing of, 197-201 Colonel Olcott and, 198 indexed by Wilder, 198 on proof-reading of, 198-99 q. on Plato & cycles of decline, 241 | ||
on new age revelations, 265-66 on yugas & Kalpas, 302 & fn. | on new age revelations, 265-66 on yugas & Kalpas, 302 & fn. | ||
–The Key to Theosophy, cited, 252 | |||
–The Mysterious Tribes of the Blue Mountains, considered a fabrication, 210 | |||
–The Secret Doctrine: | |||
References to: 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 18, 23, 32 (4), 52, 58, 66 fn., 75, 123 fn.. 159, 266, 276 | References to: 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 18, 23, 32 (4), 52, 58, 66 fn., 75, 123 fn.. 159, 266, 276 | ||
Quoted, 24, 35, 111-12 on Day “Be with us”, 32 (3) on Light, Name & Mantra, 42 identity of essences, 44 sweat-born of. 46 on Thrones, 49 on Pitris, 50 fn. | Quoted, 24, 35, 111-12 on Day “Be with us”, 32 (3) on Light, Name & Mantra, 42 identity of essences, 44 sweat-born of. 46 on Thrones, 49 on Pitris, 50 fn. | ||
on Swan of Time, 55 serpent symbolism in, 57 vision of Isaiah. 58 on Infinitude of Space, 62 on star or Ray of the Individuality, 72-73 | on Swan of Time, 55 serpent symbolism in, 57 vision of Isaiah. 58 on Infinitude of Space, 62 on star or Ray of the Individuality, 72-73 | ||
not a full exposition, 93 | not a full exposition, 93 | ||
on H.P.B.’s 3rd. volume, | on H.P.B.’s 3rd. volume, 145-46, 224 | ||
contents of forthcoming vols., 149 | contents of forthcoming vols., 149 | ||
collateral verification in, 260-61 | collateral verification in, 260-61 | ||
Lodge, 10, 11 | |||
on non-separateness of Hierarchies, 70-71 | –Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge, 10, 11 on non-separateness of Hierarchies, 70-71 on Jivanmuktas, 74 | ||
on Jivanmuktas, 74 | |||
–Voice of the Silence, 10, 11, 23 on Self-knowledge, 55-56 | |||
on Self-knowledge, 55-56 | |||
{{Page aside|417}} | {{Page aside|417}} | ||
Blinds: innumerable found in ancient works, 81, 146 | Blinds: innumerable found in ancient works, 81, 146 an esoteric allegorical method to screen truth, 146 | ||
an esoteric allegorical method to screen truth, 146 | |||
denied by modern scholars, 146 | denied by modern scholars, 146 | ||
B’ne Elohim, “Sons of God,” 259 | B’ne Elohim, “Sons of God,” 259 | ||
Bodhism, as “Wisdom-religion,” 150 | Bodhism, as “Wisdom-religion,” 150 | ||
Body: | Body: | ||
of flesh allegory, 31, 37 | of flesh allegory, 31, 37 | ||
| Line 551: | Line 638: | ||
of Truth, 77 | of Truth, 77 | ||
and soul (or psyche), 80-81 | and soul (or psyche), 80-81 | ||
Book of the Dead | |||
Book of the Dead: | |||
rf. 32, 338 | rf. 32, 338 | ||
prayer to Lords of Truth, 83 | prayer to Lords of Truth, 83 | ||
Egyptian, 146 | Egyptian, 146 | ||
Boro Budhur, 178 | Boro Budhur, 178 | ||
Borsippa, for Great Temple of, See Birs-Nimrud. | Borsippa, for Great Temple of, See Birs-Nimrud. | ||
Boston Convention, 5th. Annual of 1891, address, 171-75 | Boston Convention, 5th. Annual of 1891, address, 171-75 | ||
Bouley, M. Henri-Marie ( | |||
Bouley, M. Henri-Marie (1814-1885), and his paper on the tubercular germ, 144 | |||
Bouton, J. W. (n.d.), publisher of Isis, 198 | Bouton, J. W. (n.d.), publisher of Isis, 198 | ||
