The Illusion of Illusions unveils the untold story of Princess Yashodhara, wife of Prince Siddharth of Kapilvastu, known to the world as the Buddha. Yashodhara is a passionate, resilient, and fiercely independent woman who endures a forty-nine-year struggle for her own identity with quiet dignity, inadvertently transforming into the Buddha herself. When Siddharth abandons her and their newborn to seek answers for humanity's age-old questions, he believes his quest is for the greater good. But what of Yashodhara and their son? Over the next six years, Siddharth becomes the Buddha, but…mehr
The Illusion of Illusions unveils the untold story of Princess Yashodhara, wife of Prince Siddharth of Kapilvastu, known to the world as the Buddha. Yashodhara is a passionate, resilient, and fiercely independent woman who endures a forty-nine-year struggle for her own identity with quiet dignity, inadvertently transforming into the Buddha herself. When Siddharth abandons her and their newborn to seek answers for humanity's age-old questions, he believes his quest is for the greater good. But what of Yashodhara and their son? Over the next six years, Siddharth becomes the Buddha, but Yashodhara faces her own trials. Did the Buddha's duty to the world outweigh his duty to his family? Narrated by Yashodhara, this is the story of her silent courage. As a single mother, she exemplifies strength and becomes a role model for her son, displaying remarkable fortitude through life's heart-wrenching moments.
Sunita Pant Bansal is a renowned mythologist, storyteller, and author with a career spanning more than four decades. Throughout her journey, she has excelled as a writer, editor, publisher, and entrepreneur, heading major publishing houses and founding newspapers and magazines for readers in India, the US, and the UK. Her literary contributions extend across multiple platforms through collaborations with leading organizations such as Walt Disney, Warner Bros., Pearson Education, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and the ABP Group. In addition to these global partnerships, she established her own publishing house to create books for audiences worldwide and served as President of the Institute of Indology, further solidifying her influence in literature and cultural preservation. Sunita has authored numerous children's books on folk literature and scriptures--many translated into multiple languages--as well as over 30 titles for adults and young readers that explore the philosophy and modern relevance of mythology. Her writing blends mythology with history, bringing ancient wisdom to life for contemporary readers.
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