3888 - Arjuna’s 12- years Exile
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description: Arjuna’s 12-Years Exile recounts the pivotal episode from the Mahabharata where Arjuna, one of the five Pandava brothers, undertakes a twelve-year exile to fulfill a vow after losing a rigged game of dice. During this time, he embarks on various adventures, acquires powerful divine weapons through intense penance, and prepares himself for the eventual battle of Kurukshetra. The story highlights themes of sacrifice, perseverance, and divine grace. Keywords: Arjuna, exile (vanavāsa), Mahabharata, penance (tapasya), divine weapons, perseverance (dhairya), vow (saṃkalpa) Ideal for: Young readers, students of Indian epics, fans of heroic tales, and those interested in spiritual discipline and mythology Age: 10 and above Theme: Sacrifice (tyāga), perseverance (dhairya), dharma (duty), divine grace (kr̥pā), preparation for war Tone: Serious, heroic, inspirational Book Type: Graphic novel, epic adaptation Length: Approximately 32 pages.