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Adeptship: a logical necessity, 399; woman can reach, 301.
Adeptship: a logical necessity, 399; woman can reach, 301.
d’Adhemar: Count, and T.S. aga- pae, 203; Countess, 167 & fn.
 
d’Adhemar: Count, and T.S. agapae, 203; Countess, 167 & fn.


Advertisements, of bogus magi, 305.
Advertisements, of bogus magi, 305.


Adyar: account of Mme. Zhelihov- sky in, Archives, 364 fn.; Oriental
Adyar: account of Mme. Zhelihovsky in, Archives, 364 fn.; Oriental
Library of, and Mrs. Ilan- gakoon, 445; supposed loyalty to, discussed, 380 et seq.
Library of, and Mrs. Ilangakoon, 445; supposed loyalty to, discussed, 380 et seq.


Aeneid. See Virgil.
Aeneid. See Virgil.


Aeschylus, pledged initiate, 90. ------, Choephorae, on doxa, 490. ------, Prometheus Bound, 90. Agapae; 92, 99; Theosophical, 203-04.
Aeschylus, pledged initiate, 90.  
 
–, Choephorae, on doxa, 490.  
 
–, Prometheus Bound, 90.  
 
Agapae; 92, 99; Theosophical, 203-04.


Agnostic Journal: art. by “Saladin” on Spurgeon, 192-93; on Blavatsky Lodge, 371.
Agnostic Journal: art. by “Saladin” on Spurgeon, 192-93; on Blavatsky Lodge, 371.


Agoge manteia (άγωγ^ μαντεία), ecstatic illumination of Plotinus and Porphyry, 233 (270).
Agoge manteia (άγωγή μαντεία), ecstatic illumination of Plotinus and Porphyry, 233 (270).


Agrippa, C., on alchemy, 520 (543).
Agrippa, C., on alchemy, 520 (543).
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Alba vestis, 77.
Alba vestis, 77.
Alchemist (s): key to jargon of, found in Orient alone, 527 (549); and philologist, as occult terms, 230 (267); some illustrious, 510 (533).
Alchemist (s): key to jargon of, found in Orient alone, 527 (549); and philologist, as occult terms, 230 (267); some illustrious, 510 (533).


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Alchemy: and China, 514 (537) ; Chinese, compared with Hermetic sciences, 515 (538) et seq.; European, originated in Far East, 516 (539), 525 (548) ; jargon of, has many meanings, 510 (533) ; known to Moses, 44; and kriyâsakti, 506 (529) ; origin of, discussed, 511 (534) et seq.; principal object of, 518 (541) ; three objects of true, 515 (538) et seq.; works on, underground, 514 (537) ; writings on, purposely veiled, 522 (544-45), 526 ( 549).
Alchemy: and China, 514 (537); Chinese, compared with Hermetic sciences, 515 (538) et seq.; European, originated in Far East, 516 (539), 525 (548); jargon of, has many meanings, 510 (533); known to Moses, 44; and kriyâsakti, 506 (529); origin of, discussed, 511 (534) et seq.; principal object of, 518 (541); three objects of true, 515 (538) et seq.; works on, underground, 514 (537) ; writings on, purposely veiled, 522 (544-45), 526 (549).


Alexandria, philosophers of, not understood, 227 (265).
Alexandria, philosophers of, not understood, 227 (265).
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Alkahest, 512 (535), 517 (540), 518 (541).
Alkahest, 512 (535), 517 (540), 518 (541).


All: Great, and loss of self, 105; indivisible, and Ego of man, 246 (283) ; the, includes totality of consciousness, 416; the, and Nothing, 114 (128).
All: Great, and loss of self, 105; indivisible, and Ego of man, 246 (283); the, includes totality of consciousness, 416; the, and Nothing, 114 (128).


Allen, Grant, and evolution, 190, 201.
Allen, Grant, and evolution, 190, 201.
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Altars: High- and the pyx, 83; of pagan worship, 78 et seq.
Altars: High- and the pyx, 83; of pagan worship, 78 et seq.


Altruism : cure for difficulties, 164 ; rara avis among Theosophists, 215 (251) ; real Theosophy is, 202; theoretical and practical, 427 ; and Theosophy, 219 (255).
Altruism: cure for difficulties, 164; rara avis among Theosophists, 215 (251); real Theosophy is, 202; theoretical and practical, 427; and Theosophy, 219 (255).
 
Amagandha Sutta, 471, 563.
Amagandha Sutta, 471, 563.


Ambarvales, festivals of Ceres, 100. Amélineau,M.E., «Essai sur le gnosticisme égyptien», 240 (276), 564.
Ambarvales, festivals of Ceres, 100.  
 
Amélineau ,M.E., «Essai sur le gnosticisme égyptien», 240 (276), 564.


America: favorable conditions in, for Theosophy, 162; should lift high torch of liberty of the Soul of Truth, 162.
America: favorable conditions in, for Theosophy, 162; should lift high torch of liberty of the Soul of Truth, 162.
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American Antiquarian, on Hebraic Theosophy, 32.
American Antiquarian, on Hebraic Theosophy, 32.


Ammonius Saccas: 92; ambition of, identical to that of Theosophists, 228 (264) ; and Mystery-Language, 236-37(270-73) ; on practical wisdom, 228 (265) ; the theodidaktos, 214 (250).
Ammonius Saccas: 92; ambition of, identical to that of Theosophists, 228 (264); and Mystery-Language, 236-37 (270-73); on practical wisdom, 228 (265); the theodidaktos, 214 (250).


Amritsar, and secret Masonic MSS., 176 (184).
Amritsar, and secret Masonic MSS., 176 (184).
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Angelic. See Oxley.
Angelic. See Oxley.


Animal : nature as discord and hate, 150; passions and rational man, 427.
Animal: nature as discord and hate, 150; passions and rational man, 427.


Animals, and humans, their respective evolutions, 138 fn.
Animals, and humans, their respective evolutions, 138 fn.
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Apollonius Rhodius, 484, 564.
Apollonius Rhodius, 484, 564.


Apuleius, L., Metamorpho ses (Golden Ass) : on degradation of Mysticism, 88; on initiation, 177 (185) & fn.
Apuleius, L., Metamorpho ses (Golden Ass): on degradation of Mysticism, 88; on initiation, 177 (185) & fn.


Aratus Solensis: Phainomena, on Zeus, 67; biogr., 564.
Aratus Solensis: Phainomena, on Zeus, 67; biogr., 564.
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Archangels, derived from pagan lore, 74.
Archangels, derived from pagan lore, 74.


Arche (¿pxij), esoteric meaning of, 484.
Arche (άρχή), esoteric meaning of, 484.


Archon (*Apx<ov), or Pater innatus, 242 (278).
Archon (*Aρχων), or Pater innatus, 242 (278).


Aristides: Fragments, on Mysteries, 86; hiog., 564.
Aristides: Fragments, on Mysteries, 86; hiog., 564.
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Ascetic: life, in midst of world, 471; life, and life as hermit, 346.
Ascetic: life, in midst of world, 471; life, and life as hermit, 346.


rAsclepieion. See Girard.
l'Asclepieion. See Girard.


Ashmole, Elias: and esoteric Masonry, 175 (183); real founder of modern Masonry, 178 (184); biogr., 565-66.
Ashmole, Elias: and esoteric Masonry, 175 (183); real founder of modern Masonry, 178 (184); biogr., 565-66.
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Atheism. See Shelley.
Atheism. See Shelley.


Atheists: at liberty to join T.S., 375; Theosophists no, 239(276), 372 et seq., 409.
Atheists: at liberty to join T.S., 375; Theosophists no, 239 (276), 372 et seq., 409.


Athenagoras, 272, 566.
Athenagoras, 272, 566.
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Authority, never believe on mere, 139.
Authority, never believe on mere, 139.


Avatâra(s): 58, 61; and Divine Dynasties, 228 ( 264) ; as first dynasties of divine Rulers, 85; Kalki, 48 ; personal, of historical heroes, 139-40.
Avatâra(s): 58, 61; and Divine Dynasties, 228 (264); as first dynasties of divine Rulers, 85; Kalki, 48; personal, of historical heroes, 139-40.


Avichi : 57 ; self-created, 446 fn.
Avichi: 57; self-created, 446 fn.


Avidyâ, and Theos, work, 353.
Avidyâ, and Theos, work, 353.
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Bacchus, nature and origin of, 9394 fn.
Bacchus, nature and origin of, 93-94 fn.


Bacon, F., on atheism and philosophy, 439.
Bacon, F., on atheism and philosophy, 439.
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Beacon-light(s): as Divine Wisdom, 219 (255); beyond the sea of Theosophic sciences, 247 (283); true and false, 212-13 (248-49).
Beacon-light(s): as Divine Wisdom, 219 (255); beyond the sea of Theosophic sciences, 247 (283); true and false, 212-13 (248-49).


Being, and existence, 240 (27677).
Being, and existence, 240 (276-77).


Bellarmin, Card. R. F. R.: De Eccles. Triumphante, on vigil, 91; biogr., 567.
Bellarmin, Card. R. F. R.: De Eccles. Triumphante, on vigil, 91; biogr., 567.
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Besant, Annie: 397, 427; alleged conversion of, from atheism, 406 et seq.; embodiment of brotherhood, 374, 376; joined T.S. of own free will, 333, 419 et seq.; not pressured by H.P.B. to join T.S., 420-21; on God idea, 410; on objects of T.S., 334.
Besant, Annie: 397, 427; alleged conversion of, from atheism, 406 et seq.; embodiment of brotherhood, 374, 376; joined T.S. of own free will, 333, 419 et seq.; not pressured by H.P.B. to join T.S., 420-21; on God idea, 410; on objects of T.S., 334.


–“Why I became a Theoso- phist, 408.
–“Why I became a Theosophist, 408.


Bhagavad-Gita, 488.
Bhagavad-Gita, 488.
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Blasphemy Laws: and Foote, 423; repealed, 188-89, 191.
Blasphemy Laws: and Foote, 423; repealed, 188-89, 191.


