ISBN: 9788184823622    Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. Year of publishing: 2010     Format:  Paperback No of Pages: 32        Language: HINDI

Gautama was born a prince, over 2500 years ago in Lumbini, in the northern part of India. He left the comfortable life of the palace, his young wife and infant son, to go in search of true knowledge. After a life of wander, austerities and meditation, he became Buddha ('the Enlightened one'). Buddha taught compassion, non-violence and the need for right conduct in life. His teachings spread far and wide even outside India, in China and Southeast Asia. The 'Jataka' (Birth-cycle) tales narrate the stories related to the 'seekers of truth' - those who wish to follow the path of Buddha. The 550 Jatakas that form the canon, many are about both animals and humans. The stories were originally were compiled in the Pali language. Of the three Jataka tales here, the first tells of an elephant who helped a lost traveler in a forest find his way to the city and even gave him his tusks to be sold for money. In the second the kind elephant protects a young quail. The elephant in the third story helps wood-workers by lifting and carrying logs.
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Amar Chitra Katha was founded by Anant Pai and is one of the largest comic book houses in India. It was established in the year 1967, with an aim of teaching Indian kids about their rich heritage and culture. The publishing house has comic books that cover many genres like humor, history, and mythology. These books have been translated into many Indian languages, catering to a wide audience. The Essence of India Collection and a three volume set of The Mahabharata are other popular books from the house of Amar Chitra Katha.
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