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Ganesha

Amar Chitra Katha GANESHA

Ganesha is revered by Hindus as the remover of obstacles. He is first and foremost an obedient son. Standing guard at his mother's door, this son of Parvati refuses to let anyone through. Even Lord Shiva is denied entry!

This confrontation between father and son has one beneficial outcome - the emergence of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom.
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Draupadi

Amar Chitra Katha DRAUPADI
The dusky firebrand

In the Mahabharata, Draupadi is the daughter of king Drupada, sprung from the sacrificial fire. In a contest among the princes for her hand, Arjuna wins. She becomes the wife of the five Pandavas of whom Arjuna was one. In the game of dice with the Kauravas, Draupadi is pawned away by the eldest Pandava. Dragged to the court, she questions the wise elders on the injustice to her. Even so, she suffers indignities until Krishna comes to her rescue. Draupadi accompanies the Pandavas in their exile, cares for them and faces tests imposed on her as a housewife. Yet she constantly reminds them of their obligation to regain the lost kingdom and to punish the wicked, including the Kauravas.
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Baji Rao 1

Amar Chitra Katha BAJI RAO 1
The warrior Peshwa

As a military strategist and soldier, Peshwa Baji Rao I is one of the greatest names in Indian history. Some historians even rank this excellent warrior with Napoleon Bonaparte. For a man born in the peace-loving and exclusively religious Brahmin community, this is indeed a remarkable achievement. Whirlwind campaigns characterize his career. He went, he fought and he conquered without losing a single battle. His rivals, envious of his success and of the trust Shahu Maharaj placed in him, tried to poison the king's mind. But Shahu's faith in Baji Rao was firm.

If Shivaji was the founder of Maratha freedom, Baji Rao was the apostle of its splendour. He paved the way for the powerful confederacy which later made the Emperor of Delhi a mere puppet in its hands. But for the restraints imposed on him by Shahu (who, though for many years had been in the palace custody of the Mughals, had happy memories of his childhood days spent there), Baji Rao would have put an end to the titular supremacy of the Mughal throne.
Mahabharata

Amar Chitra Katha MAHABHARATA
One of the Greatest epics of all time.

It all began with petty family jealousy. The Kaurava brothers tricked their Pandava cousins out of a kingdom, and even Lord Krishna could not stop the horror and bloodshed that followed. Veda Vyasa composed an epic poem, the longest in the world, to describe the events that unfolded. In this epic tale of superhuman heroes and gory action, Veda Vyasa explores human ambitions, relationships and conflicts to find the true purpose of life.

Lord Krishna's recital of Bhagwad Gita to Arjuna at the battlefield of Kurukshetra forms a holy book for Hindus. Mahabharata embodies volumes of tales representative of the culture and morals of the ancient era that are applicable to this day. This is an abridged version that covers the entire Mahabharata in a single title. Also, enjoy ACK's collection of the unabridged Mahabharata - a total of 42 titles in one set or three sets of 14 titles each.
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Krishna

Amar Chitra Katha Krishna is the most endearing divine hero of India in human form. Krishna's story is full of exciting events all through his life. Wicked men, women and creatures are often up against him but he defeats them all. Whether as a cowherd or as a prince he commands love as well as respect from all.

Kamsa imprisoned his sister Devaki and her husband Vasudeva because it was prophesied that one of their children would cause his death. He slew seven children born in captivity, but Krishna, the eighth one, survived because Vasudeva carried the newborn baby secretly to find shelter with the cowherd community. Krishna grew up there as a son of Nanda and Yashoda and the brother of Balarama.

- A thorough treat in Mythology
- Enjoy the world of Classical Indian Mythology in beautiful comic book format
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Valmiki's Ramayana

Amar Chitra Katha VALMIKI'S RAMAYANA
The great Indian epic

Valmiki's Ramayana is believed to be the first poetic work written in Sanskrit; it is, therefore, referred to as the Adikavya. It is said that Brahma assured Valmiki that "as long as the mountains stand and the rivers flow, so long shall the Ramayana be read by men."

In the Puranas, Rama is described as an avatar of Vishnu, but Valmiki does not refer to him as God. The few verses which do so are considered interpolations.