Blavatsky, H. P. : accepts as authority only esoteric teachings of Masters, 465; allegedly bamboozling people, 46; allegedly psychologized people, 55; alone responsible for members of E.S., 380 ; appeals for support of Lucifer, 453-55; attacked and ridiculed, 289; brought up among Buddhists, 429; and H. E. Butler, 159-60; called “snuffy old woman,” 369; can teach if she has Knowledge, 307 et seq.; denounced by Coues, 297-98; discusses Foote’s accusations, 423 et seq.; either truthful, or old fraud, 309, 560; experts’ opinion on alleged forged handwriting, 405-06 ; gave only fragmentary account of travels, 363 ; has no secrets and nothing to dread from truth, 306; her sister’s account of her life, 364 fn.; in France & on Jersey, 355; and Lane, 551 et seq.; and Letter C, 322; loyal to death to Theos. Cause & Teachers, 380, 559; misrepresented, 401 et seq., 55960; never “enthroned,” 390; never practiced as spiritist medium or gave séances, 423; normal state of being penniless, 559; not “loyal to Adyar,” 38081 ; and Olcott karmically responsible for T.S., 382; on some moves and travels, 364 ; owes no allegiance to Council, 382; personal background & Lord Ripon, 422; powerful appeal to mystics & crisis which is preparing, 110 {{Page aside|603}}(123) et seq.; praises Olcott, 380-81; prepared for martyrdom, 559; prevented from seeking redress, 388-89; relation to T.S., 381; refuses to teach Mabel Collins, 319; and “Russian Spy” scare, 157, 460-61; and Dr. Scharlieb, 388; voluntary hard labor of, 421 fn.; whereabouts of, and authorship of Light on the Path, 284 et seq., 315 et seq., 326-27; will fight for T.S. till last breath, 559.
Blavatsky, H. P.: accepts as authority only esoteric teachings of Masters, 465; allegedly bamboozling people, 46; allegedly psychologized people, 55; alone responsible for members of E.S., 380; appeals for support of Lucifer, 453-55; attacked and ridiculed, 289; brought up among Buddhists, 429; and H. E. Butler, 159-60; called “snuffy old woman,” 369; can teach if she has Knowledge, 307 et seq.; denounced by Coues, 297-98; discusses Foote’s accusations, 423 et seq.; either truthful, or old fraud, 309, 560; experts’ opinion on alleged forged handwriting, 405-06; gave only fragmentary account of travels, 363; has no secrets and nothing to dread from truth, 306; her sister’s account of her life, 364 fn.; in France & on Jersey, 355; and Lane, 551 et seq.; and Letter C, 322; loyal to death to Theos. Cause & Teachers, 380, 559; misrepresented, 401 et seq., 559-60; never “enthroned,” 390; never practiced as spiritist medium or gave séances, 423; normal state of being penniless, 559; not “loyal to Adyar,” 380-81; and Olcott karmically responsible for T.S., 382; on some moves and travels, 364; owes no allegiance to Council, 382; personal background & Lord Ripon, 422; powerful appeal to mystics & crisis which is preparing, 110 {{Page aside|603}}(123) et seq.; praises Olcott, 380-81; prepared for martyrdom, 559; prevented from seeking redress, 388-89; relation to T.S., 381; refuses to teach Mabel Collins, 319; and “Russian Spy” scare, 157, 460-61; and Dr. Scharlieb, 388; voluntary hard labor of, 421 fn.; whereabouts of, and authorship of Light on the Path, 284 et seq., 315 et seq., 326-27; will fight for T.S. till last breath, 559.


– Instructions, 310.
– Instructions, 310.
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– The Voice of the Silence: 470; on action & inaction, 469; where written, 355 fn.
– The Voice of the Silence: 470; on action & inaction, 469; where written, 355 fn.


– Theosophical Glossary, 365. Blavatsky Lodge, and devoted
– Theosophical Glossary, 365.  
Theosophists, 556.
 
Blavatsky Lodge, and devoted Theosophists, 556.


“Bloods,” same as “lives,” 489.
“Bloods,” same as “lives,” 489.
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Bodhism, esoteric, is Buddhism, 473.
Bodhism, esoteric, is Buddhism, 473.


Boerhaave, H., 510(533), 568.
Boerhaave, H., 510 (533), 568.


Book of Dzyan, 85.
Book of Dzyan, 85.


Book of Numbers, Chaldean, 244 (281), 495; hardly any copy left, 526(549), 568.
Book of Numbers, Chaldean, 244 (281), 495; hardly any copy left, 526 (549), 568.


Book of the Dead, and Thoth, 229 (265).
Book of the Dead, and Thoth, 229 (265).


Book of the Golden Precepts, 319. Books, prohibited in Russia, 461. Books of Thoth, 228 (265).
Book of the Golden Precepts, 319.  
 
Books, prohibited in Russia, 461.  
 
Books of Thoth, 228 (265).


Booth, Gen., and Grant Allen, 201.
Booth, Gen., and Grant Allen, 201.
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Brugsch-Bey, H. K.: on Egyptian Gods, 227 (264); biogr., 568-69.
Brugsch-Bey, H. K.: on Egyptian Gods, 227 (264); biogr., 568-69.


Buddha, Gautama: asceticism of, for seven years, 346-47; as pio-{{Page aside|604}}neer socialist, 374; divine man par excellence, 205; and dried boar’s flesh, 207; esoteric teaching of, 345, 347, 473; reform of, and Theosophy, 226 (262); Samadhi of, 347; truths taught by, and intellectual thinkers of West, 208.
Buddha, Gautama: asceticism of, for seven years, 346-47; as pioneer {{Page aside|604}}socialist, 374; divine man par excellence, 205; and dried boar’s flesh, 207; esoteric teaching of, 345, 347, 473; reform of, and Theosophy, 226 (262); Samadhi of, 347; truths taught by, and intellectual thinkers of West, 208.


Buddhas of Confession, 349.
Buddhas of Confession, 349.
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Buddhism. See Schlagintweit.
Buddhism. See Schlagintweit.


Buddhist, significance of, flag, 395. Buddhist (Colombo), on women, 444-45.
Buddhist, significance of, flag, 395.  
 
Buddhist (Colombo), on women, 444-45.


Buddhist Catechism. See Olcott.
Buddhist Catechism. See Olcott.
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Caligula, wish of, 245 (282).
Caligula, wish of, 245 (282).


Calvin: on Hell & infants’ skulls, 68-69; and predestination, 141. Cana, marriage in, esoteric meaning of, 499 et seq.
Calvin: on Hell & infants’ skulls, 68-69; and predestination, 141.  
 
Cana, marriage in, esoteric meaning of, 499 et seq.


Carne. See Tertullian.
Carne. See Tertullian.
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Caste, race and money, 150-51.
Caste, race and money, 150-51.


Cause: disloyalty to the, and H.P.B.’s views on it, 380-81, 384 ; T.S. represents the, 380-81.
Cause: disloyalty to the, and H.P.B.’s views on it, 380-81, 384; T.S. represents the, 380-81.


Celibacy, and vegetarianism not enforced in T.S. or E.S., 428.
Celibacy, and vegetarianism not enforced in T.S. or E.S., 428.
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Charis (yapis), grace, 490.
Charis (yapis), grace, 490.


Charity: in true Theosophists and no reprisals, 306 ; true, and false munificence, 196.
Charity: in true Theosophists and no reprisals, 306; true, and false munificence, 196.


Chasuble, 77.
Chasuble, 77.


Chelaship: as state of mind, 300; opposed to mediumistic sensitiveness, 50; unselfishness as first necessity in, 301.
Chelaship: as state of mind, 300; opposed to mediumistic sensitiveness, 50; unselfishness as first necessity in, 301.
Chemistry, birth of, 506 (529).
Chemistry, birth of, 506 (529).


Chevreul, M.-E.; had library on alchemy, 509 (532) ; biogr., 570.
Chevreul, M.-E.; had library on alchemy, 509 (532); biogr., 570.


Chhâyâs, shades, 488.
Chhâyâs, shades, 488.
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China: antiquity of Empire of, 14 et seq.; “Heaven” of, 17; language of, 16; and origin of Alchemy, 512 (535), 514 (537).
China: antiquity of Empire of, 14 et seq.; “Heaven” of, 17; language of, 16; and origin of Alchemy, 512 (535), 514 (537).


Chinese: alchemy compared with Hermetic Sciences, 515 ((538) et seq.; orders of nobility of, and philosophical mind, 18.
Chinese: alchemy compared with Hermetic Sciences, 515 (538) et seq.; orders of nobility of, and philosophical mind, 18.


Chinese Buddhism. See Edkins.
Chinese Buddhism. See Edkins.
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Chrestos, on trial, 90, 495.
Chrestos, on trial, 90, 495.


Chris (xpcs), chrio (xpito), anointed, 100.
Chris (χρίς), chrio (χρίω), anointed, 100.


Christian, seekers often quite reasonable, 138.
Christian, seekers often quite reasonable, 138.
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Christianity: advocated for Japan, 106 et seq.; Church, severe condemnation of, 72; copied from Pagan symbology and Gnosticism, 376; fall & decadence of, impending, 106; mock, and degradation of men, 108; no temples in early, 66; and political exigency, 106; powers of, violent, 245 (282); practical, and Church Fathers’ ideals, 84; and religion of Christos, the Logos, 377; sprang from ancient Masonry, 84, 92; very near its end, 32.
Christianity: advocated for Japan, 106 et seq.; Church, severe condemnation of, 72; copied from Pagan symbology and Gnosticism, 376; fall & decadence of, impending, 106; mock, and degradation of men, 108; no temples in early, 66; and political exigency, 106; powers of, violent, 245 (282); practical, and Church Fathers’ ideals, 84; and religion of Christos, the Logos, 377; sprang from ancient Masonry, 84, 92; very near its end, 32.


Christians, as primitive Theoso- phists, 80.
Christians, as primitive Theosophists, 80.


Christos: 492; 494; mystic religion of, the Logos, 377.
Christos: 492; 494; mystic religion of, the Logos, 377.
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Circle, triangle & quaternary, 506 (529).
Circle, triangle & quaternary, 506 (529).


City, as symbol of public cult, 89. Civilization: Christian, its symptoms, 10-11; degraded by Church Christianity, 108; evils of, 193-94; higher, where there are no “poor,” 105; may sink into a sea of horror, 202; modem, profligate impostor, 200; Western, as heir to Eastern, 338.
City, as symbol of public cult, 89.  
 
Civilization: Christian, its symptoms, 10-11; degraded by Church Christianity, 108; evils of, 193-94; higher, where there are no “poor,” 105; may sink into a sea of horror, 202; modem, profligate impostor, 200; Western, as heir to Eastern, 338.


Classes, lower, and contempt by the higher, 11.
Classes, lower, and contempt by the higher, 11.
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Constantine, heathen who established state religion, 106.
Constantine, heathen who established state religion, 106.


Constitutions. See Anderson, Dr. J. Contemporary Review: 58; Donaldson’s views on woman’s position in early Christianity, 441-43.
Constitutions. See Anderson, Dr. J.  
 
