Author: Ashutosh Garg
Publisher: Manjul Publishing
ISBN: 9389647754
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
“Let there be unprecedented floods in Vraj!” roared Indra. “Deluge them! I want every single person of this foolish little village to drown and die! Let them pay for offending Purandar, the mighty Indra – the king of Devlok!” The world considers Indra to be the name of the king of the Devas. However, not many people know that Indra is not a name. It is a title, an appellation accorded to one who rules over Devlok, the realm of the Devas. In each Manvantar (the 14th fraction of a Kalpa), a new king is appointed to the throne of Devlok, who is then called “Indra”. The “Indra” of the current Manvantar is “Purandar”. Purandar―the son of Kashyap and Aditi―ascended the throne of Devlok because of certain remarkable traits he had and some grand accomplishments he achieved. However, his appalling misdeeds diminish his glory and consequently, he could never garner the respect and obeisance that a king of Gods would otherwise command! Unfortunately, Indra himself seemed oblivious to the many blots on his character and appeared concerned only about keeping his throne. To maintain his claim over it, he repeatedly abused his power and supremacy, and remained totally unrepentant of his incessant misdemeanours. Several interesting but lesser-known events and anecdotes have been interwoven into this compelling tale to bring out the capricious yet imposing personality of Indra, presenting a completely fresh facet of Puranic mythology. It is a pleasant experience to read the brilliant analysis of Puranic tales through Ashutosh’s charismatic writing! ―Ashok Chakradhar, Padma Shri awardee author, litterateur and poet
Indra & Shibi
Author: ANANT PAI
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8189999052
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
It is little wonder that Indra was the lord of all gods – he displayed the true characteristics of a perfect leader. It was his diligence and eye for detail that ensured that only the virtuous were given god-like status. Arrogance and impatience were soon corrected. But, most importantly, as a leader, Lord Indra strove to be worthy of his position.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8189999052
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
It is little wonder that Indra was the lord of all gods – he displayed the true characteristics of a perfect leader. It was his diligence and eye for detail that ensured that only the virtuous were given god-like status. Arrogance and impatience were soon corrected. But, most importantly, as a leader, Lord Indra strove to be worthy of his position.
Indra: The Saga of Purandar
Author: Ashutosh Garg
Publisher: Manjul Publishing
ISBN: 9389647754
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
“Let there be unprecedented floods in Vraj!” roared Indra. “Deluge them! I want every single person of this foolish little village to drown and die! Let them pay for offending Purandar, the mighty Indra – the king of Devlok!” The world considers Indra to be the name of the king of the Devas. However, not many people know that Indra is not a name. It is a title, an appellation accorded to one who rules over Devlok, the realm of the Devas. In each Manvantar (the 14th fraction of a Kalpa), a new king is appointed to the throne of Devlok, who is then called “Indra”. The “Indra” of the current Manvantar is “Purandar”. Purandar―the son of Kashyap and Aditi―ascended the throne of Devlok because of certain remarkable traits he had and some grand accomplishments he achieved. However, his appalling misdeeds diminish his glory and consequently, he could never garner the respect and obeisance that a king of Gods would otherwise command! Unfortunately, Indra himself seemed oblivious to the many blots on his character and appeared concerned only about keeping his throne. To maintain his claim over it, he repeatedly abused his power and supremacy, and remained totally unrepentant of his incessant misdemeanours. Several interesting but lesser-known events and anecdotes have been interwoven into this compelling tale to bring out the capricious yet imposing personality of Indra, presenting a completely fresh facet of Puranic mythology. It is a pleasant experience to read the brilliant analysis of Puranic tales through Ashutosh’s charismatic writing! ―Ashok Chakradhar, Padma Shri awardee author, litterateur and poet
Publisher: Manjul Publishing
ISBN: 9389647754
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
“Let there be unprecedented floods in Vraj!” roared Indra. “Deluge them! I want every single person of this foolish little village to drown and die! Let them pay for offending Purandar, the mighty Indra – the king of Devlok!” The world considers Indra to be the name of the king of the Devas. However, not many people know that Indra is not a name. It is a title, an appellation accorded to one who rules over Devlok, the realm of the Devas. In each Manvantar (the 14th fraction of a Kalpa), a new king is appointed to the throne of Devlok, who is then called “Indra”. The “Indra” of the current Manvantar is “Purandar”. Purandar―the son of Kashyap and Aditi―ascended the throne of Devlok because of certain remarkable traits he had and some grand accomplishments he achieved. However, his appalling misdeeds diminish his glory and consequently, he could never garner the respect and obeisance that a king of Gods would otherwise command! Unfortunately, Indra himself seemed oblivious to the many blots on his character and appeared concerned only about keeping his throne. To maintain his claim over it, he repeatedly abused his power and supremacy, and remained totally unrepentant of his incessant misdemeanours. Several interesting but lesser-known events and anecdotes have been interwoven into this compelling tale to bring out the capricious yet imposing personality of Indra, presenting a completely fresh facet of Puranic mythology. It is a pleasant experience to read the brilliant analysis of Puranic tales through Ashutosh’s charismatic writing! ―Ashok Chakradhar, Padma Shri awardee author, litterateur and poet
Indra and Sachi
Author: LAKSHMI SESHADRI
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8189999079
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Even gods can be prey to their inner torments. Lying and killing for the sake of peace and order, Indra felt he was unworthy of being king of heaven. A new king was installed on his throne! Now it was up to Indra’s wife Shachi to ensure that his honour survived. Would the gods ever regain their respect for her beloved?
