The Promise of Nirvana: A Bodhisattva‘s Melbourne Mission (eBook, ePUB)

In the ancient city of Patna, Bihar, where the humid air hangs thick with the scent of dust, marigolds, and simmering street food, lived a young woman named Komal Yadav. Legend whispered that she was the reborn Sujata, the village girl whose offering of milk-rice had nourished Lord Buddha himself before his enlightenment. Komal, however, knew only the bustling reality of her modern life. Born into a prosperous Yadav family, she was the cherished only daughter of Rakesh Yadav, a man whose pride in her shone brighter than the gold rings on his fingers. He spared no expense, ensuring Komal, blessed with striking looks and a sharp mind, lacked nothing.Sunlight streamed through the classroom windows of the prestigious SJC College, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Komal, having secured her place with a respectable 75% in her 12th standard exams (and a hefty donation from her father that smelled faintly of old banknotes and influence), felt a thrill navigating the sprawling campus. She was enrolled in B.Sc. Computer Science, the scent of new textbooks mingling with the jasmine perfume she favoured. The college grounds echoed with the chatter of students, the distant clang of construction, and the rustle of wind through ancient banyan trees.But shadows lurked even in prestigious halls. Gadhu Yadav, son of the local MLA Badhu Yadav, swaggered through the campus like a predator. His expensive cologne couldn‘t quite mask a faint odour of stale cigarettes and entitlement. His mission, openly known, was collecting hearts or rather, bodies like cheap trophies. His gaze, heavy and appraising, fell upon Komal one afternoon as she stood near the bustling canteen, the aroma of samosas and chai filling the air.