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''Electronic journal edition: articles by authors with dictionary entries are linked to their separate pages; other materials are reproduced here in journal order. The texts in this draft are prepared directly from the 1888 scan, checked page by page against the page images — not taken from Project Gutenberg or any other electronic edition.''

== No. 1 – April 1888 ==

{{Style P-Epigraph|"Whatever one, worshipping with faith, desires to reverence any personage, I make that faith of his constant. Gifted with such faith, he seeks the propitiation of that personage, and from him receiveth the pleasant object of his desire, which in verity were directed by me alone. But the reward of these little-minded men is finite. They who sacrifice to the gods go to the gods. They who worship me come to me."
| Bhagavad-Gita, ch. 7
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{{Style P-No indent|The Theosophical Society, as such, is not responsible for any opinion or declaration in this magazine, by whomsoever expressed, unless contained in an official document.}}

{{Style P-No indent|Where any article, or statement, has the author's name attached, he alone is responsible, and for those which are unsigned, the Editor will be accountable.}}

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<center>[[Judge, William Quan|W. Q. Judge]], p. 1</center>
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<center>[[Johnston, Charles|Charles Johnston]] (signed "Charles Johnston, F. T. S., Dublin, Ireland"), pp. 2-8 (Part I; annotated by H. P. Blavatsky)</center>
{{Style P-Title small caps|level=3|1=[[Judge W.Q. - A Servant of the Masters|A Servant of the Masters]]}}
<center>[[Judge, William Quan|W. Q. Judge]], pp. 8-12</center>
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<center>[[Fullerton, Alexander|Alexander Fullerton]], pp. 12-16</center>
{{Style P-Title small caps|level=3|1=[[Judge W.Q. - Conversations on Occultism|Conversations on Occultism]]}}
<center>[[Judge, William Quan|W. Q. Judge]] (unsigned), pp. 17-21 ("The Kali Yuga—The Present Age")</center>
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<center>[[Judge, William Quan|W. Q. Judge]] (signed "Zadok" and "Hadji"), pp. 21-23</center>

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REINCARNATION.—By E. D. Walker. A monograph upon one of the two basic truths of Theosophy is of incomputable value in the present era. And this is not an ephemeral essay, but a learned and carefully-analyzed treatise, opulent with facts, arguments, citations, and examples, delicate as to sentiment and glowing as to diction. Its chapters on Western Evidences, Objections, Authors, and Poets, on Reincarnation among the Ancients, in the Bible, in Early Christendom, in the East to-day, on Eastern Poetry, Transmigration through Animals, Death, Heaven and Hell, and Karma, show the range of its study. In an admirable explication of seven conclusive arguments for the doctrine, the author says, "Now that we know the evolution of the body, it is time that we learned the evolution of the soul," and "The fact of an intellectual and moral evolution proceeding hand-in-hand with the physical can only be explained under the economy of nature by a series of reincarnations." These sentences give the motif and this the outcome:—

{{Style P-Quote|"We conclude, therefore, that reincarnation is necessitated by immortality, that analogy teaches it, that science upholds it, that the nature of the soul needs it, that many strange sensations support it, and that it alone grandly solves the problem of life."
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Profuse quotations prove that the Occult teaching is ancient, far-spread, philosophic, scientific, and not inconsonant with "orthodoxy." Indeed, the argument of Dr. Edward Beecher is shown anticipated in the dictum of Hierocles, "Without the doctrine of metempsychosis it is not possible to justify the ways of God."

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The treatment of heredity (p. 58-59) is peculiarly excellent, as well as illustrative of Mr. Walker's extraordinary skill in compacting ideas into the fewest and best-chosen words. The whole book is rich thought, flowing melodiously along in the rhythmical beauty which no author attains who is not a musician in soul. Chapter XI, Esoteric Oriental Reincarnation, is a marvel of condensation and lucidity. The Introduction is so admirable that we should rejoice to see it adopted and circulated by Theosophists as a Tract.

Upon this book we make two emphatic remarks. First, each Theosophical Society should at once add it to its Library, and each member read and absorb it. Second, we urge upon Mr. Walker the preparation of a twin volume upon Karma. This is sorely needed, and the man fit to furnish it has appeared. (Houghton, Mifflin & Co., $1.50).

THE GOLDEN RULES OF BUDDHISM.—Compiled from the Bana books by Col. Henry S. Olcott, P. T. S. Col. Olcott's compilation is intended for the moral instruction of Buddhist youth, and is so endorsed by Sumangala, the High Priest. It is a series of maxims under eight heads, "The true Buddhist Priest" having the largest number. These precepts are admirable, high-toned, healthy, and vigorous, with an occasional pithiness of illustration {{Page aside in Path|v=3|n=1|p=25}}which fastens them to the memory as with a nail driven by the Masters of Assemblies. These are excellent:

{{Style P-Quote|He who holds back rising anger like a rolling chariot, him I call a real driver; other people are but holders of the reins.