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8189999079
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Even gods can be prey to their inner torments. Lying and killing for the sake of peace and order, Indra felt he was unworthy of being king of heaven. A new king was installed on his throne! Now it was up to Indra’s wife Shachi to ensure that his honour survived. Would the gods ever regain their respect for her beloved?
The brahman and the goat
Author: Shyamala Kutty
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184820410
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Three cunning men vex a Brahmin into throwing away a goat carried by him, by calling the animal as a calf, a dog and a donkey. An elephant heeds the request of mice not to trample them and is gratefully freed by them when trapped later. A sage turns a mouse into a girl. When she is grown up and asked to choose a groom, she rejects the sun, cloud, wind and mountain one by one and settles upon the mouse as the mightiest. This Panchatantra collection is a treasure house of a variety of such stories. A collection of tales compiled by Vishnu Sharma, for his young students some 2,200 years ago, the Panchatantra is still correcting common human weakness with its wry humor.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184820410
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Three cunning men vex a Brahmin into throwing away a goat carried by him, by calling the animal as a calf, a dog and a donkey. An elephant heeds the request of mice not to trample them and is gratefully freed by them when trapped later. A sage turns a mouse into a girl. When she is grown up and asked to choose a groom, she rejects the sun, cloud, wind and mountain one by one and settles upon the mouse as the mightiest. This Panchatantra collection is a treasure house of a variety of such stories. A collection of tales compiled by Vishnu Sharma, for his young students some 2,200 years ago, the Panchatantra is still correcting common human weakness with its wry humor.
Raja Raja Chola
Author: Anant Pai
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha
ISBN: 8184822022
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Tarul Mozhi Varman was the younger son of the king of Thanjavur. Quiet, firm and dependable he won the heart of every person he met. However, it was his hot-headed brother who was heir to the throne. But no one could stand in the way of what destiny had in store for the young prince. By the strangest twists of fate, Arul ascended the throne as Raja Raja Chola and proved to be one of the greatest rulers in the history of medieval India. During his 30-year-reign the Chola empire not only became a formidable maritime power but was also a hub of art and architecture.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha
ISBN: 8184822022
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Tarul Mozhi Varman was the younger son of the king of Thanjavur. Quiet, firm and dependable he won the heart of every person he met. However, it was his hot-headed brother who was heir to the throne. But no one could stand in the way of what destiny had in store for the young prince. By the strangest twists of fate, Arul ascended the throne as Raja Raja Chola and proved to be one of the greatest rulers in the history of medieval India. During his 30-year-reign the Chola empire not only became a formidable maritime power but was also a hub of art and architecture.
Shankar Dev
Author: S. S. APTE & GAYATRI MADAN DUTT
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184821603
Category : Biographical comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Shankaravara could run faster than all his friends and swim across the Brahmaputra when it was in spate. But when his grandmother scolded him for not paying attention to his books, he took her words seriously. Named Shankar Dev by his guru, the young man fulfilled all his duties as a student and a householder before embarking on a voyage of self-discovery. A voyage which led to his starting the Vaishnava movement in Assam.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184821603
Category : Biographical comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Shankaravara could run faster than all his friends and swim across the Brahmaputra when it was in spate. But when his grandmother scolded him for not paying attention to his books, he took her words seriously. Named Shankar Dev by his guru, the young man fulfilled all his duties as a student and a householder before embarking on a voyage of self-discovery. A voyage which led to his starting the Vaishnava movement in Assam.
