The theosophical glossary by helena blavatsky was first published in 1892. The term is in these cases also simply written without diacretical marks like this aakaasha akasha. Collation of theosophical glossaries, compiled by scott j. The theosophical society, founded in 1875, is a worldwide body with aim to advance the ideas of theosophy in continuation of previous theosophists, especially that of the greek and alexandrian neoplatonic philosophers dating back to 3th century ad. It is a letter of great mystic power and magic virtue with those who have adopted.
On scribd there are pdf versions of the complete work. It also encompasses wider religious philosophies like vedanta, mahayana buddhism, qabbalah, and sufism. But they considered india as a suitable place for theosophical movements. Thats online much longer, since about the year 2000, i believe.
Comparatively little of it was written by blavatsky herself. Under their inspiration the theosophical society of india came into being at. It is a letter of great mystic power and magic virtue with those who have adopted it, and with whom its numerical value is one. This glossarys purpose is to give information on the principal sanskrit, pahlavi, tibetan, pali, chaldean, persian, scandinavian, hebrew. Its useful indeed, containing somewhat more explanations of terms than the books in the tss have. Theosophic perspectives magazine, volumes 2056, 19702007 by author and by issuedate. The theosophical society was first founded by a russian lady, madam h. Theosophical society this page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag. The theosophy company began in 1925 as a nonprofit corporation devoted to the dissemination of the original writings of h. Farthing in these books, the actual definitions and wording for these glossary terms were taken extracted from. It refers to the lowest level of hell naraka, into which the dead who have committed grave misdeeds may be reborn. Religion and the order of nature traditional hikma.
Also students of hinduism will find this a useful dictionary of sanskrit terminology. Annie besant became a worthy successor, actively preaching the wisdom and insights provided in the secret doctrine and shepherding the movement to steadily larger growth. The nidanas are listed under their sanskrit names in the theosophical glossary. Theosophical article about theosophical by the free dictionary. This glossary has been created by extracting, collating and rearranging many of the glossary terms to be found in the following three books by geoffrey a. Items with no identifiable author are listed under anonymous. To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science. It i s of some significance that a whole volume of world spirituality. Glossary of theosophical and sanskrit terminology modern.
The theosophical glossary labours under the disadvantage of being an almost entirely posthumous work, of which the author only saw the first thirtytwo pages in proof. All have an equal right in the society to hold their opinions. Theosophical society in america how is theosophical. He begins by examining the concept of initiation promoted by the theosophical movements founders. The theosophical glossary kindle edition by blavatsky, helena petrovna. What are the objectives of the theosophical society. The theosophical society in america encourages openminded inquiry into world religions, philosophy, science, and the arts in order to understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of all life, and help people explore spiritual selftransformation. The esoteric school of theosophy theosophical society in. Authorship of the theosophical glossary t h e o s o p h y.
Geoffrey barborka, editor and project manager, grace f. Having taken office in 1980, she was the longest standing president of the organization. Every person that joins the theosophical society receives a welcoming letter from the current international president, radha burnier. Theosophical society definition of theosophical society. The one circle is divine unity, from which all proceeds, whither all returns. Hpbs theosophical glossary is a great reference for serious students of theosophy, and the many works of alice bailey. The theosophy company continues to make available quality, affordable editions of those writings, such as blavatskys secret doctrine, isis unveiled and key to theosophy, and judges ocean of theosophy, as well as a select number of works consistent with them. This electronic version of the encyclopedic theosophical glossary. Theosophical society in america how is theosophical society in america abbreviated. Theosophy an introductory study course fourth edition by john algeo department of education the theosophical society in america p. In addition, new articles that are not in the printed version are continually being added. The theosophical university press has granted reprint in wakipedia under the terms that the source is identified.
Historical photos from the surendra narayan archives adyar archives radha burnier details published. Theosophical society definition of theosophical society at. Have found this book to be really useful in my own reading and also helpful with study groups on the ageless wisdom teachings. Members of the theosophical society study these truths, and theosophists endeavour to live them. Theosophical university press is presenting this working version online because, even in. Theosophy is essentially a modern version of gnosticism. Therefore, as maintained in theosophical teachings, nephesh is the pranakamic principle, or the vital animal soul in man. Olcott have strongly urged me to wait until some future time, when i might have had ampler time.
Theosophical society definition, a society founded by madame blavatsky and others, in new york in 1875, advocating a worldwide eclectic religion based largely on brahmanic and buddhistic teachings. It is a letter of great mystic power and magic virtue with those who have. The theosophical glossary was written by helena petrovna blavatsky, but published posthumously in 1892 after some editorial work by g. For ease of searching, diacritical marks are omitted, with the exception of hebrew and sanskrit terms, where after the main heading a current transliteration with accents is given. Blavatsky on numbers and numerology, modern theosophy. Although in buddhism hells are temporary, avichi is often regarded as a place of no return, where beings languish eternally. Some other important theosophical glossaries are the encyclopedic theosophical. To form a nucleus of universal brotherhood without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour. The four branches of the theosophical movement t h e o s o. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary introductory theosophical manuals. Theosophy definition of theosophy by merriamwebster. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the theosophical glossary. Religious philosophy or speculation about the nature of the soul based on mystical insight into the nature of god. Appendix b glossary of theosophical and sanskrit terminology s mark entries from h.
