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Vach is the Hindu goddess of speech "who yields us nourishment and sustenance." Corresponding to the Greek logos and the Latin Biblical verbum, it points to the mysteries of cosmogenesis as well as the creative and transformative properties of sound and speech. Studio Vach began in 2019 as a series of podcasts meant to introduce new students to Theosophia. It has since expanded to include a video format on themes such as the Irish mystic and social reformer George William Russell, an examination of the mythic forces animating "The Age of Aquarius", to a core mystery of The Bhagavad Gita surrounding the wondrous nature of "Krishna Avatar," and other sacred topics.
Announcing Theosophical Astrology, where we have brought together in one place all of the resources found within our website on the subject of astrology from a Theosophical perspective. You will find here not only essays on the Zodiac and its signs and the Zodiacal family of planets, but also a number of important and key essays on the philosophy of astrology, without which a deep study of the subject would be impossible.
A superb essay on THE GNOSTIC TRANSMISSION written by Prof. Elton A. Hall, now available on our site, points out that
"Gnostic schools - only a few of which used the appellation - held that the redemption of humanity is possible only through gnosis or knowledge of reality. Gnosis in its philosophical meaning is 'enlightenment,' the full intuitive awakening of consciousness to its spiritual origin and source. Jesus and others had the gnosis and freely imparted it to those who were ready, but many who heard did not understand because their minds were beclouded by agnosia or ignorance. While the details of Gnostic cosmogony vary with the school, there is an underlying unity of thought. The Ever-Hidden Deity - deus absconditus - radiates pleroma, the divine, perfect and archetypal fullness. Within pleroma . . . "
Another jewel from Volume I of The Gupta Vidya, this remarkable article by Raghavan Iyer has just been added to the Sri Raghavan Iyer Theosophical Writings section. The explanation in this essay of the primary principle of dynamic balance, of how it precedes both beings and worlds and is central to the doctrine of double evolution, is exquisitely drawn. It is a marvel of philosophical insight.
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Serious talks for serious students of the Wisdom Religion. These talks by lifelong students of Theosophy investigate questions like What Is a Life Worth Living? and discuss the remarkable theme of Gandhi on Theosophy and the Global Civilization Of Tomorrow.
A remarkable article by B. P. Wadia, originally published in his book, Studies in the Voice of the Silence, has just been added to our Other Authors section. This wonderfully insightful text is essential reading for all spiritual aspirants who seek to tread the age-old Path of Renunciation.
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Sri Iyer's HERMES articles elucidate profound themes that every spiritual seeker encounters in their attempts to live a spiritual life. Written between 1975-1989, these essays - the "Lead Articles" - are astonishing in their breadth of comprehension of sacred wisdom. All spiritual aspirants will find them deeply moving in their compassion and guidance for those traveling the ancient Path of Wisdom.
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In addition to the shining examples of exemplary spiritual Teachers, history is surprisingly replete with the records of numerous figures who demonstrated their intuitive awareness of the Eternal Doctrine. These Teacher Articles reveal the work of a continuous stream of spiritual brilliance in illustrious thinkers and teachers in history.
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Called the greatest occultist of the age, H.P. Blavatsky tirelessly penned hundreds of articles on the Wisdom Religion that were stated in a manner that challenged the thought-forms of the age, are accessible to the sincere spiritual seeker, and speak profoundly to future generations. HPB's articles, written over an entire lifetime, will appeal to a vast variety of spiritual interests.
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Symbols abound in great Nature, but their spiritual significance is often hard to discern. These Symbol articles cover natural elements and animals, astrological signs, the gods and goddesses of Eastern and Western mythology, religious and shamanistic systems of thought, giving every reader the chance to discover their many layers of wisdom, truth and inspiration.
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Co-founder with H.P. Blavatsky of The Theosophical Society in 1875, Mr. Judge wrote extensively on theosophical themes, especially the trials and obstacles confronting all would-be aspirants to the Path of Wisdom. His writings address topics ranging from astrology and ancient civilizations to states after death and the apparent and obscure operations of karma.
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Crosbie's writings are the embodiment of the gospel of Hope and Responsibility - Theosophy - lit from the lamp of profound spiritual knowledge. His contributions on the Recognition of Law, the operation of Instinct and Intuition, Sleep and Dreams, What Reincarnates, What Survives After Death, and Theosophy in Daily Life, are suffused with devotion to Universal Brotherhood.
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These Mahatma Articles were drawn from the original source of The Mahatma Letters, written between 1880 and 1884 and published in book form in 1923. Ever a resource for deep thought for students of Theosophy, these Articles are founded in a unique perspective on the eternal movement for the spiritual enlightenment of Humanity which threads its way through history.
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Theosophical Stories first appeared in HERMES in April, 1975 with a Tibetan tale, “The Stone Lion,” and continued for 13 years thereafter, concluding with a Hindu tale, “Lord of the Dance.” Drawn from all the world's folk traditions, these stories/allegories are a delightfully unique contribution to theosophical and all spiritual literature.
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A diverse collection of writings spanning Lewis Carroll's "Feeding the Mind" to M. K. Gandhi's "The Ethics of Vow-Taking" to the incomparable selections from the Yoga Vashishta Maharamayana, such as "The Fickle Mind" and "The Ship of Wisdom", all appeared in HERMES during its publication lifetime. The reader will find here a unique collection of spiritual themes and perspectives.
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Theosophy Trust has published an extensive collection of theosophical works since 2007. These include the original Theosophy writings of Sri Raghavan Iyer as well as The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled by HP Blavatsky. The Gupta Vidya: Vols. I-II-III, Meditation and Self-Study, Theosophical Astrology, The Mysteries of Karma, Mahatma Gandhi and Buddha's Path to Enlightenment, The Bhagavad-Gita, and many others can be found here.
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