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Volume 3

October 1881 – September 1882
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep


October 1881

Vol. 3, No. 1
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 1 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 1 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 1 Notice

Dated Simla, 7 September. Disclaims the editorial note printed in the September 1881 Supplement.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Editor, Theosophist


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 1 Emma Hardinge Britten, to Her Friends and Co-workers in the Spiritual Movement

Emma Hardinge Britten



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 2 Our Third Year

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 2-3 Astrology

C. C. Massey



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 3-4 The Occult World

Unsigned. Review of A. P. Sinnett’s The Occult World, reprinted from Home News, 29 July 1881.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 4 The New Dispensation Dissected

Continued from the September number. Dated Bhaugulpore, 31 July 1881.

Tripuracharan Banerjea



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 5-6 [Footnotes to “The New Dispensation Dissected”]

Read at: BCW 3:286-287 Translations: Russian. Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed. Theos.


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 7 Rabbi Jeshua

Unsigned. Discusses Rabbi Jeshua: An Eastern Story, quoting an unnamed Anglo-Indian newspaper’s review.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 8-10 The Religions of Japan

Unsigned. Epigraph: “Sadasad Vikaram Na Sahate.”



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 10 Stranger than Fiction

Pestanji Dorabji Khandalawala

Pestanji Dorabji Khandalewala


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 11 Buddhistic Thought in Modern English Poetry

Dated Simla, 15 August.

Max Arthur Macauliffe

M. Macauliffe, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 12 A Discourse upon the Mysteries

Translated by Alexander Wilder, F.T.S.; reprinted from The Platonist. Part I: Hermês, the Divine Patron of Learning. With an editorial footnote signed “Ed. Theos.”.

Iamblichus

Iamblichos of Chalkis


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 12 [Editor’s Note to “Stray Thoughts on Death and Satan”]

Read at: BCW 3:287-300 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial note and accompanying texts.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 12 Stray Thoughts on Death and Satan

Dated Marseilles, 29 July 1881. Introduces unpublished manuscripts by Éliphas Lévi.

J. Spadalieri

Baron J. Spadalieri


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 13 Death

Read at: BCW 3:287-300 Translations: Russian. Part I of “Stray Thoughts on Death and Satan”, with editorial footnotes. See also Mahatma Letter 25 (Barker numbering), concerning the notes. BCW: Lévi’s text with editorial annotations.

Éliphas Lévi

(The late) Eliphas Levi


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 14 Satan

Read at: BCW 3:287-300 Translations: Russian. Part II of “Stray Thoughts on Death and Satan”. BCW: Lévi’s text and editorial commentary.

Éliphas Lévi



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 14 [Editor’s Note to “Satan”]

Read at: BCW 3:287-300 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial commentary.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 14 [Editor’s Note to “Death” by Éliphas Lévi]

Read at: BCW 3:287-300 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial note.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 15-16 The Moral Law of Compensation

William Quan Judge

An Ex-Asiatic


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 16-17 The Post-mortem Pranks of Kamal Khan of Agra

Dated Agra, 7 August 1881. With an editorial note.

A. Constantine



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 17 Fragments of Occult Truth

Unsigned. First instalment. Includes W. H. Terry’s letter “Spirits Embodied and Disembodied”.

Allan Octavian Hume



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 17 [Editor’s Note to “The Post-mortem Pranks of Kamal Khan of Agra” by A. Constantine]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 17 Spirits Embodied and Disembodied

Quoted in “Fragments of Occult Truth”.

William Henry Terry

W. H. Terry


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 22 Antiquity of the Vedas

Third instalment; continued.

Krishna Shastri Godbole



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 24 [A Buddhist Catechism cited in court]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 24 The War in Heaven

First instalment; continued.

Godolphin Mitford

Mirza Moorad Alee Beg, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 24 [The manager of this magazine has received]

Unsigned, untitled. English copies of Olcott’s A Buddhist Catechism offered for sale.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 25 [Sarasavi Sandaresa]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted from The Sun (New York), 12 August 1881; under “Paragraph Flashes from the Four Quarters”.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 25 [A curious kind of statistics]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 26 [Nothing promises to prove more dangerous to the Bible]

Read at: BCW 3:301-303 Translations: Russian 1, 2. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 26 [That the world is coming to an end in 1881]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 26 [Mutare vel timere sperno]

Unsigned, untitled. Discusses William Hay’s Three Hundred Years Hence.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 26 [We tender our benevolent sympathy to the Lord Bishop of Ceylon]

Read at: BCW 3:301-303 Translations: Russian 1, 2. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 26 [The last statistical accounts of deaths and burials in Paris]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 27 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 27 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 27 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 27 [A new discovery in Pompeii]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 27 [The world of archaeology is very much excited]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, October, 1881, p. 27 [Phenomenal children]

Unsigned, untitled.



Oct+ 1881

Vol. 3, No. 1
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 1 The Simla Eclectic Theosophical Society

Rules, bye-laws and application forms. Dated Simla, 7 September 1881.

Allan Octavian Hume; Alfred Percy Sinnett; Ross Scott

A. O. Hume, President; A. P. Sinnett, Vice-President; Ross Scott, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 1 The Bombay Theosophical Society

Unsigned. Report of a meeting on 10 September, including D. E. Dudley’s lecture “The Science and Art of Spirits and Ghosts”.



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 2 Who Are the Aryas and the Buddhists

Reprinted from the Journal of the Hindu Sabha, edited by M. R. Ry. A. Sankaria, B.A.; with editorial introduction and annotations.

A. Sankariah



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 2 [Footnotes to “Who Are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

Read at: BCW 3:303-304 Translations: Russian. Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed. Theos.


vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 2 The Galle Theosophical Society

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 2 The Kandy Theosophical Society

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 2 [A charter for the formation of a Branch at Rawalpindi]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 2 Our Ceylon Work

Unsigned. Includes the letter “Fiat Justitia”, signed “Fair Play”, from the Ceylon Times, 22 September.



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 2 Fiat Justitia

Dated 21 September; reprinted from the Ceylon Times, 22 September, within “Our Ceylon Work”.

Fair Play



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 3 Resolutions of the “Hindu Sabha”

Unsigned. Includes the objects and bye-laws of the Hindu Sabha.



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 3 Current Events

Dated Monghyr, 14 August 1881; followed by an editorial note.

Raghu Nandan Prasad Singh



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 3 [Editor’s Note to “Who Are the Aryas and the Buddhists”]

Read at: BCW 3:303-304 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 4 “The Theosophist” and Pandit Sardha Ram

Dated 11 August 1881; reprinted from The Tribune of Lahore, 13 August.

A Theosophist and Arya Samajist



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 4 The Theosophist and Arya Samajist

Dated Simla, 24 August 1881.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

H. P. Blavatsky


vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 4 [In the August number of The Theosophist]

Read at: BCW 3:306-307 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 4 [Editor’s Note to “Current Events” by Raghu Nandan Prasad Singh]

Read at: BCW 3:305-306 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 5 The Late Pandit Shraddha Rama

Dated Lahore, 20 September 1881; includes a letter from Louis W. Dane.

Gopi Nath

Pandit Gopi Nath, Editor, Mittra Vilasa


vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 5 Lahore Theosophical Society

Dated 13 September 1881. Reports the death of John Thomas on 31 August.

Ruttun Chund Bary

Ruttun Chund Bary, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 5 [Letter of condolence to Pandit Shraddha Rama’s widow]

Untitled. Dated Barnes Court, Simla, 15 July 1881; quoted in Gopi Nath’s letter.

Louis W. Dane

Louis W. Dane, Private Secretary


vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 6 [Additional subscriptions for Volume II]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 1, Oct+, 1881, p. 7 [Subscriptions for the Third Volume]

Unsigned, untitled. Continued on pages 8–9 of the Supplement.



November 1881

Vol. 3, No. 2
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 29 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 29 Nature of the Soul

Unsigned. Review of Pearychand Mittra’s Nature of the Soul.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 29 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 29 [Life of Colesworthy Grant]

Unsigned, untitled. Review of Pearychand Mittra’s Life of Colesworthy Grant.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 30 The Six-pointed and Five-pointed Stars

Dated Bombay, 23 August. Followed by “Our Answer”.

Krishnashankar Lalshankar

Krishnashankar Lalshankar, Esq.


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 31 Our Answer

Read at: BCW 3:312-323 Translations: Russian 1, 2, 3. Unsigned. Reply to Krishnashankar Lalshankar.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 33 Occult Telegraphy

Unsigned. Illustration borrowed from Revue Spirite.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 34 Antiquity of the Vedas

Fourth instalment; continued.

Krishna Shastri Godbole



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 35 The New “Convulsionnaires”

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 36 “Present-Day Problems”

Unsigned. Announcement and subscription prospectus for John S. Farmer’s Present-Day Problems.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 36 Occultism in Calcutta University

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 36 The War in Heaven

Continued from the October number; to be continued.

Godolphin Mitford

Mirza Moorad Alee Beg, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 38 The Grand Inquisitor

Extract from The Brothers Karamazov. First instalment; continued. The BCW compiler attributes the translation to H. P. Blavatsky provisionally.

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 38 [Translator’s dedication and introduction to “The Grand Inquisitor” by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky]

Read at: BCW 3:324-325 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 41 The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac

Dated Triplicane, Madras, 14 September 1881. With editorial footnotes.

Tallapragada Subba Row

T. Subba Row, B.A., B.L.


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 41 [Footnotes to “The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac”]

Read at: BCW 3:325-327 Translations: Russian. Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed. Theos.


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 44 What Theosophy Has Done for Ceylon

Dated Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, 2 August 1881.

Peter de Abrew



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 45 The Celestial Imperial Family

Unsigned. Based on information contributed to Russian newspapers by V. Vassilief.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 45 The Bright Spot of Light

Read at: BCW 3:327-328 Translations: Russian. Dated 18 September 1881. Followed by an editorial reply. BCW: letter and editorial reply.

P.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 45 [Editor’s Note to “The Bright Spot of Light” by P.]

Read at: BCW 3:327-328 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 46 The Witchcraft and Demonology of Pictavia

Unsigned. Quotes the Antiquarian Repository and Andrew Small’s Hidden Things Brought to Light; followed by an editorial note.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 48 Advice from a Swami

Unsigned. An unnamed disciple conveys the advice of Sri Alakhanandji Swami. Dated Gorackpur, July 1881; with editorial footnotes.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 48 The Yogi’s Nationality

A. Sankariah

A. Sankariah, President Founder, Hindu Sabha


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 48 Old Hindoo Ships

Unsigned. Quotes The Travels of Marco Polo, the Venetian, edited by Thomas Wright (London, 1854).



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 48 [Footnotes to “Advice from a Swami”]

Read at: BCW 3:329-330 Translations: Russian. Untitled. BCW: one of the editorial footnotes.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed. Theos.


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 48 [Editor’s Note to “The Witchcraft and Demonology of Pictavia” (author not stated)]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 49 The Bombay Gazette and the Theosophist

Unsigned. Introduces two letters signed “H.”, reprinted from the Bombay Gazette.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 49 Occultism

Dated 26 September 1881; reprinted from the Bombay Gazette, 27 September. With editorial replies from both newspapers.

H.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 49 Animal Magnetism and Homoeopathy in the Treatment of Tropical Fevers

Reprinted from the St. Thomas Times. Dated St. Thomas, 18 August 1881.

Charles E. Taylor

C. E. Taylor, M.D., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 49 [Reply to the comment on “Occultism” by the editor of the Bombay Gazette]

Untitled. Dated 27 September; reprinted from the Bombay Gazette, 28 September 1881.

H.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 49 [Editorial reply to “Occultism” by H.]

Untitled. Reprinted with H.’s first letter from the Bombay Gazette.

Ed.

Ed., B.G.


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 49 [Editorial reply to the comment on “Occultism” by the editor of the Bombay Gazette]

Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed. Theos.


vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 51 [We wonder, what is the “Salvation Army” about!]

