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Aanru: Field of, 48(55); corresponds to Devachan, 50(58). | Aanru: Field of, 48 (55); corresponds to Devachan, 50 (58). | ||
Aarzoo, Fields of, 211. | Aarzoo, Fields of, 211. | ||
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Abhinna, 47. | Abhinna, 47. | ||
Absolute: All, 325; and Absoluteness, 336, 399; and emanation, 359-60; cannot be understood by us now, 319; cannot change, 174; does not differentiate, 327; does not feel, 322; during Mahapralaya, 333; has no attributes, 151, 311; has no consciousness, desire or thought, 315 ; no use praying to the, 345 ; or Divine Thought, 360. | Absolute: All, 325; and Absoluteness, 336, 399; and emanation, 359-60; cannot be understood by us now, 319; cannot change, 174; does not differentiate, 327; does not feel, 322; during Mahapralaya, 333; has no attributes, 151, 311; has no consciousness, desire or thought, 315; no use praying to the, 345; or Divine Thought, 360. | ||
Absolute Existence, 42 fn., 43 fn., 44 fn. | Absolute Existence, 42 fn., 43 fn., 44 fn. | ||
Absoluteness: 347, 399; is | Absoluteness: 347, 399; is Parabrahm, 336. | ||
Acanthus, 90. | Acanthus, 90. | ||
“Accursed,” story entitled, 295. Acorn, evolution of, 361, 362-63. Adalberg of Magdeburg: biogr., 410; clashes with Church, 15-16; supported, 17. | “Accursed,” story entitled, 295. | ||
Acorn, evolution of, 361, 362-63. | |||
Adalberg of Magdeburg: biogr., 410; clashes with Church, 15-16; supported, 17. | |||
Adam, and creation of animals, 175. | Adam, and creation of animals, 175. | ||
Adam-Kadmon : and cube, 53(61); as Sephirothal Tree, 398; male-female, symbol of material universe, 45 fn. ; Planetary Spirits constitute, 345; same as Brahmâ, 346. | Adam-Kadmon: and cube, 53(61); as Sephirothal Tree, 398; male-female, symbol of material universe, 45 fn.; Planetary Spirits constitute, 345; same as Brahmâ, 346. | ||
Addison: biogr., 410-11; on society gossip, 204-05. | Addison: biogr., 410-11; on society gossip, 204-05. | ||
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Agents, Masters employ, 139. | Agents, Masters employ, 139. | ||
Agnishwatta[Agnishvatta], Manu is an, 363. | Agnishwatta [Agnishvatta], Manu is an, 363. | ||
Agnostics, best practical workers for Theosophy from among, 160. | Agnostics, best practical workers for Theosophy from among, 160. | ||
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Alaya: as Anima Mundi, 347; emanates Cosmic Buddhi, 324; Logos is male aspect of, 353. | Alaya: as Anima Mundi, 347; emanates Cosmic Buddhi, 324; Logos is male aspect of, 353. | ||
Albigenses, survival of | Albigenses, survival of Manicheans, 68, 113. | ||
Albizzi, Cardinal: biogr., 411; and the mystery names, 28. | Albizzi, Cardinal: biogr., 411; and the mystery names, 28. | ||
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Arago, on scientific research, 93. | Arago, on scientific research, 93. | ||
Archangels: correspond to | Archangels: correspond to Dhyani-Buddhas, 362; correspondence between, and Planets, 50(57). | ||
Dhyani-Buddhas, 362; correspondence between, and | |||
Planets, 50(57). | |||
Archistrategus, 49(56). | Archistrategus, 49(56). | ||
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Arhats, carried knowledge beyond the Himalayas, 71, 119. | Arhats, carried knowledge beyond the Himalayas, 71, 119. | ||
Aristotle, and his | Aristotle, and his “privation of matter,” 362. | ||
Arnold, Sir E., Light of Asia, 63; 412. | Arnold, Sir E., Light of Asia, 63; 412. | ||
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Aryasangha [Aryasamgha], the School of, 326. | Aryasangha [Aryasamgha], the School of, 326. | ||
Asceticism, warning against, 133. Astral: body exists before birth, 219; double and kama-rupa at death, 176; images brought to view by occultist, 132; life of earth, 277; matrix and precipitations, 269; plane, and color and sound, 266; plane very deceptive, 324; semi-substantial, creations of mysteries, 155; three kinds of, bodies, 218 et seq. | Asceticism, warning against, 133. | ||
Astral: body exists before birth, 219; double and kama-rupa at death, 176; images brought to view by occultist, 132; life of earth, 277; matrix and precipitations, 269; plane, and color and sound, 266; plane very deceptive, 324; semi-substantial, creations of mysteries, 155; three kinds of, bodies, 218 et seq. | |||
Astral Light: and dreams or visions, 257; and evolution of acorn, 362-63; and germ in acorn, 361; prototypes, 361; as Maya, 356-57; does not extend beyond fourth plane, 360; lower aspect of Akasa, 384; memory of animal man, 251; periodic and changeable, 361; polluted by man’s thoughts, 251; tempting demon impressing slumbering brain, 252; term used for realm of Akasa, 360. | Astral Light: and dreams or visions, 257; and evolution of acorn, 362-63; and germ in acorn, 361; prototypes, 361; as Maya, 356-57; does not extend beyond fourth plane, 360; lower aspect of Akasa, 384; memory of animal man, 251; periodic and changeable, 361; polluted by man’s thoughts, 251; tempting demon impressing slumbering brain, 252; term used for realm of Akasa, 360. | ||
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Atheist, difference between, and a Christian, 104-05. | Atheist, difference between, and a Christian, 104-05. | ||
Atma [Atman], 406; and Buddhi-Manas, 216 fn. | |||
Atmosphere, observation of matter of celestial bodies altered by, 374. | Atmosphere, observation of matter of celestial bodies altered by, 374. | ||
Atom: and molecule, 307; and molecule, occult def. 370-71 | Atom: and molecule, 307; and molecule, occult def. 370-71; as 7th principle of a body, 370-71; Brahma called, 371, 385; has its own consciousness, 322; man is an, 386; nature of real, and its periodic manifestations, 370; not one, distinctly our own, 395; occult meaning of term, 353. | ||
Atomic Theory, a misnomer, 307. Atonement, 254. | Atomic Theory, a misnomer, 307. Atonement, 254. | ||
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Avatar [Avatâra], of Mahat, 364. | Avatar [Avatâra], of Mahat, 364. | ||
Avidya [Avidyâ] ,311. | Avidya [Avidyâ], 311. | ||
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Bacchus, 279. | Bacchus, 279. | ||
Bacon, F. : dishonesty of, 94; on charities, 95. | Bacon, F.: dishonesty of, 94; on charities, 95. | ||
Badrinath, Yogis of, 401. | Badrinath, Yogis of, 401. | ||
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Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire, on Buddha, 201. | Barthélemy Saint-Hilaire, on Buddha, 201. | ||
Being (s) : every living, was, is, or will become a human, 321; from higher worlds confabulate with elect mortals, 168; higher, incarnated in our humanity, 166 ; overshadow rare sensitives 168; subjective high, 312. | Being (s): every living, was, is, or will become a human, 321; from higher worlds confabulate with elect mortals, 168; higher, incarnated in our humanity, 166; overshadow rare sensitives 168; subjective high, 312. | ||
Beliefs, danger of, formed on authority, 129. | Beliefs, danger of, formed on authority, 129. | ||
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Bennett, D.M., 141 fn. | Bennett, D.M., 141 fn. | ||
Besant, W., Herr Paulus, 21-22 fn. ; 412. | Besant, W., Herr Paulus, 21-22 fn.; 412. | ||
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Blake, G. Garter, on Milan of Serbia, 189-90. | Blake, G. Garter, on Milan of Serbia, 189-90. | ||
Blavatsky, H.P.: a Buddhist, allegedly Asiatic, 153; and Anglo-Indian police, 293; and politics, 293; and Zinovief, 290; direct agent of Masters, 139; dissolves Bureau | Blavatsky, H.P.: a Buddhist, allegedly Asiatic, 153; and Anglo-Indian police, 293; and politics, 293; and Zinovief, 290; direct agent of Masters, 139; dissolves Bureau of “Isis” Branch, 136-37; extent of her authority, 137, 139-40; has everything to do with occult matters, 139; joint declaration of, and Olcott, 142; known as H.P.B. to world, but otherwise to Masters, 139; loathes R.G. Church, 65; member of no Branch, 137; mission of, drives men to self-study, 138; never a spy, 290, 292, 293 et seq.; never meddled in politics, 294; no animus against true Christianity, 243 et seq.; no better agent for years to come, 139; on Light on the Path, 235; on Milan’s divorce, 191-92; on title and nature of Esot. Buddhism, 177 et seq.; precipitates in London forjudge, 273; present at meetings of Blavatsky Lodge, 300; sees Indians and elementáis in New York, 272; solely responsible to members for E.S., 154; taken to task by “Leo,” 243 et seq.; taught pledged disciples, 152. | ||
members for E.S., 154; taken to task by | |||
–, | –, “From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostán,” and text in Key to Theosophy, 217. | ||