Boyle, Robert (1627-1691), mechanical Universe of, 311 | Boyle, Robert (1627-1691), mechanical Universe of, 311 | ||
Brahm, or Brahma: | Brahm, or Brahma: | ||
symbolism of the “Four-faced,” ' 18 | symbolism of the “Four-faced,” ' 18 | ||
| Line 570: | Line 665: | ||
Day & Night of, 301-306 | Day & Night of, 301-306 | ||
Vedantic conception of, 310 | Vedantic conception of, 310 | ||
Brahman (s) : | |||
Brahman (s): | |||
on the Self, 74 | on the Self, 74 | ||
and Vaidic scholarship, 109, 314-16 | and Vaidic scholarship, 109, 314-16 | ||
| Line 577: | Line 673: | ||
never speak of their granthas, 314-15 | never speak of their granthas, 314-15 | ||
alone had custody of Vedas, 316 | alone had custody of Vedas, 316 | ||
Brahmanas: | Brahmanas: | ||
initiated, on the Puranas, 259 secrecy of, on the dispersion, 259, 260, 316 | initiated, on the Puranas, 259 secrecy of, on the dispersion, 259, 260, 316 | ||
caste & descendancy of the, 260 | caste & descendancy of the, 260 | ||
Brain: | Brain: | ||
organ of consciousness, 289 | organ of consciousness, 289 | ||
| Line 585: | Line 683: | ||
occult analysis needs spiritual, 347 | occult analysis needs spiritual, 347 | ||
and hypnotism, 362-63 | and hypnotism, 362-63 | ||
Breath: | Breath: | ||
needed a form, 12 | needed a form, 12 | ||
moon phases and, 71-72 & fn. and loss of vitality, 363 | moon phases and, 71-72 & fn. and loss of vitality, 363 | ||
British Museum, and the Codex Askewianus, 1-2 | British Museum, and the Codex Askewianus, 1-2 | ||
Brotherhood: | Brotherhood: | ||
only way to enter the, 73 requirement to join the, 76 foremost virtue of Theosophy, 97 | only way to enter the, 73 requirement to join the, 76 foremost virtue of Theosophy, 97 | ||
Browning, John M., inventor of the “Peacemaker” gun, 163 | Browning, John M., inventor of the “Peacemaker” gun, 163 | ||
Bruce MS. (Codex Alexandrinus), 2 [See Biography of James | |||
Bruce in Bibliog., 375] Brugsch, H. K. (1827-1894), unquestioned authority of, 350 Budda, or Spirit of Fo, 330 Buddha, (643 b.c.? -543 b.c.?) : cp. to Gnostics, 40, 255 ff. and last Initiation, 73 Sir Monier-Williams on, 146 cp. with Jesus, 256 legend on Nirvana of, 343 Buddhi: | Bruce MS. (Codex Alexandrinus), 2 [See Biography of James Bruce in Bibliog., 375] | ||
Brugsch, H. K. (1827-1894), unquestioned authority of, 350 | |||
Budda, or Spirit of Fo, 330 | |||
Buddha, (643 b.c.? -543 b.c.?): cp. to Gnostics, 40, 255 ff. and last Initiation, 73 Sir Monier-Williams on, 146 cp. with Jesus, 256 legend on Nirvana of, 343 | |||
Buddhi: | |||
as First Mystery, 8, 61 | as First Mystery, 8, 61 | ||
Supreme Wisdom, 47 second or sixth principle, 51 fn. glory of, & Christos. 55 -Manas, looking without, 61 | Supreme Wisdom, 47 second or sixth principle, 51 fn. glory of, & Christos. 55 -Manas, looking without, 61 | ||
| Line 606: | Line 716: | ||
principle, 365 | principle, 365 | ||
aspirations & will, 365 | aspirations & will, 365 | ||
Buddhism: | Buddhism: | ||
Max Muller critical of Esoteric, 104-05 | Max Muller critical of Esoteric, 104-05 | ||
| Line 612: | Line 723: | ||
denies personal Deity, 255 | denies personal Deity, 255 | ||