Read at: BCW 3:329-330 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: concluding paragraph on page 52.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 51 Knowledge of the World

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Ceylon Times, under “Paragraph Flashes from the Four Quarters”.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 51 [Indubitable signs of the World’s Destruction]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes a correspondent of the London Standard, 9 September.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 51 [The Manager of the Theosophist gives notice]

Unsigned, untitled. A further supply of A. P. Sinnett’s The Occult World available.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 51 [Poetry and profanity]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 51 [Cause and effect]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 52 Another Work of the Devil

Unsigned. Quotes the Record and the Weekly Register.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 52 [Oh, that mine adversary had written a book!]

Read at: BCW 3:329-330 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. Discusses the editorials “Hinduism and the New Dispensation” and “Dogma and Life” in the Sunday Mirror. BCW: concluding portion.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 52 True Humility

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 53 Baby Reverends

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 53 A Perjured Freemason—Solution of a Mystery

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 53 An Enticing Picture of Civilization

Unsigned. Quotes the London correspondent of the New York Turf, Field and Farm.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 53 [700,000,000 of souls]

Unsigned, untitled. Discusses a letter by Edward, Bishop of Eucarpia, in The Tablet.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 53 [Spying servants]

Untitled. Reprinted from The Rock, with comments by the editors of The Rock and The Theosophist.

A London Physician and a Protestant



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 54 [What, with the petty quarrels and mutual showings-up]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes the Catholic Mirror.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 54 Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 54 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 54 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, November, 1881, p. 54 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



Nov+ 1881

Vol. 3, No. 2
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 1 Our Ceylon Work

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 1 Our Branches: Brotherhood

Unsigned. Introduces the Colombo Theosophical Society’s resolutions of 30 September 1881.



vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 1 The Colombo Theosophical Society

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 1 [Resolutions of the Colombo Theosophical Society]

Untitled. Dated Colombo, 30 September 1881; included in “Our Branches: Brotherhood”.

Andrew Perera; W. F. Wijeyesekara

Andrew Perera, President; W. F. Wijayasekara, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 2 The Visit from Ceylon to South India

Dated Tinnevelly, 23 October 1881; followed by a telegram from Colonel Olcott.

William de Abrew

W. De Abrew


vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 2 The Galle Theosophical Society

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 3 The Theosophists in Ceylon

Reprinted from the New York Sun, 22 August, under “Current Events”.

William Quan Judge

William Q. Judge, Recording Secretary Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 3 Dayananda Saraswati and His Followers

Read at: BCW 3:331-332 Translations: Russian. Forwards a declaration received from Benares. BCW: letter, declaration and editorial reply.

Gopi Nath

Pandit Gopi Nath, Editor Mittra Vilasa


vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 3 [Editor’s Note to “Dayananda Saraswati and His Followers”]

Read at: BCW 3:331-332 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 3 The Bentota Theosophical Society

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 3 The Bombay Theosophical Society

Unsigned. Meeting of 9 October; lecture by Sohrabji J. Padshah on “Prophets and Their Modern Representatives”.



vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 3 Kandy Theosophical Society

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 3 [Declaration concerning Dayananda Saraswati]

Read at: BCW 3:331-332 Translations: Russian. Untitled. Published by Pandit Jugulkishore Pathak, Brahmamrit Varshini Sabha, Benares; forwarded by Gopi Nath. BCW: declaration quoted before the editorial reply.

Sita Rama; Nand Pande; Krishna Rama Shukul; Rama Prasda Dube

Sita Rama, Babu Nand Pande, Krishna Rama Shukul and Rama Prasda Dube


vol. 3, no. 2, Nov+, 1881, p. 4 Western “Adepts” and Eastern Theosophists

Read at: BCW 3:332-343 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



December 1881

Vol. 3, No. 3
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 55 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 55 The “Banner of Light”

Read at: BCW 3:346-347 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 55 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 55 [Magna est veritas et prevalebit]

Read at: BCW 3:344-346 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 56 The Church Congress and Spiritualism

Unsigned. Reports the discussion at Newcastle-on-Tyne on 4 October 1881; reprinted from Light, with editorial footnotes.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 56 The Rev. Dr. Thornton

Reported speech in “The Church Congress and Spiritualism”, reprinted from Light.

R. Thornton

The Rev. Dr. Thornton


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 56-59 [Footnotes to “The Church Congress and Spiritualism”]

Read at: BCW 3:347 Translations: Russian. Untitled. BCW: footnote on page 59.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed. Theos.; Ed.


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 57 Mr. W. R. Browne

Reported speech in “The Church Congress and Spiritualism”, reprinted from Light.

Walter Raleigh Browne

Mr. W. R. Browne


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 58 Rev. Canon Wilberforce

Reported speech in “The Church Congress and Spiritualism”, reprinted from Light.

Basil Wilberforce

Rev. Canon Wilberforce


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 59 Mr. Stuart Cumberland

Reported speech in “The Church Congress and Spiritualism”, reprinted from Light.

Stuart Cumberland

Mr. Stuart Cumberland


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 59 Mr. John Fowler

Reported speech in “The Church Congress and Spiritualism”, reprinted from Light.

John Fowler

Mr. John Fowler


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 60 Dr. Eastwood

Reported speech in “The Church Congress and Spiritualism”, reprinted from Light.

Eastwood

Dr. Eastwood


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 60 Mr. Stephen Bourne

Reported speech in “The Church Congress and Spiritualism”, reprinted from Light.

Stephen Bourne

Mr. Stephen Bourne


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 60 The Five-pointed Star

Dated Sihore, 18 October 1881.

Harisinghji Rupsinghji

Harisinghji Rupsinghji, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 60 Superstition

Read at: BCW 3:348-355 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 62 The “Philosophy of Spirit”

Unsigned. Review of William Oxley’s Philosophy of Spirit, with a new version of the Bhagavad Gita.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 64 The Theosophist and Hindu Pantheism

Read at: BCW 3:355-359 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 65 Trance Mediums and “Historical” Visions

Read at: BCW 3:359-365 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Subtitle: Sophie Pierovsky as a “Spirit”. Followed by an editorial note.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 67 The War in Heaven

Concluded from the November number.

Godolphin Mitford

Mirza Moorad Alee Beg, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 67 [Editor’s Note to “Trance Mediums and ‘Historical’ Visions” by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]

Read at: BCW 3:359-365 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial note.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 70 “We Will Not Quarrel but Simply Argue”

Read at: BCW 3:365-366 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 70 What Is a “Fact?”

Read at: BCW 3:367-371 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 71 Hazy Notions

Read at: BCW 3:371-374 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 72 Antiquity of the Vedas

Fifth instalment; continued.

Krishna Shastri Godbole



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 74 A Pious “Fiasco”

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 75 Weird Phenomena

Two accounts; followed by an editorial note.

Ram Das Sen

Dr. Ram Das Sen, Member of the Oriental Academy of Florence


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 75 The Grand Inquisitor

Extract from The Brothers Karamazov, concluded from the November number. The BCW compiler provisionally attributes the translation to H. P. Blavatsky.

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 75 [Editor’s Note to “Weird Phenomena”]

Read at: BCW 3:375-376 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 79 Is Creation Possible for Man?

Read at: BCW 3:377-380 Translations: Russian. BCW: letter and editorial reply.

H.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 79 Our Answer

Read at: BCW 3:377-380 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Reply to “Is Creation Possible for Man?” BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 80 The Theosophists

Reprinted from Light; followed by an editorial note.

Gerald Massey



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 81 [Editor’s Note to “The Theosophists”]

Read at: BCW 3:381-385 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 82 The Pupil of Swami Dayanund at the Congress of Orientalists

Unsigned. Discusses Shyamaji Krishnavarman’s participation, quoting an unnamed Calcutta newspaper.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 82 A New Steamer

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 82 [Silver in Sea-water]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 82 [The Manager has to apologise to the subscribers]

Unsigned, untitled. Explains the delay in issuing the December number.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 83 [The alleged discovery of the Aztec Mysteries]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes the Philadelphia Record, citing the Boston Herald.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 83 [Faber’s Talking Automaton]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 83 [The oldest man in the world]

Unsigned, untitled. Cites The Lancet.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 84 [The Crimes of Preachers in the United States]

Unsigned, untitled. Discusses M. E. Billings’s The Crimes of Preachers in the United States, quoting The Truth Seeker.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 84 [Cursing and Swearing]

Unsigned, untitled. Discusses an article in The Truth Seeker.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 84 A Posthumous Censure

Unsigned. Quotes The Nation.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 84 A New Thaumaturgist

Unsigned. Quotes the Indo-European Correspondence, The Statesman and Brahmo Public Opinion; includes a petition by Swami Brahmananda Saraswati Sankarachari.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 84 [Footnote to “The Crimes of Preachers in the United States”]

Read at: BCW 3:386 Translations: Russian 1, 2. Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 85 [The prospects of the Church in the Island]

Unsigned, untitled. Discusses a pastoral by Bishop Bonjean of Jaffna, quoted in The Tablet.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 85 [Infidelity in Germany]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes Professor Christlieb.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 85 [A sagacious answer]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted from the Catholic Tablet.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 85 [“See,” said an ecclesiastic]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted from the Phrenological Journal.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 86 [Two remarkable hills]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted from The Tablet; cites Captain Heavyside’s report on the Mangya Tungya range.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 86 [Dr. Tanner and Co. are thrown in the shadow]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted from Amrita Bazar Patrika.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 86 [Madame H. P. Blavatsky returned to Bombay]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 86 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 86 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 86 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, December, 1881, p. 86 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



Dec+ 1881

Vol. 3, No. 3
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 1 Our Work in the N.-W. Provinces and Oudh

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 1 Rules of the Punjab Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society (Lahore)

William Bull named as President.

Prosonno Coomar Dey

Prosonno Coomar Dey, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 1 Native Ladies’ Theosophical Societies

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 1 The Adhi Bhoutic Bhratru Theosophical Society

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 1 Bombay Theosophical Society

Unsigned. Dated 7 November 1881; reports Damodar K. Mavalankar’s lecture “The Secret of Life” on 6 November.



vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 2 The “Saturday Review” and the “Theosophist”

Unsigned. Includes A. O. Hume’s letters, the Saturday Review’s retraction of 17 September, and comments from the Lahore Tribune.



vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 2 The Theosophical Society and Its Detractors

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 2 [Letter to the Civil and Military Gazette]

Untitled. Covering letter forwarding a reply to the Saturday Review; included in “The Saturday Review and the Theosophist”.

Allan Octavian Hume

A. O. Hume


vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 2 [Letter to the editor of the Saturday Review]

Untitled. Included in “The Saturday Review and the Theosophist”.

Allan Octavian Hume

A. O. Hume, Late Secy. to the Govt. of India


vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 4 The Russian and American Friends

Unsigned. Reprinted from Amrita Bazar Patrika, 27 October.



vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 5 Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott

Letter to the editor of the Ceylon Times, dated Colombo, 31 October 1881.

Henry Steel Olcott

H. S. Olcott


vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 6 [At the same time that our President]

Untitled.

Damodar K. Mavalankar

Damodar K. Mavalankar, Joint Recording Secretary, Parent Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 6 Tinnevelly Theosophical Society: The Secretary’s Report

Dated Tinnevelly, October 1881.

S. Sundram Iyer

S. Sundram Iyer, Secretary, Tinnevelly Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 7 Colonel Olcott and the Tinnevelly Theosophists. I

Letter to the editor of the Madras Mail.

Fact



vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 7 Colonel Olcott and the Tinnevelly Theosophists. II

Letter to the editor of the Madras Mail.

S. Sundram Iyer

Secretary, Theosophical Society, Tinnevelly


vol. 3, no. 3, Dec+, 1881, p. 8 Colonel Olcott’s Buddhist Catechism

Letter to the Ceylon Times, dated Matara, August 1881; with editorial introduction and footnotes.

A Native



January 1882

Vol. 3, No. 4
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 87 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 87 The Civilization that India Needs

Lecture delivered at Tuticorin on 22 October and at the Hindu College, Tinnevelly, on 24 October 1881.

Henry Steel Olcott

Col. Henry S. Olcott, President, Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 87 Notice

Unsigned. Replacement of imperfect copies of the December number.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 87 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 87 [On the 17th ultimo, Colonel Olcott reached Bombay]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 90 “Is It Idle to Argue Further?”

