Theosophical university press online edition encyclopedic. Farthing in these books, the actual definitions and wording for these glossary terms were taken extracted from the secret doctrine h. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the ori. Comparatively little of it was written by blavatsky herself. These two need to be distinguished from each other because the first one is a general path open to all, while the latter is a special case that endeavors to hasten the process by qualifying oneself. The theosophical glossary purposes to give information on the principal sanskrit, pahlavi, tibetan, pali, chaldean, persian, scandinavian, hebrew, greek. It is a letter of great mystic power and magic virtue with those who have. This edition may be downloaded free of charge for personal use. Theosophical definition of theosophical by the free dictionary. Theosophical article about theosophical by the free. Each section investigates a separate category of initiates, focusing consecutively on hindus, muslims, bahais, buddhists, and the western female.
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. They were strongly influenced by theosophical ideas to which they had been introduced in 1901. Theosophical university press is presenting this working version online because, even in. 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.
Some other important theosophical glossaries are the encyclopedic theosophical. The theosophical glossary by helena blavatsky was first published in 1892. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Geoffrey barborka, editor and project manager, grace f. The theosophical glossary 1 theosophical glossary a athe first letter in all the world. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary free ebook download as pdf file. Theosophy definition, any of various forms of philosophical or religious thought based on a mystical insight into the divine nature. Helena petrovna, 18311891 at the best online ebook storage. Hpbs theosophical glossary is a great reference for serious students of theosophy, and the many works of alice bailey. This electronic version of the encyclopedic theosophical glossary is presented to the public as a work in progress. It is a letter of great mystic power and magic virtue with those who have adopted.
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. Our mission is to encourage openminded inquiry into world religions, philosophy, science, and. The theosophical glossary kindle edition by blavatsky. The theosophical glossary by blavatsky h p abebooks. He begins by examining the concept of initiation promoted by the theosophical movements founders. An introduction to the body of knowledge known as theosophy and the worldwide theosophical movement an online book compiled from the u. Below you will find a number of books that have been collected over the internet and hosted at our website. The author examines the careers of the most distinguished disciples of the theosophical masters. Quick links to the collation of theosophical glossaries, compiled by scott j.
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. 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. Based upon the same stenographic notes as the transactions of the blavatsky lodge, this this material has only recently come to light, having been misplaced for over a hundred years. If you wish to download the files for offline reading click the diskette icon on left of the top bar of the open pdf. Thanks for your email and request to reprint in the wikipedia some definitions from our encyclopedic theosophical glossary. On january 15, 1999, theosophical university press began. Also students of hinduism will find this a useful dictionary of sanskrit terminology. A number of individuals read an earlier draft of the hegel dictionary and offered advice and constructive criticism. A the first letter in all the worldalphabets save a few, such for instance as the mongolian, the japanese, the tibetan, the ethiopian, etc. Theosophical definition of theosophical by the free.
The theosophical glossary was written by helena petrovna blavatsky, but published posthumously in 1892 after some editorial work by g. His wife, srimati seshammal, came from a very cultured family of thiruvaiyar. Prior to 1885 the term fohat was not used in theosophical literature. Farthing in these books, the actual definitions and wording for these glossary terms were taken extracted from. According to the catholic encyclopedia, though herod allowed. 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. They include clark butler, william desmond, stephen houlgate, gregory r. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the theosophical glossary. Collation of theosophical glossaries, compiled by scott j.
To make this resource available to the public, theosophical university press is issuing the encyclopedic theosophical glossary online as a work in progress. The use and value of the theosophical glossary theosophical. Authorship of the theosophical glossary t h e o s o p h y. The glossary provides meanings and context to the wealth of sanskrit, greek, latin, tibetan, chaldean, persian, scandinavian, hebrew, kabalistic, gnostic, and occult terms found in the many works of theosophical literature. Theosophical society pasadena, ca see theosophical university press online and theosophy northwest theosophical society pasadena australasian section.
Osterhage, theosophy northwest, nw branch, theosophical society pasadena quick links to the encyclopedic theosophical glossary, 1999, g. Theosophical article about theosophical by the free dictionary. Book very good light wear add to cart buy now add to wishlist. Lectures to the members of the anthroposophical theosophical society. Blavatsky, published in 1892, draws its definitions from many sources. Theosophic perspectives magazine, volumes 2056, 19702007 by author and by issuedate sunrise. Theosophy definition of theosophy by merriamwebster. Have found this book to be really useful in my own reading and also helpful with study groups on the ageless wisdom teachings. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Blavatsky on terms and subjects of the theosophical teaching. Find the theosophical glossary by blavatsky, h p at biblio. Encyclopedic theosophical glossary cain and abel helena.
See also campbell theosophical research librarys links to theosophical texts online under g. With a multitude of entries from az, it provides definitions, explanations, and sometimes lengthy and very important elaborations on all the key words and terms used in the theosophical teachings, as well as many others besides. Download and read online for free the theosophical glossary by blavatsky, h. The theosophical society was founded in 1875 in new york city by blavatsky and the american colonel h. 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. See also the blavatsky archives for hundreds of articles about mme. The best theosophical glossary, as i see it, is the encyclopedic theosophical glossary. Theosophical glossary pdf 2780 kb studies in occultism pdf 418 kb. Some of the larger files in this list may have a longer download time. Books by author and by title encyclopedic theosophical glossary.
The theosophical glossary theosophy trust definition. A glossary of theosophical terms from modern theosophy, sanskrit. Also check out the comprehensive listing of theosophical literature at links to theosophical texts online. The theosophical glossary kindle edition by blavatsky, helena petrovna. The glossary provides 389 pages of definitions and brief philosophical essays by h. An ambitious work, the glossary included 2797 terms from sanskrit, other oriental languages, kabbalah, freemasonry, rosicrucianism, hermeticism, egyptology, judeochristian studies, and other sources. After writing monumental works such as isis unveiled, and the secret doctrine, the theosophical society was formed in 1875. Arundale, a 44yearold englishman who was a theosophist prominent in indian education at central hindu college. The theosophical glossary, published in 1892, meets this need. Theosophy company see united lodge of theosophists. 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. 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. Religious philosophy or speculation about the nature of the soul based on. In theosophical literature it includes the narrower sense of preparing oneself for spiritual initiation under the guidance of masters of the wisdom.
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. The theosophical university press has granted reprint in wakipedia under the terms that the source is identified. 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. 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.
The theosophical glossary purposes to give information on the principal sanskrit, pahlavi, tibetan, pali, 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. When her father retired, he settled in chennai close to the headquarters of the theosophical society. 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. Theosophical society definition of theosophical society. The first letter in all the worldalphabets save a few, such for instance as the mongolian, the japanese, the tibetan, the ethiopian, etc. After clicking on download, the handbook first appears in the pdf viewer. Theosophically definition of theosophically by the free.
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