The Idyll of the White Lotus

by Mabel Collins

The Idyll of the White Lotus is a story told in all ages, and among every people. It is the tragedy of the soul. Attracted by desire, it stoops to sin; brought to itself by suffering, it turns for help to the redeeming spirit within and in the final sacrifice achieves its apotheosis and sheds a blessing on mankind. It is a story of initiation written in tender and beautiful language, and bears on its face the stamp of verdicity in simplicity and dignity. Behold I stood alone, one among many, an isolated individual in the midst of a united crowd. And I was alone, because, among all the men my brethren who knew, I alone was the man who both knew and taught. I taught the believers at the gate, and was driven to do this by the power that dwelleth in the sanctuary. I had no escape, for in that deep darkness of the most sacred shrine, I beheld the light of the inner life, and was driven to reveal it, and by it was I upheld and made strong. For indeed, although I died, it took ten priests of the temple to accomplish my death, and even then they but ignorantly thought themselves powerful. Mabel Collins was a writer of popular occult novels, a fashion writer and an anti-vivisection campaigner. She was a theosophist and author of over 46 books.

Genres: Fiction, Fantasy

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Mabel Collins was born in St Peter Port, Guernsey. She was a writer of popular occult novels, a fashion writer and an anti-vivisection campaigner. According to Vittoria Cremers, as related by Aleister Crowley, Collins was at one time being romantically pursued by both Cremers and alleged occultist Robert D'Onston Stephenson. Cremers claimed that during this time she found five bload-soaked ties in a trunk under Stephenson's bed, corresponding to the five murders committed in Whitechapel by Jack the Ripper. Stephenson is no longer a candidate as being Jack the Ripper due to the efforts of competent, modern researchers. However, Stephenson was a rival with Cremers for Collins' affections, and this account cannot be independently confirmed

Reviews

[Neeramitra Reddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nowhere as Being-joltingly awe-inspiringly Powerful as Light On The Path, but this is an elegant and beautiful read with its own profound lessons to offer...

It's a masterful interweaving of the danger of falling prey to the wrong God(dess), forgetting the Light of the True God(dess) - AND the beautiful hope/retribution that the Light can always be chosen, with opportunities for the same constantly arising.

Mabel's magic is as present in this as Light On The Path - even if not as Powerful. Sensa's story and ending is as soul-inspiring as it can get.

[Tanz Oz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Substantial hidden meaning for those in the occult.

[Hayes · Rating 3 out of 5]

A 50 cent book from Greerton op-shop. Very religious, didn’t hate it though.