Read at: BCW 3:391-395 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 92 Esoteric Axioms and Spiritual Speculations

Read at: BCW 3:396-399 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 93 The Aryan-Arhat Esoteric Tenets on the Sevenfold Principle in Man

Read at: BCW 3:400-418 Translations: Russian. Extracts from a letter, with editorial footnotes and an appendix.

Tallapragada Subba Row

T. Subba Row, B.A., B.L.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 98 Editorial Appendix to the Above

Read at: BCW 3:418-424 Unsigned. Appendix to “The Aryan-Arhat Esoteric Tenets on the Sevenfold Principle in Man”. BCW: editorial appendix.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 99 Supplemental Note to “The Beni-Elohim”

Godolphin Mitford

Mirza Moorad Alee Beg, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 100 Lakshmibai

Subtitle: The Authentic Story of a Bhut.

Piarai Lall Chachondia

Piarai Lall Chachondia, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 100 [Footnotes to “Lakshmibai”]

Read at: BCW 3:424-426 Translations: Russian. Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 101 Ghosts

Unsigned. Quotes the Pioneer and a letter signed “Master of Arts” in the Daily Telegraph.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 101-102 [Letter concerning ghosts]

Untitled. From the Daily Telegraph, quoted in “Ghosts”.

Master of Arts



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 102 The Universe in a Nut-shell

Read at: BCW 3:427-432 Translations: Russian. Dated Bombay, 10 November 1881. BCW: letter and editorial reply.

Jehangir Cursetji Tarachand

Jehangir Cursetji Tarachand, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 103 Editor’s Answer

Read at: BCW 3:427-432 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Reply to “The Universe in a Nut-shell”. BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 103 Dream-Land and Somnambulism

Read at: BCW 3:427-432 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Extract from Chambers’s Journal. BCW: quoted extract.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 103 [Editor’s Note to “Dream-Land and Somnambulism”]

Read at: BCW 3:427-432 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial note.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 104 Are Dreams but Idle Visions?

Read at: BCW 3:433-438 Translations: Russian. BCW: letter and editorial reply.

Nobin Krishna Banerjee

Navin K. Sarman Banerjee, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 104 [Editor’s Note to “Are Dreams but Idle Visions?”]

Read at: BCW 3:433-438 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 105 [Our esteemed friend Dayanand Saraswati Swami]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 106 On “Theosophism” in India

Read at: BCW 3:439 Translations: Russian. Quotes the Church Missionary Intelligencer and Record, July 1881. BCW: editorial comments.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 106 A Voice from the West

The author is identified as Dean of Pulte Medical College, Cincinnati.

Jirah Dewey Buck

J. D. Buck, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 107 An Astrological Calculation Verified

Barada Kanta Majumdar

Barad Kau Majumdar, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 107 The Planting of the Coconut

S. Ramaswamier

S. Ramaswamier, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 108 A Few Words to Ladies Desiring to Join the Ladies’ Theosophical Society

Unsigned. An address incorporated in “The Ladies’ Theosophical Society, Its Objects and Rules”.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 108 [Extract from a letter to Ram Das Sen]

Untitled. Attributed in the introduction to Professor Max Müller.

Friedrich Max Müller



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 108 [The Arya is the name of a new monthly journal]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 111 The Buddhist Temple of Bodha Gaya

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Englishman.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 111 [The Anglo-Indian Padris appear to be in hot water]

Unsigned, untitled. Includes a letter to the Pioneer signed “Zenana Medical Mission”.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 111 Mr. Eglinton’s Phenomena

Dated Calcutta, 26 November 1881.

Julius Gerard Meugens

J. G. Meugens


vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 112 [M. A. (Oxon), reviewing Col. Olcott’s “A Buddhist Catechism”]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes a review by M. A. (Oxon), William Stainton Moses, in Light.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 112 [The wondrous “Vril” of Bulwer’s “Coming Race”]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes the Athenaeum and the Weekly Register.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 112 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 112 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 112 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 4, January, 1882, p. 112 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



Jan+ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 4
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 1 A Personal Explanation

Read at: BCW 3:440-448 Translations: Russian. Dated Bombay, 31 December 1881; includes letters and certificates reproduced below.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky; Henry Steel Olcott

H. P. Blavatsky; H. S. Olcott


vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 1 The Theosophists

Read at: BCW 3:440-448 Translations: Russian. Letter to the editor of The Statesman, dated Calcutta, 16 December 1881; included in “A Personal Explanation”. BCW: quoted letter.

Sanderson & Co.



vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 2 [Certificate of H. P. Blavatsky’s identity]

Read at: BCW 3:440-448 Translations: Russian. Untitled. Dated St. Petersburg, 18 September 1881; included in “A Personal Explanation”. BCW: quoted certificate.

Rostislav Andreyevich Fadeyev

Major-General Rostislav Fadeew


vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 2 [Letter concerning H. P. Blavatsky’s family]

Read at: BCW 3:440-448 Translations: Russian. Untitled. Dated Odessa, 3 (15) November 1881; reproduced from the Pioneer, 10 December, in “A Personal Explanation”. BCW: quoted letter.

Nadezhda Andreyevna Fadeyeva

Nadéjda A. Fadeeff


vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 3 Our Branch Societies: Colombo

Unsigned. Includes the trust deed of the Sinhalese National Buddhistic Fund and the articles of agreement of the Board of Managers.



vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 3 The Board of Trustees

Trust deed of the Sinhalese National Buddhistic Fund, dated 8 and 10 December 1881; included in “Our Branch Societies: Colombo”.

Colombo Theosophical Society



vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 4 The Board of Managers: Articles of Agreement

Signed agreement establishing the Board of Managers of the Sinhalese National Buddhistic Fund.

Colombo Theosophical Society



vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 6 Return of a Series of Lectures on Buddhism and Theosophy

Dated Colombo, 5 December 1881.

W. F. Wijeyesekara

W. F. Wijeyesekara, Secretary, Colombo B. T. Society


vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 8 Note to “War in Heaven”

Godolphin Mitford

Mirza Moorad Alee Beg, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 8 The Galle Branch

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 8 Annual Meeting of the General Council

Reports the meeting of 25 December 1881.

Damodar K. Mavalankar

D. K. Mavalankar, Joint Recording Secretary


vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 8 Consolidated Memorandum of Collections and Expenses of the National Buddhistic Fund

Covers 7 May to 5 December 1881; dated Colombo, 5 December 1881.

W. F. Wijeyesekara

W. F. Wijeyesekara, Secretary, Colombo B. T. Society


vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 8 [Editor’s Note to “Note to ‘War in Heaven’” by Godolphin Mitford]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 4, Jan+, 1882, p. 9 [Additional subscriptions for the Third Volume]

Unsigned, untitled.



February 1882

Vol. 3, No. 5
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 113 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 113 Spiritualism and Occult Truth

Read at: BCW 3:468-476 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 113 Errata

Unsigned. Printed on a slip covering part of page 113 in the bound scan.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 113 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 115 “Nature-Spirits and Elementals”

Read at: BCW 3:476-478 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Includes Emma Hardinge Britten’s letter to Light, 3 December 1881.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 115-116 [Letter on nature-spirits and elementals]

Read at: BCW 3:476-478 Translations: Russian. Untitled. Reprinted from Light, 3 December 1881. BCW: quoted letter.

Emma Hardinge Britten

Emma Hardinge-Britten


vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 116 In Desperate Straits

Read at: BCW 3:479-483 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Includes J. A. Spaar’s letter to George Sexton.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 116 [Letter to George Sexton]

Read at: BCW 3:479-483 Translations: Russian. Untitled. Dated Kalutara, Ceylon, 4 August 1881; included in “In Desperate Straits”. BCW: quoted letter.

J. A. Spaar



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 117 Buddhism and Brahmanism

Unsigned. Includes extracts from William Wilson Hunter’s The Indian Empire: Its History, People and Products, with editorial introduction and footnotes.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 117-119 [Extracts from The Indian Empire]

Untitled. Quoted in “Buddhism and Brahmanism”, from The Indian Empire: Its History, People and Products.

William Wilson Hunter



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 119 The Pisacha-Dancers

Subtitle: The Mediums of Southern India.

S. Ramaswamier

S. Ramaswamier, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 120 The Mysterious Brothers—An Old Tale Retold

First instalment; includes a story from Hermippus Redivivus.

Peter Davidson

P. Davidson, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 122 The Rosicrucians

Dated Hyderabad, Deccan, 19 December 1881; quotes Robert Chambers’s Domestic Annals of Scotland, vol. II, p. 394; followed by an editorial note.

P. J. G.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 122 Gleanings from the Works of Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Translator’s Preface.

Il Penseroso



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 122 [Editor’s Note to “The Rosicrucians” by P. J. G.]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 122 [Professor Barrett, of Dublin University]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes William F. Barrett’s letter to Light.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 124 “A Glimpse through the Corridors of Time”

Unsigned. Discusses Robert S. Ball’s lecture of 24 October 1881, published in Nature, vol. 25, nos. 630 and 631.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 125 Antiquity of the Vedas

Sixth instalment; concluded from December; followed by a supplementary footnote and errata.

Krishna Shastri Godbole



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 125 [Our friend W. H. Terry, F.T.S., of Melbourne]

Untitled.

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 127 “A Book of the Beginnings”

Read at: BCW 3:484-486 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Review of Gerald Massey’s A Book of the Beginnings, 2 vols., London, Williams and Norgate, 1881.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 128 A Forced Explanation

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 128 Wiljalba Frikkell

Dated Hyderabad, Deccan.

P. J. G.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 128 “Psychic Notes”

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 129 Hints for the Ryots

With an editorial introduction and footnotes.

J. J. Meyrick



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 129 [Editorial introduction to “Hints for the Ryots” by J. J. Meyrick]

Untitled. Also reviews Pearychand Mitra’s Agriculture in Bengal, with notes by Joykissen Mookerjee.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed. Theos.


vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 131 Gesture Speech

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 131 “Om,” and Its Practical Signification

N. C. Paul

N. C. Paul, G.B.M.C.


vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 134 Hindoo Music

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 135 A Flash of Light upon Occult Freemasonry

Unsigned. Quotes A. Sankariah’s Memorandum ... on the Thachudaya Kaimal Stanom, with editorial introduction and footnotes.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 135-136 [Extracts from a memorandum on the Thachudaya Kaimal Stanom]

Untitled. Attributed in the introduction; quoted in “A Flash of Light upon Occult Freemasonry”.

A. Sankariah



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 137 A Conjuror amongst the Spiritualists

Read at: BCW 3:488-489 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Includes Harry Kellar’s letter to the Indian Daily News, reproduced from the Bombay Gazette, 30 January 1882. BCW: editorial introduction.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 137 [We are glad to find that our surmise in the December Number]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes a letter from Shyamji Krishna Varma, dated Balliol College, Oxford, 6 January 1882.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 137 Another Scandal

Unsigned. Letter from an unnamed London correspondent, followed by an editorial note.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 137 [Letter on a séance with William Eglinton]

Untitled. Letter to the Indian Daily News, reproduced from the Bombay Gazette, 30 January 1882; attributed in the introduction.

Harry Kellar



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 138 [Mr. Henry S. Olcott, President of the Theosophical Society]

Unsigned, untitled. Review of A Buddhist Catechism, reprinted from the London Academy.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 138 [The silly violence of Mr. Joseph Cook]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes the Bombay Gazette.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 138 [Editor’s Note to “Another Scandal” (author not stated)]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 138 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 138 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 138 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 138 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 5, February, 1882, p. 138 [The supply of Col. Olcott’s Buddhist Catechism is again exhausted]

Unsigned, untitled.



Feb+ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 5
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 1 The Prayag Theosophical Society

Unsigned. Avinas Chandra Banerji is named as Secretary and contact for applications.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 1 The Adhi-Bhoutic Bhratru Theosophical Society, or the Psycho-Scientific Brotherhood: Rules and Bye-Laws

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 1 The Adhi-Bhoutic Bhratru Theosophical Society

Office-bearers for 1882.