The Ramayana consists of 24,000 verses. There are six sections - The Bala Kanda, the Ayodhya Kanda, the Aranya Kanda, the Kishkindha Kanda, the Sundara Kanda and the Yuddha Kanda. The seventh section, the Uttara Kanda, is probably an interpolation.

Valmiki's monumental work influenced other great poems on the same theme. Among these are the Hindi, Tamil and Bengali versions of the Ramayana written by Tulsidas in the North; Kamban in the South; and Krittivasa in the East.

The Ramayana has made a deep and abiding impact.
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Tales of Shiva

Amar Chitra Katha TALES OF SHIVA
The Mighty Lord of Kailasa

Shiva is the third deity in the Hindu triad. He ought to be the most terrible one because he presides over destruction, whereas Brahma and Vishnu are associated with creation and preservation respectively. Yet Shiva is as much loved by mortals as Vishnu is. He inspires fear in the hearts of the wicked, love and affection in the hearts and the pious. From his snowy abode on Mount Kailasa Lord Shiva travelled far and wide, answering the prayers of his devotees. But he was often in disguise to ensure that his favours went only to the deserving. And so it was that he battled with the dauntless Pandava Arjuna, cast his net into the sea as he mingled with humble fisherfolk, and emerged from the sand to kick aside even the mighty Yama, god of death.
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Tales of Durga

Amar Chitra Katha TALES OF DURGA
Tales of the mother Goddess

Goddess Durga is the fierce form of Devi who, as Shakti, is considered the personification of Universal energy. According to the Devi Bhagavata, the Universe is but Her manifestation. The worship of Durga is believed to be more than 4,000 years old in India.

This Amar Chitra Katha is based on the Durga-Saptashati of the Markandeya Purana.
The Gita

Amar Chitra Katha THE GITA
The Divine Song

Gita, short for Bhagvad Gita, 'the Divine Song', is a philosophical dialogue in the Mahabharata. The setting is the start of a great war between the cousins, the Kauravas and Pandavas. Arjuna, the Pandava hero, finds himself facing his close kin, elders and teachers.

The thought of piercing them with his arrows deeply disturbs him. Distraught, he breaks down, throws away his bow and declares he will not fight. It is Krishna's task to counsel his friend about life as well as his duty as a warrior so that he can fight the war with full moral conviction.
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Birbal the Genius

Amar Chitra Katha BIRBAL THE GENIUS
Tales of Birbal

A wise man speaks because he has something to say. A fool speaks because he has to say something. Birbal is as wise as it gets.

Birbal had proved himself to be the most reliable minister at court, time and again. He dispensed justice, dealt diplomatically with other rulers, led military expeditions and composed poetry.

In addition, Birbal also rescued Akbar the emperor from the dangers of arrogance and unfettered power. Most importantly, he made the Great Mughal laugh.

The wit and wisdom of Birbal had endeared him not only to Akbar, but also to a vast majority of the subjects of the Mughal Empire. He had the rare distinction of achieving immense popularity during his lifetime, next only to that of Akbar.

He was a good administrator, a good soldier and perhaps what pleased Akbar the most - a good jester. His phenomenal success made many courtiers jealous and, if popular accounts are to be believed, they were forever plotting against him.
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Buddha

Amar Chitra Katha BUDDHA
The Enlightened One

King Suddhodana was at his wit's end. He had surrounded his handsome young heir with comfort and riches, love and respect, but Prince Siddhartha was still not content. One night, he abandoned his family. He could sense it but he had to know it. Exchanging his royal robes for a begging bowl, he set out for an incredible journey fueled only by his passion for truth. From his comfortable palace to ultimately the shade of a tree, Siddhartha became the Buddha the wise, the supreme king of kings.
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Mahabharata - The Complete Collection

Amar Chitra Katha MAHABHARATA - THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
One of the greatest epics of all time

Bundle of 42 Comic book titles of 3 Volumes - 1348 Pages

Mahabharata is the world's longest epic poem. In this complete original collector edition 3-volume set, the epic is narrated in its full glory over more than 1300 illustrated colorful pages of art in comic book format.

