Throwing his aged father into prison, Kamsa occupied the throne of Mathura. Commanding a formidable army he thought he was unstoppable. The threat to his power came from an unexpected quarter - from a cowherd boy who was rumoured to be his cousin Dev...........

Sudama's gift was small and inexpensive, but Krishna found it priceless as it came with selfless love. Krishna, who had both health and fame at his command, received it with pure joy. Life had taken the two friends on different paths, and Sudama was ...........

Balarama, Krishna's elder brother, is also known as Baladeva and Balabhadra. Some episodes from his childhood and the tale of his wedding are narrated in this ACK. This volume encapsulates adventure with friends and demons. Balarama changes the cours...........

Balaram was not only Krishna's brother, he was his right hand man. Together they made quite a team. Balarama's amazing strength and courage made dangerous demons like Dhenukasura and Pralamba look like weaklings. He even tamed the Yamuna river which ...........

Sage Veda Vyasa composed this world's longest epic poem known as Srimad Bhagavad Gita. This 'Divine Song' is of immense value to mankind even today after 5,000 years. A philosophical dialogue between Lord Krishna and his friend Arjuna, the Pandava he...........

It all began with petty family jealousy. The Kaurava brothers tricked their Pandava cousins out of a kingdom, and even Lord Krishna could not stop the horror and bloodshed that followed. Veda Vyasa composed an epic poem, the longest in the world, to ...........

The Yadava tribe fled to distant Dwaraka to escape the wrath of the mighty Jarasandha, the ruler of Magadha. This king, whose very name made the strong quake, had to be subdued if the Pandavas were to establish their supremacy in the area. Only their...........

Indra was at his wit's end - the impertinent demon Narakasura has stolen his mother's earrings! Lord Krishna, always helpful, agreed to confront the enemy. But seated on Garuda, his trusty eagle, and accompanied by the gentle Satyabhama, would Krishn...........

Shishupala's mother was shocked when she came to know that her son was destined to be killed by Krishna. She extracted a promise from him that he would forgive Shishupala a hundred offences. As he grew up Shishupala had enough reasons to be angry wit...........

Envy and flattery flourished at the court of the powerful King Vaasudeva. It was a dangerous combination. Vaasudeva became proud and boastful - only because he shared a name with the divine Krishna, also known as Vaasudeva. The foolish king consider...........

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...........

Son of the beautiful goddess Ganga, the giver of life, the lad was born to greatness. Not only was he handsome and wise, he was also equally adept on the battlefield or in a regal court. As this tale reveals, Bheeshma is best remembered for his excep...........

Wise Yudhishthira, strong Bheema, skillful Arjuna, brave Nakula and Sehadeva - five exceptionally talented brothers whose youthful exuberance made their Kaurava cousins very jealous. Things only got worse when Duryodhana found that everyone wanted Yu...........

Wise Yudhishthira, strong Bheema, skillful Arjuna, brave Nakula and Sehadeva - five exceptionally talented brothers whose youthful exuberance made their Kaurava cousins very jealous. Things only got worse when Duryodhana found that everyone wanted Yu...........

A hundred sons, the sages say, are a hundred blessings. Gandhari's hundred Kaurava sons, however, were more of a curse. Did they become evil by some divine plan or was it because she was proudly blind to their faults? Helpless as they heaped dishonou...........

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 we...........

Luck seemed to favour Arjuna. The Pandava was not only handsome and skilled but also a brave warrior. He won the hand of a beautiful princess but a past encounter with the mysterious Naga princess, Uloopi, remained with him like an enchanting dream. ...........

King Virat's honour was at stake and his son, Uttara, was anxious to show off his warrior skills. But faced by the enemy Kaurava hordes, Uttara's courage vanished. It was up to his hero, the famous Pandava, Arjuna, to ensure that the young prince suc...........

Superbly skilled, speedy and strong, Arjuna boasted that he was the world's greatest warrior. But, despite his unquestionable courage, this honourable Pandava prince realized he could not confront Lord Indra's power - or even the wiles of a cheeky mo...........

The Kauravas had made a fateful error. Lusting after their cousins' kingdom, they underestimated young Abhimanyu's determination and ability to defend it. Brilliantly distilled in this handsome and much-loved Pandava prince were his father Arjuna's c...........

कौरवों ने एक भयंकर भूल की थी। अपने चचेरे भाइयों के राज्य की लालसा में, उन्होंने युवा अभिमन्यु के दृढ़ संकल्प और उसकी रक्षा करने की क्षमता को कम आंका। इस सुंदर और बहुचर्चित पांडव राजकुमार में उनके पिता अर्जुन का साहस, भगवान कृष्ण की बुद्धिमत्ता और उनक...........

Both are known for their extraordinary strength and valour. Both are the sons of Vayu, the wind god. Hanuman lived in the Tretayug serving Sri Rama while Bheema a contemporary of Krishna, lived in Dwaparyug. The Mahabharata narrates the story of an e...........

Jayadratha was a despicable man - vindictive, arrogant and selfish. In the Mahabharata battle, Jayadratha had shamelessly hidden himself away, for Arjuna had taken a terrible vow to put an end to his own life if he failed to kill the villain before s...........

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, woul...........

He may have looked like a demon, but Ghatotkacha was a guardian angel - always ready to help, always cheerful. The Pandava brother, Bheema, was lucky to have him as a son, for he saved his life more than once. And if it were not for this brave young ...........