Nobin Krishna Banerjee

Nobin K. Banerjee, President


vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 1 [In preparing for the printer the list of the officers]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 2 The Poona Theosophical Society

Unsigned. Gangram Bhau Muske is named as Secretary and Treasurer, not as the author.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 2 A Report of the Proceedings of a Public Meeting to Celebrate the Sixth Anniversary of the Theosophical Society

Unsigned. Held at the Framji Cowasji Institute, Bombay, on 12 January 1882; includes the documents and speeches listed below.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 3 [Letter to H. S. Olcott]

Untitled. Read at the sixth anniversary meeting.

Ross Scott



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 3 The Theosophical Movement

Address at the sixth anniversary meeting; attributed in the introduction.

Henry Steel Olcott



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 3 The Theosophical Society: Treasurer’s Account from 1st May to 31st December 1881

Dated Bombay, 31 December 1881; audited by M. Moorad Alee Beg and N. D. Bhadhaudji.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

H. P. Blavatsky, Acting Treasurer


vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 7 [I think yourself and your Society can render]

Untitled. Dated 3 December 1881; quoted in H. S. Olcott’s address.

R. Raghunath Rao

R. Ragoonath Rao


vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 7 [Letter concerning a national fund for India]

Unsigned, untitled. From an unnamed Parsi correspondent, quoted in H. S. Olcott’s address.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 8 [Remarks at the sixth anniversary meeting]

Untitled. Attributed in the introduction.

Godolphin Mitford



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 8 Remarks of Mr. D. M. Bennett

At the sixth anniversary meeting; attributed in the introduction.

De Robigne Mortimer Bennett



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 10 [Remarks at the sixth anniversary meeting]

Untitled. Attributed in the introduction to Kovásji M. Shroff.

Kavasji Merwanji Shroff



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 12 From Pandit Dayanand Saraswati Swami to Mr. Joseph Cook

Dated Walkeshwar, Bombay, 18 January 1882; under “Replies to Mr. Joseph Cook”.

Dayananda Saraswati

Dayanand Saraswati


vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 12 Resolutions Passed at a Special Meeting of the Bombay Branch of the Theosophical Society

Unsigned. Meeting of 15 January 1882.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 13 From Col. H. S. Olcott to Mr. Joseph Cook

Dated 18 January 1882.

Henry Steel Olcott

H. S. Olcott, President, Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 13 From Mr. D. M. Bennett to Mr. Joseph Cook

Dated Crow’s Nest Bungalow, Mahalakshmi, 18 January 1882.

De Robigne Mortimer Bennett

D. M. Bennett


vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 13 Further Development

Unsigned. Comments on Joseph Cook’s lecture of 17 January, quoting the Times of India, and includes the subsequent correspondence.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 15 From Madame H. P. Blavatsky to Mr. Joseph Cook

Read at: BCW 3:489-491 Translations: Russian. Dated Bombay, 20 January 1882; attributed in the heading.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 15 [Letter to H. S. Olcott]

Untitled. Dated Bombay, 20 January 1882.

Joseph Cook



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 15 Captain Banon to Mr. Cook

Dated Napier Hotel, Poona, 21 January 1882.

Arthur Thomas Banon

A. Banon, Captain, 39th N. I.


vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 15 Mr. J. Cook’s Reply

Dated Poona, 21 January 1882; copy certified by A. Banon.

Joseph Cook



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 16 To the Editor of the Dnyan Prakash

Dated 22 January 1882; reprinted from Dnyan Prakash.

Arthur Thomas Banon

A. Banon, Captain, 39th N. I.


vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 16 [His Highness Daji Raja Chandrasinghjee]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 16 A Marriage of Theosophists

Unsigned. Marriage of Ross Scott and Maria Jane Burnby Hume at Rothnay Castle, Simla, 28 December 1881.



vol. 3, no. 5, Feb+, 1882, p. 16 Dr. Cook Exposed

Unsigned. Reprinted from Dnyan Prakash as an introduction to A. Banon’s letter.



March 1882

Vol. 3, No. 6
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 139 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 139 A Needed Explanation

Read at: BCW 4:1-2 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 139 “The Hermetic Brethren”

Read at: BCW 4:3-5 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 139 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 139 [Extract from The Rosicrucians]

Read at: BCW 4:3-5 Translations: Russian. Untitled. Included in “The Hermetic Brethren”; extracted from The Rosicrucians, pp. 34–35. BCW: quoted extract.

Hargrave Jennings



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 140 The “Elixir of Life”

Subtitle: From a Chela’s Diary. First instalment; with an editorial introduction.

Godolphin Mitford

G......M......, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 140 [Introduction to “The Elixir of Life” by Godolphin Mitford]

Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 143 Buddhist Morals

Read at: BCW 4:6-8 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 143 A Criticism upon the “Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya”

With a covering letter dated Salem, 5 January 1882, and an editorial reply.

Dorasamy Iyer

Dorasamy Iyer, District Munsiff of Salem


vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 143 New and Scientific Explanation of the Esoteric “Wheel, Full of Eyes”

Unsigned. Quotes T. De Witt Talmage’s sermon.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 143-144 [Editorial reply to “A Criticism upon the ‘Mighty Problems of Brahma, Iswara and Maya’” by Dorasamy Iyer]

Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 146 A New Sabha at Buddha Gaya

Unsigned. Quotes an account sent by Indra Narion Chokroborty.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 146 Reincarnations in Tibet

Read at: BCW 4:8-19 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 148 [We have to acknowledge with our grateful thanks]

Unsigned, untitled. Acknowledges Persian books by Manekji Limji Hataria.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 148 [“N. S.” of Guzerat]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 149 Koot-Hoomi in Australia

Read at: BCW 4:19 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 149 1881

Letter of 18 November 1881 to the editor of the Medium and Daybreak, reproduced with an editorial introduction.

Marie Sinclair, Countess of Caithness

Marie Caithness


vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 150 Philosophy of Spirit

Dated Higher Broughton, Manchester, 12 January 1882; with footnotes signed D. M. and Ed.

William Oxley



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 153 The Mysterious Brothers—An Old Tale Retold

Concluded from February.

Peter Davidson

Peter Davidson, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 154 The Amazons of the Lord

Read at: BCW 4:32-33 Translations: Russian 1, 2. Unsigned. Quotes the Bombay Gazette on the Salvation Army. BCW: concluding comments on page 156.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 156 [On page 143 of this issue]

Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 157 Fragments of Occult Truth

Unsigned. No. 2 of the series; includes a reply from W. H. Terry.

Allan Octavian Hume



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 157 [Reply to “Fragments of Occult Truth” by Allan Octavian Hume]

Untitled. Attributed in the introduction; quoted in “Fragments of Occult Truth”, no. 2.

William Henry Terry



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 160 Which the Truth, and Which a Lie?

Read at: BCW 4:20-22 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 160 The Samajees that India Needs

Unsigned. Based on a letter from an unnamed Lahore correspondent, dated 17 February 1882.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 160 Mr. Joseph Cook on the Spiritualists

Letter to the Bombay Gazette, 17 February 1882, quoted in “Which the Truth, and Which a Lie?”.

Turn



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 160 Report of the Observers of Sargent Experiment in Psychography in Boston, 13th March 1880

Quoted from The Scientific Basis of Spiritualism, p. 35, in “Which the Truth, and Which a Lie?”.

F. E. Bundy; Epes Sargent; John C. Kinney; Henry G. White; Joseph Cook

F. E. Bundy, M.D.; Epes Sargent; John C. Kinney; Henry G. White; Joseph Cook


vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 161 Correct Definitions and Incorrect Insinuations

Read at: BCW 4:22-26 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 162 Strange Manifestations

Read at: BCW 4:27 Translations: Russian. BCW: letter and editorial reply.

H.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 162-163 [Editor’s Note to “Strange Manifestations” by H.]

Read at: BCW 4:27 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 163 Whipped into Admission

Read at: BCW 4:28-31 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 164 The Great Doubt of Modern Spiritualism

Unsigned. Reprinted from Psychic Notes, no. 4.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 165 A Literary Curiosity

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 165 [We have just been favoured with a small pamphlet]

Unsigned, untitled. Announces Buddhismus und Christenthum, mit einem Anhang über das Nirvâna, von Einem Hindu.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 165 [We beg to acknowledge with thanks the receipt]

Unsigned, untitled. Announces Georgiana Houghton’s Chronicles of the Photographs of Spiritual Beings and Phenomena Invisible to the Material Eye and Progressus’s Freedom, Love and Brotherhood.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 165 A Curious Coincidence

Extract from a letter to The Times; attributed in the introduction.

J. Mitchell



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 165 Death of the Chief of the Dervishes

Unsigned. Reprinted from The Tablet, 3 December 1881.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 165 [The crowning event in the last month of the fatal year 1881]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes a correspondent of the Standard on the Ring Theatre fire.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 165 [Some curious misprints in the Theosophist]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes the Pioneer.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 165 [The Roman Catholic Weekly Register of December 24]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 166 A Lion’s Remarkable Memory

Unsigned. Quotes the Brattleboro Phoenix.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 166 [The Telephone Worshipper]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes the Weekly Register.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 166 [Permanganate of Potash]

Read at: BCW 4:32-33 Translations: Russian 1, 2. Unsigned, untitled. Discusses Vincent Richards’s letter to the Indian Medical Gazette. BCW: concluding sentence.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 166 [“The Evil Eye” in the Highlands]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes a correspondent signing “Anti-Superstition” in the Daily Mail.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 166 [The Spiritualists may find a valuable addition]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 166 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 166 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 166 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 6, March, 1882, p. 166 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



March+ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 6
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 1 The Bombay Theosophical Society

Damodar K. Mavalankar

Damodar K. Mavalankar, Joint Recording Secretary, Parent Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 1 The Oudh Theosophical Society

Dated Lucknow, 14 February 1882.

Jwala Prasada Sankhadhar

Jwala Prasad Sankhadhar, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 2 The President-Founder in Jeypore and the Formation of a New Branch

Attributed to the Vice-President of the Jeypore Branch in the introduction.

Amritalal De



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 2 Col. Olcott on Zoroastrianism

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 2 [On the evening of February 17]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 3 The “Rast Goftar” in Hot Water

Dated 20 February 1882; followed by an editorial note.

H.



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 3 Doomed!

Read at: BCW 4:34-42 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 3 [Editor’s Note to “The Rast Goftar in Hot Water” by H.]

Read at: BCW 4:33-34 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 6 Answers to Correspondents: “J. K.”

Read at: BCW 4:42-43 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Attributed to Morya by the BCW compiler, citing letter 47 in The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett.

Morya



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 6 Mr. “Joseph Wallace”

Read at: BCW 4:44-50 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Part of “Answers to Correspondents”.

Morya



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 7 To “Miss Chandos Leigh Hunt (Mrs. Wallace)”

Read at: BCW 4:44-50 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Part of “Answers to Correspondents”.

Morya



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 8 List of the Officers of the Parent Theosophical Society for 1882

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 8 Swami Dayanand Saraswati and the Pandits of Lahore

Unsigned. Translation supplied by the Hindi Mittra Vilasa, Lahore; followed by an editorial note.



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 8 A Marriage of Theosophists

Unsigned. Marriage of Martinus Charles Perera and Jane Euphemia Taleyratne at Colombo, 13 February 1882.



vol. 3, no. 6, March+, 1882, p. 8 [Editor’s Note to “Swami Dayanand Saraswati and the Pandits of Lahore”]

Unsigned, untitled.



April 1882

Vol. 3, No. 7
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 167 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 167 The Present Great Need of a Metaphysico-Spiritual Vocabulary

Read at: BCW 4:51-54 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 167 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 168 The “Elixir of Life”

Subtitle: From a Chela’s Diary. Continued from March.

Godolphin Mitford

G......M......, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 170 [Footnote to “The Elixir of Life”]

Untitled. Attributed quotation on the power of the human will.

George Miller Beard



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 171 The Beni Elohim and the Book of Enoch

John Yarker

John Yarker, Hon. F.T.S., Kether


vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 172 Astrology Verified

Dated New York, 28 January 1882.

William Quan Judge

William Q. Judge, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 173 Was It Mediumship?

Subtitle: The Confession of a Brahmin.