–, Isis Unveiled: 125 fn. ; 281; and intention of H.P.B. to correct and abridge it, 216 fn.; more than one error in, 216 fn. ; on Nirvana, 66 fn., 111 fn.; on reincarnation and corrections thereto, 215-16 fn. ; on Universe as expression of single Spirit, 265. | –, Isis Unveiled: 125 fn.; 281; and intention of H.P.B. to correct and abridge it, 216 fn.; more than one error in, 216 fn.; on Nirvana, 66 fn., 111 fn.; on reincarnation and corrections thereto, 215-16 fn.; on Universe as expression of single Spirit, 265. | ||
–, Letters of H.P. Blavatsky to A.P. Sinnett, 9. | –, Letters of H.P. Blavatsky to A.P. Sinnett, 9. | ||
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–, Theosophical Glossary, 159. | –, Theosophical Glossary, 159. | ||
–, The Secret Doctrine: rf. 13, 62, 163 fn., 166, 177, 179 fn., 180,181,182,183, 184,185,186, 187, 238, 240, 255, 309, 313, 340, 343, 381, 398; a correspondent on, 235; Amer. ed. of, 158; and Christianity, 243 et seq. ; and gravitation, 386 ; Commentaries of 1st Vol. deal with Solar System only, 354; epitome of occult truths, 140; figurative language of, 368; first Stanzas not concerned with Solar System, 354; gives out all that can be given during this century, 170; Glossary to, 159; King’s error about, 184 fn. ; lays bare common foundation of all religions, etc., 170; many slokas of, omitted, 321, 340; on Ah-hi, 316-17; on body of mammals, 175; on Builders, 348; on Celestial Virgin, the Son, and square and cube, 356; on curds and cosmic matter, 373; on existence and being, 348; on first | –, The Secret Doctrine: rf. 13, 62, 163 fn., 166, 177, 179 fn., 180,181,182,183, 184,185,186, 187, 238, 240, 255, 309, 313, 340, 343, 381, 398; a correspondent on, 235; Amer. ed. of, 158; and Christianity, 243 et seq.; and gravitation, 386; Commentaries of 1st Vol. deal with Solar System only, 354; epitome of occult truths, 140; figurative language of, 368; first Stanzas not concerned with Solar System, 354; gives out all that can be given during this century, 170; Glossary to, 159; King’s error about, 184 fn.; lays bare common foundation of all religions, etc., 170; many slokas of, omitted, 321, 340; on Ah-hi, 316-17; on body of mammals, 175; on Builders, 348; on Celestial Virgin, the Son, and square and cube, 356; on curds and cosmic matter, 373; on existence and being, 348; on first “Primordial,” 397; {{Page aside|435}}on Fohatic impress, 353; on Fohatic impulse, 391; on number and Deity, 372; on ray of “Ever-Darkness,” 350-51; on Space in the abstract, 301-2, 311; on time, 314, 358; publication and first bound volume of, 157-58; quotes Gita on death, 396; role of Masters in production of, 140; third volume of, 344. | ||
–, The Voice of the Silence, 326 fn. | –, The Voice of the Silence, 326 fn. | ||
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Book of Life, as Lipika, 405. | Book of Life, as Lipika, 405. | ||
Book of the | Book of the Dead: q. 48 (55); rf. 212, 213; bibliogr., 413-15. | ||
Bosworth, Rev. T., and gunnery, 102-3. | Bosworth, Rev. T., and gunnery, 102-3. | ||
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called Anu, 371; def. 363; days and nights of, 44 fn.; night of, 242; same as Adam-Kadmon, 346; synthesis of 7 Logoi, 346. | called Anu, 371; def. 363; days and nights of, 44 fn.; night of, 242; same as Adam-Kadmon, 346; synthesis of 7 Logoi, 346. | ||
Brahma-Vach, 54(61). | Brahma-Vach, 54 (61). | ||
Brahma-Vach-Viraj, 351. | Brahma-Vach-Viraj, 351. | ||
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Brahma-Vishnu, 45 fn. | Brahma-Vishnu, 45 fn. | ||
Brain: and inner man, 250; attunement of chela’s, to the brain of Master, 266; distorts experiences in dreams, 248; partly registers dreams, 250; | Brain: and inner man, 250; attunement of chela’s, to the brain of Master, 266; distorts experiences in dreams, 248; partly registers dreams, 250; role of, in dreams, 258, 260; scientific ideas of, 259; simile of, and color-blindness, 266; vibration of molecules of, 264. | ||
role of, in dreams, 258, 260; scientific ideas of, 259; simile of, and color-blindness, 266; vibration of molecules of, 264. | |||
Braithwaite, W.M. : art. by, in Masonic Monthly; 30 & fn., 415. | Braithwaite, W.M.: art. by, in Masonic Monthly; 30 & fn., 415. | ||
Branches, active, unselfish, are needed, 128. | Branches, active, unselfish, are needed, 128. | ||
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Breathing, and Yoga, 398. | Breathing, and Yoga, 398. | ||
“Brides,” astral, and black magic, 155 et seq. | |||
Brotherhood: K.H. on Universal, 78; of inner selves, 74; Mahâ- Chohan on, and T.S., 80; T.S. a Universal, of man, 75; Universal, 163. | Brotherhood: K.H. on Universal, 78; of inner selves, 74; Mahâ-Chohan on, and T.S., 80; T.S. a Universal, of man, 75; Universal, 163. | ||
Buddha (s) : ethics preached by, most perfect ever known, 201 ; five, have come, 343; in sculpture, 240; life-story of, based on Initiatory Cycle, 67 ; not a god, 66. | Buddha (s): ethics preached by, most perfect ever known, 201; five, have come, 343; in sculpture, 240; life-story of, based on Initiatory Cycle, 67; not a god, 66. | ||
Buddhi: and Atma, 216 fn. ; and Mahat, 314; and Manas, and their cosmic equivalents, 324; corresponds to Aether-Akâsa, 384 ; corresponds to Svabhavat, 304; occult teachings derived from, 384-85; or spiritual soul, 222. | Buddhi: and Atma, 216 fn.; and Mahat, 314; and Manas, and their cosmic equivalents, 324; corresponds to Aether-Akâsa, 384; corresponds to Svabhavat, 304; occult teachings derived from, 384-85; or spiritual soul, 222. | ||
Buddhism: abuses in, and true doctrine of, 238-39; and T.S., 65; and Theosophy, 162; Burnouf on, in Asia Minor, 67-68; ecclesiastical, cold on post-mortem conditions, 71, 119; error about, and Budhism, 179 fn. ; has an esoteric doctrine, 71, 119 ; nearer to truth than any other exoteric belief, 70, 116; not a dogmatic religion, 162; of today, dogmatic and sectarian, 70, 116-17, 122; Olcott devoted to regeneration of, 116,121; teaches equality of men, 67 temple-, and esoteric Budhism, 238; view of Mahâ-{{Page aside|436}}Chohan on, 80. | Buddhism: abuses in, and true doctrine of, 238-39; and T.S., 65; and Theosophy, 162; Burnouf on, in Asia Minor, 67-68; ecclesiastical, cold on post-mortem conditions, 71, 119; error about, and Budhism, 179 fn.; has an esoteric doctrine, 71, 119; nearer to truth than any other exoteric belief, 70, 116; not a dogmatic religion, 162; of today, dogmatic and sectarian, 70, 116-17, 122; Olcott devoted to regeneration of, 116, 121; teaches equality of men, 67 temple-, and esoteric Budhism, 238; view of Mahâ-{{Page aside|436}}Chohan on, 80. | ||
Buddhist, precept on condemnation, 196. | Buddhist, precept on condemnation, 196. | ||
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Burnouf, Emile: on Buddhism, 112; on Essenes, 112-13; on T.S., 63 et seq., 110 et seq. | Burnouf, Emile: on Buddhism, 112; on Essenes, 112-13; on T.S., 63 et seq., 110 et seq. | ||
“By Master’s Direction,” publ. by Judge, 134 fn. | |||
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Cain, 357. | Cain, 357. | ||
Cain-Abel, 54(61). | Cain-Abel, 54 (61). | ||
Calendars, sun father of, 277. | Calendars, sun father of, 277. | ||
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Chandradhat Chudhathar, Prince of Siam, 174. | Chandradhat Chudhathar, Prince of Siam, 174. | ||
Chaos, identical with Akasa, 314. Charity, synthesis of all virtues, 95. | Chaos, identical with Akasa, 314. | ||
Charity, synthesis of all virtues, 95. | |||
Chela (s): brain of, attuned to that of Master, 266; precipitate for Masters, 269; role of, in precipitating letters, 130; taught in dreams, 241. | Chela (s): brain of, attuned to that of Master, 266; precipitate for Masters, 269; role of, in precipitating letters, 130; taught in dreams, 241. | ||
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Chohans, Fire-, 395. | Chohans, Fire-, 395. | ||
Chrestos: 91; -candidate and | Chrestos: 91; -candidate and Solomon, 162 fn. | ||
Solomon, 162 fn. | |||
Christ-Kshetrajna, 255. | Christ-Kshetrajna, 255. | ||
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Churchill, C., 124. | Churchill, C., 124. | ||
Churning, of ocean and | Churning, of ocean and “war in heaven,” 371-72. | ||
Circle: and Sephiroth, 398; and the pi value, 399; as Brahma, 385; meaning of, and point; 241-42, 385. | Circle: and Sephiroth, 398; and the pi value, 399; as Brahma, 385; meaning of, and point; 241-42, 385. | ||
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Civilization: and despotism, 86; keynotes of modern, 100; rotten, and its historians, 98; selfishness of, 81. | Civilization: and despotism, 86; keynotes of modern, 100; rotten, and its historians, 98; selfishness of, 81. | ||
Clairvoyance, developed through | Clairvoyance, developed through “dreaming,” 263. | ||
Clairvoyants: and sound, 338-39; early humanity made up of, 339; on aura of man asleep and awake, 257; reason for selfdeception of, 361; see in aura, 225. | Clairvoyants: and sound, 338-39; early humanity made up of, 339; on aura of man asleep and awake, 257; reason for selfdeception of, 361; see in aura, 225. | ||