escaped the curse of black magic, 256 | escaped the curse of black magic, 256 | ||
Buddhist: | Buddhist: | ||
mysterious Tanha, 50 | mysterious Tanha, 50 | ||
temple of Boro Budhur, 178 | temple of Boro Budhur, 178 | ||
Bull(s) : | |||
Bull (s): | |||
Assyrian little, 279 | Assyrian little, 279 | ||
Apis, 279, 322-23 | Apis, 279, 322-23 | ||
in Biblical imagery, 279, 323 | in Biblical imagery, 279, 323 | ||
Bulwer-Lytton, Edward ( | |||
rf. 72 | Bulwer-Lytton, Edward (1803-1873), rf. 72 | ||
Bunsen, C. C. J. Baron von (1791-1860): | |||
proved antiquity of Hermetic books, 232 fn. | Bunsen, C. C. J. Baron von (1791-1860): proved antiquity of Hermetic books, 232 fn. | ||
on monuments & priestly records, 232 fn. | –Egypt’s Place, quoted on Manetho, 232 fn. on monuments & priestly records, 232 fn. | ||
Bythus (the Deep) : | |||
Bythus (the Deep): | |||
and first emanated pair, 16 | and first emanated pair, 16 | ||
or the Father, 16 | or the Father, 16 | ||
| Line 631: | Line 745: | ||
{{Style P-Subtitle|C}} | {{Style P-Subtitle|C}} | ||
Cabala (or Cabbala). See Kabalah. | Cabala (or Cabbala). See Kabalah. | ||
Caduceus: symbolism, 18 and germ-cell, 18 | Caduceus: symbolism, 18 and germ-cell, 18 | ||
Caesar, Crispus (son of Constantine the Great, d. 326 A.D.), Lactantius, teacher of, 90 | Caesar, Crispus (son of Constantine the Great, d. 326 A.D.), Lactantius, teacher of, 90 | ||
Cainites, teachings of the “accursed”, 259 | Cainites, teachings of the “accursed”, 259 | ||
Cambry, Jacques (1749-1807), Monumens | |||
Cambry, Jacques (1749-1807), Monumens Celtiques: | |||
on etymology of “dragon,” 272 | on etymology of “dragon,” 272 | ||
focus on post-Christian era, 272 | focus on post-Christian era, 272 | ||
Camoens, Luis (1524?-1580), wrote his Lusiad in Macao, 178 | Camoens, Luis (1524?-1580), wrote his Lusiad in Macao, 178 | ||
Campbell, George Douglas ( | |||
thought, 311 [See under Argyll in Bibliog. | Campbell, George Douglas (1823-1900), 8th Duke of Argyll, 311 | ||
–Reign of Law, and Positivist thought, 311 [See under Argyll in Bibliog.] | |||
Carlos Magnus, & legendary peers, 297-98 | Carlos Magnus, & legendary peers, 297-98 | ||
Carlyle, Thomas (1795-1881), q. 97 | Carlyle, Thomas (1795-1881), q. 97 | ||
Carnal, lower man is, 37 | Carnal, lower man is, 37 | ||
Carpenter, Dr. W. B. (1813-1885), scientific prejudice and, 345-47 Biography, 376 | Carpenter, Dr. W. B. (1813-1885), scientific prejudice and, 345-47 Biography, 376 | ||
Cassianus, Joannes (360?-435?), on treatise of Ham, 234-35 | Cassianus, Joannes (360?-435?), on treatise of Ham, 234-35 | ||
Cataclysms, law of nature, 319-20 | Cataclysms, law of nature, 319-20 | ||
Catholic(s) : | |||
Catholic (s): | |||
Roman, & dead-letter worship, 228 | Roman, & dead-letter worship, 228 | ||
idealized Phallicism of, 258 | idealized Phallicism of, 258 | ||
worship of the “Seven Spirits of | worship of the “Seven Spirits of | ||
God”, 273 exorcisms, 337 & 338 fn. | God”, 273 exorcisms, 337 & 338 fn. | ||
Catoptrics, 293 | Catoptrics, 293 | ||
Celsus (fl. 180 a.d.), on the Daimons, 23 | Celsus (fl. 180 a.d.), on the Daimons, 23 | ||