Volume 1: The Kuru Princes of Hastinapura
Veda Vyasa's epic on the Bharata race was first recited in public by his disciple Vaishampayana at the behest of the ageless seer Vyasa himself. The recital took place in the august presence of King Janamejaya, a great-grandson of Vyasa, and the many learned sages who had assembled for Janamejaya's Sarpa Satra (a twelve-year-long Yajna). This volume describes the lineage of the Kuru princes. When Pandu, the father of the Pandavas, dies in the forest, his wife Kunti returns to Hastinapura with the five boys.
The great Dronacharya trains the Kuru princes in the art of war. The feats of strength preformed by Bheema, and Arjuna's skill at wielding the bow awake jealousy in the minds of Duryodhana and the other Kuru princes.
Duryodhana plots the exile of the Pandavas to the city of Varanavata. Acting on the coded warning given by Vidura, the Pandavas manage to escape from the burning house of shellac.
They live in the guise of mendicants at Ekachakrapura. Later they proceed to Panchala to attend the Swayamvara of Draupadi. Arjuna, the skilful archer, wins Draupadi's hand. In order to obey their mother's words, all the five brothers are married with due ceremony to Draupadi. The Pandavas are recalled to Hastinapura and are given half the Kingdom.
Volume 2: The Pandavas in Exile
Volume 1 described the training of the Pandavas and Kauravas, the Pandavas' escape from the burning house of shellac, their marriage to Draupadi and their subsequent return to Hastinapura.
In this volume are described the slaying of Jarasandha by Bheema, the subjugation of the other kings by the Pandavas and the Rajasooya Yajna performed by Yudhishthira. Later, in the game of dice, the Pandavas lose their kingdom and live in exile.
At the end of the period of exile, when the Pandavas come back to claim their kingdom, Duryodhana refuses to part with even five villages.
Volume 3 - On the Battlefield of Kurukshetra
The first two volumes of the Mahabharata described the growing animosity between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, the costly game of dice which led to the banishment of the Pandavas for thirteen years, the events during the exile and the proposal of peace from Dhritarashtra conveyed by Sanjaya to the Pandavas.
This volume describes the attempts of Krishna to bring about a peaceful settlement between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. They fail and a bitter war is fought for eighteen days. The Pandavas emerge victorious in the end.
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Tales of Sai Baba

Amar Chitra Katha TALES OF SAI BABA
The Saint of Shirdi

The pious flocked to Shirdi in maharashtra. Sai baba's all-encompassing love made them feel better, happier and more at peace. He could reveal himself as the supreme Deity and yet assume the form of a street dog; he could turn water to oil and save a child far way from burning flames. However, by the time he left this world, in 1918, he had also made thousands understand that good acts are the only miracle needed to find God. Nobody knows for certain when Sai Baba was born or who his parents were, or what his real name was. He arrived one day in 1872 at Shirdi in Maharashtra. He was dressed like a fakir (Muslim ascetic) and lived in a dilapidated mosque, but spoke of a Hindu guru, whom he called Venkusa. He seemed to be well acquainted with the Hindi scriptures, but at the same time was heard to quote from the Quran. The word Sai is a Persian word meaning 'saint' and Baba is a Hindi word meaning 'father'. As his name indicates, Sai Baba has both Hindu and Muslim disciples. He did not approve of conversion and believed that everyone had a right to follow his own path to God. Everything that is known about his beliefs however, is deduced from his actions. He was not given to theorising. Sai Baba died in 1918. Even during his lifetime he had become famous, and after his death, Shirdi (where he had lived for almost half a century) has become a place of pilgrimage where hundreds of devotees congregate every year. The tales in this Amar Chitra Katha are based on reports from Sai Baba's devotees.
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Funny Folktales

Amar Chitra Katha FUNNY FOLK TALES
A collection of stories from 25 years of TINKLE

Children love to hear stories - so do adults, particularly if they are funny. Every time a story is retold it acquires a new color and a new dimension.