The pandit and the milkmaid
Author: GAYATRI MADAN DUTT
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8189999613
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
The hypocrisy of the famous, the unquenchable greed of the rich, the smugness of the ignorant are often encountered in our everyday world. Yet, when Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa weaves them into a story, they make us laugh and alert us to our own weaknesses, setting us firmly on the road to being better human beings.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8189999613
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
The hypocrisy of the famous, the unquenchable greed of the rich, the smugness of the ignorant are often encountered in our everyday world. Yet, when Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa weaves them into a story, they make us laugh and alert us to our own weaknesses, setting us firmly on the road to being better human beings.
The rainbow prince
Author: SWAPNA DUTTA & SUBBA RAO
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184824742
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The beautiful and spoilt Princess Rupanjali is determined to marry only the Rainbow Prince. When she hears that he is trapped in the body of a red parrot she orders that every bird in the kingdom be trapped and caged. When her maid Nilanjana protests at her cruelty, Rupanjali has her thrown into the cage too. When the new king ignores his old friend the shepherd, he wakes up the next morning with billions of needles poking his skin. Removing one makes two more grow back. As he lies in agony, his queen must find a way of helping him. In these two folk-tales from Bengal, arrogance is always punished – even in a prince or princess.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184824742
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The beautiful and spoilt Princess Rupanjali is determined to marry only the Rainbow Prince. When she hears that he is trapped in the body of a red parrot she orders that every bird in the kingdom be trapped and caged. When her maid Nilanjana protests at her cruelty, Rupanjali has her thrown into the cage too. When the new king ignores his old friend the shepherd, he wakes up the next morning with billions of needles poking his skin. Removing one makes two more grow back. As he lies in agony, his queen must find a way of helping him. In these two folk-tales from Bengal, arrogance is always punished – even in a prince or princess.
The Indus Valley Adventure
Author: Reena Ittyerah Puri
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 818482937X
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Vijay and Durga have no idea what they are in for when they accompany their amateur archaeologist grandfather to the excavation site of the Indus Valley civilization. Quite annoyed that they have to spend their holidays in a dusty dump they are hardly prepared for the amazing adventure that takes them back 3390 years to a world that they have only read about in their history books. An adventure that involves a clay whistle, a boy called Vala and his pet goat. Amar Chitra Katha presents a very special story that brings to life one of the most ancient civilizations of the world.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 818482937X
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Vijay and Durga have no idea what they are in for when they accompany their amateur archaeologist grandfather to the excavation site of the Indus Valley civilization. Quite annoyed that they have to spend their holidays in a dusty dump they are hardly prepared for the amazing adventure that takes them back 3390 years to a world that they have only read about in their history books. An adventure that involves a clay whistle, a boy called Vala and his pet goat. Amar Chitra Katha presents a very special story that brings to life one of the most ancient civilizations of the world.
Andher Nagari
Author: MEERA UGRA & LUIS FERNANDES & SUDHA NILESHWAR
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184825005
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
A disciple walks into a town where sweets and vegetables cost the same amount of money. Thrilled at being able to eat sweets so cheaply, he decides to stay there, ignoring his guru's warnings. Bharatendu Harishchandra is one of the greatest playwrights in Hindi, and Andher Nagari, written in 1881, is his masterpiece. Harishchandra's vision of a kingdom so ill-run that it is effectively blind to injustice remains a powerful image even today and the phrase 'andher nagari chaupat raja' (in the city of darkness, the king is insane) has passed into popular usage.
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8184825005
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
A disciple walks into a town where sweets and vegetables cost the same amount of money. Thrilled at being able to eat sweets so cheaply, he decides to stay there, ignoring his guru's warnings. Bharatendu Harishchandra is one of the greatest playwrights in Hindi, and Andher Nagari, written in 1881, is his masterpiece. Harishchandra's vision of a kingdom so ill-run that it is effectively blind to injustice remains a powerful image even today and the phrase 'andher nagari chaupat raja' (in the city of darkness, the king is insane) has passed into popular usage.