Cerinthus (fl. 2nd., cent, a.d.) : | |||
system of, 55 | Cerinthus (fl. 2nd., cent, a.d.): system of, 55 on Jesus & Christos, 55 | ||
on Jesus & Christos, 55 | |||
Chaldean (s) : | Chaldean (s): | ||
Kabalists on primeval man, | Kabalists on primeval man, 59-60 | ||
cosmogony symbolism, 75 tower of Babel legend, 102-103, 272, 273-74 | cosmogony symbolism, 75 tower of Babel legend, 102-103, 272, 273-74 | ||
wisdom & religion, 228, 337 | wisdom & religion, 228, 337 | ||
Oracles, 229, 267 | Oracles, 229, 267 | ||
parchments in Alexandrian | parchments in Alexandrian | ||
Library, 231 | Library, 231 {{Page aside|419}} | ||
{{Page aside|419}} | |||
tribute to initiated adepts, 277 | tribute to initiated adepts, 277 | ||
tabernacle, 228 | tabernacle, 228 | ||
| Line 671: | Line 799: | ||
magic & magicians, 326, 337-38 | magic & magicians, 326, 337-38 | ||
Ptolemy, Strabo & Herodotus on, 326-27 | Ptolemy, Strabo & Herodotus on, 326-27 | ||
and Akkadian civilization, | and Akkadian civilization, 327-28, 338 | ||
astrology & magic, 328 | astrology & magic, 328 | ||
priestly caste, 328 | priestly caste, 328 | ||
| Line 682: | Line 810: | ||
astronomy, 337-38 | astronomy, 337-38 | ||
Magi ahead of Christian fathers, 338 | Magi ahead of Christian fathers, 338 | ||
Chaldees: | Chaldees: | ||
an Adept caste, 228. 277 | an Adept caste, 228. 277 | ||
| Line 689: | Line 818: | ||
language of the Cushite, 327, 336 | language of the Cushite, 327, 336 | ||
Mosaic account of, 327 | Mosaic account of, 327 | ||
Champollion, Jean François ( | |||
Champollion, Jean François (1790-1832): | |||
on Woide’s Solomon, 51 | on Woide’s Solomon, 51 | ||
on Egyptian antiquities, | on Egyptian antiquities, 232-233 | ||
Lumiere, rf., 76 | –La Manifestation à la Lumiere, rf., 76 | ||
Champollion-Figeac, Jacques Joseph (1778-1867) as editor: | Champollion-Figeac, Jacques Joseph (1778-1867) as editor: | ||
on Hermetic authenticity, 232 | –Égypte ancienne, q. 233 on Hermetic authenticity, 232 | ||
Champs Élysées, rivalled by Sorrento, 189 | Champs Élysées, rivalled by Sorrento, 189 | ||
Chaos: | Chaos: | ||
laldabaôth child of, 43 | laldabaôth child of, 43 | ||
Pistis-Sophia in, 60 | Pistis-Sophia in, 60 | ||
three degrees of, 61 fn. | three degrees of, 61 fn. | ||
Charagmai (or Charactéres), Impressions or Marks, 30 | Charagmai (or Charactéres), Impressions or Marks, 30 | ||
Charity, true, 131 | Charity, true, 131 | ||
Chemmis : | |||
Chemmis: | |||
prehistoric “city of fire,” 239 | prehistoric “city of fire,” 239 | ||
origin of name, 239-40 | origin of name, 239-40 | ||
called Panopolis by the Greeks, 240 fn. | called Panopolis by the Greeks, 240 fn. | ||
Cheops, Pyramid of: | Cheops, Pyramid of: | ||
an observatory, 322 | an observatory, 322 | ||
on age of the, 322 | on age of the, 322 | ||
Cherubs: | Cherubs: | ||
of Talmudistic imagery, 279 | of Talmudistic imagery, 279 | ||
traced to Siva, 279 | traced to Siva, 279 | ||
Chhâyâ : | |||
Chhâyâ: | |||
S.D. quoted on, 12 | S.D. quoted on, 12 | ||
Hylic fashioned after, 26 | Hylic fashioned after, 26 | ||
China : | |||
China: | |||
national conservatism of, 180 | national conservatism of, 180 | ||
