Amar Chitra Katha #571

Jan 1998 · India Book House · 25.00 INR

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In "Ashtavakra," a young boy born with a physical deformity defies fate through the power of wisdom, challenging the sage Bandhi in a debate that reshapes his destiny. Written by Shailaja Ganguly and Malati Shenoy and illustrated with striking clarity by Ram Waeerkar, this story unfolds the legend of a mind unbroken by body, culminating in a revelation that ties ancient sages to a divine yagna. The cover by R. S. Umrothkar captures the tale’s solemn grandeur, a 25.00 INR comic from 1998 that brings an enduring Indian epic to life.

Contains 2 stories

Ashtavakra

19 pp · Fantasy, Religious

KahodaUddalakaSujataJanakaBandhiAshtavakraShwetaketu

In this timeless tale from Amar Chitra Katha #571, Ashtavakra—born with a physical deformity due to a curse from his father Kahoda—defies fate through the power of his mind. Even as a boy, his sharp intellect leads him to triumph in a fierce debate against the mighty sage Bandhi, unraveling a hidden truth about divine duty and forgotten rites. Written with reverence and illustrated with striking detail, this story captures the quiet triumph of wisdom over circumstance.

Dhruva

12 pp · Fantasy, Religious

DhruvaUttanapadaSuruchiUttamaSuneetiNaradaNarayana

In this 1998 fantasy tale from Amar Chitra Katha #571, young Dhruva turns to prayer in the forest after feeling wronged by his father and stepmother Suruchi. With unwavering devotion, he seeks the blessings of Narayana, setting in motion a journey that will shape his destiny.