Funny Folktales are 5 parts in all. 'Baddu and Chhotu' in this Special Issue retells one of the most popular folktales of the land of Bengal in India. 'Bikal the Terrible' and 'The Tiger Tamers' are adapted from two popular tribal tales of Madhya Pradesh from Central India. 'The Tiger Eater' and 'The Bear Comes To Dinner' are adapted from two popular folktales of Punjab from Northern India.
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Chanakya

Amar Chitra Katha CHANAKYA
The King Maker

Chanakya lived about 2300 years ago, in Magadha that is Bihar today. Born in a family of educators, he was an ascetic with a vision. Chanakya's fame rests on his role as the chief advisor to Chandragupta Maurya who overthrew the ruling Nanda dynasty and laid the foundation of the great Mauryan Empire that ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent. Striving to make Chandragupta's position secure in an unstable and dangerous time, Chanakya championed a policy of realpolitik. He deployed a large network of spies, ensured testing for the king's food and shelter; averted disasters through keen detection like that of ants carrying rice through cracks in flooring. He was not averse to spreading rumors to win over an opponent to the king's side.

Behind all this was the burning desire to stir the country's ruler to sweep away the vestiges of Greek rule that remained behind Alexander's invasion and return from India. Chandragupta fulfilled these wishes of Chanakya, who then retired to the forest as hermit. Chankya compiled his precepts in the theory and practice of statecraft in a treatise called 'Arthashastra'. Its existence was known only through stray references till 1912 when the manuscript was discovered in South India. Perhaps as much as two millennia older than Machiavelli's The Prince, the treatise promotes a similarly pragmatic advise to kings on the art of ruling.
Hanuman

Amar Chitra Katha HANUMAN
The epitome of devotion and courage

Hanuman stands for extraordinary physical strength, courage and humility. Above all, he is known for his devotion to Rama. So, it was little wonder that Rama entrusted Hanuman with the task of carrying his message to Sita in Lanka. Again, it was Hanuman who brought him the life-giving Sanjeevani to revive his beloved brother Lakshmana who had been grievously injured on the battlefield. Even today, Hanuman is regarded as the epitome of unfaltering devotion and unparalleled strength.
Albert Einstein

Amar Chitra Katha Albert Einstein
He never stopped questioning

When Albert Einstein was a very young boy, his teachers and his father despaired about his apparent lack of interest in studies. To top it he had speech difficulties, and was vague and inattentive. Albert hated the kind of rote learning he was obliged to do in school? memorizing dates and texts.
But as he grew older, it became clear that Albert was no ordinary person. 1905 is often termed his 'miracle year', the year he published not one but four entirely new papers, on four completely different topics.
He became, overnight, the most famous scientist of his generation.
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Birbal the Wise

Amar Chitra Katha BIRBAL THE WISE
Tales of Birbal

A wise man speaks because he has something to say. A fool speaks because he has to say something. Birbal is as wise as it gets.

Birbal had proved himself to be the most reliable minister at court, time and again. He dispensed justice, dealt diplomatically with other rulers, led military expeditions and composed poetry.

In addition, Birbal also rescued Akbar the emperor from the dangers of arrogance and unfettered power. Most importantly, he made the Great Mughal laugh.

The wit and wisdom of Birbal had endeared him not only to Akbar, but also to a vast majority of the subjects of the Mughal Empire. He had the rare distinction of achieving immense popularity during his lifetime, next only to that of Akbar. He was a good administrator, a good soldier and perhaps what pleased Akbar the most - a good jester. His phenomenal success made many courtiers jealous and, if popular accounts are to be believed, they were forever plotting against him.
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Tirupati

Amar Chitra Katha TIRUPATI
The lord of Tirumala

When Vishnu returned to Vaikuntha after his Krishna avatar, Brahma, the creator, began to worry about the earth. Without Vishnu, he was afraid, chaos would ensue. So he and his son Narada, the wandering sage, set in motion a plan to get Vishnu, to return to the earth.
A talking anthill, an arrogant sage, an irate cowherd, and even the asura king Ravana, each have their parts to play in these stories that describe the founding of the Venkateshwara temple at Tirupati. Set amongst the lovely Tirumala hills, this temple to Lord Vishnu, is one of the most beautiful temples in the world. It is said that more than 50,000 people visit this shrine every day, to pray to Venkateshwara to wash away their sins.
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Tales of Vishnu

Amar Chitra Katha TALES OF VISHNU
The gentle god

Vishnu, they say, is just one of a powerful threesome - the highest lords of the universe. However, though Brahma has created the universe and Shiva can destroy it, it is up to the great god Vishnu to keep all creatures within it well and happy. Always compassionate, he is also the wisest of the trinity. It is he who good-naturedly sorts out the mess the others create. And above all, Vishnu always favours the good and the pure.
Rama

