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Denis, Angoras +

A physician of Paris, astrologer and alchemist in the XIVth century” (R.M.C.) [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Denton, Elizabeth M. Foote +

The bibliography jointly credits William Denton and Elizabeth M. Foote Denton with The Soul of Things, or, Psychometric Researches and Discoveries, third revised edition (Boston: Walker, Wise & Co., 1866, viii + 370 pages). (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.2)#526|2:526]][[SMW::on]]). William and Elizabeth M. Foote Denton are jointly listed for ''The Soul of Things, or, Psychometric Researches and Discoveries''; its third revised edition was published in Boston by Walker, Wise & Co. in 1866. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.3)#502|3:502]][[SMW::on]]). William and Elizabeth M. Foote Denton's ''The Soul of Things, or, Psychometric Researches and Discoveries'' appeared in a third revised edition in Boston in 1866; the first edition was entitled ''Nature's Secrets, or Psychometry'' (1863). (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.4)#643|4:643]][[SMW::on]]). Co-author with William Denton of ''The Soul of Things, or Psychometric Researches and Discoveries''; de Zirkoff lists the revised third edition, Boston, 1866. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.6)#432|6:432]][[SMW::on]]).

Denton, William +

A geologist and lecturer who wrote on psychometry. His publications include ''The Soul of Things''. ''The Theosophist'' reproduced his verse “The Devil is Dead” in January 1880, identifying him as Professor Denton. The bibliography jointly credits William Denton and Elizabeth M. Foote Denton with The Soul of Things, or, Psychometric Researches and Discoveries, third revised edition (Boston: Walker, Wise & Co., 1866, viii + 370 pages). (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.2)#526|2:526]][[SMW::on]]). William and Elizabeth M. Foote Denton are jointly listed for ''The Soul of Things, or, Psychometric Researches and Discoveries''; its third revised edition was published in Boston by Walker, Wise & Co. in 1866. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.3)#502|3:502]][[SMW::on]]). William and Elizabeth M. Foote Denton's ''The Soul of Things, or, Psychometric Researches and Discoveries'' appeared in a third revised edition in Boston in 1866; the first edition was entitled ''Nature's Secrets, or Psychometry'' (1863). (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.4)#643|4:643]][[SMW::on]]). Co-author with Elizabeth M. Foote Denton of ''The Soul of Things, or Psychometric Researches and Discoveries''; de Zirkoff lists the revised third edition, Boston, 1866. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.6)#432|6:432]][[SMW::on]]).

Deona Mati +

In the Kolarian dialect, one who exorcises evil spirits [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Der Sohar und seine Lehre +

Work attributed in the appendix to E. Müller and cited in its second edition, published by R. Löwit at Vienna and Leipzig in 1923. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.7)#384|7:384]][[SMW::on]]). +

Der Spiritismus +

W. Wundt’s open letter to Professor H. Ulrici, discussed by [[Blavatsky, Helena Petrovna|H. P. Blavatsky]] in connection with scientific disputes over spiritist research. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Blavatsky H.P. - War in Olympus|BCW 2:151]]) +

Dervish +

A Mussulman — Turkish or Persian — ascetic. A nomadic and wandering monk. Dervishes, however, sometimes live in communities. They are often called the “whirling charmers”. Apart from his austerities of life, prayer and contemplation, the Turkish, Egyptian, or Arabic devotee presents but little similarity with the Hindu fakir, who is also a Mussulman. The latter may become a saint and holy mendicant the former will never reach beyond his second class of occult manifestations. The dervish may also be a strong mesmerizer, but he will never voluntarily submit to the abominable and almost incredible self‐punishment which the fakir invents for himself with an ever‐increasing avidity, until nature succumbs and he dies in slow and excruciating tortures. The most dreadful operations, such as flaying the limbs alive; cutting off the toes, feet, and legs ; tearing out the eyes and causing one’s self to be buried alive up to the chin in the earth, and passing whole months in this posture, seem child’s play to them. The Dervish must not be confused with the Hindu ''sanyâsi or yogi. ''(See “[[Fakir]]”) [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Desatir +