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Conscience: def. 249; Voice of, 255. | Conscience: def. 249; Voice of, 255. | ||
Consciousness: absolute, and | Consciousness: absolute, and “Day-Be-With-Us,” 405; absolute, and relative, 318; and mere perception, 326; and sleep, 256-57; atom endowed with its own, 322; degrees of, at beginning of manifestation, 360; divine, and Time, 315; division of, in dreams, 259; in plants, 330, 362; in sleep and waking states, 330; many kinds of, 312; of cells and man, 364; of real Ego, 260; on higher planes is sui generis, 325; seven states of, symbolized by “skins,” 304; Universal, and ideation, 342. | ||
Consumption, and dreams, 263. | Consumption, and dreams, 263. | ||
Controversy, beneficial, 231. | Controversy, beneficial, 231. | ||
Correspondence. See Saint-Martin. | Correspondence. See Saint-Martin. | ||
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Daiviprakriti [Daiviprakriti], def. 334. | Daiviprakriti [Daiviprakriti], def. 334. | ||
Dalton, and Atomic Theory, 307. Damodar, 185 fn. | Dalton, and Atomic Theory, 307. | ||
Damodar, 185 fn. | |||
Dangma, a Seer, 337-38. | Dangma, a Seer, 337-38. | ||
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Dawn, manvantaric, 347. | Dawn, manvantaric, 347. | ||
“Day-Be-With-Us,” meaning of, 405. | |||
Dead, | Dead, “images” of the, and elementáis, 222. | ||
Death: and the mayavi-rupa, 220; apparition | Death: and the mayavi-rupa, 220; apparition of “phantom” at, 220; by evil-eye, 225; Krishna on states after, 396; man sees himself at, as he really is, 176; real freedom of Ego, after, 325. | ||
December: descent of the gods in, 278; 25th of, and birth of Sun, 278-79. | December: descent of the gods in, 278; 25th of, and birth of Sun, 278-79. | ||
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Desire, and thought, 399. | Desire, and thought, 399. | ||
Devachan: compensation for undeserved miseries of life, 47; corresponds to Aanru, 50 (58); immortal Ego in, 54(62); length of, 216 fn., 269; no time in, 316; of W.Q.. Judge, 269; relation of, to Karma, 47. | Devachan: compensation for undeserved miseries of life, 47; corresponds to Aanru, 50(58); immortal Ego in, 54(62); length of, 216 fn., 269; no time in, 316; of W.Q.. Judge, 269; relation of, to Karma, 47. | ||
Devachanee: contacted in dream, 262; nature of the consciousness of the, 316. | Devachanee: contacted in dream, 262; nature of the consciousness of the, 316. | ||
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Dhyána, abstract meditation, 42, 71, 119. | Dhyána, abstract meditation, 42, 71, 119. | ||
Dhyan-Chohans [Dhyani-Cho- hans]: 397; as Atman of a Planet, 31; as occult potencies of nature, 14; as the Word or Logos, 252; collectively Mahat, 360; def. 340; generic name, 341; have supersensuous intellect, 362; highest, do not cognize second Kosmic plane, 369; identical with Archangels, 17. | Dhyan-Chohans [Dhyani-Cho-hans]: 397; as Atman of a Planet, 31; as occult potencies of nature, 14; as the Word or Logos, 252; collectively Mahat, 360; def. 340; generic name, 341; have supersensuous intellect, 362; highest, do not cognize second Kosmic plane, 369; identical with Archangels, 17. | ||
Dhyani(s) [Dhyánis]: Ah-hi are highest, 317; generic name, 345; higher, evolve lower hierarchies, 365. | Dhyani(s) [Dhyánis]: Ah-hi are highest, 317; generic name, 345; higher, evolve lower hierarchies, 365. | ||
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Dhyani-Buddhas [Dhyáni-Bud- dhas]: and pralaya, 344; concerned with spirit, the higher triad in man, 341; correspond to Archangels, 362; exoteric and esoteric ideas about, 343; gods not to be worshipped, 345; represent divine free will, 387; spiritual aspect of the 7 Logoi, 345; three in one, 343; unconcerned about earthplane, 365; various classes for various Rounds, 344. | Dhyani-Buddhas [Dhyáni-Bud-dhas]: and pralaya, 344; concerned with spirit, the higher triad in man, 341; correspond to Archangels, 362; exoteric and esoteric ideas about, 343; gods not to be worshipped, 345; represent divine free will, 387; spiritual aspect of the 7 Logoi, 345; three in one, 343; unconcerned about earthplane, 365; various classes for various Rounds, 344. | ||
Dickens, on his time, 82. | Dickens, on his time, 82. | ||
Differentiation: and Light, 331; and time and Logoi, 358-59; and | Differentiation: and Light, 331; and time and Logoi, 358-59; and “war in heaven,” 371-72; curds as first, 373; first, feminine, 302-3; of deity, 151; of elements, 349; of forces, 386-87; of matter and elementáis, 366, 374; of original substance, 321; of seven rays, 347; of Universe, 327; primeval, and substance sui generis, 325. | ||
Dirge, Egyptian, for the dead in life, 208 et seq. | Dirge, Egyptian, for the dead in life, 208 et seq. | ||
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Dispensaries, 132, 188. | Dispensaries, 132, 188. | ||
Divinarum. See Lactantius. Divorce, in Russia, 192. | Divinarum. See Lactantius. | ||
Divorce, in Russia, 192. | |||
Dondoukoff-Korsakoff, Prince, 293. | Dondoukoff-Korsakoff, Prince, 293. | ||
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Double, cannot act contrary to wishes of man, 221. | Double, cannot act contrary to wishes of man, 221. | ||
“Doubles,” three kinds of, def., 218 et seq. | |||
Dramard, Louis, 136. | Dramard, Louis, 136. | ||
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Dreams: and cerebellum, 329-30; and conception of time, 316; and practical instruction of chelas, 241; classification of, 263; nature and causes of, discussed, 246 et seq. | Dreams: and cerebellum, 329-30; and conception of time, 316; and practical instruction of chelas, 241; classification of, 263; nature and causes of, discussed, 246 et seq. | ||
Dream-body. See Mayavi-rupa. Dremat’, to slumber, 246 fn. | Dream-body. See Mayavi-rupa. | ||
Dremat’, to slumber, 246 fn. | |||
Drunkenness, and sleep, 263. | Drunkenness, and sleep, 263. | ||
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Duality, of forces in nature, 270. | Duality, of forces in nature, 270. | ||
Duca, Antonio: and the Seven | Duca, Antonio: and the Seven Spirits, 23 et seq.; biogr., 416. | ||
Spirits, 23 et seq.; biogr., 416. | |||
Dufferin, Lord: 290, 293-94; | Dufferin, Lord: 290, 293-94; biogr., 416-17. | ||
biogr., 416-17. | |||
Dugpa, karma of, delayed, 225. | Dugpa, karma of, delayed, 225. | ||
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Electricity: and Fohat and molecular disturbance, 380-81; and the One Life, 354; exists in everything, 382; Fohatic or intra-cosmic, and hypnotism, 394; one of the | Electricity: and Fohat and molecular disturbance, 380-81; and the One Life, 354; exists in everything, 382; Fohatic or intra-cosmic, and hypnotism, 394; one of the “principles” of matter, 379-80. | ||
Element (s): in abscondito, 349; no such thing as chemical, 307; primordial, 381; root-, and their inter-relation, 349; sequence of manifestation of, 376; the one, 349; Universal, terrestrial and chemical, def. 366. | Element (s): in abscondito, 349; no such thing as chemical, 307; primordial, 381; root-, and their inter-relation, 349; sequence of manifestation of, 376; the one, 349; Universal, terrestrial and chemical, def. 366. | ||
Elemental (s): as spirits of elements and as man’s creations, def. 366 | Elemental (s): as spirits of elements and as man’s creations, def. 366; attached to two lower kingdoms, 362; every plant outward clothing of an, 362; “images” seized by, in seancerooms, 222; nature and feats of, discussed, 271-72; sexual union between living man and, entities, 156. | ||
Elohim: meaning of, 303; same as Sephiroth, 398. | Elohim: meaning of, 303; same as Sephiroth, 398. | ||
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Esoteric Writings. See Subba Row. | Esoteric Writings. See Subba Row. | ||
Essence: all-containing One, 309; | Essence: all-containing One, 309; has 7 principles, 372; Radiant, or Golden Egg, 369. | ||
has 7 principles, 372; Radiant, or Golden Egg, 369. | |||
Essenes, Burnoufon, 112-13. | Essenes, Burnoufon, 112-13. | ||
E.S. T. Circular | E.S.T. Circular: 134 fn.; on Judge, 195. | ||
Eternities: meaning of, 308-9, 358; seven, 301, 308. | Eternities: meaning of, 308-9, 358; seven, 301, 308. | ||
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Finns, related to people of Central Asia, 143, 144. | Finns, related to people of Central Asia, 143, 144. | ||
Fire: and Light, def. 374-75 | Fire: and Light, def. 374-75; first element in visible universe, 376; in teachings of Simon Magus, 403; relation of, to water, 377; Sons of the, 394. | ||
Fire-Chohans, 395. | Fire-Chohans, 395. | ||
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Fire-mist, Sons of, 394. | Fire-mist, Sons of, 394. | ||
Fire-Substance, or Akasa- | Fire-Substance, or Akasa-Pradhana, 384. | ||
Pradhana, 384. | |||
First Section, of T.S., 77. | First Section, of T.S., 77. | ||