S. A.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 174 A Sad Look-out

Read at: BCW 4:54-55 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 174 Masons and Jesuits

Read at: BCW 4:55-60 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 175 Good Tidings

Letter from the secretary of the Rohilcund Theosophical Society, Bareilly, introduced by an editorial note.

Cheda Lal

Secretary


vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 176 Bishop Meurin and the Bombay Catholic Debating Society

Explanatory notes by the compiler and the debater; followed by Paper No. I and Bishop Meurin’s reply.

Pandurang Hurrichund Bhojane; G.

Pandurang Hurrichund Bhojane, F.T.S.; G.


vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 176-177 Paper by Mr. G. No. I

Dated Bombay, 17 November 1880.

G.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 176-177 [Bishop Meurin and the Bombay Catholic Debating Society: Reply to “Paper No. I” by G.]

Attributed in the heading.

Leo Meurin



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 177 Daphnis, and Other Poems

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 178 Freedom, Love and Brotherhood

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 179 Chronicles of the Photographs of Spiritual Beings and Phenomena Invisible to the Material Eye

Read at: BCW 4:60-65 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 180 [The Javidan Kherad, or “Eternal Wisdom”]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 181 The Arya

Read at: BCW 4:65-68 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 182 [The Hindu Reformer and Politician]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 183 The Anti-Christian

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 183 A Theological Snob

Read at: BCW 4:68-71 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 183 [Editor’s Note on “Buddhismus und Christenthum” by A Hindu]

Untitled.

Editor

Editor, The Theosophist


vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 184 Another “Orthodox” Prosecution!

Read at: BCW 4:71-76 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 185 [Letter to the St. Thomas Times]

Untitled. Reprinted from the St. Thomas Times, no. 105, 31 December 1881.

Charles E. Taylor

Charles E. Taylor, M.D., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 185 Extract from the Sentence Protocol of St. Thomas Jurisdiction

Free translation of the judgment of 23 December 1881 concerning Charles E. Taylor.

H. Hanschell

H. Hanschell, Const.


vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 186 Editorial of the St. Thomas Times

Unsigned. Reprinted from the St. Thomas Times.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 186 Theosophy in America

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 186 [As may be known in Bombay, Mr. B. M. Malabari left for Bengal]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 187 “A Faithful ‘Witness’ Will Not Lie”

Read at: BCW 4:76-83 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 188 Mr. William Eglinton’s Departure from India

Read at: BCW 4:83-87 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 189 An Indiarubber Man

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Globe.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 190 A Philological Problem

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 190 [A Profitable Trade is being just started]

Unsigned, untitled. Discusses Thomas Heaphy’s The Likeness of Christ and a photograph sent by Adelma von Vay; quotes the Medium and Daybreak.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 190 A Novel Medical Instrument

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Philadelphia Public Ledger.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 190 [The Figures in the Census of Public House Attendance]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes the Western Daily Press.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 190 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 190 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 190 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 190 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 7, April, 1882, p. 190 [Agents]

Unsigned, untitled.



April+ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 7
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 1 The President-Founder on His Annual Tour, and the Establishment of New Branches

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 1 [Endorsement of Parker Pillsbury’s application]

Untitled. Dated Cincinnati, 28 January 1882.

Jirah Dewey Buck

J. D. Buck, M.D.


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 1 A New Branch in America

Application for a charter for the Rochester Branch of the New York Theosophical Society.

Parker Pillsbury

Parker Pillsbury (and 13 others)


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 2 The Meerut Theosophical Society

Baldeo Prasad Sankdhar

Baldeo Prasad Sankdhar, Secretary, “Meerut” Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 3 The Ionian Theosophical Society

Otho Alexander

Otho Alexander, Secretary of the Ionian Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 3 The Bombay Theosophical Society

Bal Nilaji Pitale

Bal Nilaji Pitale, Secretary and Treasurer


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 3 The Chohan Theosophical Society of Cawnpore

Mohendra Nath Ganguli

Mohendra Nath Ganguli, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 3 Proceedings (No. 1) of the Theosophical Society

Harry Har Muckerji

Harry Har Muckerji, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 4 Obituary: Death of the President of the “Post Nubila Lux Theosophical Society”

Letter of 18 February 1882 reporting the death of Thomas von Stolk.

Adelberth de Bourbon

A. de Bourbon, Corresponding Secretary, P. N. L. Theosophical Society, the Hague


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 4 [Letter to Damodar K. Mavalankar]

Untitled. Dated Corfu, 27 January 1882.

Otho Alexander

Otho Alexander, Secretary of the Ionian Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 4 The Answer from the Corresponding Secretary

Read at: BCW 4:87-88 Dated Bombay, 15 March 1882; addressed to Adelberth de Bourbon.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

H. P. Blavatsky, Corresponding Secty., Parent Theo. Society


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 4 [It is our painful duty to record the obituary of the Indian Herald]

Unsigned, untitled. Communication from an unnamed theosophist, preceded by an editorial introduction.



vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 5 Milk for Babes and Strong Meat for Men

Read at: BCW 4:88-91 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 5 [The Philosophic Inquirer, of Madras]

Read at: BCW 4:92 Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 6 The Rev. Joseph Cook: The Pious Slanderer

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Philosophic Inquirer, 19 March 1882. Includes a quotation from G. W. Foote in the National Reformer, 6 February 1881.



vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 7-8 Rev. Joseph Cook: The Pious and Vain

Reprinted from the Philosophic Inquirer.

Iconoclast



vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 8 An Unpleasant Surprise

Dated Tinnevelly, 22 March 1882.

S. R.

S. R., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 8 The Theosophical Society and Swami Dayanand

Read at: BCW 4:93-94 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 8 [Letter to Joseph Cook]

Untitled. Attributed in the introduction; reprinted from the Amrita Bazar Patrika, 2 March 1882.

A Staunch Theosophist



vol. 3, no. 7, April+, 1882, p. 8 [We are happy we are not Christians]

Untitled. Reprinted from the Philosophic Inquirer.

V. V. V. N.



May 1882

Vol. 3, No. 8
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 191 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 191 A “Light” Shining in Darkness

Read at: BCW 4:95-98 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 191 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 192 “The Philosophy of Spirit”

Subtitle: Examined from the Esoteric and Brahmanical Stand-Point. Dated Triplicane, Madras, 22 March 1882; to be continued.

Tallapragada Subba Row

T. Subba Row, B.A., B.L., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 192 [Footnotes to “The Philosophy of Spirit”]

Read at: BCW 4:99-101 Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 196 The Recluses of the Himalayas

Dated Simla, October 1880; with an editorial introduction and footnotes.

G. P. C.

G...... P...... C......


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 196 Bishop Meurin and the Bombay Catholic Debating Society: Paper No. II

Continued from April; followed by Reply No. II.

G.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 197 Mediums and Yogees

Subtitle: What Is the Difference Between the Two?

* * *



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 197 [Footnotes to “Mediums and Yogees”]

Read at: BCW 4:101-102 Translations: Russian. Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 197 [Bishop Meurin and the Bombay Catholic Debating Society: Reply to “Paper No. II” by G.]

Dated Bombay, 21 November 1880; to be continued.

Leo Meurin



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 198 “The Fakir’s Curse”

Unsigned. Reprinted from the review column of an unnamed London weekly, December 1881; attributed to an unnamed Indian officer.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 199 More Anecdotes of Hassan Khan Djinni: Statement of Dr. Abdul Rahman Khan

Attributed in the heading; with editorial introduction and footnote.

Abdul Rahman Khan



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 199 More Anecdotes of Hassan Khan Djinni: Statement of Babu Jwala Prasada Sankhdhar

Attributed in the heading.

Jwala Prasada Sankhadhar



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 199 [Comment on “More Anecdotes of Hassan Khan Djinni”]

Read at: BCW 4:103 Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 199 [Learning contributes beauty to the deformed]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted from The Oriental Moralist.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 200 The Great Sadhus of India

Gopalrao Hari Deshmukh

The Hon. Gopalrao Hurry Deshmook, President of the Bombay Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 202 Theosophy During the First Phase of Modern Philosophy

Pestanji Dorabji Khandalawala

Pestanji Dorabji Khandalawala, L.C.E., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 202 [Silver, the moon and the ashes are similar in colour]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted from The Oriental Moralist.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 203 [Footnotes to “Theosophy During the First Phase of Modern Philosophy”]

Read at: BCW 4:104 Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 203 The Date of the Great War Between the Pandavas and the Kauravas

Subtitle: A Calculation Deduced from Astronomical Data Found in the Great Hindu Epic Called the Mahabharata.

Janardan Balaji Modak

Janardan B. Modak, B.A.


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 205 Prayer

Dated 23 March 1882; followed by a reply signed O.

H.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 205 [Reply to “Prayer”]

Untitled.

O.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 206 Ri-Thlen

Unsigned. From an unnamed correspondent; with an editorial introduction.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 207 “The Perfect Way”

Unsigned. Review of Anna Kingsford and Edward Maitland’s The Perfect Way, or the Finding of Christ; to be continued.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 207 [The “whirligig of time”]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 210 “Aeen-i-Hoshang”

Attributed in the editorial footnote.

Jwala Prasada Sankhadhar



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 211 Chancellorsville and Gettysburg

Unsigned. Review of the book by Abner Doubleday.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 211 The Comet of the Season

With an editorial introduction.

W. D. T.

W. D. T., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 211 “Psyche”

Read at: BCW 4:104-105 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 211 [The Manager of the Theosophist has received a fresh supply]

Unsigned, untitled. Announces copies of Henry S. Olcott’s Buddhist Catechism.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 212 The “Occult World”

Addressed to Henry S. Olcott; dated Penang, 22 March 1882; preceded by an editorial introduction.

A. B.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 213 Is Idolatry Taught in the Yajur-Veda?

With an editorial introduction.

D.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 213 [The Manager of the Theosophist has the pleasure to announce]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 Church and Public-House Census

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Glasgow Mail, 26 February 1882.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 [The Queen of Madagascar]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 Schlagentweit’s Head

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 [The Manager of the Theosophist begs to draw the attention]

Unsigned, untitled. Announces the pamphlet Esoteric Theosophy.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 [It is a matter for deep regret]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 8, May, 1882, p. 214 [Agents]

Unsigned, untitled.



May+ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 8
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 1 The President-Founder on His Annual Tour and the Establishment of New Branches

Unsigned. Quotes the Amrita Bazar Patrika, Indian Mirror and Madras Times.



vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 2 [Address of welcome to Colonel Olcott]

Untitled. Quoted from the Indian Mirror in the report of the President-Founder’s tour.

Peary Chand Mitra



vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 2 [Reply to the “Address of welcome to Colonel Olcott” by Peary Chand Mitra]

Untitled. Reported in indirect speech; quoted from the Indian Mirror.

Henry Steel Olcott



vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 3 The Bengal Theosophical Society

Dated Calcutta, 7 April 1882.

Balai Chand Mullick

Balai Chand Mullik, Assistant Secretary, B.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 3 The Proposed Native Reception of the Theosophists at Madras

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Madras Times; included in the report of the President-Founder’s tour.



vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 3 Theosophism at Madras

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Madras Times.



vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 4 The Bengal Theosophical Society: Rules and Bye-Laws

Unsigned. Adopted at the meeting of 17 April 1882; followed by a list of elected officers.



vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 4 The Rohilcund Theosophical Society: Rules and Bye-Laws

Confirmed by the President-Founder at Bareilly, 3 March 1882.

Cheda Lal

Cheda Lal, B.A., Secretary, Rohilcund Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 5 Pert Questions and Plain Answers

Read at: BCW 4:105-107 Unsigned. BCW: editorial introduction and footnotes.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 5 [Letter concerning the beliefs of the Theosophical Society]

Untitled. Dated 9 March 1882; printed under “Pert Questions and Plain Answers”.

* * *



vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 5 The Adhi-Bhoutic Bhratru Theosophical Society

Dated Berhampore, 18 April 1882; acknowledges a donation from Rani Annakali Devi.

Nobin Krishna Banerjee

Nobin K. Banerjea, President


vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 6 Answer to * * *’s Misconceptions

Dated Bombay, 10 March 1882.

