I am Spirit – The History of King Chitraketu is a graphic
novel and is based on the story of King Chitraketu found in the Srimad Bhagavad Purana. The story of Chitraketu is of great
importance as it deals with ignorance created by attachment, longing and grief. King Chitraketu had a son
after long wait. His joy knew know bounds. But the child was killed by other
jealous queens of Chitraketu. The grief of king was inconsolable and Sage
Angiras and Sage Narada appeared before the king. They shed light on the
ignorance which was resulting in intense mental agony. In nutshell this is the story of King Chitraketu. What is important to a reader is the knowledge that Sage Angiras and Sage Narada. It is universal and applicable in all ages.
I am Spirit – The History of King Chitraketu has got some
beautiful graphics. Currently only preview of the novel is available online for
free. Full view is only available after a payment.
Graphic Novel is an interesting concept as it is a good
medium to carry important teachings to younger generations and to all those
people who are busy.