{"product_id":"krishna","title":"Krishna","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shankari Prasad Basu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Children's Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789350405611\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 134\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 207 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book narrates the fascinating story of Krishna’s birth, the numerous schemes by King Kansa to eliminate him, and ultimately Krishna's triumph over Kansa. The storytelling is masterfully crafted, offering an irresistible pull for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this book even more captivating is its visual appeal, featuring a dozen full-page illustrations inspired by Indian art styles, drawn by Nityananda Bhakat, which add to its charm and allure. The narrative flows with a novel-like intensity, engaging the reader with its vivid descriptions and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShankari Prasad Basu\u003c\/strong\u003e (Born: October 21, 1928, Howrah) was deeply associated with the Ramakrishna Vivekananda Ashram since his childhood. His literary and academic journey has been remarkable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducation\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudied at Vivekananda Institution, Ripon College, Presidency College, and the University of Calcutta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecured first-class first in his MA examination in Bengali literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarted as an educator and was associated with the University of Calcutta from 1962.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeld the prestigious Ram Tanu Lahiri Professorship until his retirement in 1993.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Contributions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis research spanned medieval to modern Bengali literature, focusing on Swami Vivekananda, Sister Nivedita, and the Ramakrishna movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis book \u003cem\u003eNivedita Lokmata\u003c\/em\u003e is highly regarded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe also contributed significantly to political literature, especially with his extensive research and publications on Subhas Chandra Bose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pioneer in Bengali cricket literature, Basu wrote seven notable books on cricket, culminating in the \u003cem\u003eCricket Omnibus\u003c\/em\u003e (in two volumes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Honors\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSahitya Akademi Award (1978) for \u003cem\u003eVivekananda O Samakalin Bharatvarsha\u003c\/em\u003e (seven volumes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnanda Puraskar (1979).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivekananda Award (1980).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSarojini Basu Medal from the University of Calcutta (1992).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVedanta Society of New York's Centenary Award (1994).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVidyasagar Award (1996).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book \u003cem\u003eKrishna\u003c\/em\u003e is a brilliant introduction to the mythological tale of Krishna’s life, designed for younger readers yet engaging for all age groups. It combines gripping storytelling with captivating illustrations, making it a perfect choice for those interested in mythology and Indian heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49475200680240,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789350405611","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-krishna-40024313266480.jpg?v=1775971159","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/krishna","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}