Note[1] ON August 4th, 1896, the International Congress of Psychologists assembled at Munich, on which occasion an Indian Yogi, Mr. Bheema Sena Pratapa, gave representations of his self-induced yoga sleep exclusively to the members of that Congress, creating thereby a great deal of interest, although the phenomenon, as might have been expected, was understood by […]
[Kama Rupa oder, die formenschaffende Kraft der Seele.][1] Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl “He who consecrates himself to the Shining Ones,[2] goes to the Shining Ones. He who consecrates himself to the Ancestors,[3] goes to the Ancestors. He who devotes himself to the larvae,[4] goes to the larvae. Whoever loves Me alone goes […]
The articles in your paper headed “Is suicide a crime?” have suggested to my mind to ask another question “Is Foeticide a crime?” Not that I personally have any serious doubts about the unlawfulness of such an act; but the custom prevails to such an extent in the United States that there are comparatively only […]
Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl.[1] I.[2] “This is the curse of evil deeds, That they keep giving birth to evil.” — Schiller (part). The word karma (Sanskrit) means “action” or “activity,” and when the “law of karma” is spoken of, it means nothing other than the general law of nature according to which […]
A Study of His Views and Some Extracts From His Writings.[1] JACOB BOEHME, “the god-taught philosopher” and greatest German mystic of the sixteenth century, was a poor and uneducated shoemaker: nevertheless he wrote a great many books, and his writings have furnished the foundations upon which most of the greatest German philosophers have built the […]
Pt. 1.[1] Preface. My Dear Little Boys and Girls: ONCE upon a time there was a pretty little schoolhouse, full of mountains, trees, rivers and lakes, animals and beautiful flowers. There were a great many little children in it and they were taught by a clever little teacher. Now, whenever the clever teacher came to […]
Hermetic Children’s Stories. Pt. 1. [Hermetische Kindergeschichten.][1] Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl The Elephant and the Fly. A little stable fly led a very funny life. Especially on hot days, she took the greatest pleasure in flying around people’s ears, humming and growling, and perching on everyone’s noses as soon as she […]
Note[1] Among all the countries of Europe, there is perhaps none upon which the curse of priestcraft and superstition is resting heavier than upon Italy, the land of beauty and art. It is true that the political changes, which have taken place in that country within the past ten years, have done a great deal […]
Translation from the German by Robert Hütwohl[1] Note to the reader: You can click or touch on (if using a computer or mobile device such as an iPad) the superscripted endnote number and it will go to that specific note. Then, click or touch on the endnote number to go back to the original text […]
Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl[1] “The guild of scribes casts itself as judges But we recommend that you use your common sense as a referee. Rückert. Even if nowadays under the name “Theosophy” many empty enthusiasms and a sick mysticism are hidden, the word θεοσ σοφία in its true sense means nothing other […]