RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_a9150442-bb43-4a80-bee5-c6e0b9a29c03 -- Rendered At Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:39:07 +0000 Musings on Theosophy https://redcircle.com/shows/musingsontheosophy en-US All rights reserved. 2022 A Study and Discussion On Concepts From The Secret Doctrine Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky Why do bad things happen to good people? Is there really any justice in the world? The Secret Doctrine has much to say about the law of karma and its twin doctrine, reincarnation, as an explanation to these subjects and many other mysteries of human life. Ceaseless in its operation, the cycles of cause and effect bear alike upon solar systems, planets, nations, families, and individuals. Karma means action, and our minds are the real planes of action. William Q. Judge gives a comprehensive explanation of the three classes of karma and its three fields of operation that leaves no room for coincidence. He points to human beings as responsible coworkers in a living universe. a9150442-bb43-4a80-bee5-c6e0b9a29c03 This podcast series discusses Theosophy, which is often defined as the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy. Founded by Helena P. Blavatsky, who notably authored The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled, Theosophy's scope is almost as astounding as the study's profound insights and wisdom. One small subject at a time, readings of Blavatsky and William Q. Judge are heard. One's own contemplation of the individual subjects presented, is bound to inform more than simply the moment.

]]> episodic no Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky productionlady@gmail.com no full Psychic and Noetic Action - 2 Psychic and Noetic Action - 2 4 2 Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky In this episode of Psychic and Noetic Action, Helena Blavatsky moves beyond her critique of the scientific community’s materialistic blind spots to offer a profound exploration of the mind’s true nature. She reveals that the mind is not confined to the brain but operates as a vast network of intelligence relaying information between every organ and cell of the body, a system essential to human existence. Blavatsky redefines the term psychic as it pertains solely to the astral plane, distinguishing its function from higher spiritual realms. With her signature precision, she illuminates how the Higher and Lower Minds process different forms of information, enabling us to discern between impulsive desires and spiritually inspired insights—ultimately guiding us to more informed and intentional choices.

]]> <p>In this episode of <em>Psychic and Noetic Action</em>, Helena Blavatsky moves beyond her critique of the scientific community’s materialistic blind spots to offer a profound exploration of the mind’s true nature. She reveals that the mind is not confined to the brain but operates as a vast network of intelligence relaying information between every organ and cell of the body, a system essential to human existence. Blavatsky redefines the term <em>psychic</em> as it pertains solely to the astral plane, distinguishing its function from higher spiritual realms. With her signature precision, she illuminates how the Higher and Lower Minds process different forms of information, enabling us to discern between impulsive desires and spiritually inspired insights—ultimately guiding us to more informed and intentional choices.</p> a70a5c21-8069-4a83-879b-840a1d229447 http://ult-la.org Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:11:00 +0000 2118 no full Psychic and Noetic Action - 1 Psychic and Noetic Action - 1 3 2 Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky In Helena P. Blavatsky’s article on Psychic and Noetic Action - Part I, she distinguishes between motivational inspiration that comes only humans, from the plane of the soul, versus actions that are more simply byproducts of the thrust of our personalities. Though late 1800’s scientists dismissed free will as nonexistent, one by one, their methods of analysis and faulty logic is exposed. With the finite perception of scientists’ overemphasis on gross matter toppled, she broadens the view, to reveal an understanding of our dual nature and how this affects what is in our minds. Coming soon is Part II of this article, delving more deeply into how this dual nature, which is unique to mankind, guides our actions. Initially, in Helena P. Blavatsky’s article on Psychic and Noetic Action - 1, she distinguishes between motivational inspiration that comes from the plane of the soul only to humans, versus actions that are more simply by-products from the thrust of our personalities. Though late 1800’s scientists dismissed free will as nonexistent, one by one, their methods of analysis and faulty logic are exposed. With scientists’ limited perception and overemphasis on gross matter toppled, she broadens the view, to reveal an understanding of our dual nature and how this affects what is in our minds.

Coming soon is the latter part of this article, delving more deeply into how this dual nature, which is unique to mankind, guides our actions.