Contemporary Review: 58; Donaldson’s views on woman’s position in early Christianity, 441-43.


Conversations Lexicon, 199.
Conversations Lexicon, 199.
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Coryn, Dr. Herbert A. W., 300, 571.
Coryn, Dr. Herbert A. W., 300, 571.


Cosmogony, and theogony, 473. Cosmopolita. See Eyraeneus.  
Cosmogony, and theogony, 473.  
 
Cosmopolita. See Eyraeneus.
 
Cosmos: as “God” of Theosophists, 409; in Gospel of John, 489. See also Kosmos.
Cosmos: as “God” of Theosophists, 409; in Gospel of John, 489. See also Kosmos.


Coues, Elliott: and authorship of Light on the Path, 284 et seq., 313 et seq.; confused on dates, 284-85; denounces H.P.B., 29798; and E.S., 295, 308 et seq., 341-42; expelled, 463, 504; and forged letters from K.H., 21011; praised, 160, 164; tries to intimidate H.P.B., 329, 553.
Coues, Elliott: and authorship of Light on the Path, 284 et seq., 313 et seq.; confused on dates, 284-85; denounces H.P.B., 297-98; and E.S., 295, 308 et seq., 341-42; expelled, 463, 504; and forged letters from K.H., 210-11; praised, 160, 164; tries to intimidate H.P.B., 329, 553.


–Kuthumi, etc., 315 fn.
–Kuthumi, etc., 315 fn.
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Crawford, J. M. See Kalevala.
Crawford, J. M. See Kalevala.


Creation(s) :and manvantaras, 241 (278) fn.; mysteries of, divulged by divine Rulers, 85.
Creation(s): and manvantaras, 241 (278) fn.; mysteries of, divulged by divine Rulers, 85.


Creation. See Quinet.
Creation. See Quinet.
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Dana, Chas., misrepresents H.P.B., 368-69.
Dana, Chas., misrepresents H.P.B., 368-69.


Darkness, skotos, 486-87. Darstellung. See Hegel. David Rafon of Corfu, Rabbi, 30. Death: life after, created by man himself, 304; panoramic vision at, 446-47 et seq.
Darkness, skotos, 486-87.  
 
Darstellung. See Hegel.  
 
David Rafon of Corfu, Rabbi, 30.  
 
Death: life after, created by man himself, 304; panoramic vision at, 446-47 et seq.


Decharme, P., Mythologie de la Grèce antique, 513 (536) fn., 571.
Decharme, P., Mythologie de la Grèce antique, 513 (536) fn., 571.
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Demeter, or Ceres, female productive principle of Earth, 93-94.
Demeter, or Ceres, female productive principle of Earth, 93-94.


Demigods, antediluvian, 117(130). Dendera, Zodiac of, 7.
Demigods, antediluvian, 117 (130).  
 
Dendera, Zodiac of, 7.
 
Desire, for material things, 105.
 
Deuteronomy, on word, 521 (544).  


Desire, for material things, 105. Deuteronomy, on word, 521 (544). Devachan: created by man himself, 304, 446 fn. ; error in defining term, 449 & fn.; length of, 139; and memory of dying, 446 fn., 447 ; no, for child dying before reason, 140.
Devachan: created by man himself, 304, 446 fn.; error in defining term, 449 & fn.; length of, 139; and memory of dying, 446 fn., 447; no, for child dying before reason, 140.


Dexiphanes, causeway of, 356.
Dexiphanes, causeway of, 356.
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Dikastery, of Athens & Socrates, 438.
Dikastery, of Athens & Socrates, 438.


Diet, of rich & poor, 153 et seq. Dina-kara, symbol of Sun, 68. Dinner-bell, Byron on, 203.
Diet, of rich & poor, 153 et seq.  
 
Dina-kara, symbol of Sun, 68.  
 
Dinner-bell, Byron on, 203.


Diocletian, burns Egyptian books on alchemy, 513 (536), 526 (549).
Diocletian, burns Egyptian books on alchemy, 513 (536), 526 (549).
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Dove, 496, 497, 502.
Dove, 496, 497, 502.


Doxa (8ofa), 490.
Doxa (δόξα), 490.


Drach, Chevalier: converted Rabbi, 244 (281); and Kabala, 525 (548).
Drach, Chevalier: converted Rabbi, 244 (281); and Kabala, 525 (548).
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Eagle, as symbol of Sun, 75 fn.
Eagle, as symbol of Sun, 75 fn.


Earth: as Demeter or Ceres, 9394; and Moon interchangeable, 70 fn.; Slavonian legend about, and the Jews, 361.
Earth: as Demeter or Ceres, 93-94; and Moon interchangeable, 70 fn.; Slavonian legend about, and the Jews, 361.


Earthquakes, possible, 356.
Earthquakes, possible, 356.
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Eben Shetiyyah, perfect cube, 174 (182).
Eben Shetiyyah, perfect cube, 174 (182).


Eccl. Triumph. See Bellarmine. Echo (London), confused, 19-20. Eclectics, of Alexandria, 92. Editors, plight of, 368 et seq.
Eccl. Triumph. See Bellarmine.  
 
Echo (London), confused, 19-20.  
 
Eclectics, of Alexandria, 92.  
 
Editors, plight of, 368 et seq.


Edkins, Rev. J., Chinese Buddhism, on esoteric doctrine of Buddha, 345, 572.
Edkins, Rev. J., Chinese Buddhism, on esoteric doctrine of Buddha, 345, 572.
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Ego: Divine, and higher senses, 233 (270), 468; Egyptian teachings about, 8; Higher, almost omniscient in its immortal nature, 448; incarnated, superior to Intelligences awaiting incarnation, 64; and indivisible All, 246 (283); lives over whole life at death, 447; never recedes into animal kingdom, 138 fn.; passes through every animal form, 138 fn.; reflection of Higher, 492 fn.; reincarnating, is Karana Sarira, 476; and reincarnation, 137; Spiritual, & materialism, 118 (131); Spiritual, & Planetary Spirits, 63.
Ego: Divine, and higher senses, 233 (270), 468; Egyptian teachings about, 8; Higher, almost omniscient in its immortal nature, 448; incarnated, superior to Intelligences awaiting incarnation, 64; and indivisible All, 246 (283); lives over whole life at death, 447; never recedes into animal kingdom, 138 fn.; passes through every animal form, 138 fn.; reflection of Higher, 492 fn.; reincarnating, is Karana Sarira, 476; and reincarnation, 137; Spiritual, & materialism, 118 (131); Spiritual, & Planetary Spirits, 63.
Egoism: and labor for others, 469; and mediocrity, 217 (253); of Yogis, 218 (254).
Egoism: and labor for others, 469; and mediocrity, 217 (253); of Yogis, 218 (254).


Egypt: ancestors of, and of Aryans sprang from same stock, 338; and Dravidians from India, 227 (263) ; initiated priests of, 6 fn., 512 (534); possible earthquake in, 356; Pyramid of Cheops, 359; treasures of, at Paris Exhibition, 358.
Egypt: ancestors of, and of Aryans sprang from same stock, 338; and Dravidians from India, 227 (263); initiated priests of, 6 fn., 512 (534); possible earthquake in, 356; Pyramid of Cheops, 359; treasures of, at Paris Exhibition, 358.


Eiffel Tower: 194, 198; fungi of commercial enterprise, 355.
Eiffel Tower: 194, 198; fungi of commercial enterprise, 355.
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Eleusinia: 86-87, 493; degraded, 87; survived longer, 93.
Eleusinia: 86-87, 493; degraded, 87; survived longer, 93.


Elias : as Buddhi, 492; and John, 492-93.
Elias: as Buddhi, 492; and John, 492-93.


Elixir (s): two, in alchemy, 515 (538); vitae, 517 (540).
Elixir (s): two, in alchemy, 515 (538); vitae, 517 (540).
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Fathers, of Church as executioners of Heresies, 242 (278).
Fathers, of Church as executioners of Heresies, 242 (278).


Fauchet, C.: Les Antiquités, etc., on pagan ceremonies, 79 ; biogr., 574.
Fauchet, C.: Les Antiquités, etc., on pagan ceremonies, 79; biogr., 574.


Felix, M. Minucius, Octavius, on temples and altars, 80.
Felix, M. Minucius, Octavius, on temples and altars, 80.
Line 780: Line 831:
Finch, visits H.P.B., 286.
Finch, visits H.P.B., 286.


Fire(s) : as symbol, 49, 503; solar, symbol of creative powers, 6465.
Fire(s): as symbol, 49, 503; solar, symbol of creative powers, 64-65.
 
First Principles. See Spencer.
 
Fish, waters and initiation, 495.  


First Principles. See Spencer. Fish, waters and initiation, 495. Five Years of Theosophy, 94 fn. Flag, Buddhist, esoteric significance of, 395.
Five Years of Theosophy, 94 fn.  
 
Flag, Buddhist, esoteric significance of, 395.


Flamin es, 76.
Flamin es, 76.
Line 794: Line 851:
–Mrs. Besant’s Theosophy. 402, 411-12 fn.; analysed, exposed, 419 et seq.
–Mrs. Besant’s Theosophy. 402, 411-12 fn.; analysed, exposed, 419 et seq.


Force(s) : creative, from the un-{{Page aside|610}}known, 120 (134); mystic, rising from beyond & cannot be stopped, 118 (131) ; of evolution and New Idea, 119 (133); two moral, in supreme contest, 118 (132).
Force(s): creative, from the unknown, {{Page aside|610}}120 (134); mystic, rising from beyond & cannot be stopped, 118 (131); of evolution and New Idea, 119 (133); two moral, in supreme contest, 118 (132).


Founders, false accusations against, 13.
Founders, false accusations against, 13.
Line 817: Line 874:
Galli, 77.
Galli, 77.


Geber: and alchemy, 515 (538), 517 (540) ; biogr., 575-76.
Geber: and alchemy, 515 (538), 517 (540); biogr., 575-76.


Gebhard, Arthur, 285.
Gebhard, Arthur, 285.
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Globe (London), 456.
Globe (London), 456.


Gnosis: exoteric and esoteric, 220 (256) ; influence of, in later centuries, 215 (251) ; Pythagorean, 87, 214 (250) ; Theosophy as direct descendant of Universal, 227(264); and Vidyâ, 235 (271) fn.
Gnosis: exoteric and esoteric, 220 (256); influence of, in later centuries, 215 (251); Pythagorean, 87, 214 (250); Theosophy as direct descendant of Universal, 227 (264); and Vidyâ, 235 (271) fn.


