Hitopadesha: How Friends Are Parted
Hitopadesha: How Friends Are Parted

Author: EDITORIAL TEAM

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 8189999125

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Hitopadesha is a collection of ancient Sanskrit fables written by Narayana Pandit. It is dated around 11th or 12th century AD. The four stories chosen in this group have simple moral tales to tell. Lions, jackals, monkeys, cats, dogs and donkeys are protagonists who teach common sense lessons in how to judge for oneself; not to succumb to rumour-mongers; to mind one's own business; and not to be greedy.

Prahlad
Prahlad

Author: KAMALA CHANDRAKANT

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 8184820194

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Prahlad drove his monstrous father to a murderous rage. He insisted on praising Lord Vishnu who was considered a sworn enemy by his father Hiranyakashipu. When he tried to punish his disobedient son, Hiranyakashipu's potent poisons turned to nectar while his lethal weapons fell harmlessly away. In this tale of bloodthirsty revenge, Prahlad's only defence is his devotion which dramatically puts an end to all evil.

Vikramaditya
Vikramaditya

Author: A. P. Singh

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 8184821646

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A jealous brother robbed him of his kingdom; his own courage won it back. Chandragupta Vikramaditya has a special place in history because he proved that the love of power is not all that is needed to create an empire. Also needed are the love of a wise w

Megasthenes
Megasthenes

Author: SHUBHA KHANDEKAR

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 8184821522

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Megasthenes was the ambassador of the Greek general Seleucus Nicator, at the court of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, in 4th century B.C. He put his stay to good use by travelling widely and minutely documenting one of the most prosperous and enlightened periods of Indian history. Be it the customs and traditions of the people or the administrative skills of the king – Megasthenes wrote it all down in his four-volume travelogue, Indica.

Durgadas
Durgadas

Author: RAMESH SINHA

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 8184821352

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The life of Durgadas was one of the most extraordinary in the history of Rajasthan. Women of Marwar were often blessed with the words, "May you have a son like Durgadas".Durgadas staked his all to preserve the throne of Jodhpur after the death of King Jaswant Singh.Durgadas was a model Rajput, as wise as he was brave and a saviour of his land.

Devi Choudhurani
Devi Choudhurani

Author: DEBRANI MITRA

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 8184820070

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Prafulla’s future promised only doom and sorrow. Gossiping neighbours and an unhappy marriage would have ruined many women, but Prafulla was not one to give in easily. With hard work and good sense, she turned her life around. An attractive heroine in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel, Prafulla rose from poverty to a life of riches and fame.

Sakshi gopal
Sakshi gopal

Author: MANOJ DAS

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 818999977X

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Mahindra and Vasanti want to marry. But Mahindra is only a poor orphan, and Sukhvir, the richest man in the village, wants to marry Vasanti too. During a pilgrimage to a temple of Krishna, Vasanti's father, Raghav, realises Mahindra's qualities of loyalty and integrity and asks him to become his son-in-law. Mahindra is overjoyed but his happiness is shattered when Raghav, swayed by Sukhvir's wealth, breaks his promise. Mahindra calls the village council but no one believes him. In despair, he prays to Lord Gopal to bear witness to Raghav's promise.This is a folktale from Orissa where the Sakshi Gopal temple, in Puri, marks the occasion when Gopal stood witness (Sakshi) so Mahindra and Vasanti could marry.

Kubera
Kubera

Author: NIMMY CHISBN:O

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9350850729

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The city of Lanka was once ruled by the wise and benevolent Kubera, the king of the yakshas and the son of Sage Vishrava. He would travel the world in his magnificent flying chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana, which had been gifted to him by his great-grandfather, Brahma. Lanka enjoyed an age of peace and prosperity under Kubera's reign. But all that changed when his fearsome half-brother Dasagriva, the leader of the rakshasas, decided to claim the city as his own. Amar Chitra Katha pieces together from various sources in Indian mythology, the story of the Lord of Wealth.

Vivekananda
Vivekananda

Author: ANANT PAI

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 8189999389

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He revived the Indian spirit that lay shackled by Western domination. He inspired his countrymen to be proud of their heritage. He urged them to be fearless. In his short life, and in the face of tremendous odds, he initiated a world-wide movement to uplift the human race, and opened the eyes of the West to the wonders of ancient Indian thought.

Rama
Rama

Author: ANANT PAI

Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

Published: 1971-04-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 8189999265

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Rama was happy living in the forest with his wife and brother. Palace intrigue may have forced his exile, but the next fourteen years promised to be quite pleasant. Suddenly, this idylic life was thrown into turmoil. His beloved wife Sita was kidnapped! With unmatched skill as a warrior, Rama destroyed the ten-headed Ravana. And along the way, he won a host of very grateful friends.