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Illustrated Classics From India O ver 86 m illion copies of over 400 titles sold w orldw ide! Am ar Chitra Katha is a collection of illustrated classics that retell stories from Indian mythology, history, folktale and legend through the fascinating medium of comics. Over 4 3 0 stories from all over India have been told in this series that has been endorsed by educationists and recommended by teachers the world over. Through a masterful blend of commentary dialogue and illustration, Am ar Chitra Katha presents complex historical facts and intricate mythology in a format that would appeal to children. They not onjy entertain, but also provide a fitting introduction to the cultural heritage of India. In a country so vast and varied, the series also serves as a medium for national integration, by introducing yo u n g readers to the rich cultural diversity of the country and highlighting the achievements of local heroes. Am ar Chitra Katha comics are like family heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation. These timeless illustrated classics are now also available online on www. AmarChitraKatha.com. Start your own collection today! No. 582 • Rs 30 m IN D IA B O O K H O U S E © India Book House Pvt. Ltd. 1971 Reprinted: August 2005 ISBN: 81-7508-273-9 Published and Printed by India Book House Pvt Ltd, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 5th Floor, 22 Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400 026, India.
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Illustrated Classics From India Mahabharata The Mahabharata, which is verses. Veda Vyasa is the hence wanted t have them who agreed to take down the verses on condition that Veda Vyasa dictated the story without a pause. Veda Vyasa agteed provided Lord Ganesha grasped the meaning of what w as dictated before writing it down. Lord Ganesha accepted this condition and the Mahabharata was written down. Subsequently, over the centuries, the original poem grew in size when many popular stories found their way into the text. A major portion of the Mahabharata consists of independent stories like the stories of Nala and Damayanti, Savitri, Shakuntala, Kacha and Devayani. They are woven into the main story of the family feud and the final war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas who were cousins as well as rivals. The Kauravas are annihilated in that fierce war. The Mahabharata's greatest contribution is the Bhagavad-Gita. When Arjuna faces his cousins, arrayed before him for the fight, he becomes sad. He does not want to kill them for a paltry kingdom. Krishna, who is his charioteer, reprimands Arjuna and reminds him that as a Kshatriya it is his duty to fight. Then, in 18 long chapters he interprets his philosophy. He convinces Arjuna and in the process gave us one of the most valid scriptures of all times. Editor: Anant Pai Script: B.R. Bhagwat Illustrations: S.B. Tendle Cover: V.B. Khalap Related Titles Tales of Arjuna • Bheema and Hanuman • Kama Abhimanyu • Bheeshma • Draupadi • Drona Krishna and Shishupala • Ghatotkacha The Pandavas in Hiding • The Pandava Princes Uloopi • Yayati • Nahusha • Tales of Yudhishthira m INDIA BOOK HOUSE ISBN 81-7 50 8- 27 3- 9 9 788175 082731 the longest epic poem in the world, consists of nearly 1,00,000 slokas or Sanskrit author and Lord Ganesha, his scribe. Veda Vyasa witnessed all the events and all written down in the Mahabharata, for posterity. He approached Lord Ganesha