Gnostics: Jewish, and secrets of initiation, 73; no Polytheists, 239(276); slandered by Church Fathers, 71.
Gnostics: Jewish, and secrets of initiation, 73; no Polytheists, 239 (276); slandered by Church Fathers, 71.


Gnostics. See King.
Gnostics. See King.
Line 841: Line 898:
“God-Nothing,” of Basilides, 240 (276) et seq.
“God-Nothing,” of Basilides, 240 (276) et seq.


Gods: ancient, adopted by Christians, 70; as First Principles, 110 (124) ; foretaste of knowledge of the, 118 (132); fourfaced, 80; Hindu, as signs and symbols, 64; of same essence as Higher Self of man, 64; stories about, either allegories or fables, 236 (272-73); stories of, and Goddesses and human principles, 502; and universal essence, 110 (124).
Gods: ancient, adopted by Christians, 70; as First Principles, 110 (124); foretaste of knowledge of the, 118 (132); fourfaced, 80; Hindu, as signs and symbols, 64; of same essence as Higher Self of man, 64; stories about, either allegories or fables, 236 (272-73); stories of, and Goddesses and human principles, 502; and universal essence, 110 (124).


Godwin, Wm., 512 (535).
Godwin, Wm., 512 (535).
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Goethe, 41, 43, 186.
Goethe, 41, 43, 186.


Golden Age, conditions for, 202. Golden Ass. See Apuleius.
Golden Age, conditions for, 202.  
 
Golden Ass. See Apuleius.


Golden Fleece, & Caucasian races, 513 (536).
Golden Fleece, & Caucasian races, 513 (536).


Golden Year. See Tennyson. Goupillon, 77.
Golden Year. See Tennyson.  
 
Goupillon, 77.


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{{Page aside|611}}
Line 868: Line 929:
Gregory I: command of, to monks, 79; and worship of Mary, 95; biogr., 577-78.
Gregory I: command of, to monks, 79; and worship of Mary, 95; biogr., 577-78.


Groups, of uneven numbers for occult study, 230(266), 238(275).
Groups, of uneven numbers for occult study, 230 (266), 238 (275).


Gubematis, A. de, Zoological Mythology, on Golden Fleece, 513 (536) fn., 577.
Gubematis, A. de, Zoological Mythology, on Golden Fleece, 513 (536) fn., 577.


Gupta-Vidya: Catechism of the, quoted on studies of Lanoos, 230 (267) ; Gnosis as continuation of, 215 (251); only for the few, 220 (256) ; secret science and its dangers, 212 (248).
Gupta-Vidya: Catechism of the, quoted on studies of Lanoos, 230 (267); Gnosis as continuation of, 215 (251); only for the few, 220 (256); secret science and its dangers, 212 (248).


Giitzlaff, Carl F. A., History of China, on porcelain Tower of Nankin, 359; 577.
Gutzlaff, Carl F. A., History of China, on porcelain Tower of Nankin, 359; 577.


Guyon, Madame Jeanne: 215 (251); biogr., 577.
Guyon, Madame Jeanne: 215 (251); biogr., 577.
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Hammond, Dr. Wm. A., art. of, 459 fn., 577.
Hammond, Dr. Wm. A., art. of, 459 fn., 577.


Ha - Nephesh hah -hokhmah. See Moses de Leon.
Ha-Nephesh hah-'hokhmah. See Moses de Leon.


Handwriting, allegedly forged by H. P. B. and experts’ opinion, 405-06.
Handwriting, allegedly forged by H. P. B. and experts’ opinion, 405-06.
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Harris, Lake, 58.
Harris, Lake, 58.


Harte, Richard: misrepresents facts in the Journal, 378 et seq., 38788; and The Theosophist, 481-82.
Harte, Richard: misrepresents facts in the Journal, 378 et seq., 387-88; and The Theosophist, 481-82.


Hartmann, Dr. Franz, in error, 472.
Hartmann, Dr. Franz, in error, 472.
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Hesychius, on agyrmos, 99 fn., 578.
Hesychius, on agyrmos, 99 fn., 578.


Heriocoraces, loose robe of Mith- raic priests, 76.
Heriocoraces, loose robe of Mithraic priests, 76.


Hieronymous, Epistola XIV, on trampling mother’s body, 84; 579.
Hieronymous, Epistola XIV, on trampling mother’s body, 84; 579.
Line 998: Line 1,059:
Hugo, Victor, on the 20th century, 202.
Hugo, Victor, on the 20th century, 202.


Humanity: as embodiment of collective spirit of life, 469; of manu-bearing globes, 466; need of assimilating all, 213 (248) fn.; new archway called, 117 (131) ; service of, 106; spiritual progress through the bulk of, 105; sympathy for, 350.
Humanity: as embodiment of collective spirit of life, 469; of manu-bearing globes, 466; need of assimilating all, 213 (248) fn.; new archway called, 117 (131); service of, 106; spiritual progress through the bulk of, 105; sympathy for, 350.


Hypatia, 73.
Hypatia, 73.
Line 1,015: Line 1,076:
lao (Ιαώ), 492.
lao (Ιαώ), 492.


Ibn Gebirol (Avicebron): and Ka- balah, 28 et seq.; biogr., 578-79.
Ibn Gebirol (Avicebron): and Kabalah, 28 et seq.; biogr., 578-79.


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{{Page aside|613}}
I Ching, 29, 579.
I Ching, 29, 579.


Ichthus, fish, as a nickname, 495. Idea, New, and forces of evolution, 119 (133).
Ichthus, fish, as a nickname, 495.  
 
Idea, New, and forces of evolution, 119 (133).


Ideal, everyone can create an, and follow it, 121 (135).
Ideal, everyone can create an, and follow it, 121 (135).
Line 1,032: Line 1,095:
Illuminati, 171 (179).
Illuminati, 171 (179).


Illusion (s): of material atoms, 119 (133) ; psychological, and physical phenomena, 336.
Illusion (s): of material atoms, 119 (133); psychological, and physical phenomena, 336.


Immortality: conscious, in spirit & alchemy, 515 (538); and philosophers’ stone, 520 (543).
Immortality: conscious, in spirit & alchemy, 515 (538); and philosophers’ stone, 520 (543).


Impudence, and lies, 291. Incidents. See Sinnett.
Impudence, and lies, 291.  
 
Incidents. See Sinnett.


India: condition in, before T.S. and after, 393 et seq.; Nat’l Congress of, 394.
India: condition in, before T.S. and after, 393 et seq.; Nat’l Congress of, 394.
Line 1,042: Line 1,107:
Individualism, and self, 151.
Individualism, and self, 151.


Individuality: collective, 212(248) and personality, 197, 246 (283).
Individuality: collective, 212 (248) and personality, 197, 246 (283).


Inferences, of science, 303.
Inferences, of science, 303.
Line 1,050: Line 1,115:
Ingersoll, Col. R.: 191; on Jehovah & Brahma, 68.
Ingersoll, Col. R.: 191; on Jehovah & Brahma, 68.


Initiate(s) : become renegades to serve secrets of Initiation, 73-74; defined, 758, 170 (178) et seq.; recognize each other by aura, 497; sacramental words of, 101; struggle of, with Synagogue, 491; treatises written by real, exist in national libraries, 527 (549).
Initiate(s): become renegades to serve secrets of Initiation, 73-74; defined, 758, 170 (178) et seq.; recognize each other by aura, 497; sacramental words of, 101; struggle of, with Synagogue, 491; treatises written by real, exist in national libraries, 527 (549).


Initiation: as birth into a new life, 177 (185); as rebuilding the temple, 89; derivation of term,
Initiation: as birth into a new life, 177 (185); as rebuilding the temple, 89; derivation of term,
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Interdependence, and universal correspondences, 230 (267).
Interdependence, and universal correspondences, 230 (267).


Intolerance: and dogmatism, 48182; effects of, 32.
Intolerance: and dogmatism, 481-82; effects of, 32.


Intuition: nature and action of, 217 (253), 232 (258); no infallible, 466.
Intuition: nature and action of, 217 (253), 232 (258); no infallible, 466.


Joannes, John, Dagon, Vishnu, 488. Ireland, once abode of Atlantean emigrants, 304.
Joannes, John, Dagon, Vishnu, 488.  
 
Ireland, once abode of Atlantean emigrants, 304.


Irenaeus Philalethes, on macrocosm, 518-19 (541).
Irenaeus Philalethes, on macrocosm, 518-19 (541).
Line 1,079: Line 1,146:
Isis Myrionymus, 97.
Isis Myrionymus, 97.


Islam, powerful coherence of, 194. Island. See Byron.
Islam, powerful coherence of, 194.  
 
Island. See Byron.


Israel, Sons of, 362.
Israel, Sons of, 362.
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Justin, St., on agapae, 99.
Justin, St., on agapae, 99.


Juvenal, on pride, 197. -VIth Satire, 77, 579.
Juvenal, on pride, 197.  
 
-VIth Satire, 77, 579.


{{Style P-Subtitle|K}}
{{Style P-Subtitle|K}}
Kabalah: altered, distorted to suit Christian ends, 244 (281) ; discussed, 21 et seq.; modem, and Roman Catholicism, 525 ( 548); originated in Aryan thought, 28, 31.
Kabalah: altered, distorted to suit Christian ends, 244 (281); discussed, 21 et seq.; modem, and Roman Catholicism, 525 (548); originated in Aryan thought, 28, 31.


Kabalists: confused, 243 (280); ignorant, 225 (261); mutually inimical, 238 (274).
Kabalists: confused, 243 (280); ignorant, 225 (261); mutually inimical, 238 (274).
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Kalevala, on Mariatta and babe, 65-66, 571.
Kalevala, on Mariatta and babe, 65-66, 571.


Kali, lower aspect of Akasa, 490. Kaliya, great serpent, 212 (248). Kali-yuga: first great cycle within, is at an end, 245 (281) ; and Mahatmas, 293.
Kali, lower aspect of Akasa, 490.  
 
Kaliya, great serpent, 212 (248).  
 
Kali-yuga: first great cycle within, is at an end, 245 (281); and Mahatmas, 293.


Kama-Ioka, 486.
Kama-Ioka, 486.
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Knight, Chas., The English Cyclopaedia, on Chinese works, 16; 580.
Knight, Chas., The English Cyclopaedia, on Chinese works, 16; 580.


Koot-humi, term found in Vishnu- Purana, 20.
Koot-humi, term found in Vishnu-Purana, 20.