A very ancient Persian work called the ''Book of Shet''. It speaks of the ''thirteen ''Zoroasters, and is very mystical [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). Attributed to Muhsin-Fani. An edition with English translation and commentary appeared in Bombay in two volumes in 1818. De Zirkoff also records Mulla Firuz Ben Kaus's translation and the 1975 Wizards Bookshelf reprint of the 1888 edition. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.3)#502|3:502]][[SMW::on]]). The bibliography lists the Persian text with an English translation by Mulla Bin Kaus (Bombay, 1818), reissued in 1888 and by Wizard's Bookshelf in 1975. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.4)#643|4:643]][[SMW::on]]). The 1888 edition includes additional notes by Dhunjeebhoy Jamsetjee Medhora. A further Wizards Bookshelf reprint appeared in 1979. ([[BCW|BCW editors]], [[Blavatsky H.P. - The Objects of the Mysteries#277|BCW 14:277]]) +

Deshmukh, Gopalrao Hari +

A writer, judge and social reformer from Maharashtra. He advocated women’s education and opposed child marriage. His name appears with several transliterations in ''The Theosophist'', including Gopalrao Hurry and Gopalrao Hurree Deshmukh. +

Desideri, Ippolito +

Italian Jesuit missionary who travelled through India to Tibet and reached Lhasa in 1716; studied Oriental languages and wrote letters preserved in missionary collections. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.4)#643|4:643]][[SMW::on]]). +

Deslon, Charles +

French physician, regent of the Paris medical faculty and first physician to the Comte d’Artois. He initially supported Mesmer but later quarrelled with him. His Observations sur le magnétisme animal appeared in London in 1780. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.2)#526|2:526]][[SMW::on]]). +

Destouches, Philippe +

French dramatist (1680-1754), whose family name was Néricault. After diplomatic service he returned to drama, writing Le Philosophe marié and Le Glorieux. The quotation used by H. P. Blavatsky is identified as coming from Philinte. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.2)#526|2:526-527]][[SMW::on]]). +

Deutsch, Immanuel Oscar Menahem +

German Orientalist of Jewish extraction. Studied at the Univ. of Berlin; appointed, 1855, assistant in the British Museum Library. Worked intensely on the ''Talmud'' and contributed more than 190 papers to ''Chambers' Encyclopaedia''. Author of a famous article on the ''Talmud'' in the ''Quarterly Review'' for October, 1867, translated into many European languages. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.1)#459|1:459]][[SMW::on]]). +

Deva +

A god, a “resplendent” deity. Deva‐Deus, from the root ''div ''“to shine”. A Deva is a celestial being — whether good, bad, or indifferent. Devas inhabit “the three worlds”, which are the ''three planes ''above us. There are 33 groups or 330 millions of them [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Deva Muni +

Chela described in the Mahatma correspondence as a confidential pupil of the Chohan. One of the signatories of the protest published in September 1882. +

Deva Sarga +

Creation: the origin of the principles, said to be Intelligence born of the qualities or the attributes of nature [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Devachan +

The “dwelling of the gods”. A state intermediate between two earth‐lives, into which the EGO (Atmâ‐Buddhi‐Manas, or the Trinity made One) enters, after its separation from Kâma Rupa, and the disintegration of the lower principles on earth [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Devajnanas +

The higher classes of celestial beings, those who possess divine knowledge [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Devaki +

The mother of Krishna. She was shut up in a dungeon by her brother, King Kansa, for fear of the fulfilment of a prophecy which stated that a son of his sister should dethrone and kill him. Notwithstanding the strict watch kept, Devaki was overshadowed by Vishnu, the holy Spirit, and thus gave birth to that god’s ''avatara'', Krishna. (See “Kansa”.) [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Devamatri +

Lit., “the mother of the gods”. A title of Aditi, Mystic Space [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +