An Identity Card for Krishna

Fun in Devlok #1

by Devdutt Pattanaik

Why are identity cards important, even for gods? How can you tell a Deva from a Manava? How would you find a particular god in a crowd of gods?

One day, when Krishna wanted to board an aeroplane, he was not allowed to! All because he did not have an identity card. Then his friends Garuda and Sesha took him to meet Lata-kumari in Guwahati, who told him the story of Anasuya and the Ashwini twins, and why Rishi Chavan made a rule that all gods should carry a dhvaja—a flag with each god’s very own symbol.

Did Krishna get his identity card so he could ride the aeroplane finally?

About the Author : Dr Devdutt Pattanaik studied medicine but decided he loves telling stories better. He feels stories are like Eclair sweets; if you chew long enough, you get a burst of chocolate that is locked inside. So rather than working as a doctor, he decided to write and tell ancient Indian stories and reveal the idea-chocolate locked within them. He believes these stories are the gifts of our ancestors. He has been doing this for a long time and even uses the wisdom of these stories to help businesses. He is currently Chief Belief Officer of Future Group.

Genres: Mythology, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik (born December 11, 1970) is an Indian physician turned leadership consultant, mythologist and author whose works focus largely on the areas of myth, mythology, and also management. He has written a number of books related to Hindu mythology, including Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, a novel, The Pregnant King, and Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata (2010).
He is the Chief Belief Officer of Future Group, one of India’s largest retailers, bringing the wisdom of Indian mythology into Indian business, especifically in human resource management. He also writes a column for the newspaper MID DAY.
He has also written a novel based on a tale from the Mahabharata titled 'The Pregnant King' published by Penguin Books India

Reviews

[Chiththarthan Nagarajan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading children book reminds you of the things you missed during your childhood. 'Fun In Devlok' series has six books, narrate the mythological stories in a way children will listen and enjoy.

Devdutt's storytelling is fresh and unique. His narrative is for kids and for the children in adults.

"Hearing a story is more fun than knowing a story. Everyone tells stories differently. "

[Varna Binu Sasidharan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Both humans and gods need identity cards for the survival 😊

[Disa Grandhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that identity card concept. I love that Dwajas story. I loved when Garuda disguised as a helicopter took Krishna to Lata-Kumari superfast.

[Austin Ajit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very fun to read all Gods coming in this time carrying identity card ,I cant express the fun red and enjoy

[Arti · Rating 5 out of 5]

In An Identity Card For Krishna, the author has described the airport from a child’s eyes, he tells how God Krishna is not allowed to board a plane on his first plane journey from Mumbai to Guwahati to meet Lata Kumari because he is stopped by a security guard as he does not have an identity card. His friends Garuda, the eagle (in the form of a helicopter), and Sesha, the Snake (in the form of a yellow car), take him to meet her who tells Krishna that even Gods have their Identity cards, their own insignia in the form of flags, a rule made by the Rishi Chavan.

[San Tosh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Small Book...

[Archana · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an interesting book!!

[Viyoma R · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story, this book can be read start to finish over tea.

[Ashwini · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read! Interesting to read specially for teenagers!!

[Aruna Kumar Gadepalli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for the 6+ age group. Mythology told in a manner kids like.