Language: English
Pages: 320 (Throughout Color Illustrations)

About the Stories
Drona

When Drona went to his childhood friend, Drupada, to remind him of his promise of eternal friendship made long ago, Drupada rebuked him and spurned him. Burning with anger and humiliation, Drona was filled with a desire for revenge. That was the only tragic flaw in a brave and supremely talented archer who taught the use of arms to the Kaurava and the Pandava prince.
The Churning of The Ocean

The three worlds of the universe were reeling from shock: the asuras had taken control! Even the plants were withering away. Only the great Lord Vishnu could make things right again. He got both devas and asuras to churn up life-giving nectar from the ocean of milk, and then ensured that the asuras were kept away from this gift of immortality.
Draupadi

This dark beauty was no ordinary woman. Born from the pure flames of a sacred fire, Draupadi was devoted wife to the five famously talented and virtuous Pandava brothers. The evil Kauravas wanted her for themselves, and eyed the Pandava kingdom as well. Raging at their impertinence, and ranting at her husbands helplessness, Draupadi inspired a deadly war which wiped out the Kaurava scourage for ever.
The Golden Mongoose

How important is a guest who visits ones home? What could be more important than achieving knowledge through meditation? These tales taken from the Mahabharata tell of age old values that emphasise the divine status of a guest and the importance of dharma or duty above all else. And teaching these lessons are simple creatures like a mongoose, a crane and a pigeon.
Karana

Karna is one of the most poignant characters of the Mahabharata generous to a fault but with shades of grey. Although born to princess Kunti and the sun god Surya, he grew up as the son of a humble charioteer. His talent and ambition, however, w

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