Amar Chitra Katha RAMA
The Ideal Man

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 idyllic 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.
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Shiva Parvati

Amar Chitra Katha SHIVA PARVATI
A story of divine love
Only Sati could fulfill Shiva's exacting demands. As his companion she could match his ascetic ways as well as be a loving wife. Unfortunately, her happiness was overshadowed by an arrogant father. Sati countered Daksha's insensitivity with an immense, horrific sacrifice, which threw the universe into chaos and turmoil. As the heroine of this primeval romantic story she embodies the essence of a perfect spouse.
Dasha Avatar

Amar Chitra Katha DASHA AVATAR
The Ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu

In Puranic lore, Vishnu is the preserver of the universe and the cosmic order. The Dasha Avatar is the Puranic story of the ten incarnations of Vishnu who descends to the terrestrial world to establish stability and order, time and again. The avatars occur in a sequence ? the first was matsya or fish representing life in water, followed by kurma or turtle signifying life in water and on land, then varaha or boar alluding to terrestrial life and so on.

The sequence of the avatars could be taken to symbolise various stages in the evolution of life culminating in the advent of the perfect being.
Jataka Tales - The Monkey Stories

Amar Chitra Katha JATAKA TALES - THE MONKEY STORIES
Jataka Tales of Wile and Wisdom

Monkeys frolic through these pages, imparting lessons in leadership and common sense. Murderous crocodiles, powerful kings and fearsome ogres are easily outwitted by these winsome creatures. All they seem to need is careful thought and a lot of courage. But be warned: do not let monkeys loose in your garden or you may well lose sight of their virtues!

The Jataka Tales, on which the present title is based, is a collection of 550 stories included in the Pali canon. These are based on folklore, legends and ballads of ancient India. We cannot assign a definite date to the Jataka stories.
Jataka Tales - Stories of Courage

Amar Chitra Katha JATAKAS - STORIES OF COURAGE
Jataka Tales of Valor and Victory

There is strength in numbers, says a wise pig. Being honest and selfless can change your destiny, says a young fawn. A friend is your most precious possession, advises a gentle crab, while loyalty is a noble swan?s prized virtue. But it is courage that really helps these exceptional creatures gain freedom and respect.

This title is from the ACK Jataka Tales Collection.
Raman of Tenali

Amar Chitra Katha Raman of Tenali
The Birbal of the South

When the king saw a strapping lad astride the aged shoulders of his guru, he knew something was amiss. Soon he realised that, if young Raman was around, it was best to expect the unexpected. This village bumpkin was no fool-even the fiery goddess Kali had given in to his wiles. Wheedling his way into the mighty Vijayanagara court, it was but short step into the heart of King Krishnadeva Raya, who welcomed a laugh to lighten his busy day.
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Panchatantra - How the Jackal Ate the Elephant

Amar Chitra Katha PANCHANTANTRA TALES - HOW THE JACKAL ATE THE ELEPHANT
A collection of Panchatantra tales

The original text of the Panchatantra in Sanskrit was written about 200 B.C. by a great Hindi scholar, Pandit Vishnu Sharma. Some of the tales themselves must be much older, their origin going back to the period of the Vedas and the Upanishads (1500 B.C. to 500 B.C.). In course of time, travelers took these stories with them to Persia and Arabia and finally, through Greece, they reached Europe. So far the Panchatantra has been translated into more than 50 languages of the world.

A unique feature of the tales is that most of the characters are animals; another is that the tales form a chain of stories; third, each of the tales has a distinct moral; and yet another, the tales have different levels of appeal.

The morals that the Panchatantra seeks to teach continue to be relevant to this day and the stories themselves have not lost their novelty even two thousand years after they were first told.
Rana Pratap

Amar Chitra Katha RANA PRATAP
He fought for freedom

Disdaining even the comfort of a bed, the valiant Rana Pratap waged a single-minded, life-long war against the mighty Mughal conquerors. His Rajput pride instilled a deep respect in the enemy. They realised that huge armies and sophisticated weapons are but aids, and that there can be no substitute for raw courage on the battlefield.
Guru Nanak

Amar Chitra Katha GURU NANAK
The founder of Sikhism

Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born in a critical period of India's history. On the one hand, people were divided into castes, sects and factions; on the other, the Muslim rulers committed atrocities on the Hindus and other weaker sections of society. Overcome by hardship and misery, the people cried for a saviour. Nanak came as God's messenger in the common man's hour of need.

