Amriteya Buddha, a magnum opus by Savitri Devi, traces Siddhartha Gautama’s transformation from prince to Buddha in 28 cantos.Born in Kapilavastu, Siddhartha enjoys luxury but is unsettled by life’s suffering. Encounters with aging, sickness, and ...

Amriteya Buddha, a magnum opus by Savitri Devi, traces Siddhartha Gautama’s transformation from prince to Buddha in 28 cantos.Born in Kapilavastu, Siddhartha enjoys luxury but is unsettled by life’s suffering. Encounters with aging, sickness, and death spark his quest for truth. Renouncing his kingdom, he embraces asceticism but realizes enlightenment lies in the Middle Path.Under the Bodhi Tree, he conquers Mara’s temptations and attains awakening, unveiling the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. His first sermon at Sarnath establishes the Sangha, spreading Dharma beyond social divisions.Through encounters with figures like Sujata, Amrapali, and Prajapati Gautami, Buddha’s compassion transforms lives. His teachings inspire kings and beggars alike.In Kushinagar, he attains Mahaparinirvana, leaving a legacy of wisdom. Through lyrical free verse, Amriteya Buddha reflects the timeless quest for truth, urging readers toward self-discovery and enlightenment.