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Foetus, and imagination of mother, 218. | Foetus, and imagination of mother, 218. | ||
Fohat: and electricity, 379, 380-81; and tntra-cosmic electricity, 394; and Manas, 392; def. 334, 354, 394 | Fohat: and electricity, 379, 380-81; and tntra-cosmic electricity, 394; and Manas, 392; def. 334, 354, 394; is an entity, 380; is representative of Manasaputras, 393; knots of, 376, 381; represents Dhyan-Chohans on objective plane, 360; Sons of, 380. | ||
Fohatic Impress, and Fohat, 353-54, 391. | Fohatic Impress, and Fohat, 353-54, 391. | ||
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Gnostics. See King. | Gnostics. See King. | ||
God: as Divine Esse, 232; backbiting and cursing Jews, 202; each man’s own, within, 345; geometrizes, 372; idea of, 42 et seq.; idea of a personal, rejected, 345; man of war, 102; no personal, in Theosophy, 73; only, man comes in contact with, 255; personal 66; personal, and problem of evil, 150; personal, a superstition, 230; praying, for victories of armies, 104; Satan, one of the sons of, 108-9; unknown, 242. Gods: descent of, in December, 278; Finnish, 145 et seq.; millions of exoteric, 346; pagan, of Russia, 144; worship of tribal, 345. | God: as Divine Esse, 232; backbiting and cursing Jews, 202; each man’s own, within, 345; geometrizes, 372; idea of, 42 et seq.; idea of a personal, rejected, 345; man of war, 102; no personal, in Theosophy, 73; only, man comes in contact with, 255; personal 66; personal, and problem of evil, 150; personal, a superstition, 230; praying, for victories of armies, 104; Satan, one of the sons of, 108-9; unknown, 242. | ||
Gods: descent of, in December, 278; Finnish, 145 et seq.; millions of exoteric, 346; pagan, of Russia, 144; worship of tribal, 345. | |||
Good, conflict of, with Evil, 145. | |||
Gothe, Faust, on culture, 236. | |||
Grajdanine, 295, 430. | |||
“Grand Architect,” of Masons, 341, 342. | |||
Gravity: and the S.D., 386; as expansion and contraction, 387; nature of, 377; occultist’s objection to scientific, 390-91. | Gravity: and the S.D., 386; as expansion and contraction, 387; nature of, 377; occultist’s objection to scientific, 390-91. | ||
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Great Bear, and the Seven Rishis, 346. | Great Bear, and the Seven Rishis, 346. | ||
“Great Breath:” in pralaya, 308-09; is in eternity, 355. | |||
Grundy, Mrs., 100-1. | Grundy, Mrs., 100-1. | ||
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Handwriting, of Masters, 269. | Handwriting, of Masters, 269. | ||
Hapi: corresponds to Gabriel, 49 (56); funerary genius, 48 (55). | Hapi: corresponds to Gabriel, 49(56); funerary genius, 48(55). | ||
Harbottle, T.B., 301. 316, 330, 340. | Harbottle, T.B., 301. 316, 330, 340. | ||
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Heladiw Ruwana, on Buddhism, Theosophy and the Teachers, 236-38; 430. | Heladiw Ruwana, on Buddhism, Theosophy and the Teachers, 236-38; 430. | ||
Help, extraneous, leads to | Help, extraneous, leads to collapse, 96. | ||
collapse, 96. | |||
Herschel, John, Treatise on | Herschel, John, Treatise on Astronomy, on Kepler’s laws, 390; 418. | ||
Astronomy, on Kepler’s laws, 390; 418. | |||
Hesiod, Theogony, on Gaea, 302; 418. | Hesiod, Theogony, on Gaea, 302; 418. | ||
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Hidden Way, etc. See Street. | Hidden Way, etc. See Street. | ||
Hierarchy (ies): of Dhyani- Buddhas, 343; of Planetary Builders, 341-42; seven, corresp. to Races, 395; vast distinction between, 396. | Hierarchy (ies): of Dhyani-Buddhas, 343; of Planetary Builders, 341-42; seven, corresp. to Races, 395; vast distinction between, 396. | ||
Higher Self: and victims of | Higher Self: and victims of consumption, 263; protection from, in sleep, 262. | ||
Hildreth. See Stevens. | Hildreth. See Stevens. | ||
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Horace, Odes, 190; 418. | Horace, Odes, 190; 418. | ||
– | –, Satires, on Slander, 208; 418. | ||
Humanity, first, and the Chhayas of Pitris, 365. | Humanity, first, and the Chhayas of Pitris, 365. | ||
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Hypnotic: hallucinations and occult manifestations, 132; powers and miracles, 21-22 fn. | Hypnotic: hallucinations and occult manifestations, 132; powers and miracles, 21-22 fn. | ||
Hypnotism: and Christian | Hypnotism: and Christian Science, 40-41; and infra cosmic electricity, 394. | ||
Science, 40-41; and infra cosmic electricity, 394. | |||
Hypostases, 369. | Hypostases, 369. | ||
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Image. See Apparition. | Image. See Apparition. | ||
Imagination: and effect on foetus, 218; and memory in sleep, | Imagination: and effect on foetus, 218; and memory in sleep, 250-51; and plastic power of formation, 223, 225; stronger in some, 222; unclean, of sensitives, 225. | ||
250-51; and plastic power of formation, 223, 225; stronger in some, 222; unclean, of sensitives, 225. | |||
Imitation: of form and color by animal species and occult reason thereof, 387-90. | Imitation: of form and color by animal species and occult reason thereof, 387-90. | ||
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Intellect(s): many varied, in Universe, 312; often impediment to spiritual conceptions, 223; or Mahat, 319. | Intellect(s): many varied, in Universe, 312; often impediment to spiritual conceptions, 223; or Mahat, 319. | ||
Intelligences: communicating, | Intelligences: communicating, not all “spirits,” 168; Dhyani-Buddhas are Divine, 362; exterraneous, but not disembodied, 262; Kumaras are incarnating, 343; of the Builders, and Fohat, 354; Supernal, communicate with mortals, 214 fn.; the Ah-hi are not conscious, 322. | ||
not all | |||
Interpretation, and dreams, 263. | Interpretation, and dreams, 263. | ||
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“Jack the Ripper,” 226 et seq. | |||
Jagannath, car of, 173. | Jagannath, car of, 173. | ||
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Jivanmukta [Jivanmukta], 253. | Jivanmukta [Jivanmukta], 253. | ||
Jivatma [Jivatman], and | Jivatma [Jivatman], and Paramatma, def. 369. | ||
Job, 1, 3, 150. | Job, 1, 3, 150. | ||
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Kala, infinite time, 358. | Kala, infinite time, 358. | ||
Kalahamsa [Kalahamsa]: 146; | Kalahamsa [Kalahamsa]: 146; as Parabrahm, def. 379. | ||
as Parabrahm, def. 379. | |||
Kalevala. See Crawford. | Kalevala. See Crawford. | ||
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Karana-sarira [Karana-sarira], def. 249. | Karana-sarira [Karana-sarira], def. 249. | ||
Karma [Karman]: and Devachan and undeserved miseries of life, 47; and dreams, 253; and incarnation of higher Beings, 166; and Masters, 270-71; and Truths, 288; as action, 219; delayed, 287; each plant has {{Page aside|445}}its, 363; guides the moral traits of personality, 176; making bad, 226; of thought and act, 399; petty cash accounts of, 174; stream of, ever flowing, 141 fn. ; voice of, 201. | Karma [Karman]: and Devachan and undeserved miseries of life, 47; and dreams, 253; and incarnation of higher Beings, 166; and Masters, 270-71; and Truths, 288; as action, 219; delayed, 287; each plant has {{Page aside|445}}its, 363; guides the moral traits of personality, 176; making bad, 226; of thought and act, 399; petty cash accounts of, 174; stream of, ever flowing, 141 fn.; voice of, 201. | ||
Keightley, Bertram, 158. | Keightley, Bertram, 158. | ||
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Key to Theosophy. See Blavatsky. | Key to Theosophy. See Blavatsky. | ||
K.H. : Master, on selfishness, 77-78; name of, a pseudonym, 126; on Universal Brotherhood, 78. See also Masters. | K.H.: Master, on selfishness, 77-78; name of, a pseudonym, 126; on Universal Brotherhood, 78. See also Masters. | ||
Khandakâla [Khandakâla], conditioned time, 358. | Khandakâla [Khandakâla], conditioned time, 358. | ||
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King-Instructors, as Sons of Fire, 394. | King-Instructors, as Sons of Fire, 394. | ||
1 | 1 Kings; on evil, 103; on Solomon’s Temple, 163. | ||
2 Kings, 107. | |||
Kingsland, Wm. : 350, 358, 367, 373, 383, 394; elected Pres | Kingsland, Wm.: 350, 358, 367, 373, 383, 394; elected Pres. of Blavatsky Lodge, xxviii; on the Transactions; biogr., 419-24. | ||
Knowledge : conditions for acquiring Supreme, 95; divine, and higher Beings, 166; reasoned, the only exact science, 165. | Knowledge: conditions for acquiring Supreme, 95; divine, and higher Beings, 166; reasoned, the only exact science, 165. | ||
Koldoon, enchanter, 143. | Koldoon, enchanter, 143. | ||
Kriya-sakti [Kriyâsakti], and | Kriya-sakti [Kriyâsakti], and speech, 248. | ||
speech, 248. | |||
Kshetra, 254. | Kshetra, 254. | ||
Kshetrajna: 254, 255; as | Kshetrajna: 254, 255; as “SpiritSubstance,” 314. | ||
Kumâras: 252; incarnating | Kumâras: 252; incarnating Intelligences, 343. | ||
Intelligences, 343. | |||