Kopp, Dr. H.: Geschichte dec Chemie, on microcosm, 518 (541); biogr., 580.
Kopp, Dr. H.: Geschichte dec Chemie, on microcosm, 518 (541); biogr., 580.
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Krishna: 520 (543); as witness, 488; and Bacchus, 94 fn.; and Kaliya, 212 (248).
Krishna: 520 (543); as witness, 488; and Bacchus, 94 fn.; and Kaliya, 212 (248).


Kriyasakti: 489; and alchemy, 517 (540) ; conducts creative Quintessence and may kill, 506 ( 529).
Kriyasakti: 489; and alchemy, 517 (540); conducts creative Quintessence and may kill, 506 (529).


Kulluka-Bhatta, Annals, on ancient Egypt, 227 (263).
Kulluka-Bhatta, Annals, on ancient Egypt, 227 (263).
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{{Style P-Subtitle|L}}
{{Style P-Subtitle|L}}
Labor, and resources, 153 et seq. Lactantius, on lamps and sun, 82. Lamps, as symbols of sun, 82.
Labor, and resources, 153 et seq.  
 
Lactantius, on lamps and sun, 82.  
 
Lamps, as symbols of sun, 82.


Lancaster Evening Post, on “The Talking Image, etc.,” 46.
Lancaster Evening Post, on “The Talking Image, etc.,” 46.
Line 1,257: Line 1,336:
Liar, St. Paul on, 103.
Liar, St. Paul on, 103.


Lies: and calumnies, 296-97, 31112; and deceptions, as product of our civilization, 287-88; and impudence, 291; more readily accepted than truth, 290; public accustomed to, 366 et seq.
Lies: and calumnies, 296-97, 311-12; and deceptions, as product of our civilization, 287-88; and impudence, 291; more readily accepted than truth, 290; public accustomed to, 366 et seq.


Life, human, as collective spirit of, 469.
Life, human, as collective spirit of, 469.


Life of Constantine. See Eusebius. Light, as phos (</>«■;), 486 et seq. Light (London), 297.
Life of Constantine. See Eusebius.  
 
Light, as phos (Φώς), 486 et seq.  
 
Light (London), 297.


Light of Egypt, etc.: 417; discussed and exposed, 385-86.
Light of Egypt, etc.: 417; discussed and exposed, 385-86.
Line 1,279: Line 1,362:
Lodge, origin of term, 98.
Lodge, origin of term, 98.


Logos: as only begotten Son, 491; in Gospel of John, 483 et seq.; mystic religion of Christos, the, 377; or “Second God,”241 (27778); unmanifested, same as Parabrahman, 483.
Logos: as only begotten Son, 491; in Gospel of John, 483 et seq.; mystic religion of Christos, the, 377; or “Second God,”241 (277-78); unmanifested, same as Parabrahman, 483.


Loka, Lodge, 98.
Loka, Lodge, 98.
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Mahatma, as a title, 458.
Mahatma, as a title, 458.
Mahatma Letters. See Sinnett.
Mahatma Letters. See Sinnett.


Line 1,330: Line 1,414:


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{{Page aside|617}}
Man: as composite being, 505 (528) ; creates his own future, 304; dies without ever facing his soul, 242 (278) ; every, has responsive chord to kindness & truth, 353 ; inner, and occultism, 307, offspring of gods, 410; temple of his own personal god, 239 (276).
Man: as composite being, 505 (528); creates his own future, 304; dies without ever facing his soul, 242 (278); every, has responsive chord to kindness & truth, 353; inner, and occultism, 307, offspring of gods, 410; temple of his own personal god, 239 (276).


Manas: corresponds to Manomaya Kosa, 476; higher, 492; lower, sports in astral waves, 501; and phos, 487.
Manas: corresponds to Manomaya Kosa, 476; higher, 492; lower, sports in astral waves, 501; and phos, 487.
Line 1,342: Line 1,426:
Mansel, H. L., The Limits, etc., 415, 581.
Mansel, H. L., The Limits, etc., 415, 581.


Manual of Buddhism. See Hardy. Manu-bearing, Globes, 466.
Manual of Buddhism. See Hardy.  
 
Manu-bearing, Globes, 466.


Manuscripts, secret, destroyed, 175 (183) &fn.
Manuscripts, secret, destroyed, 175 (183) &fn.
Line 1,356: Line 1,442:
Martin. See Dickens.
Martin. See Dickens.


Mashalim, on Wisdom, 221-22 (257-58) ; 581.
Mashalim, on Wisdom, 221-22 (257-58); 581.


Masonry: Ashmole as real founder of modem, 176 (184) ; and Christian religion travestied copies of Paganism, 75; offspring of Mysteries, 84; originally archaic Gnosticism, 71 ; originated
Masonry: Ashmole as real founder of modem, 176 (184); and Christian religion travestied copies of Paganism, 75; offspring of Mysteries, 84; originally archaic Gnosticism, 71; originated
by Mystae, 88; secrets of symbolic, lost, 173 (181) et seq.; split, 72 fn.
by Mystae, 88; secrets of symbolic, lost, 173 (181) et seq.; split, 72 fn.


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Massinger, P., on malice, 418; 581.
Massinger, P., on malice, 418; 581.


Masters: as living ideals, 293; believed in by millions in India, 292; genuine & pseudo, 54; hoaxes about, 293-94; letter from a, on Karma & Theoso- phists, 168-69; mortal men with abnormal powers, 159; names of, desecrated by public and would- be chelas, 211, 293; and Teachers, and their relation to H.P.B., 309-310; versed in original teachings revealed by divine men, 467.
Masters: as living ideals, 293; believed in by millions in India, 292; genuine & pseudo, 54; hoaxes about, 293-94; letter from a, on Karma & Theosophists, 168-69; mortal men with abnormal powers, 159; names of, desecrated by public and could-be chelas, 211, 293; and Teachers, and their relation to H.P.B., 309-310; versed in original teachings revealed by divine men, 467.


Master Hilarion: 320; implied only, 316.
Master Hilarion: 320; implied only, 316.
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Master K. H.: 314-15, 430; and alleged “forged” letters, 405 et seq.; has not communicated with anyone since 1885, except H.P.B., 210; nonsense about, 378, 387; on panoramic vision at death, 446-47.
Master K. H.: 314-15, 430; and alleged “forged” letters, 405 et seq.; has not communicated with anyone since 1885, except H.P.B., 210; nonsense about, 378, 387; on panoramic vision at death, 446-47.


Materialism: as spiritual blindness, 505 (528) ; brutal struggle between, and mysticism approaching, 117 (131); scientific, 408; and Secularism, 409 fn., 439; T.S. as ark against deluge of, 246 (282); will not gain the upper hand, 117 (131).
Materialism: as spiritual blindness, 505 (528); brutal struggle between, and mysticism approaching, 117 (131); scientific, 408; and Secularism, 409 fn., 439; T.S. as ark against deluge of, 246 (282); will not gain the upper hand, 117 (131).


Matter: real, or substance, 506 (529); roots of, do not exist, but are eternally, 119 (133); {{Page aside|618}}and Spirit distinct only as a maya, 336.
Matter: real, or substance, 506 (529); roots of, do not exist, but are eternally, 119 (133); {{Page aside|618}}and Spirit distinct only as a maya, 336.


Matthew·. 81, 84, 197, 486; on mysteries, 237 (273); on pearls and swine, 221 (257), 293.
Matthew: 81, 84, 197, 486; on mysteries, 237 (273); on pearls and swine, 221 (257), 293.


Mavalankar, Damodar K., 552.
Mavalankar, Damodar K., 552.


Maya: deceits of, 198; and everlasting eternity, 475; light as, 487; and nature of sun, 232 (268) ; and Parabrahman, 476; world as, 346, 349.
Maya: deceits of, 198; and everlasting eternity, 475; light as, 487; and nature of sun, 232 (268); and Parabrahman, 476; world as, 346, 349.


Mead, G. R. S., and Blavatsky Lodge, 482.
Mead, G. R. S., and Blavatsky Lodge, 482.
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Men: divine, revealed oral teachings, 467; knowledge of, and cosmogony, 473.
Men: divine, revealed oral teachings, 467; knowledge of, and cosmogony, 473.


Menander: 214 ( 249) ; biogr., 581-82.
Menander: 214 (249); biogr., 581-82.


Menstruum universale, 515 (538).  
Menstruum universale, 515 (538).  
Line 1,409: Line 1,495:
Messe. See Ragon.
Messe. See Ragon.


Messiah, origin of term, 99 et seq. Metamorphoses. See Apuleius.
Messiah, origin of term, 99 et seq.  
 
Metamorphoses. See Apuleius.


Metamorphoses. See Ovid.  
Metamorphoses. See Ovid.  
Line 1,479: Line 1,567:


Mystae (Mva-Tai), originated modem Masonry, 88, 172 (180).
Mystae (Mva-Tai), originated modem Masonry, 88, 172 (180).
Mystagogos, 172(180).
Mystagogos, 172(180).


Line 1,500: Line 1,589:
Naidu, P. L, on three kinds of Karma, 144.
Naidu, P. L, on three kinds of Karma, 144.


Naimittika, Pralaya, 467, 468. Name, incommunicable, 174(182). Nankin, Porcelain Tower of, 359. Nasmyth, and sunspots, 232 (268). Nastika, 372, 427.
Naimittika, Pralaya, 467, 468.  
 
Name, incommunicable, 174 (182).  
 
Nankin, Porcelain Tower of, 359.  
 
Nasmyth, and sunspots, 232 (268).  
 
Nastika, 372, 427.


National Congress, of India & T.S., 394.
National Congress, of India & T.S., 394.
Line 1,518: Line 1,615:
Nazars, and Nabi, 221 (256).
Nazars, and Nabi, 221 (256).


Nebo, god of esoteric wisdom, 257. Nebi’im, of Judaea, 220 (256). Neomenia, sacred to Diana, 70. Neo-Platonism: in essence Theosophy, 438, 459; not understood, 227 (263).
Nebo, god of esoteric wisdom, 257.  
 
Nebi’im, of Judaea, 220 (256).  
 
Neomenia, sacred to Diana, 70.  
 
Neo-Platonism: in essence Theosophy, 438, 459; not understood, 227 (263).


Nestorius: Council condemns, 97; biogr., 583-84.
Nestorius: Council condemns, 97; biogr., 583-84.
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New York Sun, 190.
New York Sun, 190.


Nigidius. See Figulus, P. Nigidius. Nineteenth Century: cruel, boastful & wicked, 200; sacrilegious & hypocritical, 187 et seq.; the most criminal, 121 (134).
Nigidius. See Figulus, P. Nigidius.  
 
