Featured books
Browse by category
.jpg){kind=small}
Book review
The encounter between Hanuman, the monkey hero of the Ramayana and Bheema, the mighty Pandava prince, is one of the most dramatic incidents in the Mahabharata.Hanuman is the son of Vayu, the wind god; and Bheema is the son of Kunti, born by the grace of Vayu. Thus the two can be considered brothers.Hanuman is described as a Chiranjivi – an immortal. This explains how the meeting between the two was possible, though Bheema was born many centuries later. The episode also emphasises the feminine intuition of Draupadi who unerringly chose Bheema for a risky and romantic errand.
The encounter between Hanuman, the monkey hero of the Ramayana and Bheema, the mighty Pandava prince, is one of the most dramatic incidents in the Mahabharata.Hanuman is the son of Vayu, the wind god; and Bheema is the son of Kunti, born by the grace of Vayu. Thus the two can be considered brothers.Hanuman is described as a Chiranjivi – an immortal. This explains how the meeting between the two was possible, though Bheema was born many centuries later. The episode also emphasises the feminine intuition of Draupadi who unerringly chose Bheema for a risky and romantic errand.
Amar Chitra Katha
Yet More Tales from the Jatakas - By Anant Pai
All living creatures die to be born again – so the Hindus believe Siddhartha, who became the Buddha, was no exception. It is believe...more>>
All living creatures die to be born again – so the Hindus believe Siddhartha, who became the Buddha, was no exception. It is believe...more>>
Vishnu to the Rescue - By Anant Pai
In all the Vaishnavaite temples is invariably erected a stone flag-post covered with a metal plate, with an image of Garuda on top. ...more>>
In all the Vaishnavaite temples is invariably erected a stone flag-post covered with a metal plate, with an image of Garuda on top. ...more>>
Vishnu the Saviour - By Anant Pai
This special issue presents three titles, which have been brought out in deluxe editions. Devout Hindus believe that whenever e...more>>
This special issue presents three titles, which have been brought out in deluxe editions. Devout Hindus believe that whenever e...more>>
The Sons of the Pandavas - By Anant Pai
Abhimanyu’s father was the great Arjuna. His mother, Subhadra, was the sister of Lord Krishna. In spite of being overshadowed by suc...more>>
Abhimanyu’s father was the great Arjuna. His mother, Subhadra, was the sister of Lord Krishna. In spite of being overshadowed by suc...more>>
The Ramayana - By Anant Pai
Valmiki’s Ramayana is believed to be the first poetic work written in Sanskrit; it is, therefore, referred to as the Adikavya. I...more>>
Valmiki’s Ramayana is believed to be the first poetic work written in Sanskrit; it is, therefore, referred to as the Adikavya. I...more>>