Kusûli, plant, 196. | Kusûli, plant, 196. | ||
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Law: and children’s toys, 227; Universal, and Ah-hi, 318-19. | Law: and children’s toys, 227; Universal, and Ah-hi, 318-19. | ||
Laya: 306, 309, 385; and Light, 337 ; and Father-Mother, 333-34; as | Laya: 306, 309, 385; and Light, 337; and Father-Mother, 333-34; as “Zero-state,” 333; def. 301; state of, and “upper space,” 378. | ||
Leaders, have shallow drums for heads, 2. | Leaders, have shallow drums for heads, 2. | ||
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Life: a burden and illusion, 80; as the One-, 369; the One, and electricity; 354; waters of, 367. | Life: a burden and illusion, 80; as the One-, 369; the One, and electricity; 354; waters of, 367. | ||
Life-force : and forces, 387 ; when too strong, induces sleep, 257. | Life-force: and forces, 387; when too strong, induces sleep, 257. | ||
Life-winds, and polarity of body and consciousness, 398. | Life-winds, and polarity of body and consciousness, 398. | ||
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Lucifer, mistaken for Satan, 236. | Lucifer, mistaken for Satan, 236. | ||
Lucifer: 134, 154 fn., 170, 177, 181, 199, 230, 251, 298, 299, 300; denounces evil, not persons, 198; essentially controversial, 230; H.P.B. assumes sole editorship of, 131; New Year’s wishes of, 280, 284; not a detective for patriarchal delinquents, 99; on | Lucifer: 134, 154 fn., 170, 177, 181, 199, 230, 251, 298, 299, 300; denounces evil, not persons, 198; essentially controversial, 230; H.P.B. assumes sole editorship of, 131; New Year’s wishes of, 280, 284; not a detective for patriarchal delinquents, 99; on “The Meaning of a Pledge,” 196; one year old, 98; over two-thirds of subscribers non-Theosophists, 206; policy and two-year record of, 92 et seq.; policy of, 100-1, 232-33; utters a | ||
warning, 95. | warning, 95. | ||
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MacKenzie, K., Royal Masonic Cyclopaedia, and Brotherhood of Luxor, 125 fn., 424. | MacKenzie, K., Royal Masonic Cyclopaedia, and Brotherhood of Luxor, 125 fn., 424. | ||
Madhyamika School [Madhya- mika], 347. | Madhyamika School [Madhya-mika], 347. | ||
Magic: black, 225-26; black, and evocation of sleeper, 262; black, and sexual unions, 156; lodges of, impractical, 125; various degrees of, 132. | Magic: black, 225-26; black, and evocation of sleeper, 262; black, and sexual unions, 156; lodges of, impractical, 125; various degrees of, 132. | ||
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Magician(s): black, and money; occult power of White, and Black, 270. | Magician(s): black, and money; occult power of White, and Black, 270. | ||
Magnetism: animal, and | Magnetism: animal, and intracosmic electricity, 394; blue is color of, 241; escaping through skin may be felt, 272. | ||
Maha-Buddhi [Maha-Buddhi], and Mahat, 324. | Maha-Buddhi [Maha-Buddhi], and Mahat, 324. | ||
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Maha-manvantara [Maha-man- vantara], 347, 361, 364, 405. | Maha-manvantara [Maha-man-vantara], 347, 361, 364, 405. | ||
Maha-pralaya [Maha-pralaya]: 327; and Absolute, 333; and Brahma, 44 fn., 371. | Maha-pralaya [Maha-pralaya]: 327; and Absolute, 333; and Brahma, 44 fn., 371. | ||
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Maharajas [Maharajas], Four, or Lipika, 405. | Maharajas [Maharajas], Four, or Lipika, 405. | ||
Mahat: and Logos, 399; and Maha-Buddhi, 324; and Time, 358; as collectivity of Dhyan- Ghohans, 360; as Cosmic Mind, 319; as Manvantaric Principle of Intelligence, 325; as Third Logos, 313; def. 313- | Mahat: and Logos, 399; and Maha-Buddhi, 324; and Time, 358; as collectivity of Dhyan-Ghohans, 360; as Cosmic Mind, 319; as Manvantaric Principle of Intelligence, 325; as Third Logos, 313; def. 313-14; or Anima Mundi, 304; or Universal Ideation, 251, 252; synonymous with Binah and Chochmah, 355; Vaiva-svata, an avatar of, 364. | ||
Mahatma Letters. See Sinnett | Mahatma Letters. See Sinnett. | ||
Mahayuga[Mahayuga], def. 363. Malkuth, is Tetragrammaton, 357. | Mahavamsa, 71, 425. | ||
Mahayuga [Mahayuga], def. 363. | |||
Malkuth, is Tetragrammaton, 357. | |||
Mammals, bodies of, formed of man’s atoms, 175. | Mammals, bodies of, formed of man’s atoms, 175. | ||
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Manliness, 201. | Manliness, 201. | ||
Manu(s): and Rishis, 346; as synthesis of Manasa, 364; contains potentiality of all thinking forms, 363; def. 363-64; generic name for Pitris, 364; has no bearing on host of Dhyani- Buddhas, 365; Root- and Seed-, and | Manu(s): and Rishis, 346; as synthesis of Manasa, 364; contains potentiality of all thinking forms, 363; def. 363-64; generic name for Pitris, 364; has no bearing on host of Dhyani-Buddhas, 365; Root-and Seed-, and “war in heaven,” 371. | ||
Manvan tara: and causes of existence, 335; and waking state, 309; dawn of, 318, 320; def. 363, 365; various types of, 321-22. | Manvan tara: and causes of existence, 335; and waking state, 309; dawn of, 318, 320; def. 363, 365; various types of, 321-22. | ||
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Massey, Gerald, and Mrs. J. North, 240. | Massey, Gerald, and Mrs. J. North, 240. | ||
Master (s): accuse no man, 296; brain of, and that of chelas, 266 ; can come anywhere where thought can pass, 127; claim no infallibility, 132 ; do not punish, 270-71; employ agents, 139; extent of role of, in production of S.D., 140; figure in Report, 10; genuineness of precipitated letters of, 130 ; handwriting of, 269; have no favorites nor affection for persons, 139 ; H.P.B. is direct agent of, 139; immense forces around, 270; ingratitude not among vices of, 139; Jesus, one of the, 91; K.H. has not written to or communicated with anyone since 1885, except through H.P.B., 139; K.H. on H.P.B.’s authority and role, 138-40; living men, not | Master (s): accuse no man, 296; brain of, and that of chelas, 266; can come anywhere where thought can pass, 127; claim no infallibility, 132; do not punish, 270-71; employ agents, 139; extent of role of, in production of S.D., 140; figure in Report, 10; genuineness of precipitated letters of, 130; handwriting of, 269; have no favorites nor affection for persons, 139; H.P.B. is direct agent of, 139; immense forces around, 270; ingratitude not among vices of, 139; Jesus, one of the, 91; K.H. has not written to or communicated with anyone since 1885, except through H.P.B., 139; K.H. on H.P.B.’s authority and role, 138-40; living men, not “spirits,” 142; names of, prostituted publicly, 10; on altruism and being a Theosophist, 69; on Olcott’s field of authority, 139-40; on Universal Brotherhood, 78; real Founders of T. S., 154; relations with Olcott on psychical plane, 139; superior of, a half-Slavonian, 153. See also Initiates. | ||
Materialism, and giving out of esoteric doctrine, 153. | Materialism, and giving out of esoteric doctrine, 153. | ||
Matri-Padma [Mâtri-padma] : 350; and germ, 353. | Matri-Padma [Mâtri-padma]: 350; and germ, 353. | ||
Matritensis, Nuns of, 29. | Matritensis, Nuns of, 29. | ||
Matter: and Spirit, 384; both sexes in primordial, 355; crystallized ether, 370; has no sex, 353; homogeneous, 306; infinite divisibility of, 371; mind, and illness, 287 ; observation of, on celestial bodies | Matter: and Spirit, 384; both sexes in primordial, 355; crystallized ether, 370; has no sex, 353; homogeneous, 306; infinite divisibility of, 371; mind, and illness, 287; observation of, on celestial bodies altered by atmosphere, 374; of solar system different from that of other systems, 374; planetary spirits concerned with, 341; primeval, and “war in heaven,” 372; productive mother, 355; pure, is pure Spirit, 383; seven states of, 366; true, and fourth Round, 186 fn.; undifferentiated primordial, 352-53. | ||
altered by atmosphere, 374; of solar system different from that of other systems, 374; planetary spirits concerned with, 341 ; primeval, and | |||
Matthew, 26, 245. | Matthew, 26, 245. | ||
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Maya [Mâyâ]: 34, 42 fn., 311; and astral light, 356-57; as the great illusion, 379; def. 326-28-, of separateness, 395. | Maya [Mâyâ]: 34, 42 fn., 311; and astral light, 356-57; as the great illusion, 379; def. 326-28-, of separateness, 395. | ||
Mayavi-rupa [Mayâvi-rûpa] : after death, 261; and will of adepts, 224; dual and gives rise to kama-rupa, 219; evocation of, in sleep, 262; thoughtpower of, after death, 220. | Mayavi-rupa [Mayâvi-rûpa]: after death, 261; and will of adepts, 224; dual and gives rise to kama-rupa, 219; evocation of, in sleep, 262; thoughtpower of, after death, 220. | ||
Mead, G.R.S., on the Transactions, 299, 300. | Mead, G.R.S., on the Transactions, 299, 300. | ||