Nineteenth Century: cruel, boastful & wicked, 200; sacrilegious & hypocritical, 187 et seq.; the most criminal, 121 (134).


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{{Page aside|620}}
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No-thing, of Basilides and Kabalah, 240 (276) et seq.
No-thing, of Basilides and Kabalah, 240 (276) et seq.


Number, and numbers, 212 (248). Numerical, value of letters and mystery-language, 237 (273).
Number, and numbers, 212 (248).  
 
Numerical, value of letters and mystery-language, 237 (273).


Nutt, Joseph N., on women and Masonry, 527 (550).
Nutt, Joseph N., on women and Masonry, 527 (550).
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Oblong squares, 78.
Oblong squares, 78.


Occult: key to, sciences cannot be divulged, 523 (546) ; knowledge unrelated to money, 523 (546) ; science must be conquered, 523 (546); science practically verified, 399; study in special groups, 230 (266); writings on, science purposely veiled, 522 (544-45).
Occult: key to, sciences cannot be divulged, 523 (546); knowledge unrelated to money, 523 (546); science must be conquered, 523 (546); science practically verified, 399; study in special groups, 230 (266); writings on, science purposely veiled, 522 (544-45).


Occultism: as one of the sciences of Theosophy, 433; as universal solvent, 229 (266); can accomplish needed reform, 121 (134); concerned with inner man, 301; must be prudently acquired, 159; and study of cosmology, 473; true, is destruction of idea of Self, 105.
Occultism: as one of the sciences of Theosophy, 433; as universal solvent, 229 (266); can accomplish needed reform, 121 (134); concerned with inner man, 301; must be prudently acquired, 159; and study of cosmology, 473; true, is destruction of idea of Self, 105.


Octavius. See Felix, M. M. Oeaohoo, or sound, 489.
Octavius. See Felix, M. M.  
 
Oeaohoo, or sound, 489.


Olcott, Col. H. S.: defense of, 12; does not exercise papal powers, 382; doing special work in Japan, 299; and H.P.B. karmically responsible for T.S., 382; praised highly, 161-62, 380-81, 394.
Olcott, Col. H. S.: defense of, 12; does not exercise papal powers, 382; doing special work in Japan, 299; and H.P.B. karmically responsible for T.S., 382; praised highly, 161-62, 380-81, 394.
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Orpheus, from India, 94 fn.
Orpheus, from India, 94 fn.


Orphnos (op^>vos), 94 fn.
Orphnos (ορΦνός), 94 fn.


Osiris: and Isis as Spirit-Matter, 65; and Oseth, 96.
Osiris: and Isis as Spirit-Matter, 65; and Oseth, 96.


Ouden (oi8e'v), 244 (277).
Ouden (ούδέν), 244 (277).


Ovid, Metamorphoses, on Hades, 89.
Ovid, Metamorphoses, on Hades, 89.
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Pausanias, Periegesis: on Bacchus, 93 fn.; On Eos, 243 (279).
Pausanias, Periegesis: on Bacchus, 93 fn.; On Eos, 243 (279).


Pentateuch, made fantastic by Ma- soretie points, 524 (547),
Pentateuch, made fantastic by Masoretie points, 524 (547).
 
Periegesis. See Pausanias.
Periegesis. See Pausanias.


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Philosophic. See Chaho.
Philosophic. See Chaho.


Philosophie.See Ravaisson-Mollien.
Philosophie. See Ravaisson-Mollien.


Philosophism, modem, 439.
Philosophism, modem, 439.
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Phos (φώς): as Atma-Buddhi, 488; as Manas, 487; light & exoteric teachings, 486.
Phos (φώς): as Atma-Buddhi, 488; as Manas, 487; light & exoteric teachings, 486.


Phosphoros, Lucifer and Jesus,497.
Phosphoros, Lucifer and Jesus, 497.


Photos (φωτός), of lamblichus, 233 (270).
Photos (φωτός), of lamblichus, 233 (270).
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Piscinas, 78.
Piscinas, 78.


Pistis-Sophia·. 486, 489; on Elias & John, 492-93.
Pistis-Sophia: 486, 489; on Elias & John, 492-93.


Planetary, Spirits, 63.
Planetary, Spirits, 63.
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Policy, of Theosophical journals, 49.
Policy, of Theosophical journals, 49.


Polycarp, St., Epistle to the Phi- lippians, 41, 586.
Polycarp, St., Epistle to the Philippians, 41, 586.


Pope, A., on thoughts, 453.
Pope, A., on thoughts, 453.
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–Epistles, etc., 330, 586.
–Epistles, etc., 330, 586.


Popularity, how acquired, 2 et seq. Porphyry, ecstatic illumination of, 233 (270).
Popularity, how acquired, 2 et seq.  
 
Porphyry, ecstatic illumination of, 233 (270).


Porta, G. de la, Magia Naturalis, on alchemy, 517 (540), 586.
Porta, G. de la, Magia Naturalis, on alchemy, 517 (540), 586.
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{{Page aside|623}}
Progress, path of right, 151-52. Prometheus, Hermes addresses, 90. Prometheus Bound. See Aeschylus. Prometheus Unbound. See Shelley. Prophecy, cultivated by Essenes, 228 (265).
Progress, path of right, 151-52.  
 
Prometheus, Hermes addresses, 90.  
 
Prometheus Bound. See Aeschylus.  
 
Prometheus Unbound. See Shelley.  
 
Prophecy, cultivated by Essenes, 228 (265).


Prophets, initiates, 37.
Prophets, initiates, 37.
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Proteus, impalpable, omnipresent, as Universal Essence, 114 (128).
Proteus, impalpable, omnipresent, as Universal Essence, 114 (128).


Protyle, and Crookes, 234 (270). Proverb, Eastern, on mud thrown at people, 418.
Protyle, and Crookes, 234 (270).  
 
Proverb, Eastern, on mud thrown at people, 418.


Proverbs, 84.
Proverbs, 84.
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Pseudonyms, wrong motive for, 368.
Pseudonyms, wrong motive for, 368.


Psychic: phenomena, dangers of, 163, 164 ; powers and dangers of ambition or curiosity, 335 ; science, real students of, 164; untrained, faculties contain strange surprises, 318.
Psychic: phenomena, dangers of, 163, 164; powers and dangers of ambition or curiosity, 335; science, real students of, 164; untrained, faculties contain strange surprises, 318.


Psychism, and Old Testament, 495. Psychologization, evil karmic effects of, 56-57.
Psychism, and Old Testament, 495.  
 
Psychologization, evil karmic effects of, 56-57.


Public Opinion, 1 et seq.
Public Opinion, 1 et seq.


Purusha, and Prakriti, 507 (530). Pyramid, of Cheops, 358-59.
Purusha, and Prakriti, 507 (530).  
 
Pyramid, of Cheops, 358-59.
 
Pythagoras: Gnosis of, 87, 214 (250), 220 (256); knowledge of, from India, 229 (265).
Pythagoras: Gnosis of, 87, 214 (250), 220 (256); knowledge of, from India, 229 (265).


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Quaest. et Solut. See Philo Judaeus.
Quaest. et Solut. See Philo Judaeus.


Queen Mab. See Shelley. Questions, often insincere, 136.
Queen Mab. See Shelley.  
 
Questions, often insincere, 136.


Quinet, E.,La Création, on thoughts and the invisible, 452; 586.
Quinet, E.,La Création, on thoughts and the invisible, 452; 586.
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Radiant Matter, and Crookes, 234 (270).
Radiant Matter, and Crookes, 234 (270).


Ragon, J.-B.-M.: caution as to his language, 235 (272) ; destroyed volumes of, 78 ; may have known de Saint-Germain, 176 (184) ; on cradle of initiation in India, 177 (185); on Deity, 25; on Masonic salutation; 93; on Masonry & liturgy, 71 ; on the Sun & Son, 96; biography, 587-88.
Ragon, J.-B.-M.: caution as to his language, 235 (272); destroyed volumes of, 78; may have known de Saint-Germain, 176 (184); on cradle of initiation in India, 177 (185); on Deity, 25; on Masonic salutation; 93; on Masonry & liturgy, 71; on the Sun & Son, 96; biography, 587-88.


–Cours philosophique, etc., 95, 176 (184).
–Cours philosophique, etc., 95, 176 (184).
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Ram Mohun Roy, 458.
Ram Mohun Roy, 458.


Ravaisson-Mollien, F., La Philosophie en France, etc., on memory in the dying, 451 ; 588.
Ravaisson-Mollien, F., La Philosophie en France, etc., on memory in the dying, 451; 588.


Raven, symbol of longevity and will, 44-45.
Raven, symbol of longevity and will, 44-45.


Rays, science of occult, 231 (267). Real, and unreal, 242(278).
Rays, science of occult, 231 (267).  
 
Real, and unreal, 242 (278).


Reality, offered man today, 119 (132), 121 (135).
Reality, offered man today, 119 (132), 121 (135).
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Reforms: must be bloodless, 246 (283); social, needed, 152, et seq.
Reforms: must be bloodless, 246 (283); social, needed, 152, et seq.


Reincarnation: doctrine as old as the world, 426; doctrine of justice, 142; and Karma, 145, 202; laws to escape, 348; and metempsychosis, 137-38; objections to, discussed, 139; proofs of, 14041; taught by Jesus, 58, 61.
Reincarnation: doctrine as old as the world, 426; doctrine of justice, 142; and Karma, 145, 202; laws to escape, 348; and metempsychosis, 137-38; objections to, discussed, 139; proofs of, 140-41; taught by Jesus, 58, 61.


Reincarnation. See Walker.
Reincarnation. See Walker.
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Roca, Abbe: came to grief, 59-60; defrocked, 59; works of, 59 fn.; 588.
Roca, Abbe: came to grief, 59-60; defrocked, 59; works of, 59 fn.; 588.


Roman Catholicism: as the one enemy of T.S., 339; and modern Kabalah, 525 ( 548); religion of, pagan in origin, 64 et seq.
Roman Catholicism: as the one enemy of T.S., 339; and modern Kabalah, 525 (548); religion of, pagan in origin, 64 et seq.


Romans, 366, 484.
Romans, 366, 484.
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Rootless Root, and creative principle, 506 (529).
Rootless Root, and creative principle, 506 (529).


Roscommon, Earl of: De Arte Poe- tica, etc., 92; biogr., 589-90.
Roscommon, Earl of: De Arte Poetica, etc., 92; biogr., 589-90.


