TELEPATHY

Hinduism & Siddhi Traditions

 Indian yoga teachings describe "Manojava", a siddhi (“mind‑speed”) from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, enabling instantaneous thought transmission across distance through disciplined meditation and ethical living.

Ancient Upanishadic sources refer to the concept of "Antaryamin", the “inner overseer,” an all‑pervasive consciousness capable of perceiving thoughts and feelings of others without sensory input.

Siddhis are by‑products of deep spiritual practice—not goals—with traditional warnings against becoming attached to psychic powers.

Theosophy & Western Occultism

Telepathy was coined by Frederick W. H. Myers in 1882 and became central to Theosophical teachings about subtle mental communication.

According to Theosophy:

 Annie Besant described a physical‑etheric method involving the pineal gland, astral/mental bodies, and strong concentration for sending thought‑forms.

 A higher, non-physical method exists on the mental plane, where advanced initiates can transmit thought-forms directly without involving the physical brain—requiring refined mental evolution.

Joseph J. Weed (Rosicrucian tradition) described "interior telepathy" (within soul–mind–brain), interpersonal telepathy, and telepathy between spiritual groups or masters and students.

Vajrayana Tantra and some Buddhist schools recognize telepathy as symbolic and spiritual communication using twilight language, transmission beyond literal words understood only by initiated practitioners.

Tibetan Buddhism includes "mind-termas", teachings mentally transmitted from guru to student that later become conscious—an inner telepathic process beyond sensory channels.

Jainism describes "manahparyaya-jnana", a form of telepathy—direct mental knowing or mind-reading without sensory input.

Outlined by modern guides grounded in these traditions:

Core Practices:

Meditation, egregore & mindfulness: quiet the mind, deepen awareness, and attune to subtle energy fields.

Pranayama (breath work)like alternate nostril breathing to balance hemispheres and heighten intuitive sensitivity.

  Visualization & intention training: sending and receiving thought-forms with a safe, focused partner or group.

Group Telepathy Rituals:

Meditation & egregore circles with shared intent are used in occult rituals to align energies and potentially perceive collective mental impressions.

The Western esoteric stream—including Hermeticism, Rosicrucianism, Golden Dawn, Theosophy, and Spiritualism—integrated telepathy as part of psychic science and mystical training, blending Eastern insight with Western occult practice.

Works such as Mark Stavish’s "Mind of Hermes" and monographs by the Institute for Hermetic Studies map practical psychic development—including telepathy—via meditation, egregore, visualization, and symbolic ritual.

Final Thoughts

Telepathy in esoteric traditions is a nuanced concept—rooted in spiritual development rather than paranormal spectacle. Across cultures, it's viewed as a subtle form of consciousness transmission or inner knowing, cultivated through disciplined meditation, ethical purity, mental clarity, and sometimes ritual. While modern science offers no conclusive proof, practitioners report transformative inner experiences framed by service, intention, and humility.