Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] It will never occur to anyone to dispute the doctrine of reincarnation once he has properly understood it. Those who oppose it are only fighting their own false ideas, which they have formed as a result of their lack of knowledge. Many confuse it with the ideas they have […]
[A Three-part series of Articles][1] The author of these articles, having been for many years acquainted with a society of German mystics who instructed him in their views, has herein attempted to reduce their teachings to a system and to add such explanations as may render them more comprehensible to the seeker for truth and […]
Hartmann, F. (1884). Report of Observations Made During a Nine Month Stay at the Headquarters of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, India. Scotland: Graves, Cookson and CO. https://franzhartmann.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Hartmann-F.-Observations-Report.pdf
Correspondence to the Editor, The Path magazine. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER— The Vahan states that the American Section has seceded from the main body of the T.S. This is not true in my opinion. I know of no other T.S. than the one started in America. My diploma (dated December 29, 1882) is signed by […]
Note: [1] KUMARILA BHATTA. In the Editorial note in reply to a Hindu Theosophist’s query, whether some Rishis of old do exist in the flesh and blood, you pertinently ask him whether he is prepared to accept literally the popular interpretation of— (Ahalyáya járah surapati rabhudátmatanayám ; praja natho, &c. &c.,) wherein Indra is […]
Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Photo and short obituary of Brother Dr. Franz Hartmann in Oriflamme 10, no. 7 (September 1912), 5 Br∴ Dr. Franz Hartmann, 33°, 90°, 95°, IX°.† Aufgenommen in den Freimaurer-Orden in der loge “Washington”, No. 12, Or∴ Georgetown, U. S. A., gestorben am 7. August […]
Translation from Spanish by Robert Hutwohl[1] [Note, full Spanish to English translation follows the Spanish.] “Libre es aquel para quien el tiempo es como la eternidad y la eternidad como el tiempo”. Jacobo Boheme Tarea cuya dificultad han experimentado cuantos la intentaron es representar en formas lo eterno e intelectualmente incomprensible […]
Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] IF it were necessary to provide a proof that human knowledge is only very superficial, it would suffice to cite the fact that we hardly know about the surface of the globe on which we live, and know practically nothing of the nature of the earth’s interior at its […]
Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl [1] “If you are finished, nothing will please you. A person who is becoming will always be more thoughtful.” Goethe. If we descend from the Olympic heights, where the pure light of the knowledge of truth dwells, to this world of appearances and look closely at samsara […]
Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[i] All occultists, regardless of which denomination they belong to, were saddened by this news. The passing of this steadfast champion of truth, intellectual freedom and ethical advancement represents a great, irreplaceable loss for all of us. Dr. Franz Hartmann died on August 7th of this year in Kempten in […]