The original organization, after splits and realignments. The first split in the theosophical movement occurred in 1895, four years after the death of h. The material below was obtained from theosophy practitioners. The theosophical glossary kindle edition by blavatsky. Theosophical glossary, the theosophical order of service, the theosophical seal theosophical societies, history of theosophical society, constitution of theosophical society, emblem of the theosophical society, objects of the theosophical society, pasadena theosophical university press, the theosophical world university, the theosophist.
Nilakanta sri ram, who was the fifth international president of the organization, and srimati bhagirathi, who was also an active. At various times over the course of the past several decades, an issue has been raised in certain quarters of the theosophical world regarding whether or not the book titled theosophical glossary should be properly considered to be the work of h. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary free ebook download as pdf file. Blavatsky, published in 1892, draws its definitions from many sources. Dear brendan thanks for your email and request to reprint in the wikipedia some definitions from our encyclopedic theosophical glossary. Everyone willing to study, to be tolerant, to aim high, and to work perseveringly, is welcomed as a member, and it rests with the member to become a true theosophist. Books listed below are arranged alphabetically by authors last name.
One will notice the clear gnostic and pantheistic and occult influences, including sophia. Religious philosophy or speculation about the nature of the soul based on. An ambitious work, the glossary included 2797 terms from sanskrit, other oriental languages, kabbalah, freemasonry, rosicrucianism, hermeticism, egyptology, judeochristian studies, and other sources. Theosophical university press online edition encyclopedic. The four branches of the theosophical movement it has been more than a century since there was just one theosophical society. The manuscript, produced originally in the 1930s and 40s, is currently being revised and expanded by the editorial committee. Theosophical article about theosophical by the free. Index theosopedia theosophical society in the philippines. The theosophical glossary labours under the disadvantage of being an almost.
The theosophical society, which numbered about 100,000 persons at the time of madames death, split into two branches, with besant as president of one of them. Blavatsky it is well known that hpb was working on the glossary up until the time of her death in may 1891 and that she thus. You have our permission to do so provided that each entry identifies its source encyclopedic theosophical glossary, if only to let people know its perspective. A working glossary for the use of students of theosophical. Each section investigates a separate category of initiates, focusing consecutively on hindus, muslims, bahais, buddhists, and the western female. The new twist is the space alien like but clearly demonic connection whereby theosophy was delivered to the first human protoplasts. This online version of the encyclopedic theosophical glossary is a work in progress.
Continuum international publishing group the tower building, 11 york road, london se1 7nx 80 maiden lane, suite 704, new york ny 10038. The theosophical society founded 17 november 1875 president. Quick links to the encyclopedic theosophical glossary, 1999, g. A the first letter in all the worldalphabets save a few, such for instance as the mongolian, the japanese, the tibetan, the ethiopian, etc. Fourth dition by john algeo home page theosophical. Caldwell author of the esoteric world of madame blavatsky. The author examines the careers of the most distinguished disciples of the theosophical masters.
The theosophical glossary, published in 1892, and reproduced here, attempts to give information on many of the principal sanskrit, pahlavi, tibetan, pali, chaldean, persian, scandinavian, hebrew, greek, latin, kabalistic and gnostic terms that the student of theosophy or comparative religionphilosophy will encounter. The theosophical glossary 1 theosophical glossary a athe first letter in all the world. Theosophical definition of theosophical by the free. Theosophy definition of theosophy by the free dictionary. The theosophical glossary united lodge of theosophists. Theosophical definition of theosophical by the free dictionary. Apr 19, 2020 the theosophical glossary, published in 1892, and reproduced here, attempts to give information on many of the principal sanskrit, pahlavi, tibetan, pali, chaldean, persian, scandinavian, hebrew, greek, latin, kabalistic and gnostic terms that the student of theosophy or comparative religionphilosophy will encounter. A glossary of theosophical terms from modern theosophy. Full text of the theosophical glossary internet archive. Burnier, respectfully called radhaji, was born in adyar, chennai, india, on the grounds of the theosophical society adyar on november 15, 1923, into a theosophical family. This encyclopedia contains all the articles of the printed theosophical encyclopedia published by the theosophical publishing house, manila. Blavatsky and a former english army officer, colonel h. Authorship of the theosophical glossary at various times over the course of the past several decades, an issue has been raised in certain quarters of the theosophical world regarding whether or not the book titled theosophical glossary should be properly considered to be the work of h. Joining the theosophical society does not interfere with the social, political, or religious relations of any person.