Classic Tales from India: How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head and Other Stories

Classic Tales from India: How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head and Other Stories - Paperback

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Classic Tales from India: How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head and Other Stories - Paperback

Classic Tales from India: How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head and Other Stories - Paperback

by Vatsala Sperling , Harish Johari
$18.99
$18.99

Book Overview

by Vatsala Sperling (Author), Harish Johari (Author), Pieter Weltevrede (Illustrator)

Seven beautifully illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons

- Shares classic tales from India, including stories drawn from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Puranas, translated by the authors

- Illustrated throughout with glowing full-color paintings in traditional Indian style prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon

With this full-color illustrated collection of classic tales from India, you will learn about the playful, loyal, strong, loving, and wise gods, goddesses, and heroes of India. You will discover how the deity Ganesh, the remover of obstacles, got his elephant head, how the goddess Parvati won the heart of the great god Shiva, and how the goddess Ganga came to Earth from Heaven in the form of the holy Ganges River. You will discover how Krishna's childhood as superhero and mischievous boy prepared him to fulfill his destiny as an avatar of the god Vishnu. In two tales drawn from the Ramayana, you will learn about prince Ram and his victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana and how the monkey-god Hanuman moved a medicine mountain to save Ram's brother. In two stories from the famous epic the Mahabharata, you will discover how Karna became the greatest archer in the world to help good triumph over evil and how Arjuna compassionately fought his own cousins to bring peace to the kingdom of Hastinapur.

The glowing illustrations, executed in transparent watercolors and tempera paints, are done in a centuries-old method traditional to India. Richly detailed, they bring to life the colorful cast of characters--humans, gods, and demons alike--and allow the reader to become immersed in the mystical world of ancient India.

Author Biography

Vatsala Sperling, Ph.D., a native of India, learned these stories at her mother's feet and enjoys introducing them to children of the Western world. She lives in Vermont. Harish Johari (1934-1999) was a painter, sculptor, and composer of Indian music. He authored many books that bring Eastern spiritual traditions to Western audiences, including Chakras: Energy Centers of Transformation. Pieter Weltevrede (1955-2024) was an artist who began his studies with Harish Johari in 1977 and also studied with Shri Chandra Bal. He lived in Holland. Nona Weltevrede got in touch with Indian culture at a young age by watching his father, Pieter, and his mentor, Harish Johari, paint. He lives in Buren, Holland. Sandeep Johari was raised by his uncle Harish Johari, who taught him classical Indian painting. He lives in New Delhi, India.

Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.4 x 6.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 22, 2020
ISBN9781591433866
Author Vatsala Sperling , Harish Johari
PublisherBear Cub Books
GenreChildren
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages240
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Harish Johari

Harish Johari (1934-1999) was a painter, sculptor, and composer of Indian music. He authored twelve books on Eastern spirituality, including Ayurvedic Massage; Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine; Breath, Mind, and Consciousness; The Birth of the Ganga; Dhanwantari; and Tools for Tantra. He also produced several audiocassettes of mantra meditations, including Sounds of Tantra, Attunements for Day and Night, and Sounds of the Chakras.

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