Volume XV

 

R index

 

Rabbi(s):

fanaticism of bigoted, XII 273-74

H.P.B. studied with an initiated, VIII

142, 155

true Judaism known only by,

-Kabalists, III 453

Rabble:

same in all ages, VII 198

Race(s):

all, are same company of men, XIV

303

anthropological evolution of, XIV 156

aura reveals true, V 212-13

balance of, cycle, XI 150

Biblical names as early human, XIV

44 fn.

birth of 1st human, XIV 83, 204

blood-rites date from earlier, VIII

251-52

castes formed to benefit, in Kali Yuga,

VIII 60 (82)

cataclysm at close of every, IV 446-47;

XIV 81 fn., 257-58

characteristics of future, VI 117

color of bodies in, VI 117

consciousness develops in each, XI

148-49

cyclic progression of, XIII 265, 301-06

divine dynasties of, XIV 47-48, 81,

252-53, 302

duration of, VI 117 fn.

each, has a Guardian or "God," VII

113

early, communicated by thought, X

339

egotism of Western, XIV 211 fn.

elephant worship & ancient, XII 382

Epoch & Noah personified, XIV 86

Esoteric Buddhism on geological eras

and, IX 280-85

everyone incarnates in all, VIII 406

on evolution of early, X 365

Fifth, derived from preceding, XIV

302

First semi-divine, XIV 40, 46, 81, 302

four, in Magianism, III 463-65

"geological," V 213 fn., 214

Hierarchies corresponding to, X 395

Hierarchies of Dhyani-Buddhas and,

X 343

Huxley and, V 213 fn.

"inferior & superior," XIII 330-31

inner man is one in all, IX 65

inner, more distinct than physical, V

213

intermediate, between root-, V 216

Jewish triple division of, V 213 fn.

kingdom of Heaven and, XIII 49

Kriya�akti development in Third, X

248

lifespan in various, VI 117

mankind at beginning of 6th, V

143 fn.

of men & Pitris, IX 262 & fn.

Messianic cycle related to, XIV 353

moral standards, XI 148-49

"mystery of Hermaphrodite," XIV

83-84

no difference of, in Theosophical

work, V 127

no inferior, VIII 405-06

on "origin" of Western, V 198 fn.,

206-17, 219-21, 224

preceding, superior to present pigmies,

VI 189-90

present, given fleshly body, XIII 59

primal truths delivered to early, XIV

46, 81, 103

prophecies concerning, XIV 80-83, 86

Puranic allegory of, XIV 247-48

records of last two, kept secret, XI V 80

Second, & Phoenicians, XIV 94

Seventh, prophecy, XIII 128, 134

Sibylline promise of a new, XIV

355-56

Sixth, brings new continent, XIV 258

Sixth, man beginning to appear, VI

116

Sixth Sub-, & U.S.A., XIII 173

Third, & "wheel" of Enoch, XIV 94

various Aryan, XIII 348-50

white, stages of unfoldment, XI 148 et

seq.

See also Root-Race(s)

Rachel:

idols and, VII 216

Radda-Bai (or Raddha Bai):

H.P.B.'s pen name, III 81-83; IX 29 & fn.

possible origins of, IX 29-30 fn.

See also Blavatsky, H.P.

Radiant Energy:

ether and, IV 221

Radiant Matter:

Crookes and, II 377; IV 218, 223-24,

310; XI 234 (270)

fourth state of matter, V 52, 145

one of 7 states, IV 602 fn.

See also Crookes, Sir William

Radiation:

definition, X 359-60

emanation cp. with, X 359-60

from Divine Substance, XIV 234

of Logos, X 358

theory of, & numbers, XIV 63

Radiometer:

vacuum tubes & energy, IV 315-16

Ragazzi:

editor of Journal du Magnétisme, II

283

Raghunath Rao:

 VI 297

fights for widows, VIII 60 (82)

widow-marriage and, IV 128-29

———What is Hindu Religion?:

on Sishtas, VII 44 fn.

Raghunathji, Krishnanath:

——— "The Pathari Prabhus":

on Hindu superstitions about death,

II 172

Ragon de Bettignies, Jean (1781-1862):

XIV 191, 281

on binary source of good & evil, XIV 99

caution as to language of, XI 235

(272)

on Christian & Masonic architecture

cp. to Pagan, XI 78

on cradle of initiation in India, XI

177 (185)

on Deity, XI 25

on Gnostic ogdoad & cubic stone, XII

68 fn.

on Hindu Trimurti, XIV 100

knew more Occultism than other non-

initiates, XIV 296 fn.

on Lotus, XIV 100

on Masonic salutation, XI 93

on Masonry & liturgy, XI 71

Moses not first reveiler, XIII 99 fn.

Saint-Germain may have been known

by, XI 176 (184)

on Sun & "the Son," XI 96

on triangle as perfect figure, XIV 99

volumes destroyed, XI 78

——— Cours philosophique . . .:

on initiatory rites lost to Masons, XI 95

on nature of Masons, XI 176 (184)

——— Fastes Initiatiques:

XIV 296 fn.

——— Hermes:

as chief writer for his journal, XIV

296 fn.

——— Des Initiations Anciennes et

Modernes:

on Egyptian priests who withheld

truth, XIV 251

on Masonry, XIV 250

on source of Mysteries, XIV 250 fn.,

254

——— Maçonnerie Occulte:

on Geometry of Sacred Name, XIV

99

on "modern" inventions, XIII 85

on number & letter symbolism, XIV

98-100 & fn.

on pyramid as quaternary, XIV

100 fn.