Damodar K. Mavalankar

Damodar K. Mavalankar, Recording Secretary


vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 7 The “Arya” on the Theosophists

Unsigned. Editorial introduction followed by an extract from the April 1882 Arya.



vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 7 Notice

Dated Calcutta, 17 April 1882; concerning Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

Henry Steel Olcott

H. S. Olcott, President of the Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 8, May+, 1882, p. 8 [The Proprietors of the Theosophist acknowledge subscriptions]

Unsigned, untitled.



June 1882

Vol. 3, No. 9
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 215 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 215 Hindu Theism

Read at: BCW 4:108-111 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 215 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 216 Superiority of Hinduism to Other Existing Religions: As Viewed from the Stand-Point of Theism

Translated into English by the author; based on a Bengali lecture delivered on 15 September 1872. Includes reports from the National Paper and The Times.

Raj Narain Bose

Babu Raj Narain Bose, President of the Adi Brahmo Somaj


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 218 “A Friend in Need, a Friend Indeed”

Read at: BCW 4:111-112 Unsigned. BCW: editorial introduction.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 218 Discovery of Precious Buddhist Relics

Unsigned. Quotes Bombay newspapers, the Times of India, and J. M. Campbell’s report.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 218 [Letter to the Bombay Gazette]

Read at: BCW 4:111-112 Untitled. Reprinted from the Bombay Gazette, 4 April 1882, in “A Friend in Need, a Friend Indeed”. BCW: quoted letter.

Alfred Percy Sinnett

A. P. Sinnett, Vice-President, Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 218-219 [Report on Buddhist relics at Sopara]

Untitled. Attributed extract within “Discovery of Precious Buddhist Relics”.

J. M. Campbell



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 219 Tharhna, or Mesmerism in India

Poorno Chandra Mookherjee

Babu Poorno Chandra Mookherjee, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 220 Anthropomorphism

Reprinted from an American publication; with an editorial footnote. To be continued.

Poliuto



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 222 The Magic of Science

Read at: BCW 4:112 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 223 Friendly Chastisement

Read at: BCW 4:113-118 Dated 27 April 1882. BCW: letter reproduced with the reply.

Allan Octavian Hume

Aletheia


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 223 We Reply

Read at: BCW 4:113-118 Unsigned. BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 224 Who Are the Heretics?

Extract from a lecture.

Thomas Walker



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 225 Arhat Philosophy: Explanation Wanted

Naoroji Dorabji Khandalavala

N. D. K......, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 225 Seeming “Discrepancies”

Read at: BCW 4:119-122 Translations: Russian. Dated 9 January 1882. BCW: letter reproduced with the reply.

Caledonian Theosophist



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 225 Editor’s Note to “Seeming Discrepancies”

Read at: BCW 4:119-122 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 226 The Tantric and Puranic Ideas of the Deity

Kali Prasanna Mookerji

Babu Kali Prasanna Mookerji, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 227 Trance-Speakers

Read at: BCW 4:122-124 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 228 A “Spirit Astrologer’s” Prophecy

Unsigned. Extracts from an unnamed American woman medium’s trance discourse, delivered 24 November 1878.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 229 Bhagavat-Gita

With footnotes by T. Subba Row and the editor.

Nobin Krishna Banerjee

Babu Nobin K. Bannerji, President of the Adhi Bhoutic Bhratru Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 229 [Notice concerning the examination of manuscripts]

Untitled. Announces that T. Subba Row examines manuscripts on Brahmanical esoteric doctrine during the editor’s tour.

Manager

Manager, Theosophist


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 230 [Editorial footnote to “Bhagavat-Gita”]

Read at: BCW 4:124 Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 231 [The Manager of the Theosophist has received a small supply]

Unsigned, untitled. Announces William Oxley’s Philosophy of Spirit and Peary Chand Mittra’s Soul: Its Nature and Development.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 232 Another Hindu Stone-Shower Medium

Dated Nellore, May 1882.

T. Vijayaraghava Charlu

T. Vijiaraghava Charlu, Esq., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 232 “The Perfect Way”

Unsigned. Concluded from May.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 232 [Footnotes to “Another Hindu Stone-Shower Medium”]

Read at: BCW 4:125 Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 235 The Anti-Vaccination War

Unsigned. Discusses the Vaccination Inquirer and Health Review.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 235 A Friendly Remonstrance

Dated Trivadi, 23 April 1882.

N. Chidambaram Iyer

N. Chidambaram Iyer, Esq., B.A.


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 236 [Comments on “A Friendly Remonstrance”]

Read at: BCW 4:125-127 Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 237 The Story of Atlantis

Unsigned. Quotes an unnamed American newspaper’s review of Ignatius Donnelly’s Atlantis: The Antediluvian World.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 238 Stout Men of Genius

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Paris correspondent of the Belgian News.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 238 [What They Know in England About India]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes the Glasgow News and The Herald of Progress.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 238 [After the first form was printed off]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 238 [The Manager of the Theosophist regrets]

Unsigned, untitled. The available stock of Olcott’s Buddhist Catechism is exhausted.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 238 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 238 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 238 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 238 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 9, June, 1882, p. 238 [Agents]

Unsigned, untitled.



June+ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 9
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 1 The Founders on Their Annual Tour and the Establishment of New Branches

Unsigned. Quotes the Madras Times and Madras Native Opinion.



vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 1 [Address of welcome at the Hindu Sabha]

Untitled. Quoted from the Madras Times in the report of the Founders’ tour.

A. Sankariah



vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 3 Welcome Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott! Welcome Theosophists!

Read by Narayana Swamy Chetty on behalf of the Nellore Branch; attributed in the introduction.

Narayana Swamy Chetty



vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 5 The Krishna Theosophical Society (Guntoor)

Meeting of 17 May 1882.

Jiddu Purnayya

J. Purnayya, F.T.S., Secretary


vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 5 The Jeypore Theosophical Society

Rules and bye-laws adopted on 16 April 1882.

Amritalal De

Amritlal De, Vice-President and Secretary


vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 5 The Ionian Theosophical Society

Dated Corfu, 1 April 1882; mentions Alexander Rombotti’s letter on mesmerism, to be translated by Emma Coulomb in the next issue.

Otho Alexander

Otho Alexander, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 6 A Mental Puzzle

Dated Tiruvallam Hills, 17 May 1882; with notes signed Manager.

Narayana

One of the Hindu Founders of the Parent Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 8 [Our late friends of the Arya magazine]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted in BCW 4:127–128.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 8 Psychic Notes: Special Notice

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 8 A Mormon Dodge

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Hoosac Valley News.



vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 8 Coloured Students at Cambridge

Unsigned. Reprinted from the Glasgow Mail.



vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 8 The Fellow Worker

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 9, June+, 1882, p. 8 Theosophy

Unsigned. Book by Amrita Lal De.



July 1882

Vol. 3, No. 10
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 239 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 239 The New Society for Psychical Research

Read at: BCW 4:130-132 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 239 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 240-242 Buddhism and Christianity

An Anglo-Indian Theosophist



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 242 A Theist’s View of Buddhism

Dated 24 May 1882; includes “Summary of the Buddhist Creed”.

Raj Narain Bose



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 242-243 The Zenana Mission

Unsigned. Discusses an appeal in the April issue of The Anti-Christian.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 242 [Introduction to “A Theist’s View of Buddhism” by Raj Narain Bose]

Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 243 Coming Events Foretold

Read at: BCW 4:132-137 Translations: Russian. BCW: editorial introduction.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 243-244 Statement of Tholuvore Velayudham Mudeliar

Read at: BCW 4:132-137 Translations: Russian. Addressed to the author of Hints on Esoteric Theosophy; witnessed by Munjacuppum Singaravelu Mudeliar and Combaconom Aravamudu Ayangar. BCW: statement reproduced with editorial comments.

Tholuvore Velayudham Mudeliar

Tholuvore Velayudham Mudeliar, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 244-246 Human Magnetism

Translated from Voltaire, 3 March 1882; with an editorial footnote.

Camille Flammarion

Camille Flammarion, M.A.S., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 244 [Editor’s Note to the statement in “Coming Events Foretold” by Tholuvore Velayudham Mudeliar]

Read at: BCW 4:132-137 Translations: Russian. Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial conclusion.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 244 [Certificate concerning Vellayu Pandit]

Untitled.

Grandhi Muthuswamy Chetty

G. Muttuswamy Chetty


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 246 Ri-Thlen—The Sequel

Unsigned. An unnamed Assam correspondent’s further account, with an editorial introduction.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 246-249 Superiority of Hinduism to Other Existing Religions: As Viewed from the Stand-Point of Theism

Continued from June; translated into English by the author. To be continued.

Raj Narain Bose

Babu Raj Narain Bose, President of the Adi Bramho Samaj


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 249 Is Belief in Omens a Superstition?

Dated Bombay, 14 April 1882.

Dinanath Pandurang Dhame

Dhame Dinanath Pandurang, A Subscriber to your Journal


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 249-250 A Storm in a Tea-Cup

Read at: BCW 4:138-141 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 249 [Editor’s Note to “Is Belief in Omens a Superstition?” by Dinanath Pandurang Dhame]

Read at: BCW 4:137 Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 250 The Doctrine of Re-Birth

Dated Jagat-dal, 17 May 1882; with an editorial footnote.

S. H.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 250-251 Spiritualistic Morals in London

Dated Notting Hill, London, 22 April.

Another British Theosophist



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 251-252 Another Warm Protest

With an editorial footnote and reply.

Once a Spiritualist



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 251 [Editor’s Note to “Spiritualistic Morals in London” by Another British Theosophist]

Read at: BCW 4:142-143 Unsigned, untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 252-254 A Seeress Spoiled

Addressed to Otho Alexander; translated from Italian by Emma Coulomb, with an editorial introduction and footnotes.

A. S. Rombotti

Signor A. S. Rombotti, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 252 [Editor’s Note to “Another Warm Protest” by Once a Spiritualist]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 252 [The Manager of the Theosophist has received a supply]

Unsigned, untitled. Books by Peary Chand Mittra: Spiritual Stray Leaves and Soul: Its Nature and Development.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 254 A Mananum

Dated Harur, 6 June 1882; with an editorial reply.

S. T. D.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 254 Bishop Meurin and the Bombay Catholic Debating Society: Paper No. III

Concluded from May; dated Bombay, 8 December 1880. No reply was given by the Bishop.

G.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 254 [Editor’s Note to “A Mananum” by S. T. D.]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 255 Experimental Studies on Certain Nervous Phenomena, and a Rational Solution of the Spiritistic Problem

Review of M. A. Chevillard’s book, translated from La Chaîne Magnétique for March; attributed in the editorial introduction.

Marcel Rouher



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 255 Bishop Meurin and the Bombay Catholic Debating Society: Paper No. IV

Dated Bombay, 22 December 1880.

G.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 255 [Bishop Meurin and the Bombay Catholic Debating Society: Reply to “Paper No. IV” by G.]

Leo Meurin



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 255 [Editorial afterword to “Bishop Meurin and the Bombay Catholic Debating Society” by G. and Leo Meurin]

Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 257 The Fellow-Worker

Read at: BCW 4:145-146 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 257 A Truth-Seeker Around the World

Read at: BCW 4:146-148 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 257 [MRRy L. Venkata Varadarajulu Nayadu Garu]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 257 [The Manager of the Theosophist is glad to announce]

Unsigned, untitled. Narendra Nath Sen accepts subscriptions at Calcutta.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 258 An “Honest” Enquiry into the Aims of Our Society

Read at: BCW 4:148-149 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 258 The Beef Question

A. Sankariah

A. Sankariah, F.T.S., President-Founder, Hindu Sabha


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 259 The “Political” Side of Theosophy

Read at: BCW 4:150-152 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 260 The “Veda of the Buddhists!”

Read at: BCW 4:153-154 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 260 Brahmamgaru Yogi

Copied from The People’s Friend of Madras.

Jiddu Purnayya

J. Purnayya, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 260 An Indian Bethesda

Unsigned. Recounts a report in the Western Star of Cochin.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 261 The Marvellous Date-Palm

Reprinted from the Madras Times; dated Nellore, 20 June. With an editorial note.