]]> <p>Initially, in Helena P. Blavatsky’s article on Psychic and Noetic Action - 1, she distinguishes between motivational inspiration that comes from the plane of the soul only to humans, versus actions that are more simply by-products from the thrust of our personalities. Though late 1800’s scientists dismissed free will as nonexistent, one by one, their methods of analysis and faulty logic are exposed. With scientists’ limited perception and overemphasis on gross matter toppled, she broadens the view, to reveal an understanding of our dual nature and how this affects what is in our minds.</p><p>Coming soon is the latter part of this article, delving more deeply into how this dual nature, which is unique to mankind, guides our actions.</p> 25742dc8-c2b6-43a6-9ba9-6ffd7fd7c7fa http://theosophyult.com Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000 2360 no full The Source of Thought and Wisdom The Source of Thought and Wisdom Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky The Secret Doctrine’s author and founder of Theosophy, Madame Helena P. Blavatsky, addressed her scientific contemporaries as not brilliant conveyers of newly discovered truths, but as fallible men, whose inquiries into the very subjects of the day they popularized, as being too shallow to accurately inform their public. At the time of her writings in the 1860s, scientific discoveries were propelling the industrial age and Western medicine forward, but in the subtle subjects such as psychology, understanding the precursors to thought entering the human mind and how to discern wisdom from falsehood, the coarseness of their mentalities impeded accuracy. She sites materialism, complete rejection of the soul and our Higher Self and more, as their fateful impediments, yet manages to she brightens the path to informed discernment for her readers.

]]> <p>The Secret Doctrine’s author and founder of Theosophy, Madame Helena P. Blavatsky, addressed her scientific contemporaries as not brilliant conveyers of newly discovered truths, but as fallible men, whose inquiries into the very subjects of the day they popularized, as being too shallow to accurately inform their public. At the time of her writings in the 1860s, scientific discoveries were propelling the industrial age and Western medicine forward, but in the subtle subjects such as psychology, understanding the precursors to thought entering the human mind and how to discern wisdom from falsehood, the coarseness of their mentalities impeded accuracy. She sites materialism, complete rejection of the soul and our Higher Self and more, as their fateful impediments, yet manages to she brightens the path to informed discernment for her readers.</p> 04d8ced3-5299-45a3-b437-e947bb0a6c2c http://ult-la.org Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 3240 no full Cycles: The Eternity of the Universe Cycles: The Eternity of the Universe Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky Cycles take place at all levels; cosmic, planetary, racial, national, etc. H.P Blavatsky said it best, when she described their significance, “The ancients divided time into endless cycles, wheels within wheels, all such periods being of various durations, and each marking the beginning or the end of some event either cosmic, mundane, physical or metaphysical.” Explore your place in the universe, with this episode.

]]> <p>Cycles take place at all levels; cosmic, planetary, racial, national, etc. H.P Blavatsky said it best, when she described their significance, “The ancients divided time into endless cycles, wheels within wheels, all such periods being of various durations, and each marking the beginning or the end of some event either cosmic, mundane, physical or metaphysical.” Explore your place in the universe, with this episode.</p> 89127f0e-f7d7-464e-b11a-6dea0962f291 http://ult-la.org Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +0000 1720 no full The Sevenfold Constitution of Man - Part 2 The Sevenfold Constitution of Man - Part 2 4 1 Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky Understanding Manas, Buddhi and Atman Part 2 of the Sevenfold Constitution of Man, delves further into our complex human nature. With Manas and Buddhi clarified, the difference between knowledge and wisdom becomes apparent, as does its source. Understanding the physical brain’s limited role can open insights of our existence that lies far beyond tangible substance. Once the source of our impulses is understood, it becomes easier to align our actions so our human experience becomes one of greater depth and satisfaction, and if we choose, a force for good in the trajectory of mankind. Part 2 of the Sevenfold Constitution of Man, delves further into each plane of our human nature. Understanding the physical brain’s limited role opens insights into our existence, which lies far beyond the tangible substance that science claims as the sole reality. Here we become acquainted with the upper and lower forms of Manas, our mind’s earthly wants and desires versus our intuition, as the better informer. With Manas and Buddhi clarified, the difference between knowledge and wisdom becomes apparent, as does its source, Atman. Without the lens of dogmatic religion, how the individual man is identical to the entire cosmology, is brilliantly clarified.