Hatred is never quenched by hatred; hatred ceases by showing love: this is an old rule.

Kinsfolk, friends, and lovers salute a man who has been long away and returns from afar. In like manner his good works receive him who has done good and has gone from this world to the other;—as kinsmen receive a friend on his return.
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The Western mind may perhaps demur to some of the statements, but any mind, Western or Eastern, may find real gold in these Rules. They illustrate anew the fundamental unity of Religions.

THE SECRET SYMBOLS OF THE ROSICRUCIANS.—By Dr. Franz Hartmann, F. T. S. (Boston, 1888, Occult Publishing Co., $6.00). This is a large and well gotten up book printed on fine paper. It would be impossible to fitly review it in our small magazine, as to do that would be to republish it. There is an introduction by Dr. Hartmann covering 16 pages, followed by 54 pages of the matter translated, consisting of numerous full page plates with the descriptions and inscriptions upon them, all colored by hand. There is also included a "Vocabulary of Occult Terms," and a "Treatise on the Philosopher's Stone, by a philosopher still living, but who does not desire to be known."

PROTEUS is the name of a brochure of 33 pages published anonymously, read at a recent meeting of the Cincinnati Theosophical Society. Its intention is to emphasize the doctrine that "the Son of man is evolution." Our space is so limited that we cannot print the many excellent extracts kindly sent us from Cincinnati.

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LES LYS NOIRS.—By Albert Jhouney, received from M. Georges Carré, who edits this collection of poems. It contains several poems upon some of the mysteries of the Cabala. We must postpone further notice till next month.

A VISISHTADWAITA CATECHISM.—By N. Bhashyacharya, F. T. S., Pandit of the Adyar T. S. Library. This is No. 3 of the series of Catechisms of the oriental religions promised from the Adyar Library, and gives in a condensed and lucid form the life and teachings of the Founder of the Visishtadwaita Philosophy. It seems, so far as an Occidental can judge, to follow the main lines of orthodox Hindu thought. This valuable and neatly-printed little book exhibits, among other truths, the certainty of sects as the outcome of speculation on the unseen.

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{{Style P-Title small caps|level=4|plain=yes|1=Theosophical Activities.}}

'''IN AMERICA.'''

Interest in Theosophic studies not only continues all over the United States, but grows with such rapidity as to surprise those who are not in the secret of the great strength and wide effect of the influence that is behind the movement. The policy always inculcated by the Masters is to accept all seekers unless they are known to be thoroughly bad.

ARYAN T. S., N. Y.—The Abridgement of Discussions No. 5 is ready, and has gone to many inquirers and members.

THE ANNUAL CONVENTION.—The assembling of the Convention of the American Section is now definitely fixed to begin April 22d, 1888, at the rooms of the Ramayana T. S. at 629 Fulton Street, Chicago.

NEW BRANCHES.—In Omaha, Nebraska, the Vedanta T. S. has just been organized. In Grand Island, Nebraska, the Nirvana T. S. was organized March 13th. In San Diego, California, the Point Loma Lodge, T. S. will organize this month under charter just issued. In St. Louis, Mo., a new branch has just been asked for, to be called Ed-Maoun T. S.

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From Michigan letters are at hand pointing to the early establishment of a Branch there.

HARTMANN.—Dr. Franz Hartmann, F. T. S., the author of ''Black and White Magic'', ''Secret Symbols of Rosicrucians'', etc., is visiting in New York, and will return next month to Austria.

'''IN INDIA.'''

CEYLON.—A Buddhist Fancy Bazaar was held this year at the Theosophical Headquarters in Colombo, Ceylon, and was very successful.

THE THEOSOPHIST offers a first prize of 50 rupees or a gold medal of that value for the best article, essay, or story, and a second of 20 rupees or a silver medal costing the same.

HEADQUARTERS' LIBRARY.—The funds for paying the Pandits are coming in, several Indian Theosophists having pledged monthly contributions.

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THE MAHA RAJAH OF DURBHANGA, who gave 25,000 rupees to the Library Fund, is well known for benefactions. He is now in the Indian Legislative Council, and a member of the Theosophical Society's General Council.

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<center>[[Keightley, Julia|Julia Keightley]] (signed "Julius"), pp. 29-32</center>
{{Style P-Title small caps|level=3|1=[[Nizida - The Singing Silences|The Singing Silences]]}}
<center>[[Nizida]], p. 32</center>

{{Style P-Quote|The Self is hidden in all beings and does not shine forth, but it is seen by subtle seers through their sharp and subtle intellect.
| Katha Upanishad
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24pmBot1: Add No. 2 (May 1888) electronic text, checked page by page against the 1888-89 scan

24pmBot1: Publish text prepared for The Path, vol. III, no. 1 (April 1888), checked against the 1888-89 scan