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Saraswati (840) (Amar Chitra Katha) [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2000] Reena I Puri
Saraswati
32 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2012
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January 3, 2023
Starting the year right.
February 16, 2021
Today is Vasant (Basant) Panchami, which heralds the onset of Spring. It is a day dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, who is our divine Lady of wisdom, knowledge, language, music and creative arts. Since today celebrates the birth of our erudite Goddess, it felt apt to dip into this quick Amar Chitra Katha retelling of her legends.
Be it her origin story or how she saved the world from the fury of Vadavagni (the all-destroying fire) with Lord Shiva or how she became a holy river that also goes by the name Nanda or how she got caught in the bitter battle between two mighty sages…all are covered here in succinct ACK style.
Be it her origin story or how she saved the world from the fury of Vadavagni (the all-destroying fire) with Lord Shiva or how she became a holy river that also goes by the name Nanda or how she got caught in the bitter battle between two mighty sages…all are covered here in succinct ACK style.
October 24, 2019
Good book
Good book and quite informative. Loved reading this to my daughter who's 6 years old. Would recommend parents to read it to kids so that they learn history.
Good book and quite informative. Loved reading this to my daughter who's 6 years old. Would recommend parents to read it to kids so that they learn history.
May 29, 2019
ACK into Graphic Novels...
ACK moving to Graphic Novels
Good artwork...story well told...More details on Pushkar would have been welcome. Worth the read. Enjoyed.
ACK moving to Graphic Novels
Good artwork...story well told...More details on Pushkar would have been welcome. Worth the read. Enjoyed.
May 30, 2020
This book has covered all the major achievements of the goddess Saraswati whom we worship today. They could have added the time period after which Saraswati was freed from her curse because of sage Vishwamitra. Everything was alright but there is also a legend which states that Shiva was angry with the dishonest reply of Brahma, and he called Virabhadra to cut Brahma's fourth head and he cursed him that he will not be worshipped in any form on this earth. Overall, this book was good and I totally recommend it
July 12, 2020
Ok Story telling but good artwork
The new artwork of ACK is really good.
But what is with the biceps and six packs of even rishis, munis, Lord Shiva, the devas etc, this six packs or chiseled body is more of modern western concept and is not found in our scriptures. The old artwork of Founder Editor of ACK was more closer to the scriptures. Even the very slim trim zero figure and flat tummy of devis and ladies does not find a place in the scriptures they are fuller though not fat/chubby.
Still thank you for bringing out our scriptures to life in such wonderful way.
The new artwork of ACK is really good.
But what is with the biceps and six packs of even rishis, munis, Lord Shiva, the devas etc, this six packs or chiseled body is more of modern western concept and is not found in our scriptures. The old artwork of Founder Editor of ACK was more closer to the scriptures. Even the very slim trim zero figure and flat tummy of devis and ladies does not find a place in the scriptures they are fuller though not fat/chubby.
Still thank you for bringing out our scriptures to life in such wonderful way.
April 27, 2021
Although the writing is polished and the art is pretty, this comic is obsessed with making every “good” character white-skinned, as well as with perpetrating anti-feminist, casteist, Hindutva views of many myths. I used to love these when I was younger, but ACK really needs to make some drastic changes in order to be more inclusive.
November 17, 2019
Bad...
Weird artwork and confused story telling. Maya's story has been mixed with Saraswati. The drawings are mix of stylised and caricatures. Please give this a miss...
Weird artwork and confused story telling. Maya's story has been mixed with Saraswati. The drawings are mix of stylised and caricatures. Please give this a miss...
September 1, 2024
We all know Goddess Saraswati as the goddess of knowledge and Wisdom but I was unaware of the other stories- the story of vadavagni, the strory of how Saraswati river came to be amongst others mentioned on this book.
The illustrations are beautiful and the stories are crisp in true Amar chitra Katha style.
The book ends with a description of Goddess Saraswati that describes how her appearance hints at the Goddess's qualities- I never looked at it that way.
