Shedding Light on Yashodara: A Story Beyond the Buddha
Sunita Pant Bansal's 'The Illusion of Illusions' offers an empowering look at Yashodara, Buddha's wife. The book explores her resilience and spiritual journey, challenging the historical erasure of women associated with iconic figures. It paints Yashodara as a luminous presence, not merely as a footnote in Buddha's story.
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A new book by Sunita Pant Bansal seeks to spotlight an often-overlooked figure in Buddhist history: Yashodara, the wife of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha. Titled "The Illusion of Illusions: The Story of Yashodara, Buddha's Wife," the book explores her courage and resilience in a time when women attached to iconic men were often relegated to the sidelines.
According to Bansal, history frequently highlights figures like Siddhartha who left, preached, or conquered, while the silent endurance of those who stayed is overshadowed. In this narrative, Yashodara is portrayed not as a mere footnote but as a seeker in her own right who ultimately reaches spiritual enlightenment.
The 211-page book is already receiving attention for its unique perspective and aims to be adapted for the screen, indicating a growing interest in nuanced female narratives. Priced at Rs 295, the book promises to offer readers a new lens on historical and emotional truths, as well as the human heart.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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