Pareekshit

by B.R. Bhagwat

Pareekshit, grandson of Arjuna, ascended the throne of Hastinapura the year in which Krishna left the earth for Vaikuntha. It was said to be the beginning of kali Yuga. This Amar Chitra Katha tells the story of the curse which dooms Pareekshit to die at the hands of the Serpent King, Takshaka, and how his son, Janamejaya, avenges his death.

Genres: Comics, Hinduism, Mythology

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 1971

Reviews

[Hriday · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the earliest comic books I read back in my childhood so for me, the nostalgic value far outweighs any other factor.

That said, like every other early ACK, this volume is as rich in detail as it is on the illustrations. You can't really go wrong with any of the early ACKs.

[Pranav · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was really interesting for its account on Abhimanyu's son, Pareekshit who survived Ashwatthama's weapon. However, it does not mention details as to what happened to the Pandavas after the coronation of Pareekshit. The part where the sage curses Pareekshit and later his murder by Takshaka were quite disturbing. The later part of the book talks about how Indra enlightened Janamejaya (son of Pareekshit) about his father's deeds and death which gives an apt ending for the book.

[Avinash K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read.

I t. I s a g o o d r e a d. Simple story well told. Very much recommended.

[Ravi Kumar Dandapani]

nice

[Sharvil · Rating 5 out of 5]

cheese

[Satyajeet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pareekshit was the posthumous son of the valiant Abhimanyu, and the grandson of the Pandava prince, Arjuna. While yet in the womb of his mother, he was the target of the fatal Brahmastra, released by Ashwatthama, son of Drona, but Lord Krishna saved him.
It is interesting to note that according to Puranic traditions , the Kali Yuga (era) is said to have started from the year of his accession, which is also the year in which Lord Krishna left the earth , For his celestial abode.