It was a period of transition from medieval times to modern. Men of action and thought explored the world of matter and spirit. Guru Nanak revealed the secret of man's spiritual potential. Similarly, he accepted life's struggles and hardships and pioneered a movement of reform in social and religious conduct. He reformed the dregs of society through argument, conviction and personal example. His followers, called 'Sikhs', formed a group of God-fearing men and women devoted to the service of the people. He laid down simple rules of conduct through which man could find fulfillment in leading a humane and meaningful life.

Hindus and Muslims alike revered him. His life is an inspiring example of the practice of truth, love and humility.
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Adi Shankara

Amar Chitra Katha ADI SHANKARA
A light in the darkness

Shankara's life may be compared to a brief, but brilliant flash of lightning that lit up many areas of darkness in the life of man. He had an intellect that probed fearlessly, a mind that questioned constantly and a heart that felt deeply. Out of these God-given gifts, in thirty-two years of tireless seeking, arose a great system of philosophy, Advaita and an inspiring body of devotional literature. Shankara travelled throughout India, preaching that the Self or Brahman is one - undivided and imperishable. The rest is Maya or illusion.

We are told of his historic debate with the sage, Madana Mishra, when the latter withdrew defeated. Legend also tells of an even greater confrontation: Shankara, the learned Brahman, bowed to the superior wisdom of a lowly outcast, accepting him as a Guru. He established several 'Maths' to spread his philosophy. Then, as now, the disruptive forces of religion, race, caste and language threatened to weaken the fabric of the one nation that is India. Now, as then, the teachings of a man like Shankara, who believed in the One Undivided Self, can serve to awaken our country to a sense of unity.
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Guru Gobind Singh

Amar Chitra Katha GURU GOBIND SINGH
The Tenth Sikh Guru

?Sat Sri Akal!? Guru Gobind Singh?s stirring war-cry achieved miracles. It converted a gentle, peaceable people into a fighting force that brooked no injustice. His band of Khalsas ? the ?pure?, who wore their hair long and were never without their breeches, their distinguishing bracelet and a handy comb and dagger ? challenged the mighty Mughal armies. Guided by the teachings of their brave Guru, they have remained to this day the Singhs (or lions) of their native Punjab.

Guru Gobind Singh was the last of the ten Gurus.
Sati and Shiva

Amar Chitra Katha SATI AND SHIVA
Perfection Rewarded

Only Sati could fulfill Shiva's exacting demands. As his companion she could match his ascetic ways as well as be a loving wife. Unfortunately, her happiness was overshadowed by an arrogant father. Sati countered Daksha's insensitivity with an immense, horrific sacrifice, which threw the universe into chaos and turmoil. As the heroine of this primeval romantic story she embodies the essence of a perfect spouse.
Tales of Indra

Amar Chitra Katha Tales of Indra
Lord of thunder

Armed with the invincible thunderbolt, Vajra and mounted on his great white elephant, Airavata, Indra - king of the gods - is the subject of innumerable stories in Indian mythology.
This Amar Chitra Katha tells some of the tales that depict Indra's bravery, his generosity and also, his occasional arrogance.
Mirabai

Amar Chitra Katha MIRABAI
She gave her heart to Krishna

Mira was a princess of a small kingdom in Rajasthan. From childhood she was devoted to Krishna. She was married queen into the royal house of Chittor. Though the family deity was goddess Durga, she continued to worship and sing of Krishna. Her songs of devotion to Krishna became popular and she came to be called a saint. She declared that she was married to Krishna. When her husband the king died, she refused to be 'sati' or the wife that climbs the funeral pyre with the dead husband. Many were the tribulations she was subjected to. She braved them all. The end came as she wished, while she was singing of Krishna. Mirabai's 'bhajans' (devotional songs) are sung all over India by the masses as well as by masters of classical music.
Mahatma Gandhi

Amar Chitra Katha Mahatma Gandhi
Father of the nation

Mahatma Gandhi's life is a lesson in quiet determination, unflinching faith and profound values. Through a simple and most humble life, Gandhi went on to become an icon of freedom and peace, leading a nation and inspiring the lives of ordinary people to perform extraordinary tasks. Gandhi's deep rooted values and methods have been admired and adopted by world leaders across history from Martin Luther King to Obama as well as ordinary people in various walks of life.