Nabmat de Roottich



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 261 Fairy “Folk-Lore” of Shetland

Unsigned. Quotes the Herald of Progress.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 261 [Editorial afterword to “The Marvellous Date-Palm” by Nabmat de Roottich]

Untitled. Comment on “The Marvellous Date-Palm”.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 261 [The Manager of the Theosophist has the pleasure to announce]

Unsigned, untitled. Second edition of Sinnett’s The Occult World.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 262 [Why Rail Against Us]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes a description of Chicago by Herrick Johnson.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 262 Singing Animalcules

Read at: BCW 4:154-155 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 262 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 262 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 262 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 262 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 10, July, 1882, p. 262 [Agents]

Unsigned, untitled.



July+ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 10
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 1 The Founders on Their Annual Tour and the Establishment of New Branches

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 2 The Rewah Theosophical Society of Baroda

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 3 The Rewa Theosophical Society: Secretary’s Report

Dated Baroda, 19 June 1882.

P. Dorabji

P. Dorabji, Secretary and Treasurer


vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 3 General Meeting of the Eclectic Theosophical Society at Simla

Unsigned. Report from an unnamed officer of the Society; meeting of 17 June.



vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 4 The Revival of Sanskrit

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 4 A Hindu Catechism Wanted

Addressed to T. Subba Row, with an editorial introduction.

Jiddu Purnayya

J. Purnayya, Secretary, Krishna Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 4 An Excellent Move

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 4 A Nawab’s Gift

Unsigned. Includes a letter signed Hussan Ali Mirza, dated Moorshedabad, 3 June 1882, and a comment by Nobin Krishna Banerjee.



vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 4 [We deeply regret to announce]

Unsigned, untitled. Death of Swami Paramahans Bramhanand Sarasuti at Meerut.



vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 4 The Indian

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 10, July+, 1882, p. 4 [Letter to Nobin Krishna Banerjee]

Untitled. Dated Moorshedabad, 3 June 1882; reproduced within “A Nawab’s Gift”.

Hussan Ali Mirza



July++ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 10
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 1 Swami Dayanand’s Charges

Includes a reply and documentary correspondence.

Henry Steel Olcott

Colonel Henry S. Olcott, President of the Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 3 Reply

Section of “Swami Dayanand’s Charges”, with quoted documents.

Henry Steel Olcott



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 3-4 Extracts from the First Official Letter to Pandit Dayanund Saraswati

Dated New York, 18 February 1878.

Henry Steel Olcott

H. S. Olcott


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 4 Translation of Swami Dayanund’s Letter

Dated 21 April 1878; translated by Shyamji Krishnavarma.

Dayananda Saraswati



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 4 Extract from a Letter to Hurrichund Chintamon

Dated New York, 22 February 1878.

Henry Steel Olcott



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 4 Extract of a Letter to Hurrichund Chintamon

Dated New York, 29 May 1878.

Henry Steel Olcott



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 4-5 Extract of a Letter to the Editor of the Indian Spectator

Dated New York, 29 May 1878.

Henry Steel Olcott



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 5 Extract of a Letter to Piyaratana Tissa

Dated New York, 19 August 1878.

Henry Steel Olcott



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 5 Extract of a Letter to Hurrichund

Dated New York, 23 August 1878.

Henry Steel Olcott



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 5 Extract of a Letter to Hurrichund Chintaman

Dated New York, 21 September 1878.

Henry Steel Olcott



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 6 [Proxy authorizing Henry S. Olcott to vote]

Untitled. Facsimile dated Saharanpore, 2 May 1879; certified by Kharshedji M. Seervai, Bombay, 17 June 1882.

Dayananda Saraswati



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 7 [Letter to Colonel Olcott]

Untitled. Dated Glenarm, Simla, 19 June 1882.

Alice Gordon



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 7 Extracts from a Letter to H. S. Olcott

Dated 26 July 1880.

Dayananda Saraswati



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 7-8 Swami Dayanand’s Circular of 1880

Translation.

Dayananda Saraswati



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 8 Extract from the Minutes of a Council of the Theosophical Society

Dated Saharanpur, 30 April 1879; copy certified by G. K. Deb.

Mooljee Thackersey

Mooljee Thackersey, Recording Secretary pro tem.


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 9 [Letter to Colonel H. S. Olcott]

Untitled. Dated Meerut, 16 June 1882.

Jwala Prasada; Baldeo Prasad Sankdhar

Jwala Prasada; Buldeo Prasad Sankdhar


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 10 The Effects of Theosophy in India

Dated Bombay, 1 June 1882; addressed to the presidents of Hindu branches.

Henry Steel Olcott

Henry S. Olcott, President of the Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 10 Bombay Presidency: From the Bombay Theosophical Society

Dated Bombay, 24 June 1882.

Kavasji Merwanji Shroff

K. M. Shroff, Vice-President of the Bombay Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 10 From the Poona Theosophical Society

Naoroji Dorabji Khandalavala

N. D. Khandalavala, B.A., LL.B., President


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 11 Bengal Presidency: From the Bengal Theosophical Society (Calcutta)

Dated 10 June 1882; followed by the names of members concurring.

Norendro Nath Sen

Narendra Nath Sen, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 11 From the Saorashtra Theosophical Society (Kattyawar)

Dajiraj; Harisinghji Rupsinghji

H. H. Dajiraj, President; Shri Harisingji Rupsingji, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 12 From Dr. Ram Das Sen, of Bengal

Dated Berhampore, 9 June 1882.

Ram Das Sen



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 12 Madras Presidency: From R. Ragoonath Row

R. Raghunath Rao

R. Ragoonath Row, President, Theosophical Society, Madras Branch


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 12 From the Tinnevelly Theosophical Society

S. Ramaswamier

S. Ramaswamier, B.A., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 13 From M. Singaravelu Mudelear

M. Singaravelu Mudaliar

M. Singaravelu, B.A., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 13 From the Nellore Theosophical Society

M. Ramasawmy Naidu

M. Ramasawmy Naidu, President


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 14 North-West Provinces and Oudh: From the Jeypore Theosophical Society

Amritalal De

Amritalal De, Vice-President and Secretary


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 14 From the Rohilkhand Theosophical Society (Bareilly, North-West Provinces)

Dated 9 June 1882.

Bishen Lal

Bishen Lall, M.A., President


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 15 From the Meerut (North-West Provinces) Theosophical Society

Dated Meerut, 16 June 1882.

Jwala Prasada; Baldeo Prasad Sankdhar

Jwala Prasada, F.T.S., President; Buldeoprasad Sankdhar, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 16 From the Chohan Theosophical Society (Cawnpore, North-West Provinces)

Kishen Lall

Kishen Lall, B.A., President


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 17 New York: From Major-General Abner Doubleday

Abner Doubleday



vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 17 Bengal: From the Adhi-Bhoutic Bhratru Theosophical Society

Nobin Krishna Banerjee

Nobin K. Banerjee, President


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 18 A Silver Tablet

Inscription dated 3 March 1882; with an unsigned introduction.

Bishen Lal; Cheda Lal

Bishen Lall, M.A., President; Cheda Lall, B.A., Secretary


vol. 3, no. 10, July++, 1882, p. 18 [The delay of a few days in the appearance of this number]

Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


August 1882

Vol. 3, No. 11
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 263 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 263 Our Fourth Year

Read at: BCW 4:158-159 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 263 Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 264 A Cis-Tibetan Ramble

Arthur Thomas Banon

Captain A. Banon, 39th N.I., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 264 [Footnotes to “A Cis-Tibetan Ramble”]

Read at: BCW 4:160-161 Translations: Russian. Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 265 A Treatise on Sufism: Or Mahomedan Mysticism

Unsigned. Extract from a paper written in 1811.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 265-266 [Footnotes to “A Treatise on Sufism”]

Read at: BCW 4:162 Untitled. BCW: footnote on p. 266.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 267 The Mnemonical Prodigies

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 267 Iamblichos: A Treatise on the Mysteries

Translated by Alexander Wilder; Part I continued from No. 24. To be continued.

Iamblichus

Iamblichos


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 268 “Tharana,” or Mesmerism

Read at: BCW 4:162-166 BCW: article reproduced with the editorial reply.

N. Chidambaram Iyer

N. Chidambaram Iyer, Esq., B.A.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 269 Professor Lionel Beale, F.R.S., on Modern Scientific Thought

Unsigned. Reports the meeting of the Victoria (Philosophical) Institute on 15 May, quoting Lionel Beale.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 269 Editor’s Note to “Tharana,” or Mesmerism

Read at: BCW 4:162-166 Unsigned. BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 270 Priority of Civilization

Pestonji N. Khandalawalla

Pestonji N. Khandalawalla, C.E., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 271 The Mystery of Levitation: Why Do Birds Fly, and Fishes Swim?

Dated Salt Lake City, 23 April 1882.

W. R. Frink



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 271 Editor’s Note to “The Mystery of Levitation”

Read at: BCW 4:167-169 Translations: Russian. Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 272 Theosophy and Spiritualism

Read at: BCW 4:169-170 Unsigned. Questions from an unnamed Calcutta correspondent, followed by editorial answers.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 272 Questions About Esoteric Theosophy Answered

Read at: BCW 4:170-171 BCW: letter reproduced with the reply.

W. H. C. D.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 272 A Deserved Retaliation

Dated Indalpur, 30 May 1882; refers to the Ukhbar-i-Hind, 23 January 1882.

Jwala Prasada Sankhadhar

Jwala Prasada Sankhadhar, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 272 [Reply to “Questions About Esoteric Theosophy Answered” by W. H. C. D.]

Read at: BCW 4:170-171 Unsigned, untitled. BCW: editorial reply.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 273 Zoroaster and Mesmerism

Dated 15 July 1882.

H.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 273 What Is Theosophy?

With editorial footnotes.

A Paramahansa of the Himalayas

A Paramahansa of the Himalayas; A Paramahansa


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 273 [Note to “A Deserved Retaliation” by Jwala Prasada Sankhadhar]

Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 274 The Sishal and Bhukailas Yogis

Translated by Raj Narain Bose from the Tatwabodhini Patrika, March 1847; author identified in the editorial introduction.

Akshay Kumar Datta

Translated for the Theosophist by Babu Rajnarain Bose


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 274 Re-Birth

Dated Camp Gubbi, Mysore Province, 7 July 1882; with a footnote signed A. G. C. and a short editorial comment.

A. Govinda Charlu



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 274 “On Spiritual Selfishness”

Written at the end of 1881.

Isabelle de Steiger

Isabel de Steiger, F.T.S. (British T.S.)


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 275 Baron Reichenbach’s Discoveries

Unsigned. Introduces a letter signed W. S. V.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 276 The Four Gospels

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 276 A Manual of General English

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 276 Joshua Davidson

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 276 [Letter to Colonel Olcott on Reichenbach’s researches]

Untitled.

W. S. V.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 278 “The Philosophic Inquirer”

Read at: BCW 4:171-174 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 278 Zöllner’s Transcendental Physics

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 278 “The National Reformer”

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 279 The Claims of Hinduism and Christianity

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 279 [An organ of Philadelphia comments at length]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 279 “The Thinker”

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 280 Prehistoric Man

Unsigned. Reprinted from Nature, 15 June.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 280 [Acknowledged with thanks]

Unsigned, untitled. Books donated by G. F. Vander Straaten.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 280 Stone-Showers

Read at: BCW 4:174-175 Unsigned. Includes a memorandum signed George Ralph.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 280 “The Popular Superstition”

Quotes the Peoria Times.

D. F. B—ji

D......... F...... B——ji, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 280 [Memorandum concerning a stone-shower at the Eddy Homestead]

Read at: BCW 4:174-175 Untitled. Describes a séance of 27 August 1873. BCW: quoted memorandum.

George Ralph



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 281 A Learned Brahman Spirit!

Attributed in the introduction; reports séances of 22 and 29 March with the medium David Duguid.

Peter Davidson



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 281-282 [Editorial introduction and comments on “A Learned Brahman Spirit!”]

Read at: BCW 4:175-176 Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 282 Anthropomorphism

Continued from June; sections VI–VIII.