I do wonder if Hindu mythology has been simplified over the ages into tales that our simpleton minds can make better sense of ?
The illustrations are beautiful and the stories are crisp in true Amar chitra Katha style.
The book ends with a description of Goddess Saraswati that describes how her appearance hints at the Goddess's qualities- I never looked at it that way.
I do wonder if Hindu mythology has been simplified over the ages into tales that our simpleton minds can make better sense of ?
January 21, 2023
Insightful Brief
A compilation of stories from origin to different stories of Goddess Saraswati brings the nostalgia of childhood back..A read for anyone trying to understand the Gods/Goddess in Hindu Mythology.
A compilation of stories from origin to different stories of Goddess Saraswati brings the nostalgia of childhood back..A read for anyone trying to understand the Gods/Goddess in Hindu Mythology.
April 13, 2023
Narration and Images are both incredible
Liked Pictures and presentation.
Stories were told with grandeur they deserve.
Ending was abrupt and did not give any account of her disappearance.
A good read nonetheless along with a good sight
Liked Pictures and presentation.
Stories were told with grandeur they deserve.
Ending was abrupt and did not give any account of her disappearance.
A good read nonetheless along with a good sight
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June 7, 2023Saraswati Maa
A must read. Narration is lucid seamlessly depicting the many twists in the mythology about Saraswati Maa. The art is phenomenal, the lettering beautiful and perfect layout and panel placement. All in all, it is a great read, entertaining, educating and enlightening.
A must read. Narration is lucid seamlessly depicting the many twists in the mythology about Saraswati Maa. The art is phenomenal, the lettering beautiful and perfect layout and panel placement. All in all, it is a great read, entertaining, educating and enlightening.
September 9, 2023
Good
It was nice reading it, I didn't knew ome story narrated in the book. Happy to read about Saraswati Maiya. Short and pointed stories. Graphics enhanced the experience for a child to explain the story in fine manner.
It was nice reading it, I didn't knew ome story narrated in the book. Happy to read about Saraswati Maiya. Short and pointed stories. Graphics enhanced the experience for a child to explain the story in fine manner.
February 2, 2020
Good one.
March 3, 2020
Love the stories
February 16, 2021
Informative
A very informative book on Devi Saraswati. Once again the author has made UT easy for kids to understand the story.
A very informative book on Devi Saraswati. Once again the author has made UT easy for kids to understand the story.
May 19, 2021
I was desparetly trying to read it and it was rear to find , finally read it . Its a beautiful book
June 15, 2022
While I did know some aspects of the story of Saraswati, I didn't know all of it. I kind of wonder which other stories of Saraswati are present in mythology.
July 14, 2022
I learned a lot from this book . Thank you Amar Chitra Katha for writing. This book . Keep publishing these kind of books
August 7, 2022
Always wanted to know about the origin and the river. I've got enough details now.
If you're reading my review then you should read that book too.
If you're reading my review then you should read that book too.
December 14, 2022
It’s a good book, would recommend for children
January 9, 2023
Concise representation
The stories on and about Goddess Saraswati and her interaction of both the heavenly and mortal world has been presented in this book very concisely.
The stories on and about Goddess Saraswati and her interaction of both the heavenly and mortal world has been presented in this book very concisely.
February 8, 2023
Simple and quick read. Informative about Sarasvati ji's birth, form and blessings
May 17, 2023
It's nice
It's nice to read and inspires us to be peaceful and kind as Godess Saraswati. I truly enjoyed reading this book.
It's nice to read and inspires us to be peaceful and kind as Godess Saraswati. I truly enjoyed reading this book.
January 14, 2024
This is uncomfortably patriarchal or maybe it is just written that way
March 31, 2024
Very nicely written but even more beautiful is the illustrations . They are really so breathtaking
September 17, 2025
didn't enjoy this one as much as i thought i would 💔 that one god doing the 👍🏼 on page 21 though 😭
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