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Medium (s): and périsprit, 54(62); and will, 262; astral or protean body of, and phenomena, 218-19; “brides” of, astral realities, 155; can precipitate, 270; no, can be relied upon, 168. | Medium (s): and périsprit, 54(62); and will, 262; astral or protean body of, and phenomena, 218-19; “brides” of, astral realities, 155; can precipitate, 270; no, can be relied upon, 168. | ||
Mediumship, dangers of, 262. Melikoff, Count, 291. | Mediumship, dangers of, 262. | ||
Melikoff, Count, 291. | |||
Memory: and dreams, 247, 258; and imagination in sleep, 250-51. | Memory: and dreams, 247, 258; and imagination in sleep, 250-51. | ||
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Messiah, idea of, derived from Buddhism, 67, 112. | Messiah, idea of, derived from Buddhism, 67, 112. | ||
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Metaphysical, thought and Christian Science, 286 et seq. | Metaphysical, thought and Christian Science, 286 et seq. | ||
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Miller, Joaquin: on religion, 162; on giving, 95; biogr. 425. | Miller, Joaquin: on religion, 162; on giving, 95; biogr. 425. | ||
Milton, has done much harm,236. Mind: an Entity in its | Milton, has done much harm, 236. | ||
Mind: an Entity in its manvantaric functions, 325; Cosmic and Universal, 319, 320; Divine, and Ideation, 304; dual, and its connection with Buddhi and Kama, 222; infirmities removed from plane of matter to plane of, 287; instinctual, and cerebellum, 324; only lower, perceives space and time, 324; principles of, and thinking, 223; Universal, and the Ah-hi, 316 et seq., 325; Universal, or Mahat, 342. | |||
Mind-cure, 287, 288. | Mind-cure, 287, 288. | ||
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Nature: secretive, 231; 3 positive and 3 negative states of, 375; unity of, 166-67. | Nature: secretive, 231; 3 positive and 3 negative states of, 375; unity of, 166-67. | ||
Nebulae, and Milky Way, 374. Neith, meaning of, 302. | Nebulae, and Milky Way, 374. | ||
Neith, meaning of, 302. | |||
Neophyte, and dirge sung over him, 208 et seq. | Neophyte, and dirge sung over him, 208 et seq. | ||
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Nightmares, 262, 263. | Nightmares, 262, 263. | ||
Nirvana [Nirvana]: 326, 396; and the Ego, 219; an. illusion also, 311, 327; a state which is but does not exist, 175; Burnouf on, 66, 111; not annihilation, 66 & fn.; the only way to attain, 239. | |||
Nitrogen, 381. | Nitrogen, 381. | ||
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Old, W.R. (Sepharial), art. on Mystery-Names, 32. | Old, W.R. (Sepharial), art. on Mystery-Names, 32. | ||
Oliphant, L., Scientific Religion, on | Oliphant, L., Scientific Religion, on “Sympneumata,” 156, 426. | ||
Ollas, Buddhist, burnt, 71, 119. | Ollas, Buddhist, burnt, 71, 119. | ||
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Pall Mall Gazette, 106, 290, 430. | Pall Mall Gazette, 106, 290, 430. | ||
Parabrahm [Parabrahman]: 242, 308; as Kalahamsa, 378; as Rootless Root, 303; as space and | Parabrahm [Parabrahman]: 242, 308; as Kalahamsa, 378; as Rootless Root, 303; as space and “waters of space,” 367; is Absoluteness, 336; is causality, 336. | ||
Paracelsus. See Hartmann. | Paracelsus. See Hartmann. | ||
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Paramatma [Paramatman], and Jivatma, def. 369. | Paramatma [Paramatman], and Jivatma, def. 369. | ||
Paranirvana [Paranirvana], 335. Paranishpanna, 335, 347. | Paranirvana [Paranirvana], 335. | ||
Paranishpanna, 335, 347. | |||
Parent: Eternal, 303-04; -Space, 331. | Parent: Eternal, 303-04; -Space, 331. | ||
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Peter, and James, 279. | Peter, and James, 279. | ||
Phallic, mysteries and Lucifer, 99 | Phallic, mysteries and Lucifer, 99. | ||
Pharisaism, of fellow- | Phantom (s): appearance of, at death, 220; seen in clothes worn by dying man, 221. | ||
Pharisaism, of fellow-Theosophists, 94. | |||
Phenomena: and astral body of medium, 218-19; certain occult, are intensified hypnotism, 132; differences between occult, and hypnotic hallucinations, 132; for simple folk, 131; no physical, in T.S., 242; objective physical, are glamour, 131. | Phenomena: and astral body of medium, 218-19; certain occult, are intensified hypnotism, 132; differences between occult, and hypnotic hallucinations, 132; for simple folk, 131; no physical, in T.S., 242; objective physical, are glamour, 131. | ||
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Pistis-Sophia, 300, 403. | Pistis-Sophia, 300, 403. | ||
Pitris [Pitris] : 397; first humanity are astral chhayas of, 365; lunar progenitors and their descendants, 364. | Pitris [Pitris]: 397; first humanity are astral chhayas of, 365; lunar progenitors and their descendants, 364. | ||
Pius IV, Pope, 24. | Pius IV, Pope, 24. | ||
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Plane (s): contact between, 166; every, has its own attributes and creatures, 381; higher, and the Ah-hi, 320, 321; many higher and lower than ours, 313; of non-being, 369; three higher, are arupa beyond our comprehension, 357; unmanifested, also septenary, 373. | Plane (s): contact between, 166; every, has its own attributes and creatures, 381; higher, and the Ah-hi, 320, 321; many higher and lower than ours, 313; of non-being, 369; three higher, are arupa beyond our comprehension, 357; unmanifested, also septenary, 373. | ||
Planet (s): and ideations acted upon by Planetary Builders, 342; corresp. between, and Archangels, 50(57); error for | Planet (s): and ideations acted upon by Planetary Builders, 342; corresp. between, and Archangels, 50(57); error for “cycle” in Isis Unveiled, 215 fn., 216 fn.; every, a Septenary, 31; fragments of former suns, 402; mystery, of initiates, 31 fn.; none of the Earth Globes is a Sacred, 340; not thrown out of sun, 402; origin of, 402; physical, body of a sidereal being, 31; Rulers of Sacred, and of Earth, 340; sacred, and planetary spirits, 341; sacred, are on our plane, 340; “Skins” as symbols of, 304. | ||
Planetary Spirit(s): and pralaya, 344; are sidereal, 344; constitute Adam-Kadmon, 345; def. 340-, Egyptian, 48(56); not an entity but forces, 342. | Planetary Spirit(s): and pralaya, 344; are sidereal, 344; constitute Adam-Kadmon, 345; def. 340-, Egyptian, 48(56); not an entity but forces, 342. | ||
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Plants: and elementáis, 362; consciousness in, 330, 362; karma of, 363. | Plants: and elementáis, 362; consciousness in, 330, 362; karma of, 363. | ||
Plato: and man crucified in space, 52(59); on “God | Plato: and man crucified in space, 52(59); on “God geometrizing,” 400. | ||
Pledge: 77; characteristics | Pledge: 77; characteristics required to carry out the, 196; Clause 3 of, a fundamental principle, 207; on condemning others, 197 et seq. | ||
required to carry out the, 196; Clause 3 of, a fundamental principle, 207; on condemning others, 197 et seq. | |||
Plenum, and vacuum, 318. | Plenum, and vacuum, 318. | ||
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Power(s): dangers of occult, and E.S., 296-97; no magic, taught in E.S, 242; severe tests before, is entrusted to student, 242. | Power(s): dangers of occult, and E.S., 296-97; no magic, taught in E.S, 242; severe tests before, is entrusted to student, 242. | ||
Practical Occultism, | Practical Occultism, 134 fn., 158 fn., 159. | ||
Pradhána: 314; Ákása-, 384. | Pradhána: 314; Ákása-, 384. | ||
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Prakriti [Prakriti]: and Cosmic Buddhi, 324; seven types, 305. | Prakriti [Prakriti]: and Cosmic Buddhi, 324; seven types, 305. | ||
Pralaya: analogy with sleep, 309; and Dhyanis and Planetary Spirits, 344; can be divided, 308-09; def. 309-, | Pralaya: analogy with sleep, 309; and Dhyanis and Planetary Spirits, 344; can be divided, 308-09; def. 309-, “Great Breath” in, 308-09; Nitya-, 393-, no Ah-hi during, 318; poem on, by a Rishi, 309; Solar, {{Page aside|453}}and planets, 402; three Logoi in, 332. | ||
Prayer: a mode of will, 39; for victory of armies, 104. | Prayer: a mode of will, 39; for victory of armies, 104. | ||
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Principle: Absolute, has no attribute; ever-unknowable, 242; Unknown, 331. | Principle: Absolute, has no attribute; ever-unknowable, 242; Unknown, 331. | ||
Principles: active in dreams, 246, 258; are aspects of One Principle, 335; four lower, as stalk four cubits high, 51 (59); higher triad of, dormant in animals, 313; lower, after death, 261; loyalty to general, 93-94; man’s, after death, 54(62); seven, and the One Flame, 335; seven, in ancient Egypt, 49(57) et seq. | Principles: active in dreams, 246, 258; are aspects of One Principle, 335; four lower, as stalk four cubits high, 51 (59); higher triad of, dormant in animals, 313; lower, after death, 261; loyalty to general, 93-94; man’s, after death, 54(62); seven, and the One Flame, 335; seven, in ancient Egypt, 49(57) et seq.; uniting all, into one, 253. | ||
