Arjuna is the eternal devotee and friend of Lord Krishna. It is due to this special qualification, on top of all his other wonderful qualities, that he was chosen by the Lord to receive the instructions of the Bhagavad-gita.
Arjuna is also the world's greatest archer. The Lord empowered him as His savyasachin (instrument) and personally guided him and steered his war chariot to victory over all his opponents in the great battle between dharma and adharma on the sacred plains of Kurukshetra five thousand years ago.
Arjuna and his brothers, the Pandavas, are the eternal associates of the Lord. They assist the Lord whenever He descends to the material world to perform His pastimes.
This illustrated easy-reader will help children learn more about Arjuna's wonderful qualities and feats.
Bhishma is the greatest of all the heroes on the battlefield of Kurukshetra as well as the great grandsire of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas. He was pitted in a very difficult situation. On one hand, he had to defend the empire of his late father, king Shantanu. Arrayed on the other side were the objects of his love and affection, Lord Krishna and His devotees, the Pandavas. Bhishma made it clear that he cannot and will not harm them.
Yet Bhishma was invincible in battle, wrecking destruction on the Pandava forces to such an extent that Krishna Himself had to charge at him with a broken chariot wheel. Desperately trying to find a way to save their army from being annihilated by Bhishma, the Pandavas, at Krishna's behest, approach the old master warrior to find out how they might overcome him. Bhishma reveals to them the secret by which they can slay him.
The saintly Vidura, the incarnation of Dharmaraja, the lord of justice and death, always offered wise and well-wishing counsel to his blind brother, king Dhritarastra, sitting on the throne of Hastinapura.
However the old king, further blinded by his attachment for his wicked sons headed by Duryodhana, was not able to heed the sage's advice. He gave free rein to his wicked sons to continue their adharmic activities. Eventually they got what they deserved by the inescapable law of karma. By his weakness in administration, king Dhritarastra brought on many terrible events, culminating in the battle of Kurukshetra.
In the 18-day war, the saintly Pandavas guided by Lord Krishna, slaughtered the 100 sons of king Dhritarastra together with their military force. The greatly lamenting Dhritarastra was now bereft of all power. Still Vidura came to his assistance and offered the downfallen king spiritual advice by which he may yet save his soul.
Learn more about the shining example of the royal sage Vidura in this illustrated easy-reader.
Queen Kunti is one of the most honored and saintly women from Vedic history. As the queen mother of the Pandava heroes, she suffered tremendously through all their trials and tribulations, and still came through with unshaken faith in Lord Krishna.
She is famous for her faith and devotion to Lord Krishna. Indeed her offering of prayers glorifying the Lord after the devastating battle of Kurukshetra is oft-quoted and relished by all devotees till today.
This illustrated easy reader helps children learn more about her great example.
The chaste Draupadi is the wife of the Pandava brothers, Yudhishtira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva.
How did she marry five great warriors? How she became the stake in a gambling match with the cheating Kaurava brothers led by Duryodhana? When in a helpless condition, the Kauravas tried to strip her, she prayed to Lord Krishna for help and the Lord reciprocated by protecting her with an endless loop of sari.
Draupadi is a key figure in the events of the Mahabharata leading to the great battle of Kurukshetra which destroyed the Kauravas who had insulted her. Learn more about her in this illustrated easy-reader.
The delightful true-life story of Dhruva Maharaja, who as a little boy, walked out of his father's kingdom when insulted by his step-mother, and went into the forest in search of God. And by the mercy of his guru, Narada Muni, he actually succeeded in meeting the Supreme Lord Vishnu face-to-face!
The story of Dhruva Maharaja is presented here in a charming style for young readers, with beautiful, full-color illustrations on every page.
This large book is a great place to bring your child for some quality, read-aloud time. There are big glossy color pages to look at while you read a story that will open little minds to lots of big questions.
Hard cover, dust jacket, 32 pages all with color illustrations, 9" x 11"
