Patna, Dec. 7 -- A rare literary moment unfolded at the Patna Book Fair on Sunday with the unveiling of what is being described as the world's most expensive book, authored by spiritual writer Ratneshwar. Priced at an astonishing Rs 15 crore, the volume has been released in only three copies globally, each of which, according to the author, represents a discovery of the "supreme state of knowledge."

Speaking at the launch, Ratneshwar said the book, which is titled 'Main', was the outcome of a deeply personal spiritual awakening. "This book has the discovery of the supreme state of knowledge. That is the basic point," he said. "For example, when you hear that any living creature, like Gautam Buddha, had been enlightened, then what was tha...