Book Report: Light on the Path by Mabel Collins (c)1885/1970

Mabel Collins was a noted member of the British Theosophical Society, occultist, vegetarian, suffragette and anti-vivisectionist. She wrote a number of books on Theosophical topics but eventually left the theosophical society due to differences with some of the members, notably H.P. Blavatsky. As an interesting side note, she briefly lived with occult author Robers Donston Stephenson, suspected of being Jack the Ripper. 

Light on the Path is considered one of the classics of Theosophy. It's a brief booklet consisting of two parts, each  of which is divided into a series of aphorisms or rules to help students further their spiritual development. 

The aims of this practice include self discipline, mental development, intuition, inspiration and motivation. The booklet also includes a chapter on the nature of karma and how it relates to the student.

Theosophy was a sort of a New Age movement of the 19th century. It combines mysticism with Hindu and Buddhism. There's en emphasis on meditation and inner development for seeking spiritual wisdom.

This little book is a series of short ruled that, if followed and exercised should lead one to a higher wisdom. They are somewhat vague and general as one would expect, but it's been a classic for over a century. I imagine it's a practical guide for seekers of all sorts of disciplines.