Mansions of the Moon

Shyam Selvadurai crafts an intimate portrait of the Buddha's early life, following young Siddhartha Gautama as he navigates privilege and marriage to the spirited Yasodhara. When spiritual awakening calls him away from worldly life, their bond fractures in a deeply personal tragedy that mirrors the larger philosophical journey to enlightenment. This epic yet intimate novel explores how personal sacrifice shapes spiritual transformation.