With the principles of ahimsa (non-violence) and satya (truth) as the cornerstones of his ideals, Mahatma Gandhi is credited with the evolution of a socio political strategy that created a powerful mass movement which led to the fall of the British empire in India.

He became the leader of the Indian National Congress in 1921, and fought for social causes such as untouchability, as well as for swaraj (self rule). He led the non-cooperation and civil disobedience movement, culminating in the Quit India Movement.
Jataka Tales - Elephant Stories

Amar Chitra Katha JATAKA TALES - ELEPHANT STORIES
Jatakas Tales of Nobility

An elephant's grace often matches his size. Amazingly patient and kind, he can put the petty greed of human beings to shame. But at times the odd elephant can turn nasty.

What then can the smaller creatures of the world do to save themselves? Read the ancient wisdom of these Jataka tales to find out.

This title is from the ACK Jataka tales collection
Parashurama

Amar Chitra Katha PARASHURAMA
Sixth incarnation of Vishnu

It was a time when the earth was ravaged with violence and bloodshed. The Kshatriya kings had forgotten their duty to rule with compassion. Instead, they subdued the people by unleashing a reign of brutal terror. At such a time the sixth incarnation of Vishnu was born. Parashurama, axe-wielding warrior-saint, strode across the age to destroy evil and liberate good.
Mother Teresa

Amar Chitra Katha MOTHER TERESA
Little acts of love

"It was on a train from Calcutta (now called Kolkata) to Darjeeling thatMother Teresa first heard the call. A voice beckoned her to leave the sheltered life of the convent and come out to serve the poorest of the poor. That voice changed her life completely and also the lives of everyone she touched.
Though Albanian by birth,Mother Teresa made India her home. Humbly, yet firmly, Mother set to work trying to heal the world's greatest disease, 'of being unwanted and unloved'.
At the time of her death, the world acknowledged her as one of the most enduring symbols of love."
Tales of Narada

Amar Chitra Katha TALES OF NARADA
Tales of devotion and rivalry

Sage Narada symbolises unqualified devotion to Lord Vishnu, also known as Narayana. He is inseparable from his veena (musical instrument) and has the name of Lord Narayana (Lord Vishnu) always on his lips. In the Puranic stories, it is Narada who puts the Lord?s devotees to test. But when he himself is put to test will the celestial sage emerge victorious?
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Zarathushtra

Amar Chitra Katha ZARATHUSHTRA
God's messenger from ancient Persia

Good thoughts, good words and good deeds' was the simple message delivered by Zarathushtra, the prophet of ancient Persia. Strangely, no cry came from him when he was born over 8,000 years ago. Instead, the baby Zarathushtra smiled, and it was predicted - correctly - that he would preach love and justice to the world, but would have a hard time convincing vengeful rivals. Strong in their faith, his followers are known today as Zoroastrians; also known as Paris in India.
The Adventures of Suppandi - 2

Amar Chitra Katha THE ADVENTURES OF SUPPANDI-2
The adventures of Tinkle's best loved goof

A 41-page collection of hilarious tales about Tinkle's best-loved comic character - Suppandi, the goof, whose antics leave his bosses bothered and bewildered. Packed with puzzles and activities, colouring pages and craft ideas as well as a special introductory note about the origins of this iconic character.
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Vivekananda

Amar Chitra Katha VIVEKANANDA
He kindled the spirit of modern India

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.
Karttikeya

Amar Chitra Katha KARTTIKEYA
A son of Shiva

Karttikeya is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He was brought forth to destroy the three demon brothers that troubled the gods. His name means 'son of Krittika's' (six stars of the constellation Pleiades). The story tells how he came to have six faces.
Even as a boy, Karttikeya sets out on his mission.

