Pdf ebook newly typeset unabridged verbatim edition of the 1888 original. A glossary of theosophical terms from modern theosophy, sanskrit. The theosophical glossary, 18922006, hp blavatsky, theosophy trust pdf. This online version of the encyclopedic theosophical glossary is a work in progress. Theosophical society pasadena, ca see theosophical university press online and theosophy northwest theosophical society pasadena australasian section. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary free ebook download as pdf file. Together with their son, tammuz,they replaced the worship of jehovah god, with a triune trinity mystery god.
The theosophical glossary was written by helena petrovna blavatsky, but published posthumously in 1892 after some editorial work by g. Fourth dition by john algeo theosophical society in america. It is a letter of great mystic power and magic virtue with those who have. The means or instrument of the first is sense, or perception. Aug 30, 2017 the theosophical glossary helena petrova blavatsky on. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary manu sanskrit from theverbal root man, to think. Collation of theosophical glossaries, compiled by scott j. The theosophical society in america terms of use please read these terms and conditions before using this site. This library comprises the publications of the theosophical society. Also students of hinduism will find this a useful dictionary of sanskrit terminology. Blavatsky, leadbeater, besant, krishnamurti, steiner, heindel, theosophy, anthroposophy online esoteric library note. A compendium of oriental and theosophical terms, second and revised edition 1996.
On scribd there are pdf versions of the complete work. Blavatsky being a clear exposition, in the form of question and answer, of the ethics, science, and philosophy for the study of which the theosophical society has been founded. Thanks for your email and request to reprint in the wikipedia some definitions from our encyclopedic theosophical glossary. The theosophical path magazine 19111929 pdf files sunrise special issue 1998. This electronic version of the encyclopedic theosophical glossary is. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary the great antiquity of the vedas is sufficiently proven by the fact that they are written in such an ancient form of sanskrit, so different from the sanskrit now used, that there is no other work like them in the literature of this eldest sister of all the known languages, as prof. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary editorinchief golden precepts of esotericism. This site is dedicated to the ongoing influence of the great teachers of humanity and strives to make these teachings accessible to all with a clarity and efficiency that benefits the contemplative nature of spiritual study. Blavatsky, published in 1892, draws its definitions from many sources.
The best theosophical glossary, as i see it, is the encyclopedic theosophical glossary. The theosophical glossary 1 theosophical glossary a athe first letter in all the world. Theosophy definition of theosophy by merriamwebster. Quick links to the encyclopedic theosophical glossary, 1999, g.
Given the source of the definitions in the glossary, and given the questionable accuracy of the definitions, it appears that the glossary was not, for the most part, her words, and can only be confusing to the student. Dear brendan thanks for your email and request to reprint in the wikipedia some definitions from our encyclopedic theosophical glossary. An ambitious work, the glossary included 2797 terms from sanskrit, other oriental languages, kabbalah, freemasonry, rosicrucianism, hermeticism, egyptology, judeochristian studies, and other sources. Written with warmth and insight, it centers on the major concepts of theosophical philosophy and their application to daily living. In the encyclopedic theosophical glossary published by the theosophical university press, dzyu is identified as a senzar word, referring to sd i, 108, but there is no clue to be found in hpbs writings to indicate that it would be indeed senzar. The theosophical glossary united lodge of theosophists. If you wish to download the files for offline reading click the diskette icon on left of the top bar of the open pdf. One of the theosophical societies continues to make its international headquarters there. 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. The theosophical society, founded in 1875 to promote her. We hope that those using it will send in to the editorial committee any errors of fact or typography that they find in this.
Encyclopedic theosophical glossary cain and abel helena. Theosophical glossary pdf 2780 kb studies in occultism pdf 418 kb nightmare tales pdf 230 kb. It is a letter of great mystic power and magic virtue with those who have adopted. They include clark butler, william desmond, stephen houlgate, gregory r. These three worlds are identified in hinduism and appear in early buddhist texts. The holy of holies or sanctum sanctorum was common in the architectural. According to helena blavatskys posthumously published theosophical glossary 1892. Perhaps there is the same relation between the 7 and 9 jhanas as there is between the 7 and 9 principles in man or cosmos in theosophical teachings. Theosophy an introductory study course fourth edition by john algeo department of education the theosophical society in america p. The theosophical glossary 8 the moderns, ether, for the meaning of which in physics and chemistry see websters dictionary or any other. The theosophical glossary purposes to give information on the principal sanskrit, pahlavi, tibetan, p li, chaldean, persian, scandinavian, hebrew, greek, latin, kabalistic and gnostic words, and occult terms generally used in theosophical literature, and principally to be found in isis unveiled, esoteric buddhism, the secret doctrine, the key to. Theosophical university press online edition the key to theosophy. The theosophical glossary labours under the disadvantage of being an almost entirely. Arundale, a 44yearold englishman who was a theosophist prominent in indian education at central hindu college.