use of frogs in, 220-21 | use of frogs in, 220-21 | ||
Chinese, eloquence, 220-21 | Chinese, eloquence, 220-21 | ||
Chiun, Jewish God derived from | |||
the Chaldeans, 279 | Chiun, Jewish God derived from the Chaldeans, 279 | ||
Choie : | |||
and Choos, 28 | Choie: and Choos, 28 Principle, 35 | ||
Principle, 35 | |||
Choos (Earth) : | Choos (Earth): Body formed from, 26 Kosmos of, 28 | ||
Body formed from, 26 | |||
Kosmos of, 28 | |||
Chopin, Frédéric F. (1810-1849), piece played for Mikado, 178 | Chopin, Frédéric F. (1810-1849), piece played for Mikado, 178 | ||
Christ: | |||
descends through seven heavens, 58 | Christ: descends through seven heavens, 58 not responsible for modern Christianity, 257 | ||
not responsible for modern Christianity, 257 | |||
Christian (s) : | Christian (s): | ||
on church-going, 150 | on church-going, 150 | ||
missions, 156 fn. | missions, 156 fn. | ||
| Line 741: | Line 881: | ||
Europe & Buddhism, 254-55 | Europe & Buddhism, 254-55 | ||
Church & Phallicism, 256 | Church & Phallicism, 256 | ||
Christianity : | |||
Christianity: | |||
and mission propaganda, 156 fn. | and mission propaganda, 156 fn. | ||
and Universal Brotherhood, 188 | and Universal Brotherhood, 188 | ||
| Line 747: | Line 888: | ||
{{Page aside|420}} | {{Page aside|420}} | ||
Phallicism and, 256-57 | Phallicism and, 256-57 | ||
Devil & Occultism, 256 on soul & purgatory, 340-41 | Devil & Occultism, 256 on soul & purgatory, 340-41 | ||
Christos: | Christos: | ||
Union with Chrestos, 8, 32 | Union with Chrestos, 8, 32 | ||
| Line 759: | Line 902: | ||
is Higher Manas plus Buddhi, 55 | is Higher Manas plus Buddhi, 55 | ||
and admittance to the Brotherhood, 76 | and admittance to the Brotherhood, 76 | ||
Christos-Pneuma, in Valentinian system, 16 | Christos-Pneuma, in Valentinian system, 16 | ||
Chronos, 284 | Chronos, 284 | ||
Chthona (Chaos), 284 | Chthona (Chaos), 284 | ||
Church (es) : | |||
Church (es): | |||
tradition on the elect, 66 fn. | tradition on the elect, 66 fn. | ||
original rite of Extreme | original rite of Extreme | ||
| Line 770: | Line 917: | ||
and sects, 188 | and sects, 188 | ||
Boman, and magic, 256, 257, 272. 273 | Boman, and magic, 256, 257, 272. 273 | ||
Cicero, M. Tullius (106-43 B.C.) : on Pherecydes, 238, 284 & 85 on Babylonian chronology, 274 | |||
Cicero, M. Tullius (106-43 B.C.): on Pherecydes, 238, 284 & 85 on Babylonian chronology, 274 | |||
Circle(s) : | |||
–De Divinatione, q. 274 | |||
Circle(s): | |||
within the Pleroma, 16 meaning of circumference, 16, 31 fn. | within the Pleroma, 16 meaning of circumference, 16, 31 fn. | ||
Boundary of the abstract cross, 31 fn. | Boundary of the abstract cross, 31 fn. | ||
and Cabalists, 353 | and Cabalists, 353 | ||
Civilization (s) : | |||
Civilization (s): | |||
leprosy of materialistic, 179 engrafted fashions of, 180-85 | leprosy of materialistic, 179 engrafted fashions of, 180-85 | ||
so-called blessings, 182 hypocrisy of, 185-90 Edmund Burke on, q. 186 hasn’t abated crime, 188 barbarous, 189 psychological relics of ancient, 350 | so-called blessings, 182 hypocrisy of, 185-90 Edmund Burke on, q. 186 hasn’t abated crime, 188 barbarous, 189 psychological relics of ancient, 350 | ||