]]> <p>Part 2 of the Sevenfold Constitution of Man, delves further into each plane of our human nature. Understanding the physical brain’s limited role opens insights into our existence, which lies far beyond the tangible substance that science claims as the sole reality. Here we become acquainted with the upper and lower forms of Manas, our mind’s earthly wants and desires versus our intuition, as the better informer. With Manas and Buddhi clarified, the difference between knowledge and wisdom becomes apparent, as does its source, Atman. Without the lens of dogmatic religion, how the individual man is identical to the entire cosmology, is brilliantly clarified.</p> d916e97e-59d5-407e-bd21-09bae93a0fdd https://theosophyult.com Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:01:00 +0000 2991 no full The Sevenfold Constitution Of Man -Part 1 The Sevenfold Constitution Of Man -Part 1 3 1 Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky Though we commonly perceive ourselves as having a body, mind and spirit, we’re rarely offered an explanation of the latter two or the subdivisions of them, which actually represent seven aspects of ourselves. Here in our third episode of the Musings on Theosophy podcast, we come to have an intimate understanding of each of these levels of existence and how they work in tandem to support the whole being. Just as the human body has infinitesimal systems that work simultaneously with each other, whether we are aware of them or not, the more subtle parts of the human being have equal complexity and brilliance. The continuing existence of aspects of ourselves after the body is shed, clarifies misconceptions commonly held, broadening our understanding of the journey of the human race.

]]> <p>Though we commonly perceive ourselves as having a body, mind and spirit, we’re rarely offered an explanation of the latter two or the subdivisions of them, which actually represent seven aspects of ourselves. Here in our third episode of the Musings on Theosophy podcast, we come to have an intimate understanding of each of these levels of existence and how they work in tandem to support the whole being. Just as the human body has infinitesimal systems that work simultaneously with each other, whether we are aware of them or not, the more subtle parts of the human being have equal complexity and brilliance. The continuing existence of aspects of ourselves after the body is shed, clarifies misconceptions commonly held, broadening our understanding of the journey of the human race.</p> 96d59c40-b865-46be-8475-4b282f640acc http://ult-la.org Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:15:16 +0000 3499 no full Reincarnation: Insights from Theosophy Reincarnation: Insights from Theosophy Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky The legacy of reincarnation, comparatively taught by major religions, can both bring clarity to our own development and understanding of the path of the whole human species. Through knowledge of cause and effect, we can assist our individual karma and find ways to support the soulful trajectory of others.

]]> <p>The legacy of reincarnation, comparatively taught by major religions, can both bring clarity to our own development and understanding of the path of the whole human species. Through knowledge of cause and effect, we can assist our individual karma and find ways to support the soulful trajectory of others.</p> 5b9c48fc-89a8-45c1-a0e1-388003d1caa4 http://ult-la.org Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:53:40 +0000 5159 no full Karma According To the Secret Doctrine Karma According To the Secret Doctrine 1 1 Marlon Braccia, William Q. Judge, Helena P. Blavatsky Readings from Theosophy's William Q. Judge about karma, hosted by Marlon Braccia Several short articles written by William Q. Judge for Path magazine in the late 1800s, on the topic of karma are narrated. How is karma defined? What are its Eastern historical roots? Why and when was it omitted from Christian teachings? Most importantly, how does understanding karma inform us about ourselves and the evolution of our surroundings?

]]> <p>Several short articles written by William Q. Judge for Path magazine in the late 1800s, on the topic of karma are narrated. How is karma defined? What are its Eastern historical roots? Why and when was it omitted from Christian teachings? Most importantly, how does understanding karma inform us about ourselves and the evolution of our surroundings?</p> 7fc8820f-b90a-4e3e-be3a-a9239840c68f https://ult-la.org Sun, 09 Oct 2022 02:36:58 +0000 2723 no