Rosenroth, Knorr von: 244 (281); biogr., 589.
Rosenroth, Knorr von: 244 (281); biogr., 589.
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Saints, greatest & ascetics, 219 (255).
Saints, greatest & ascetics, 219 (255).


Samadhi: 214(250) fn.,222(258) ; witnesses to, 214-15 (250-51).
Samadhi: 214 (250) fn.,222 (258); witnesses to, 214-15 (250-51).


Sambhogakaya, nature of, 349.
Sambhogakaya, nature of, 349.
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San-kiea-yi-su, on Buddha’s asceticism, 346-47.
San-kiea-yi-su, on Buddha’s asceticism, 346-47.


Saracens, and alchemy, 514 (538). Sarah, allegorical term, 511 (534) fn.
Saracens, and alchemy, 514 (538).  
 
Sarah, allegorical term, 511 (534) fn.


Sarat Chandra Das, 430.
Sarat Chandra Das, 430.
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Schwartz, F.L.W., Ursprung, etc., 513 (536) fn., 590.
Schwartz, F.L.W., Ursprung, etc., 513 (536) fn., 590.


Science(s): deals in inferences, 303; enriches wealthy at disadvantage of poor, 234 (270); every, has three aspects, 509-10 (532-33); exoteric & esoteric, 220 (256); Gupta-Vidyä, as secret, 212 (248); hypotheses of, 231-32 (267-68) ; and mosquitoes’ proboscis, 331; occult, based on original oral teachings,
Science(s): deals in inferences, 303; enriches wealthy at disadvantage of poor, 234 (270); every, has three aspects, 509-10 (532-33); exoteric & esoteric, 220 (256); Gupta-Vidyä, as secret, 212 (248); hypotheses of, 231-32 (267-68); and mosquitoes’ proboscis, 331; occult, based on original oral teachings,
467; occult, dangerous, 230 (266); of true Rája-Yogis, and offshoots, 235 (271); poisonous gas of Western, 393; Sacred, universal, 174 (181); some mysteries may become open to, tomorrow, 339; syllogisms & deductions of, 209; universal, & cyclic return of ideas, 117 (130).  
467; occult, dangerous, 230 (266); of true Rája-Yogis, and offshoots, 235 (271); poisonous gas of Western, 393; Sacred, universal, 174 (181); some mysteries may become open to, tomorrow, 339; syllogisms & deductions of, 209; universal, & cyclic return of ideas, 117 (130).  


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Self-sacrifice, spirit of love, 149, 154-55.
Self-sacrifice, spirit of love, 149, 154-55.


Selfishness: degrees of, in evolving man, 149; must be conquered, 105; of nineteenth century, 121 (134); of personality, 197; of Yogis & hermits, 218(254), 343- 44, 346, 350, 351 fn.; and prejudice, 466.
Selfishness: degrees of, in evolving man, 149; must be conquered, 105; of nineteenth century, 121 (134); of personality, 197; of Yogis & hermits, 218(254), 343-44, 346, 350, 351 fn.; and prejudice, 466.


Senses: interrelation of, 212-13 (249); physical, and higher perceptions, 233 (270); seven, 213 (249) fn., 233 (270).
Senses: interrelation of, 212-13 (249); physical, and higher perceptions, 233 (270); seven, 213 (249) fn., 233 (270).
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–The Winters Tale, 136.
–The Winters Tale, 136.


Shamji Krishnavarma, & Monier- Williams, 206, 208.
Shamji Krishnavarma, & Monier-Williams, 206, 208.


Shan Hai Ching, 16, 590.
Shan Hai Ching, 16, 590.
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Simon the Magician, 214 (249).
Simon the Magician, 214 (249).


Sinnett, A. P., Esoteric Buddhism, 298, 432, 433, 458 ; 590.
Sinnett, A. P., Esoteric Buddhism, 298, 432, 433, 458; 590.


–Incidents, etc., dates in, about H.P.B., 364 & fn.; testimony of E. Schütze on handwriting, 40506; 590.
–Incidents, etc., dates in, about H.P.B., 364 & fn.; testimony of E. Schütze on handwriting, 40506; 590.
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–Letters of H.P.B., 364, 590.
–Letters of H.P.B., 364, 590.


–The Mahatma Letters, on mental state of dying man, 446-47 &fn.; 590.
–The Mahatma Letters, on mental state of dying man, 446-47 & fn.; 590.


Siva, noose of, and passions, 503.
Siva, noose of, and passions, 503.
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Slippers, of King-Priest of Babylon, 76.
Slippers, of King-Priest of Babylon, 76.


Smaragdine Tablet; fragment of Hermetic Books, 526 (549) ; legend of 511 (534).
Smaragdine Tablet; fragment of Hermetic Books, 526 (549); legend of 511 (534).


Socialists, two, in T.S., 478.
Socialists, two, in T.S., 478.
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Society, evil of present-day, 2 et seq.
Society, evil of present-day, 2 et seq.


Society for Psychical Research (SPR) : Report of, and Methodist Times, 403 et seq.; ridiculed by Hawk, 157 ; sorry descendant of Henry More, 337 ; and the “Russian Spy” ideas, 422; tried to build its reputation on downfall of Theosophy, 54.
Society for Psychical Research (SPR): Report of, and Methodist Times, 403 et seq.; ridiculed by Hawk, 157; sorry descendant of Henry More, 337 ; and the “Russian Spy” ideas, 422; tried to build its reputation on downfall of Theosophy, 54.


Socrates, condemned to death, 438. Soda, and alcohol, 507 (530).
Socrates, condemned to death, 438. Soda, and alcohol, 507 (530).
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Sons, luminous, of manvantaric dawn & Logos, 485.
Sons, luminous, of manvantaric dawn & Logos, 485.


Sophia-Akhamôth : feminine Wisdom, 221 (257) ; symbolism of, 499, 500.
Sophia-Akhamôth: feminine Wisdom, 221 (257); symbolism of, 499, 500.


Sophocles, Electra, on Athens, 89.
Sophocles, Electra, on Athens, 89.
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Soter (^wrr/p'), as Savior-God, 229 (265).
Soter (Σωτήρ), as Savior-God, 229 (265).


Soul, memory of, 451.
Soul, memory of, 451.
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Stone, Nicholas, secret MS. of, 175 (183) & fn.
Stone, Nicholas, secret MS. of, 175 (183) & fn.


Strabo, Geography: on Cos, 243 (279) ; on Mysteries, 85; 591.
Strabo, Geography: on Cos, 243 (279); on Mysteries, 85; 591.


Stromateis. See Clement Alexan- drinus.
Stromateis. See Clement Alexandrinus.


Struggle: between the god and animal in man, 148; for existence, a magic formula, 147.
Struggle: between the god and animal in man, 148; for existence, a magic formula, 147.
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Sutta-N ipata, 343, 591.
Sutta-N ipata, 343, 591.


Svabhavat: 113 (127) ; as “FatherMother,” 490; and arche, 484.
Svabhavat: 113 (127); as “FatherMother,” 490; and arche, 484.


“Sweat-born,” 489.
“Sweat-born,” 489.
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Symbolical, methods used in Mysteries, 85.
Symbolical, methods used in Mysteries, 85.


Symbols: and ideographs, universal, 32-33; key to true, beyond Himalayas, 245 (281); language of universal, 230 (267); more than one meaning in, 510(533) ; referring to “building a city,” etc., 235 (272).
Symbols: and ideographs, universal, 32-33; key to true, beyond Himalayas, 245 (281); language of universal, 230 (267); more than one meaning in, 510 (533); referring to “building a city,” etc., 235 (272).


Synaxis (owa£is), 98.
Synaxis (owa£is), 98.
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Tantras, as ceremonial black magic, 29.
Tantras, as ceremonial black magic, 29.


T ar gum of Jerusalem, on berêshîth, 484; 591.
Targum of Jerusalem, on berêshîth, 484; 591.


Tartarus, and initiation, 90.
Tartarus, and initiation, 90.
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Teaching, unbroken oral, revealed by divine men, 467.
Teaching, unbroken oral, revealed by divine men, 467.


Temple (s): lower and upper, 88, 90, 93, 95; man as the one, of God, 81 ; of Sacred Science is One, 174 (182) ; pagan and Christian, 80 ; symbology of, 502, 503; term for the esoteric doctrine, 89.
Temple (s): lower and upper, 88, 90, 93, 95; man as the one, of God, 81; of Sacred Science is One, 174 (182); pagan and Christian, 80; symbology of, 502, 503; term for the esoteric doctrine, 89.


Temple, Sir Richard, 396, 591.
Temple, Sir Richard, 396, 591.
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Tennyson, Lord, The Golden Year, 186.
Tennyson, Lord, The Golden Year, 186.


Termini, and origin of altars, 80. Ternary, connected with Church ritual, 101.
Termini, and origin of altars, 80.  
 
Ternary, connected with Church ritual, 101.


Terremotos, 356.
Terremotos, 356.
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–De Spectaculis, on hell-fire, 84.
–De Spectaculis, on hell-fire, 84.


Tetragrammaton: and cube, 174 (182) ; or Jahveh, 221 (257) fn.
Tetragrammaton: and cube, 174 (182); or Jahveh, 221 (257) fn.


Thackeray, W. M., on memory and soul, 453.
Thackeray, W. M., on memory and soul, 453.
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Theaetetus. See Plato.
Theaetetus. See Plato.


Theocracy, had its day, 225 (261). Theodidaktos, 214 (250), 228 (265).
Theocracy, had its day, 225 (261).  
 
Theodidaktos, 214 (250), 228 (265).


Theodoret. Bishop: 214 (250); biogr., 592.
Theodoret. Bishop: 214 (250); biogr., 592.
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Theosophical: books prohibited in Russia, 461; purpose of a, Journal, 116 (130); terminology, 176 (185).
Theosophical: books prohibited in Russia, 461; purpose of a, Journal, 116 (130); terminology, 176 (185).