Poliuto



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 283 The Harmonics of Smell

Read at: BCW 4:177-179 Unsigned. The BCW compiler notes that Koot Hoomi contributed at least some ideas to this article.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 284 Superiority of Hinduism to Other Existing Religions: As Viewed from the Stand-Point of Theism

Continued from July; translated into English by the author. To be continued.

Raj Narain Bose

Babu Raj Narain Bose, President of the Adi Brahmo Samaj


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 287 Visions in the Crystal

Read at: BCW 4:180-181 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Includes a letter signed E. W. L.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 288 “Isis Unveiled” and the “Theosophist” on Re-Incarnation

Read at: BCW 4:182-186 Translations: Russian. Unsigned. Quotes C. C. Massey’s letter in Light, 8 July.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 288 [Letter to Colonel Olcott on visions in the crystal]

Read at: BCW 4:180-181 Translations: Russian. Untitled. BCW: quoted letter.

E. W. L.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 288-289 [Letter on reincarnation]

Read at: BCW 4:182-186 Translations: Russian. Untitled. Reprinted from Light, 8 July, within “Isis Unveiled and the Theosophist on Re-Incarnation”. BCW: quoted letter.

C. C. Massey

C. C. M.


vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 289 [In a recent scientific paper Sir John Lubbock says]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted from the Truth-Seeker; quotes John Lubbock.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 289 [Talmage has made a discovery]

Unsigned, untitled. Reprinted from the London Free-Thinker.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 289 [An idle word may be seemingly harmless]

Untitled.

Charles A. Dicken



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 290 The Vedanta Sara of Paramahansa Sadananda Jogindra

Unsigned. Offered by H. Dhole, publisher; translators named as Kalibir Vedantabagish and Rama Bai Saraswatee.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 290 Daphnis, the Seer, and Other Poems

Unsigned. Book by Henry George Hellon.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 290 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 290 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 290 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 290 [The November number of Vol. I being again entirely out of print]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 11, August, 1882, p. 290 [Agents]

Unsigned, untitled.



Aug+ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 11
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 1 The Medal of Honour

Dated Bombay, 27 July 1882.

Henry Steel Olcott

H. S. Olcott, President, T.S.


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 1 [The Council’s Resolution on the Medal of Honour]

Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

H. P. Blavatsky, Corresponding Secretary


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 2 The Madras Theosophical Society

A. Theyaga Rajier

A. Theyaga Rajier, Assistant Secretary


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 2 The Krishna Theosophical Society, Guntoor

Proceedings No. 2, dated 31 May 1882; includes rules and bye-laws.

Jiddu Purnayya

J. Purnayya, F.T.S., Secretary


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 3 The Nellore Theosophical Society

Proceedings of meetings on 8 and 26 May; includes objects and rules.

R. Keshava Pillai

R. Casava Pillay, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 3 Extract from Proceedings No. 3

Krishna Theosophical Society; dated 12 July 1882.

M. Singaravelu Mudaliar

M. Singaravelu, President


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 4 Rules and Bye-Laws of the “Meerut Theosophical Society”

Baldeo Prasad Sankdhar

Buldeo Prasad Sankdhar, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 5 The Merits of Schopenhauer

Dated Penang, 30 June 1882; addressed to Henry S. Olcott, with an editorial introduction.

L. A. Sanders

L. A. Sanders, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 5 Another “Orthodox” Prosecution!

Dated St. Thomas, 15 May 1882; with an editorial introduction.

Charles E. Taylor

Charles E. Taylor, M.D., F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 6 [Mr. Damodar K. Mavalankar]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 6 [Our members and Fellows of the Theosophical Society]

Untitled. Request for personal news of members, introducing “Personal Items”.

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 6 Bye-Laws of the Rewah Theosophical Society

Adopted 2 July 1882.

P. Dorabji

P. Dorabji, Secretary and Treasurer


vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 6 [Lieutenant Stuart Beatson]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 6 [Mr. Herbert D. Monachesi]

Unsigned, untitled. Includes an extract from Monachesi’s letter dated Alexandria, 20 June.



vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 6 [Colonel H. S. Olcott]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 6 [Mr. R. D. Sethna]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 6 [Babu Peary Chund Mitter]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 11, Aug+, 1882, p. 6 [The libraries of the branches of the Theosophical Society throughout India]

Unsigned, untitled. Offer of William Oxley’s Angelic Revelations.



September 1882

Vol. 3, No. 12
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 291 [Editor's disclaimer]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 291 Our Fourth Year

Read at: BCW 4:158-159 Unsigned. BCW: earlier version in the August issue.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 291 Special Notice to Correspondents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 292 Letters on Esoteric Theosophy

Letters I and II.

Alfred Percy Sinnett

From an Anglo-Indian to a London Theosophist


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 295 [Footnote to “Letters on Esoteric Theosophy”]

Read at: BCW 4:188-189 Translations: Russian. Untitled. Authorship tentatively attributed to H. P. Blavatsky by the BCW compiler.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 295 “The Perfect Way”

Dated London, 10 July 1882; replies to the review in the May and June numbers.

Anna Kingsford; Edward Maitland

The Writers of “The Perfect Way”


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 297 The Nature of Nirvana from the Southern Buddhistic Point of View

Hikkaduwe Sumangala

Sumangala Swaminnanse


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 297 Adwaita Philosophy

Dated Almora, July 1882.

A Swami (Almora)

A “Swami”


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 297 In Re “Busiris”

Read at: BCW 4:190-191 Unsigned.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 298 The Philosophy of Spirit: Hierosophy, Theosophy, and Psychosophy

William Oxley

William Oxley, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 298-303 [Footnotes to “The Philosophy of Spirit”]

Read at: BCW 4:191-193 Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 301 [Declaration on behalf of Koot-Hoomi]

Untitled. Quoted in an editorial footnote to William Oxley’s article.

Djual Khool

Gjual-Khool, M. * * *


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 303 Who Will Unriddle the Puranas?

Dated Chatra, 30 July.

Udit Narain Sonpori Chackbart

Pandit Udit Narain Sonpori Chackbart


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 303 A Valuable Suggestion

Sent from London.

J. G. O.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 303 Idolatry in the Shastras

Dated 29 July 1882.

D.

“D.” F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 303 An Antidote for Scorpion-Sting

Dated Partabgarh, Oudh, 23 July 1882.

Tribhuvannath Sapru

Pandit Tribhuvannath Sapru, F.T.S.


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 303 [On page 295 will be found a reply from the authors of “The Perfect Way”]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 304 [We read in the Pioneer]

Unsigned, untitled. Quotes the Pioneer, followed by a schoolmaster’s letter and an editor’s note.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 304 What Is Madness?

With an editorial footnote promising a reply in the next number.

Perplexed



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 304 The Education Commission

Addressed to the editor of the Pioneer.

Allan Octavian Hume

A. O. Hume, President of the Eclectic Theosophical Society of Simla


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 304 [Letter from a Hindu schoolmaster concerning Self-contradictions of the Bible]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 304 [Editor’s Note to the “Letter concerning Self-contradictions of the Bible” by a Hindu schoolmaster]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 305 Puzzling Queries

Bitra Ramaswamy Naidu



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 306 [Footnotes to “Puzzling Queries”]

Read at: BCW 4:193-195 Translations: Russian. Untitled.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Ed.


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 307 Fragments of Occult Truth

Unsigned. No. 3 of the series; includes a letter from William Henry Terry.

Allan Octavian Hume



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 307-308 [Letter on “Fragments of Occult Truth”]

Untitled.

William Henry Terry

W. H. Terry


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 314 Private Instructions in the Science and Art of Organic Magnetism

Review of the book by Chandos Leigh Hunt, reprinted from the Herald of Progress, with an editorial introduction.

Emma Hardinge Britten



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 315 The Theosophical Society, Its Objects and Creed; Its Attitude Towards Christianity and Its Work in India

Read at: BCW 4:196-204 Unsigned. Reviews the pamphlet by Arthur Theophilus. BCW: review I.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 316 The Indian Homoeopathic Review

Read at: BCW 4:196-204 Unsigned. BCW: review II.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 317 A Lecture on the Peculiarities of Hindu Literature

Read at: BCW 4:196-204 Unsigned. BCW: review V.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 317 The Vaccination Inquirer and Health Review

Read at: BCW 4:196-204 Unsigned. BCW: review III.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 317 The Assam News

Read at: BCW 4:196-204 Unsigned. BCW: review IV.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 317 The Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times

Read at: BCW 4:196-204 Unsigned. BCW: review VI.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 318 The Debater

Read at: BCW 4:196-204 Unsigned. BCW: review VIII.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 318 The Free Church Monthly

Read at: BCW 4:196-204 Unsigned. BCW: review VII.

Helena Petrovna Blavatsky



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 318 Is Electricity Matter or Force?

Read at: BCW 4:205-208 Translations: Russian. Dated Baroda, 19 July 1882.

A Theosophist (Baroda)

A Theosophist


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 319 What Is Matter and What Is Force?

Read at: BCW 4:208-226 Translations: Russian. Authorship identified in the compiler’s note in BCW.

Koot Hoomi

Another Theosophist


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 324 “C. C. M.” and “Isis Unveiled”

Authorship identified in the compiler’s note in BCW 4:226.

Allan Octavian Hume

H. X.


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 326 A Protest

Read at: BCW 4:229-230

Deva Muni; Paramahansa Shub-Tung; Tallapragada Subba Row; Darbhagiri Nath; S. Ramaswamier; Gwala Krishna Deb; Nobin Krishna Banerjee; T. T. Gurudas; Bhola Deva Sarma; S. T. K. Chary; Rama Sourindro Gargya Deva; Damodar K. Mavalankar

Deva Muni; Paramahansa Shub-Tung; T. Subba Row; Darbhagiri Nath; S. Ramaswamier; Guaja K. Deb; Nobin K. Banerjee; T. T. Gurudas; Bhola Deva Sarma; S. T. K..........Chary; Gargya Deva; Damodar K. Mavalankar


vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 326 Table of Contents

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 326 Special Notices

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 326 To Subscribers

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 12, September, 1882, p. 326 [Agents]

Unsigned, untitled.



Sept+ 1882

Vol. 3, No. 12
Place Title Author


vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 1 The Work in Ceylon

Unsigned. Includes an extract from a letter by Mr. Jayasakera.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 1 The Satya Marga Theosophical Society

Proceedings of the first meeting, 14 August 1882, with an editorial introduction.

Jwala Prasada Sankhadhar

Jwala Prasad Sankhadhar, Secretary


vol. 3, no. 12, Sep+, 1882, p. 1 [Letter on the programme of lectures in Ceylon]

Untitled. Attributed in the introduction to the report “The Work in Ceylon”.

Jayasakera



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 2 Review of “Theosophy Again!”

Dated Madras, 15 August 1882; with an editorial introduction.

S. E. Gopala Charlu



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 2 To the Founders of the Theosophical Society

Also signed by 36 unnamed persons.

S. E. Gopala Charlu

S. E. Gopala Charloo, and 36 Others


vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 2 [Col. Olcott’s work in Ceylon]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 2 [Pandit Parmeshri Dass]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 2 [Rao Bahadur Vinayak Rao Janardan Kirtane]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 2 [Mr. Johannes Mathews de Mel]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 2 [Rai Dhunput Singh]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 2 [Mr. Jehangir Cursetji Jehangir Tarachand]

Unsigned, untitled.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 3 Theosophical Society Schools

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 4 Special Notice

Damodar K. Mavalankar

Damodar K. Mavalankar, Joint Recording Secretary, T.S.


vol. 3, no. 12, Sept+, 1882, p. 4 “Our Aryan Forefathers’ Society” Missionaries

S. Sundram Iyer

S. Sundram Iyer, Secretary to the Tinnevelly Theosophical Society


vol. 3, no. 12, Sep+, 1882, p. 4 Costly Carelessness

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sep+, 1882, p. unnumbered [Additional subscriptions for Volume III]

Unsigned, untitled. Two unnumbered pages following the supplement.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sep+, 1882, p. unnumbered The Leisure Hour

Unsigned.



vol. 3, no. 12, Sep+, 1882, p. unnumbered The Kerala Patriot

Unsigned.


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