This electronic version of the encyclopedic theosophical glossary is presented to the public as a work in progress. 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. It was during her work on the theosophical glossary that hpb rewrote her occult horror stories that were to be published as nightmare tales 1892 links. Encyclopedic dictionary of the sciences of language encyclopedic dictionary of polymers jan w. The samhitas of the rig, yajur, sama, and atharva single volume, unabridged. The use and value of the theosophical glossary theosophical. According to theosophy, mans final goalthe attainment of occult knowledge and supernatural abilitiesis fulfilled through the esoteric teachings of a few devotees, or masters, who inspire mans spiritual evolution. A number of individuals read an earlier draft of the hegel dictionary and offered advice and constructive criticism. In hindu mythology, son of svayambhuva, father and husband of ila, parents of humanity as well as the prajapatis and other manus, who are entities collectively, which appear first at the. 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. Plotinus, the pupil of the godtaught ammonius, tells us, that the secret gnosis or the knowledge of theosophy, has three degrees opinion, science, and illumination.
Theosophical article about theosophical by the free dictionary. The first letter in all the worldalphabets save a few, such for instance as the mongolian, the japanese, the tibetan, the ethiopian, etc. The below books are nearly all pdf files requiring the use of acrobat reader. Apr 10, 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.
Most pdf files are photographic facsimiles of the original first editions of books and journals. The theosophical path 19111935 pdf files the theosophical forum 1936 to 1951. The theosophical glossary by helena blavatsky was first published in 1892. Theosophical university press electronic version isbn 1. Theosophy definition is teaching about god and the world based on mystical insight. Some other important theosophical glossaries are the encyclopedic theosophical glossary by. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary the great antiquity of the vedas is sufficiently proven by the fact that they are written in such an ancient form of sanskrit, so different from the sanskrit now used, that there is no other work like them in the literature of this eldest sister of all. We hope that those using it will send in to the editorial committee any errors of fact or. Theosophy publications online selected titles listed chronologically by date of first publication including links to various collections of h.
The application of terms such as androgyne, masculine, or feminine to cosmic divinities has reference. Links to articles on blavatskys masterwork of theosophy, the secret doctrine, to the full text and online index, and to glossaries of theosophical terms the secret doctrine by h. Since tammuz marriedhis own mother he was both god the father. When her father retired, he settled in chennai close to the headquarters of the theosophical society. A the first letter in all the worldalphabets save a few, such for instance as the mongolian, the japanese, the tibetan, the ethiopian, etc. The theosophical university press has granted reprint in wakipedia under the terms that the source is identified. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary the theosophical society. The manuscript, produced originally in the 1930s and 40s, is currently being revised and expanded by the editorial committee. Theosophical university press online edition encyclopedic. Kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library console living room software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd. This electronic version of the encyclopedic theosophical glossary. Comparatively little of it was written by blavatsky herself.
Its useful indeed, containing somewhat more explanations of terms than the books in the tss have. 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. Published posthumously in 1892, the theosophical glossary gives information on many of the principal words and definitions of occult terms used in theosophical literature. This encyclopedia contains all the articles of the printed theosophical encyclopedia. The samhitas of the rig, yajur, sama, and atharva single volume, unabridged anonymous, fergus, jon w, griffith, ralph t. Kamaloka has, like every other world, its seven divisions, the lowest of which begins on earth or invisibly in its atmosphere. December 25ththe birth of a sungodthe first man to declare himself a god, was nimrod.
This wonderful book written by a lifelong student of theosophy is an excellent introduction for those new to theosophical ideas and a helpful companion and guide for longtime students. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary collation of theosophical glossaries. To make this resource available to the public, theosophical university press is issuing the encyclopedic theosophical glossary online as a work in progress. Blavatsky adds, an image expressing the succession of divine functions, the substitution from one form into another, or the correlation of forces. The judge case a conspiracy which ruined the theosophical cause. The theosophical society was founded in 1875 in new york city by blavatsky and the american colonel h. First edition 1933, the theosophical university press online edition. It was during her work on the theosophical glossary that hpb rewrote her occult horror stories that were to be published as nightmare tales 1892. I must also express my gratitude to the students in my class on nineteenth century philosophy in the fall of 2009. Our elder brothers return a history in books 1875present.
Thats online much longer, since about the year 2000, i believe. Have found this book to be really useful in my own reading and also helpful with study groups on the ageless wisdom teachings. See also blavatsky archives for hundreds of articles about mme. There we may look at the seven as composed of 4 and 3 4 rupa, 3 arupa, thus the seven principles in man, or seven globes, etc. Some of the larger files in this list may have a longer download time. The theosophical glossary labours under the disadvantage of being an almost. Prior to 1885 the term fohat was not used in theosophical literature. The paramitas and the exalted eightfold path, extract from fountainsource of occultism 1974, theosophical society in america pdf file. Hpbs theosophical glossary is a great reference for serious students of theosophy, and the many works of alice bailey. His mother, semiramis, declared herself to be themother of god. Historian as heretic, conflicting perspectives on theosophical history. Theosophical university press pasadena provides online resources on theosophy, including books by blavatsky, judge, tingley, purucker, and others, introductory manuals on theosophy, theosophical magazines and glossaries, material on the worlds sacred traditions, and more.
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