Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Is it right for a sect to cover up and conceal the scandals that occur within it in order not to damage its reputation? Answer: — It is not always advisable to make a big deal about everything […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Is it right to take away people’s idols or destroy them? Answer: — This question is almost equivalent to asking, “Should we take away children’s toys?” If they can harm themselves with them, we take them away, and […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Is it true that the teachings spread by H. P. Blavatsky are believed to be true only by a small number of Indian scholars? Answer: — I have never worried about that. “That is how I recognize the […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Is it true, as various philosophers claim, that the riddle of the universe is insoluble for man? Answer: — Here too, the answer to this question depends primarily on the definition given to the word “man.” For the […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Is the “Theosophical Society” a yoga school? Answer: — No! It could, however, become a preparatory school for it, if the three purposes it has set itself were properly followed by its members. Before a human being can […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Is the desire for one’s own development and progress selfish? Answer: — Yes, if it arises from self-conceit. If a person longs for wisdom in order to make it serve his own selfish ends, then it is selfish. […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Today we hear a lot about “breathing exercises” that are supposed to develop magical powers in people, and others describe them as extremely dangerous. What should we think about this? Answer: — Everything in the world has two […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Is faith healing a new invention? Answer: — No! It is actually a state institution; for a long time now, according to regulations, the churches have been making requests to the Most High to […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — Is there any value in making public propaganda for occultism? Answer: — Yes, for pickpockets who catch fools, and for ambitious people who want to show off their scholarly stuff and be admired for […]
Theosophical Correspondence. Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl[1] Question: — How can I protect myself against the effects of black magic that has been practiced against me by malicious people for a long time? Answer: — The practice of black magic is not at […]