In his groundbreaking novel, The Pregnant King, Indian mythologist and bestselling author Devdutt Pattanaik blends ancient Hindu mythology with contemporary questions of gender, identity, and the human condition.

Set in the mythical kingdom of Vallabhi, the story revolves around King Yuvanashva, a ruler tormented by his inability to father an heir. Through a twist of fate, he ends up consuming a magic potion meant for his queen and becomes pregnant himself. What follows is a deeply philosophical, yet accessible journey into questions of masculinity, motherhood, kingship, and the human condition.

What unfolds is a compelling and thought-provoking journey into masculinity, motherhood, kingship, and the enduring questions of the human condition.