Amar Chitra Katha #279

Jan 1983 · India Book House · 3.50 USD

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In "Greed Does Not Pay," a man reborn as a golden-feathered swan returns to his widow, offering her one feather each day to sustain her. Written by Kamala Chandrakant and illustrated by Ashok Dongre—whose distinctive art brings the story’s quiet magic to life—this tale unfolds with gentle melancholy and moral weight. The cover by C. M. Vitankar captures the swan’s luminous grace, hinting at the transformation at the heart of the story.

Contains 5 stories

Greed Does Not Pay

5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Religious

In "Greed Does Not Pay," a man reborn as a golden-feathered swan returns to his widow, offering her one feather each day to sustain her. His kindness is met with hunger, and when she plucks every feather in a moment of greed, the magic fades—leaving him just an ordinary swan.

The Value of Friends

9 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Religious

The Loyal General

4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Religious

Practise What You Preach

4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Religious

The Greedy Crow

6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Religious