4159 - Mahabharata
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description: Mahabharata in Amar Chitra Katha presents the epic tale of the great war between the Pandavas and Kauravas, encapsulating themes of dharma (duty), righteousness, and fate. The narrative explores complex characters such as Krishna, Arjuna, Bhishma, and Draupadi, weaving stories of valor, intrigue, betrayal, and devotion. The comic adapts the vast and intricate Sanskrit epic into an accessible graphic format, highlighting key events like the game of dice, exile, the Bhagavad Gita discourse, and the climactic battle of Kurukshetra. Keywords: Mahabharata, Pandavas, Kauravas, Krishna, dharma, Kurukshetra, Bhagavad Gita, epic, Indian mythology, war, righteousness Ideal for: Young readers, students of Indian mythology, lovers of epic stories, and those interested in moral and philosophical lessons through storytelling Age: 10 and above Theme: Dharma (duty), justice (nyāya), fate (niyati), family conflict (parivār vivāda), devotion (bhakti), righteousness (satya) Tone: Serious, dramatic, philosophical, inspiring Book Type: Graphic novel, illustrated epic narrative Length: Varies by volume; typically 32 pages.