Born around 600-500 BCE, to unknown parents, the 'Nagarvadhu' of Vaishali fell in love with King Bimbisara and made him cease hostile intentions towards Vaishali. Other legends talk of Ajatashatru desiring her and how he massacred the entire republic of Vaishali but spared Amrapali. She had the honour to serve food to the Buddha on his last visit to Vaishali. Later, she renounced her life as the Janapada Kalyani and embraced the way of the Buddha.
My play endeavours to trace Amrapali's conflicts and strifes as she walked towards her awakening, towards her liberation and joy.
By:
V Balakrishnan Imprint: Zero Degree Publishing Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 82g ISBN:9788194973430 ISBN 10: 8194973430 Pages: 76 Publication Date:01 March 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active