——— La Messe et ses Mystères:

XI 77 fn.

on Sun & lamp, XI 82

——— Notice historique sur le

calendrier . . .:

XII 536 fn.

——— Orthodoxie Maçonnique:

killing of Initiate allegory, XIV

263 fn., 279

on last stronghold of Mysteries, XIV

294-96

on solar rites in Masonry, XIV

264-65, 279, 281

on three degrees of Masonry, XIV 279

on true meaning of Freemasonry XIV

464 fn.

on virgin birth, XIV 292 fn.

——— Tuilieur général . . .:

on real founder of Masonry, XI 176

(184)

bio-bibliog., XI 587-88

biog., XIV 296 fn.

bibliog., XII 771

Ragoonath, Rao:

See Raghunath, Rao

Ragozhin, Mme. Z.:

——— The Last Trial of the Nihilists:

on political assassins, III 160

Ragunath Rao (or Row)

See Raghunath Rao

Rahasya (Sk.):

mystical doctrine, IV 579

Rahat(s) (Sk.):

or adepts of Ceylon, II 438, 487

followers of Buddha's precepts

become, II 488

four degrees of, II 487

See also Arhat(s)

Rahnuma-a Mazdayasnan Sabha:

Zoroastrian Society, III 454

Rahu (Sk.):

the Great Dragon, XIV 403

Rai Bishen Lall:

Lahore incident and, IV 475 et seq.

Railways:

disaster recounted, XIII 188 fn.

fire-vomiting reptiles, XIII 190

a mixed blessing, XIII 187, 190

Rainbow:

symbol of hope for arid materialism,

XI 120-21 (134)

Rainclouds:

magnetically paralyzed, VI 43

Raivata, Raja:

grandson of Manu's 4th son, XIV 247

summary of Puranic allegory, XIV

247-48

Raj Narain Bose:

Founders' work endorsed by, IV 111

H.P.B on spiritual ideas of, V

95-98 fn., 99-100

——— The Science of Religion:

V 97

Rajadharmanu�asana Parvan:

See Mahabharata

Rajagriha:

ancient capital of Magadha, V 258; X

71, 119

first Buddhist synod held at, V

246 fn.

Rajaƒ Janaka:

See Janaka, King

Rajas (Sk.):

definition, IV 581

Masters beyond, Sattva & Tamas, V

339

Guna(s); Sattva; Tamas

Rajatarangini [Rajataraügini]:

not historical work, V 186

bibliog., V 366-67

Raja Yoga (Sk.):

Adepts' gradual mastery of, IV 166

differs from Ha˜ha Yoga, XII 615-16

effects of mastering, XII 560

Finer Forces of Nature opposite of,

XIV 60 fn.

law of correspondences allows, XII 694

mudras and, II 119

no principle can be ignored in, XII

634

occult sounds and, IV 164-65, 298

philosophical & Vedantic, VIII 113

powers of, IV 31 & fn.; X 285

Theurgy or, XII 560

true science of, XII 559

two-fold samadhi path in Buddhism,

XIV 439

See also Ha˜haYoga; Patanjali; Yoga

Raja-Yogis) (Sk.):

acquire but do not practice physical

powers, II 463

Brahmanas & Himalayan ascetics, XII

337

definition, VI 51

initiatory training and, V 339

Kapila on state of, II 467

longevity of, II 467

more accessible than one thinks, XI

235 (271)

secretiveness of, II 462-63

use higher 3 Tattvas not 4 lower, XII

615

use "will" breath in true Pranayama,

XII 615

See also Ha˜ha Yogis; Yogi(s)

Rajendra Lala Mitra:

See Mitra, Dr. R.L.

Rajputs (Sk.):

belong to Kshatriya caste, XII 337

bravest & most mystical race in India,

II 77

Gautamas and, V 248

genealogy of, V 207

Greeks and, V 238

Vaü�avali of, V 28 fn. (57 fn.)

Rakas:

shrines, I 263

Rakōczy Princes:

on families of, III 524-26

Rakshasas (Sk.):

of India, XIV 21

Thytyas or, III 402 & fn.

Ram Mi�ra Sastri:

Sanskritist of Benares, V 13 (41)

Theosophical Society and, III 2

Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833):

V 183

ideal religious reformer, III 56-57

on introducing new doctrines, III 59

learned reformer, XI 458

original thinker, II 209

outstanding leader, I 381

pure & holy, IV 108 et seq., 414

saintly, V 100

on Sankara's date, V 187-88

——— Precepts of Jesus . . . :

V 353

bibliog., V 380

Rama:

V 194

avatara of Vishnu, IX 198 (220)

historical personage, IX 197 (219)

ideas of Saint Yves on, IX 351-52 (379-80)

of Surya race, V 28 fn. (57 fn.)

Universal Deluge and, III 188 fn.

Rama Bai, Pandita:

British onslaught to convert, VI 68

Rama Misra Shastri:

See Ram Mi�ra Sastri

Rama Prasad:

See Prasad, Rama

Ramalingam Pillai (1819-1874?):

a chela, VI 310

H.P.B. & note of, VI 296

V. Mudaliar a chela of, IV 282-83

prophecy about T.S. Founders, IV

135-36

teachings of, IV 133-36

Ramanuja (1017-1137):

V 183

influenced Dr. Hübbe-Schleiden, XI 467

bio-bibliog., V 380

See also Vi�ish˜advaita

Ramaswamier, S. (?-1893):

theta of Brothers, IV 230

meets Adept in Sikkim, V 290

on Olcott's cocoanut tree, V 128

on pi�achas, III 483

——— "How a Chela Found his Guru":