Stories from the Marabharata  (English, Hardcover, unknown)

The Mahabharata has gone down in history and mythology as one of the greatest wars that were ever fought on earth. It was a legendary war between the good and the evil. The story has some very strong characters with extreme values and morals.

Summary of the Book

This book is a collection of five stories from Mahabharata. It includes the following titles: Nala and Damayanti, Savitri, Kacha and Devyani, Indra and Shibi and Indra and Shachi. The book is a good read for children between the ages of 9-14 years. It will teach them good from bad, and will instill some important values.

Nala and Damayanti

This is the story of Damayanti, the princess of Vidharbha Kingdom, who married King Nala.

Savitri

Savitri is a beautiful and pure girl who marries Satyavan and goes to live with him in the forest.

Kacha and Devyani

Devyani is rejected by Kacha in her early life. This provokes her to curse him with never being able to use his knowledge.

Indra and Shibi

Read this story of the selfless king Shibi who gives up his own flesh to save a dove from Indra who has transformed into a hawk.

Indra and Shachi

This is a story about Sachi, the goddess of sovereignty and the wife of Lord Indra.

About Amar Chitra Katha

Amar Chitra Katha is an Indian publishing house majorly known for its publication of graphic novels and comics about the Indian mythology. Several famous titles in these series are: The Mahabharatha and Valmiki's Ramayan. It is India’s most famous and largest selling comic book series. Their books and comics are mostly tales of Indian epics, history, mythology and folklore. The comic book was created by Anant Pai.