Theosophical Society: a Republic of Conscience, 115 (129); 239 (276) fn.; as ark against deluge of materialism, 246 (282); as tree of Brotherhood, 245-46 (281-82); autonomy of various bodies in, and no Parent Society, 381; condition of eligibility to membership in, 335; dissentions and rivalries in, 238 (274) et seq.; dues in, abolished, 12; enemies of, as scavengers, 303; false prophets in, 47-48; finances of, 13; free from intolerance, dogmatism and prejudice, 338- 39: founded on model of U.S.A.  
Theosophical Society: a Republic of Conscience, 115 (129); 239 (276) fn.; as ark against deluge of materialism, 246 (282); as tree of Brotherhood, 245-46 (281-82); autonomy of various bodies in, and no Parent Society, 381; condition of eligibility to membership in, 335; dissentions and rivalries in, 238 (274) et seq.; dues in, abolished, 12; enemies of, as scavengers, 303; false prophets in, 47-48; finances of, 13; free from intolerance, dogmatism and prejudice, 338-39: founded on model of U.S.A.  
Constitution, 115 (128); great expansion of, 111 (125) et seq.; growth of, 167; has victorious disciples, 239 (275); incorporation of Branches, 384; international & universal, 372; karma for hindering the force of, 166; karma of, and help given, 354; and Lane, 551 et seq.; many enemies of, 163,165, 306 et seq.; misrepresented, 216 (252), 366 et seq.; motto of, 112 (126) ; and mystic religion of Christos, the Logos, 377; no place for fanatics in, 113 (127); no set beliefs in, {{Page aside|629}}110 (124); not school of promiscuous Theurgic rites, 165; offers subjects of study for all, 242 (279); opposition to, in London & sacrifice of a few; 455; owes much to Freethinkers, 411; Roman Catholicism as the one enemy of, 339; Rules, etc., 431-32; rules of, give freedom of belief, 425; should not grow too fast, 163; survey of accomplishments in Orient, 392 et seq.; termites of the 217(252); third object of, 215(251); threefold objects of, 53, 391 et seq.; to fight those misusing it to obtain magical powers, 165; triple wish of the, as Utopia, 246 (282); unsectarian nucleus of men devoted to search after truth, 334; where permanent record will be, 292.
Constitution, 115 (128); great expansion of, 111 (125) et seq.; growth of, 167; has victorious disciples, 239 (275); incorporation of Branches, 384; international & universal, 372; karma for hindering the force of, 166; karma of, and help given, 354; and Lane, 551 et seq.; many enemies of, 163,165, 306 et seq.; misrepresented, 216 (252), 366 et seq.; motto of, 112 (126); and mystic religion of Christos, the Logos, 377; no place for fanatics in, 113 (127); no set beliefs in, {{Page aside|629}}110 (124); not school of promiscuous Theurgic rites, 165; offers subjects of study for all, 242 (279); opposition to, in London & sacrifice of a few; 455; owes much to Freethinkers, 411; Roman Catholicism as the one enemy of, 339; Rules, etc., 431-32; rules of, give freedom of belief, 425; should not grow too fast, 163; survey of accomplishments in Orient, 392 et seq.; termites of the 217 (252); third object of, 215 (251); threefold objects of, 53, 391 et seq.; to fight those misusing it to obtain magical powers, 165; triple wish of the, as Utopia, 246 (282); unsectarian nucleus of men devoted to search after truth, 334; where permanent record will be, 292.


Theosophist, The: becoming a laughing stock, 383; and R. Harte, 378 et seq., 481-82.
Theosophist, The: becoming a laughing stock, 383; and R. Harte, 378 et seq., 481-82.


Theosophists: are philosophers, 439; chief concern of, is search after Truth, 339; defined, 113 (127) et seq.; defined by a Master, 169; destined to save survivors of deluge of materialism, 246 (282); do not believe in personal God, 414; duties of, 247 (283); first historical, 459; frustrated & their behavior, 29192; misjudged & abused, 43637; must work for others and strive for freedom of human thought, 115 (129); often misrepresented, 111 (125), 367 et seq.; often set on methods of work, 165-66; ridiculed, laughed at & boycotted, 224-25 (260-61), 367 et seq.; role of true, and the new cycle, 202; should master outline of our metaphysical system, 104; should show charity
Theosophists: are philosophers, 439; chief concern of, is search after Truth, 339; defined, 113 (127) et seq.; defined by a Master, 169; destined to save survivors of deluge of materialism, 246 (282); do not believe in personal God, 414; duties of, 247 (283); first historical, 459; frustrated & their behavior, 291-92; misjudged & abused, 436-37; must work for others and strive for freedom of human thought, 115 (129); often misrepresented, 111 (125), 367 et seq.; often set on methods of work, 165-66; ridiculed, laughed at & boycotted, 224-25 (260-61), 367 et seq.; role of true, and the new cycle, 202; should master outline of our metaphysical system, 104; should show charity and no reprisal, 306; struggle for which, must be prepared, 115 (129); true and false, 216 (252), 219 (255); true, and their work, 239 (275), 556-57; true, and useless ones, 122 (136); who turn away from T.S., 167.
and no reprisal, 306; struggle for which, must be prepared, 115 (129); true and false, 216 (252), 219 (255); true, and their work, 239 (275), 556-57; true, and useless ones, 122 (136); who turn away from T.S., 167.


Theosophy: alone can save the world from despair, 226 (262); and America, 162 et seq.; as quintessence of highest philosophy; 435; as science of Truth, 110 (124); as untrammelled liberty of thought, 410; as vital factor in life, 163; as Wisdom, 220-22 (256-58); and atheism, 372 et seq.; can accomplish needed reform of thought, 121 (134) ; defined, 410; direct descendant of Universal Gnosis, 228 (264); emulation in, not rivalry, is required, 239 (275); essence of philosophical research, 110 (124); examines reverse side of every apparent truth, 232 (268); highest transcendental philosophy, 436; ill-defined by Webster, 234 (271); in essence Neo-Platonism , 438; is altruism, 202; and metaphysics, 233 (26970); misconstrued, 432-33; misused by insidious foes, 165; monistic, 339; most transcendental ethics, 437; not a religion, 375, 435; of the Neo-Platonists, 215 (251); opposed by Brahmins, 432; origin of term, 372; Pseudo—, 45 et seq.; real, is Pantheism, 333, 414; seeds of, find good ground but in a few, 168; synonymous of Jnana- Vidya, 235 (271); to be philosophy of the future, 222 (258); and unfettered liberty to investigate Nature, 113 (127); unsectarian, 110 (124); {{Page aside|630}}wisdom of the gods, 109 (123); work for, is entrance to the Inner Life, 166.
Theosophy: alone can save the world from despair, 226 (262); and America, 162 et seq.; as quintessence of highest philosophy; 435; as science of Truth, 110 (124); as untrammelled liberty of thought, 410; as vital factor in life, 163; as Wisdom, 220-22 (256-58); and atheism, 372 et seq.; can accomplish needed reform of thought, 121 (134); defined, 410; direct descendant of Universal Gnosis, 228 (264); emulation in, not rivalry, is required, 239 (275); essence of philosophical research, 110 (124); examines reverse side of every apparent truth, 232 (268); highest transcendental philosophy, 436; ill-defined by Webster, 234 (271); in essence Neo-Platonism, 438; is altruism, 202; and metaphysics, 233 (26970); misconstrued, 432-33; misused by insidious foes, 165; monistic, 339; most transcendental ethics, 437; not a religion, 375, 435; of the Neo-Platonists, 215 (251); opposed by Brahmins, 432; origin of term, 372; Pseudo—, 45 et seq.; real, is Pantheism, 333, 414; seeds of, find good ground but in a few, 168; synonymous of Jnana-Vidya, 235 (271); to be philosophy of the future, 222 (258); and unfettered liberty to investigate Nature, 113 (127); unsectarian, 110 (124); {{Page aside|630}}wisdom of the gods, 109 (123); work for, is entrance to the Inner Life, 166.


Thersites, of Freethought, 418, 437.
Thersites, of Freethought, 418, 437.
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Tonsure, and priests of Anubis, 77.
Tonsure, and priests of Anubis, 77.


Transmutation: black magic in some cases, 523 ( 546); possibility of, 508 (531); 510 (533).
Transmutation: black magic in some cases, 523 (546); possibility of, 508 (531); 510 (533).


Treatise. See Bacon, Roger.
Treatise. See Bacon, Roger.
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Trinity: and alchemical agents, 517 (540); historical, 101; and trimurti, 517 (540).
Trinity: and alchemical agents, 517 (540); historical, 101; and trimurti, 517 (540).


Truth: as Beacon-light, 213 (249), 226 (262) ; can never die, 293; cannot be given to public, 521 (544) ; divine, fragmented, 243 (280); heroism & self-abnegation, 193; not always wise to tell, 111 (125); not as sensational as falsehood, 366; path leading to divine, 120 (134) ; religion of
Truth: as Beacon-light, 213 (249), 226 (262); can never die, 293; cannot be given to public, 521 (544); divine, fragmented, 243 (280); heroism & self-abnegation, 193; not always wise to tell, 111 (125); not as sensational as falsehood, 366; path leading to divine, 120 (134); religion of Theosophists, 228 (264); the One, as heart of universe, 225 (262); the One, and unity, 237 (274); and Theosophy, 110 (124); Theosophy as way leading to, 229 (266); unwelcome, 331 et seq.; whenever told, is not forgiven, 291.
Theosophists, 228 (264); the One, as heart of universe, 225 (262); the One, and unity, 237 (274); and Theosophy, 110 (124); Theosophy as way leading to, 229 (266); unwelcome, 331 et seq.; whenever told, is not forgiven, 291.


Tsin Dynasty, 15.
Tsin Dynasty, 15.
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Unselfishness, and chelaship, 301. Upanishads, on thin arteries, astral body & residues from other lives, 136.
Unselfishness, and chelaship, 301. Upanishads, on thin arteries, astral body & residues from other lives, 136.


Upas, tree, dangerous, 198. Ursprung. See Schwartz.
Upas, tree, dangerous, 198.  
 
Ursprung. See Schwartz.


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Venus, female form of Lucifer, 496.
Venus, female form of Lucifer, 496.


Vidya, defined, 235(271) fn.
Vidya, defined, 235 (271) fn.


Vigilantius, on lamps and Sun, 82.
Vigilantius, on lamps and Sun, 82.
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Wilder, Dr. Alexander: on instinct and omniscience, 217 (253).
Wilder, Dr. Alexander: on instinct and omniscience, 217 (253).


–New Platonism, etc.: on dialect
–New Platonism, etc.: on dialect of symbols, 520 (543); on Eclectics, 92; on Geber, 517 (540); on the One Supreme Essence & Neo-Platonists, 236 (273); quoting Espagnet, 521 (544); 592-93.
of symbols, 520 (543); on Eclectics, 92; on Geber, 517 (540) ; on the One Supreme Essence & Neo-Platonists, 236 (273) ; quoting Espagnet, 521 (544) ; 592-93.


Wilson, Dr. H. H„ 227 (263).
Wilson, Dr. H. H„ 227 (263).
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