Cleather, Alice Leighton ( | |||
Cleather, Alice Leighton (1854-1938), signed defence of H.P.B. 204 | |||
Climate, altered by man, 181 Cobra: | Climate, altered by man, 181 Cobra: | ||
1000-headed, 159 | 1000-headed, 159 | ||
Island of Jewels on hood of Shesha, 159 | Island of Jewels on hood of Shesha, 159 | ||
Codex Alexandrinus, 2 | Codex Alexandrinus, 2 | ||
Codex Askewianus: | Codex Askewianus: | ||
British Museum designation for P.S., 1 | British Museum designation for P.S., 1 | ||
acquisition, 2 | acquisition, 2 | ||
Codex Nazaraeus, Pthahil of, 43 Collins, Mabel (1851-1927): | |||
to appendix of, 73 | Codex Nazaraeus, Pthahil of, 43 | ||
Colosseum, repaired state of, 183 Commodus, Emperor (161-192), and debauchery of today, 187 | Collins, Mabel (1851-1927): | ||
–Idyll of the White Lotus, rf. to appendix of, 73 | |||
–Light on the Path, rf. 62 fn. | |||
Color, rf. to article on, 61 fn. | |||
Colosseum, repaired state of, 183 | |||
Commodus, Emperor (161-192), and debauchery of today, 187 | |||
Compassion, foremost virtue in Theosophy, 97 | Compassion, foremost virtue in Theosophy, 97 | ||
Comte, Auguste (1798-1857): Mariolatry in, philosophy, 92 Godless Roman Catholicism of, 96 & fn. | Comte, Auguste (1798-1857): Mariolatry in, philosophy, 92 Godless Roman Catholicism of, 96 & fn. | ||
on rebuilding truth, 313 Consciousness: | on rebuilding truth, 313 | ||
Consciousness: | |||
extension of planes of, 33, 57 degrees of Initiation and, 60 seven scales of, 288-89 and the brain, 289 | extension of planes of, 33, 57 degrees of Initiation and, 60 seven scales of, 288-89 and the brain, 289 | ||
Absolute, 310 | Absolute, 310 | ||
Vedanta on, 310 | Vedanta on, 310 | ||
Constant, Alphonse Louis ( | |||
Constant, Alphonse Louis (1810-1875): | |||
See Levi, Eliphas. | See Levi, Eliphas. | ||
Constantine, Emperor (272-337), his son Crispus Caesar, 90 | Constantine, Emperor (272-337), his son Crispus Caesar, 90 | ||
{{Page aside|421}} | {{Page aside|421}} | ||
Constellations, heavens & humanities, 159 | Constellations, heavens & humanities, 159 | ||
“Conversion of the Rulers,” in Gnosticism, 35 ff. | “Conversion of the Rulers,” in Gnosticism, 35 ff. | ||
Conway, Moncure D. ( | |||
Sacred Anthology. 168 | Conway, Moncure D. (1832-1907), Sacred Anthology. 168 | ||
Cooper-Oakley, Isabel ( | |||
signed defence of 204 | Cooper-Oakley, Isabel (1854-1914), signed defence of 204 | ||
Coptic: | Coptic: | ||
Thebaidic or Sahidic, 1 | Thebaidic or Sahidic, 1 | ||
papyrus in Bodleian library, 30 Cory, Isaac Preston (1802-1842), | papyrus in Bodleian library, 30 | ||
Cory, Isaac Preston (1802-1842), | |||
Ancient Fragments . . q. 267 & fn. | Ancient Fragments . . q. 267 & fn. | ||
Coryn, Dr. Herbert (1863-1927), signed declaration in defence | Coryn, Dr. Herbert (1863-1927), signed declaration in defence | ||
of H.P.B., 204 | of H.P.B., 204 | ||
Cosmogony, in Chaldean & Egyptian symbols, 175-76 | Cosmogony, in Chaldean & Egyptian symbols, 175-76 | ||
Cotton, on metaphysics, 84 | Cotton, on metaphysics, 84 | ||
Cow(s) : | |||
Cow(s): | |||
or Vach, 160 | or Vach, 160 | ||
and the “cow-go”, 160 | and the “cow-go”, 160 | ||