Privation: and Divine Thought, 304, 363; of matter, 362. | Privation: and Divine Thought, 304, 363; of matter, 362. | ||
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Probation, and esoteric training, 242. | Probation, and esoteric training, 242. | ||
Programme, Original, of T.S., | Programme, Original, of T.S., 77 et seq. | ||
Prophecy: and dreams, 255; discovered about worship of angels, 22. | Prophecy: and dreams, 255; discovered about worship of angels, 22. | ||
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Publishers, thrive on murdered reputations, 290. | Publishers, thrive on murdered reputations, 290. | ||
Puranas: 175, 314, 319, 327, 364; not ridiculed by H.P.B., 89; on the Manus and Rishis, 19 fn. | |||
Pushkin, A., | Pushkin, A., “Ruslan and Ludmila,” 143, 426. | ||
Ludmila,” 143, 426. | |||
Pymander, and Manu, 363. Pythagorean: numbers, 355-56; solids, 398. | Pymander, and Manu, 363. | ||
Pythagorean: numbers, 355-56; solids, 398. | |||
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Randolph, P.B. Eulis, 124. | Randolph, P.B. Eulis, 124. | ||
Ray(s): and sparks and mystical solids, 398-99; differentiation of seven, 347, 252; from | Ray(s): and sparks and mystical solids, 398-99; differentiation of seven, 347, 252; from Ever-Darkness, 351; innumerable rays from one, 361-62, 368; of the Third Logos, 394-95; prismatic, and unity, 323; seven, 17. | ||
Re-birth: according to Krishna, 396; and kama-rupa of old personality, 176; caused by Karma, Tanha and Skandhas, 176; reminiscences from past, not rare, 208. See Reincarnation. | Re-birth: according to Krishna, 396; and kama-rupa of old personality, 176; caused by Karma, Tanha and Skandhas, 176; reminiscences from past, not rare, 208. See Reincarnation. | ||
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Retribution, Law of, 85-86. | Retribution, Law of, 85-86. | ||
Revelation: and Lipika, 405; on Jesus and Morning Star, 231. | |||
Jesus and Morning Star, 231. | |||
Reverence, and worship, 13-14. | Reverence, and worship, 13-14. | ||
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Saint-Martin, C.de, Correspondence, 155, 426. | Saint-Martin, C.de, Correspondence, 155, 426. | ||
“St. Mary of the Angels,” Roman Church and its history, 20 et seq. | |||
St. Paul, an Initiate, 242. | St. Paul, an Initiate, 242. | ||
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Sevenfold: man’s, division corresponds to unfolded cube, | Sevenfold: man’s, division corresponds to unfolded cube, | ||
53-54(61); physical and | 53-54(61); physical and psychic men are, 53(60). | ||
psychic men are, 53(60). | |||
Sexed, double- deities, 53-54(61). | Sexed, double-deities, 53-54(61). | ||
Sexes: both inherent in primordial matter, 355; united potentiality of both, in manifestation, 352. | Sexes: both inherent in primordial matter, 355; united potentiality of both, in manifestation, 352. | ||
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Sinnett, A.P.: declines to participate in work of E.S., xxvi; not the sole exponent of esoteric truth, 152-53. | Sinnett, A.P.: declines to participate in work of E.S., xxvi; not the sole exponent of esoteric truth, 152-53. | ||
–, Esoteric | –, Esoteric Buddhism: 31, 427; allegedly materialistic, 185, 185-86 fn., 188; claims of, discussed, 151 et seq.; not free from minor errors, 153; title and nature of, discussed, 177-88. | ||
–, The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett; 78, 79, 141, 427; {{Page aside|456}}allegedly wrong Latin in, 183 & fn. | –, The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett; 78, 79, 141, 427; {{Page aside|456}}allegedly wrong Latin in, 183 & fn. | ||
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Skandhas, 176. | Skandhas, 176. | ||
Skinner, J.R., Source of Measures | Skinner, J.R., Source of Measures: 356, 427; on anosh, 52(60). | ||
——, Unpublished MS. of, quoted, 53(60). | ——, Unpublished MS. of, quoted, 53(60). | ||
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Solomon: concubines of, symbolize man’s passions, 162 fn.; emblem of Sol, not a living man, 162-63 fn.; life of, symbol of initiatory trials, 162-63 fn.; Temple of, in man’s heart, 163. | Solomon: concubines of, symbolize man’s passions, 162 fn.; emblem of Sol, not a living man, 162-63 fn.; life of, symbol of initiatory trials, 162-63 fn.; Temple of, in man’s heart, 163. | ||
Solstice, Winter, and Sun, | Solstice, Winter, and Sun, 278-79. | ||
Son: and Father, 359; as Universe, def. 333. | Son: and Father, 359; as Universe, def. 333. | ||
“Sons of Light,” dual existence of, 17. | |||
“Sons of Manvantaric Dawn,” def. 347-48. | |||
Sophia: 54(61); -Achamoth, 361; divine, 361; female Holy Ghost, 333; of Gichtel and other Kabalists, symbol of Wisdom, 155-56. | Sophia: 54(61); -Achamoth, 361; divine, 361; female Holy Ghost, 333; of Gichtel and other Kabalists, symbol of Wisdom, 155-56. | ||
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Sowanna, 239 fn. | Sowanna, 239 fn. | ||
Space: abstract, 336; abstract, is absolute All, 175-76; always is, 311; and Duration, 311; as abstract universe or Akasa, 174; as Eternal Parent, discussed, 301 et seq. conceptions of, vary, 312; Cosmic, and Parent, 331; formless, and | Space: abstract, 336; abstract, is absolute All, 175-76; always is, 311; and Duration, 311; as abstract universe or Akasa, 174; as Eternal Parent, discussed, 301 et seq. conceptions of, vary, 312; Cosmic, and Parent, 331; formless, and “waters,” 367; non-differen-tiated, 44 fn.; potential, within abstract, 242; the One Deity, 310; Waters of, and Voice, 406. | ||
Spark (s): divine, and its three aspects, 255; mystical solids, and Rays, 398-99. | Spark (s): divine, and its three aspects, 255; mystical solids, and Rays, 398-99. | ||
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Spirit: and matter, 384; and Voice and Word, 406; as abstract Light, 332; latent, of germ in male cell, 353; manifestations of -Matter, 386. | Spirit: and matter, 384; and Voice and Word, 406; as abstract Light, 332; latent, of germ in male cell, 353; manifestations of -Matter, 386. | ||
Spirits: Bull on the Seven, 29; Egyptian Planetary, 48(56); ex-terraneous, but not disembodied, 262; identical with the seven Manus, 19; low, 168; nature —, 387; picture of Seven, exhumed, 21; Planetary, def. 340 | Spirits: Bull on the Seven, 29; Egyptian Planetary, 48(56); ex-terraneous, but not disembodied, 262; identical with the seven Manus, 19; low, 168; nature —, 387; picture of Seven, exhumed, 21; Planetary, def. 340; Seven, and the Church, 18; Seven, press their claims, 23 et seq.; Seven, send a plague, 26; theory of returning, militates against occult science, 214 fn.; usual names of the {{Page aside|457}}Seven, 19; worship of the Seven, endorsed, 29-30. | ||
Spiritualism: as muddy torrent from Kamaloka, 153; carnalized, reaps its karma, 167; Christian dogmas led to, 167; | Spiritualism: as muddy torrent from Kamaloka, 153; carnalized, reaps its karma, 167; Christian dogmas led to, 167; “controls” of, and idea of adepts, 282; Fox girls of, turned against it, 168; Theosophy has not said last word yet about, 168. | ||
“Spook.” See Kama-rupa. | |||
Spy(ies): H.P.B. never acted as a, 290, 292; Russian women as, 291-92. | Spy(ies): H.P.B. never acted as a, 290, 292; Russian women as, 291-92. | ||
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Sramanas, at Rome ,113. | Sramanas, at Rome ,113. | ||
Sreenivasrow, P., K.H. on, | Sreenivasrow, P., K.H. on, 140 fn. | ||
Srotapatti, 239 fn. | Srotapatti, 239 fn. | ||
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Subba Row, T., Esoteric Writings, 180 fn., 428. | Subba Row, T., Esoteric Writings, 180 fn., 428. | ||
–, Notes on the Bhagavad-Gita, 305,313,336,428. | –, Notes on the Bhagavad-Gita, 305, 313, 336, 428. | ||
Substance, expansion and contraction of primordial, 386. | Substance, expansion and contraction of primordial, 386. | ||
Succubi, and incubi, 156. | Succubi, and incubi, 156. | ||
Sun: as giver of life, 244; as Spiritual Fire and its rays, 17; as the One, 278, 279, 280; becomes a comet in future | Sun: as giver of life, 244; as Spiritual Fire and its rays, 17; as the One, 278, 279, 280; becomes a comet in future manvantaras, 382; birth of the Unconquered, 278-79; bundle of electro-magnetic forces, 376; father of calendars, 277; heart of its system, 376-77; meaning of, being “rejected,” 401-2; planets as fragments of former, 462; vampirises its subjects, 376; veil of, removed at pralaya, 402-3; younger than the moon, 401. | ||
Sun-gods, and Zodiac, 277. | Sun-gods, and Zodiac, 277. | ||
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Symbols, potency of, and numbers, 277. | Symbols, potency of, and numbers, 277. | ||
“Sympneumata,” 155. | |||
Syzygies, 403. | |||
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That(Tad), as absolute thought, 90. | That(Tad), as absolute thought, 90. | ||
Theodosius, 191. Theogony. See Hesiod. Theosophia, distorted, 280-81. Theosophical, ideas and morality of, Leaders, 94. | Theodosius, 191. | ||
