The Living Lotus is a novel written by Ethel Mannin. The book is a story of a young woman named Kalyani who is raised in a traditional Indian family. Kalyani is a beautiful and intelligent girl who is passionate about her culture and traditions. She is deeply connected to her family and her community, but she dreams of exploring the world beyond her village.As Kalyani grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the limitations placed on her as a woman in her society. She longs for the freedom to pursue her dreams and to make her own choices, but she knows that this will be difficult in a culture that values tradition and conformity.The Living Lotus follows Kalyani's journey as she struggles to find her place in the world. She faces many challenges along the way, including the disapproval of her family and the expectations of her community. But Kalyani is determined to follow her heart and to live a life that is true to herself.Throughout the book, Mannin explores themes of identity, tradition, and the struggle for personal freedom. The Living Lotus is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of Indian culture and the challenges faced by women in traditional societies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.