He has encounters with a mountain, and the demons one after the other. They all consider him a small fry in the beginning but finally fall in the battles.
These events are described in a poem in Tamil, the ancient and still living language of the southernmost part of India.
Ashoka

Amar Chitra Katha ASHOKA

The Warrior Who Spoke of Peace

A power-hungry warrior and a peace -loving-wife-could they ever tread together on the path of non-violence. Ashoka waged war after ruthless war, yet by the time his children grew up, he proudly saw them off as Buddhist missionaries. Read about the charmed life of this famous king of Magadha, who not only built a properous kingdom but spread the message of universal love.
Prahlad

Amar Chitra Katha PRAHLAD
A tale of devotion from the Bhagawat Purana

A demon performed severe penance and obtained a boon: "My death be not caused by man or beast, during day or night, indoors or outdoors." And using this power he conquered the gods.
Prahlad, the demon's son was devoted to the protector god Vishnu and proclaimed the same even to his father. The demon was upset and tried various means to punish him. Prahlad believed that his god was everywhere. His father wanted to test if he was in the pillar, so he hit it. And out came a lion-faced human who fulfilled all the conditions to be able to slay the demon.This is the story of how that happened.
Ganga

Amar Chitra Katha GANGA
The divine beauty

Ganga is a great river of India. She rises from the Himalayas, flows through the vast fertile plains of North India and pours into the Eastern seas. Great kingdoms arose on her banks. Ganga is considered sacred and a bath in her waters is supposed to lead to salvation. In the lower reaches Ganga is also called Bhagirathi - one brought down by Bhagiratha, an ancestor of Rama. The story of this descent of the Ganga occurs in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It involves on one hand the war of gods with demons, the demons' refuge in the ocean, the gulping away of the ocean by a great sage. On the other hand, it is related to the horse-sacrifice by Sagara, an ancestor of Rama. The horse vanished into the underworld. Sagara's sons going in search of the horse enraged a sage who turned them to ashes. Sagara's grandson Bhagiratha raised them to life with waters of the Ganga that flowed down to fill the emptied ocean as well.
Birbal the Clever

Amar Chitra Katha BIRBAL THE CLEVER
Tales of Birbal

A wise man speaks because he has something to say. A fool speaks because he has to say something. Birbal is as wise as it gets.

Birbal had proved himself to be the most reliable minister at court, time and again. He dispensed justice, dealt diplomatically with other rulers, led military expeditions and composed poetry.

In addition, Birbal also rescued Akbar the emperor from the dangers of arrogance and unfettered power. Most importantly, he made the Great Mughal laugh.
Birbal the Witty

Amar Chitra Katha BIRBAL THE WITTY
Tales of Birbal

A wise man speaks because he has something to say. A fool speaks because he has to say something. Birbal is as wise as it gets.

Birbal had proved himself to be the most reliable minister at court, time and again. He dispensed justice, dealt diplomatically with other rulers, led military expeditions and composed poetry.

In addition, Birbal also rescued Akbar the emperor from the dangers of arrogance and unfettered power. Most importantly, he made the Great Mughal laugh.

In fair tribute to his shrewdness, even the mighty Shah of Persia addressed Birbal as the 'Ocean of Intelligence'. Combining tact and common sense with a fair pinch of humor, he won his master's heart.
Tantri the Mantri - 2

Amar Chitra Katha TANTRI THE MANTRI - 2
A collection of stories from 30 years TINKLE

Tantri is adviser to and the right-hand man of Raja Hooja, an easy-going monarch whose chief interest in life is food. Hooja considers Tantri an epitome of loyalty, never realising that the man is a blackguard who has set his sights on the throne. Tantri devises plan after plan to eliminate Hooja and become the new king, but Hooja is incredibly lucky (or perhaps Tantri is incredibly unlucky). Not only do his plans not succeed, they often boomerang with physically disastrous consequences for the Mantri.
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Folktales of South India

Amar Chitra Katha Folktales of South India
A collection of stories form 25 years of TINKLE

This collection brings to you a classic mixture of humorous, informative and interesting stories from the ancient times of southern India. Enjoy a ride on the heavenly elephant, meet The Man in the Bush, find out how the Dwarf outwitted the giant and much more in this edition of the Folktales of South India.

The Adventures of Shikari Shambu

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