Theogony. See Hesiod. | |||
Theosophia, distorted, 280-81. | |||
Theosophical, ideas and morality of, Leaders, 94. | |||
Theosophical Forum, 195. | Theosophical Forum, 195. | ||
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Theosophical Siftings, 297. | Theosophical Siftings, 297. | ||
Theosophical Society: a Brotherhood of Humanity, 65; a Universal Brotherhood of man, 75, 163; admission fee in, 296; aims loud protest against dogma, 160; an instrument that can yet be mended, 11; and conspiracy of Madras and Cambridge, 282; asserts truth common to all religions, 72, 117, 122; calumniated by Churches, 69 fn.; chief object of, 77; errors committed in conduct of, 134; evils in, 199; first object of, 75; has to be protected against evil, 200; motto of, 76, 115, 121; no real harmony in, 11; not a propaganda for exoteric Buddhism, 65, 70, 116; not an academy of magic, 80; not to be confounded with Theosophy, 165; | Theosophical Society: a Brotherhood of Humanity, 65; a Universal Brotherhood of man, 75, 163; admission fee in, 296; aims loud protest against dogma, 160; an instrument that can yet be mended, 11; and conspiracy of Madras and Cambridge, 282; asserts truth common to all religions, 72, 117, 122; calumniated by Churches, 69 fn.; chief object of, 77; errors committed in conduct of, 134; evils in, 199; first object of, 75; has to be protected against evil, 200; motto of, 76, 115, 121; no real harmony in, 11; not a propaganda for exoteric Buddhism, 65, 70, 116; not an academy of magic, 80; not to be confounded with Theosophy, 165; original lines of, distorted, 198-99; original programme of, 77; Paraclete and end of cycle in 1897, 11; peaceful revolution by, 75; real founders of, 154; Rules of, 33, 65; shattered by the unlearned, 11; strengthened through difficulties, 283; those who left, have not been regretted, 164; views of the Maha-Chohan on, 79-81; volunteer scavenger, 171; will eradicate the “struggle for life” idea, 73-74, 119-20; working Fellows of, and drones, 205-06. | ||
original lines of, distorted, 198-99; original programme of, 77; Paraclete and end of cycle in 1897, 11; peaceful revolution by, 75; real founders of, 154; Rules of, 33, 65; shattered by the unlearned, 11; strengthened through difficulties, 283; those who left, have not been regretted, 164; views of the Maha-Chohan on, 79-81; volunteer scavenger, 171; will eradicate the | |||
Theosophist(s): and expulsion of, 207; def. by a Master of Wisdom, 69, 115; do not accept mediation by proxy, 162; duty of, when a public official, 200; false, 77; faults of so-called, 76; must be cosmopolitan, 199-200; must protect Theosophy, 180 fn.; not perfect, 165; should not pose as infallible, 181 fn.; two-thirds of, are bad wine in good bottles, 96; working Fellows and drones, 205-06. | Theosophist(s): and expulsion of, 207; def. by a Master of Wisdom, 69, 115; do not accept mediation by proxy, 162; duty of, when a public official, 200; false, 77; faults of so-called, 76; must be cosmopolitan, 199-200; must protect Theosophy, 180 fn.; not perfect, 165; should not pose as infallible, 181 fn.; two-thirds of, are bad wine in good bottles, 96; working Fellows and drones, 205-06. | ||
Theosophist, The | Theosophist, The: 63-64 fn., 134, 135, 158, 170, 174, 177, 179, 180, 185, 206, 281; criticism of, 94. | ||
Theosophy: absurdly misunderstood, 159; and defence of others, 197; and Spiritualism, 168; awakens the inner in the animal man, 164; def. 287; distorted by charlatans, 282-83; divine science, 173; divine wisdom, 73, 117; embraces everything, 163; fits men for lives to come, 165; Founders of, and results of their work, 173-74; gains some of those Christianity lost, 171; ideal, divine wisdom, 165; implies no {{Page aside|459}}personal god, 73, 117; is both religion and science, 171-72; is Religion itself, 161, 162, 163; Miller’s def. of religion and, 162; not a religion, 161; not to be confounded with Theos. Society, 165-66; persecuted, 114; possessed in fullness by higher Beings, 166; practical, embraces every science, 165; practical work in, 163; practised, becomes universal panacea, 164; rebuttal of, 3-4; regarded as a religious sect, 170; rejects methods of science, 171; Saviour of mankind, 173; scientific, reveals origin of faiths, 165; target for slander, 2; the soul of its Society, 166; turns blind belief into reasoned knowledge, 165. | Theosophy: absurdly misunderstood, 159; and defence of others, 197; and Spiritualism, 168; awakens the inner in the animal man, 164; def. 287; distorted by charlatans, 282-83; divine science, 173; divine wisdom, 73, 117; embraces everything, 163; fits men for lives to come, 165; Founders of, and results of their work, 173-74; gains some of those Christianity lost, 171; ideal, divine wisdom, 165; implies no {{Page aside|459}}personal god, 73, 117; is both religion and science, 171-72; is Religion itself, 161, 162, 163; Miller’s def. of religion and, 162; not a religion, 161; not to be confounded with Theos. Society, 165-66; persecuted, 114; possessed in fullness by higher Beings, 166; practical, embraces every science, 165; practical work in, 163; practised, becomes universal panacea, 164; rebuttal of, 3-4; regarded as a religious sect, 170; rejects methods of science, 171; Saviour of mankind, 173; scientific, reveals origin of faiths, 165; target for slander, 2; the soul of its Society, 166; turns blind belief into reasoned knowledge, 165. | ||
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Thought: Absolute or Divine, 360; and desire, 399; and plastic potency, 226; creative power of, in the astral atmosphere, 224; death by, 225; Divine, and space, 304; more responsible than act, 399; plastic power of, 224-25; projected at death, 220-22; silent, 225-26; taking objective form, 339. | Thought: Absolute or Divine, 360; and desire, 399; and plastic potency, 226; creative power of, in the astral atmosphere, 224; death by, 225; Divine, and space, 304; more responsible than act, 399; plastic power of, 224-25; projected at death, 220-22; silent, 225-26; taking objective form, 339. | ||
“Thought-Divine,” 363. | |||
Thought-image, of adepts and ordinary men, 224. | Thought-image, of adepts and ordinary men, 224. | ||
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Tiamat, 147. | Tiamat, 147. | ||
Time: and Duration, def. 310 | Time: and Duration, def. 310; and Space, 310-11; and the | ||
Logoi, 358-59; as succession of states of consciousness, 314-15; conceptions of, vary, 312; conceptions of, for the | Logoi, 358-59; as succession of states of consciousness, 314-15; conceptions of, vary, 312; conceptions of, for the Devachanee, 316; infinite and conditioned, 358. | ||
Times, on Protestants, 31 -32; 430. Timothy, I, on Theos, 241. | Times, on Protestants, 31-32; 430. | ||
Timothy, I, on Theos, 241. | |||
Tolstoy, Count L.N., practical Christian, 163-64. | Tolstoy, Count L.N., practical Christian, 163-64. | ||
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Tookaram Tatya, high worth of, 188. | Tookaram Tatya, high worth of, 188. | ||
Toys, wrong, for children, 226-28. Training, occult, and tests, 242. | Toys, wrong, for children, 226-28. | ||
Training, occult, and tests, 242. | |||
Transmigration. See Reincarnation. | Transmigration. See Reincarnation. | ||
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Vajradhara, 343. | Vajradhara, 343. | ||
Vajrasattva, as | Vajrasattva, as “Supreme Buddha,” 343. | ||
Vallabhachâryas, 107. | Vallabhachâryas, 107. | ||
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Vedas: 177, 339; do not mention Brahmâ, 332. | Vedas: 177, 339; do not mention Brahmâ, 332. | ||
Vedder, Elihu: illustration of, 381 ; biogr., 428. | Vedder, Elihu: illustration of, 381; biogr., 428. | ||
Venus-Astarte, rites of, 107. | Venus-Astarte, rites of, 107. | ||
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Wittoba, 52(59). | Wittoba, 52(59). | ||
Womanhood: and Queen | Womanhood: and Queen Nathalie, 85; outraged, 85-86. | ||
Nathalie, 85; outraged, 85-86. | |||
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Word, and Voice and Spirit, 406. Word, The, 268 fn. | Word, and Voice and Spirit, 406. | ||
Word, The, 268 fn. | |||
Worlds, Seven, or planes tabulated, 50(57). | Worlds, Seven, or planes tabulated, 50(57). | ||
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World-stuff, nature of, 370, 373. | World-stuff, nature of, 370, 373. | ||
Worship: def. 14 | Worship: def. 14; why unphilosophical, 345. | ||
Wraith, when seen, 261. | Wraith, when seen, 261. | ||
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5iavanacharya[Yavanacharya], is Pythagoras, 368. | 5iavanacharya [Yavanacharya], is Pythagoras, 368. | ||
Year: calamities of 1888, 277-78; New, and astral life of earth, 277; solar, and man’s principles, 52-53(60). | Year: calamities of 1888, 277-78; New, and astral life of earth, 277; solar, and man’s principles, 52-53(60). | ||