Cranston, S. L. & J. Head, Reincarnation, The Phoenix Fire | Cranston, S. L. & J. Head, Reincarnation, The Phoenix Fire | ||
Mystery, cited, 80 fn. | Mystery, cited, 80 fn. | ||
Creation: | Creation: | ||
Divine vs. Sexual, 31 fn. | Divine vs. Sexual, 31 fn. | ||
| Line 827: | Line 1,008: | ||
Vedas revealed by God at new, 108 | Vedas revealed by God at new, 108 | ||
Kabala on. 351-54 | Kabala on. 351-54 | ||
Creator: | Creator: | ||
Creature higher than, 44 | Creature higher than, 44 | ||
Kabala on, 351-54 | Kabala on, 351-54 | ||
Creuzer, George F. (1771-1858) : | |||
Creuzer, George F. (1771-1858): | |||
Biography, 379 | Biography, 379 | ||
greatest of symbologists, 227 on theories of genii & trolls, 227-28 | greatest of symbologists, 227 on theories of genii & trolls, 227-28 | ||
on Orphic hymns. 233 | on Orphic hymns. 233 | ||
Crime, unabated by spread of civilization, 188 | Crime, unabated by spread of civilization, 188 | ||
Criticism: | Criticism: | ||
of science towards ancients, 224, 225-26 | of science towards ancients, 224, 225-26 | ||
| Line 843: | Line 1,028: | ||
healthy policy of mutual, 243 | healthy policy of mutual, 243 | ||
sole salvation from stagnation, 244 | sole salvation from stagnation, 244 | ||
Cross: | Cross: | ||
in Valentinian system, 16, 31, 32(4) | in Valentinian system, 16, 31, 32(4) | ||
the tree of Jesus, 31 & fn. | the tree of Jesus, 31 & fn. | ||
as Male-Female, 31 fn. | as Male-Female, 31 fn. | ||
Culture(s) : | |||
Culture (s): | |||
dying, of older races, 179 | dying, of older races, 179 | ||
intellectual relics of ancient, 350 | intellectual relics of ancient, 350 | ||
Cuneiform: | Cuneiform: | ||
discoveries in, 275, 276 ff., 336 | discoveries in, 275, 276 ff., 336 | ||
| Line 856: | Line 1,044: | ||
origin of, 336 | origin of, 336 | ||
phonetic values, 336 | phonetic values, 336 | ||
Cunningham, Gen. Alexander | Cunningham, Gen. Alexander | ||
(1854-1893), on location of | (1854-1893), on location of | ||
Palibothra, 342-43 | Palibothra, 342-43 | ||
Cup of Oblivion, 25 | Cup of Oblivion, 25 | ||
Cushite(s) : | |||
Cushite (s): | |||
origin of the Chaldeans, 331 & fn. | origin of the Chaldeans, 331 & fn. | ||
ideographic system of the, 336 | ideographic system of the, 336 | ||
Cuvier. Baron Georges Leopold (1769-1832), rf. | |||
Cuvier. Baron Georges Leopold (1769-1832), rf. 111 | |||
Cyaxares, King (610?-594 B.c.), defeated by the Scythians, 334 | Cyaxares, King (610?-594 B.c.), defeated by the Scythians, 334 | ||
Cycle(s) : | |||
Cycle(s): | |||
year of Light, 78 | year of Light, 78 | ||
world moves in, 83 | world moves in, 83 | ||
| Line 872: | Line 1,066: | ||
{{Style P-Subtitle|D}} | {{Style P-Subtitle|D}} | ||
Daimón(s) : | Daimón(s): | ||
seven ruling, 23 | seven ruling, 23 | ||
Gabriel, the Eagle-like, 23 | Gabriel, the Eagle-like, 23 | ||
and Barbólo, 24 | and Barbólo, 24 {{Page aside|422}} | ||
{{Page aside|422}} | |||
cp. Abrades of Basilides, 29 | cp. Abrades of Basilides, 29 | ||
and Cosmic Deities, 29 | and Cosmic Deities, 29 | ||
See also Angels. | See also Angels. | ||
Daniel: | Daniel: | ||
master or guru, 100 fn. | master or guru, 100 fn. | ||