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.

“Vatsala Sperling and Harish Johari have woven a rich tapestry of stories and visuals that is a source of inspiration for children and a simple way to inculcate timeless values within them. This is a treasure to have in every house!”

• Introduction Contents and Cast of CharactersHow Ganesh Got His Elephant Head How Parvati Won the Heart of Shiva Ganga: The River That Flows from the Heaven to Earth Ram the Demon Slayer Hanuman's Journey to the Medicine Mountain The Magical Adventures of Krishna Who Is the Greatest Archer in the World: Karna or Arjuna? A Note to Parents and TeachersAbout the Authors and the Artists

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.

“Vatsala Sperling and Harish Johari have woven a rich tapestry of stories and visuals that is a source of inspiration for children and a simple way to inculcate timeless values within them. This is a treasure to have in every house!”

• Introduction Contents and Cast of CharactersHow Ganesh Got His Elephant Head How Parvati Won the Heart of Shiva Ganga: The River That Flows from the Heaven to Earth Ram the Demon Slayer Hanuman's Journey to the Medicine Mountain The Magical Adventures of Krishna Who Is the Greatest Archer in the World: Karna or Arjuna? A Note to Parents and TeachersAbout the Authors and the Artists

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.

“Vatsala Sperling and Harish Johari have woven a rich tapestry of stories and visuals that is a source of inspiration for children and a simple way to inculcate timeless values within them. This is a treasure to have in every house!”

• Introduction Contents and Cast of CharactersHow Ganesh Got His Elephant Head How Parvati Won the Heart of Shiva Ganga: The River That Flows from the Heaven to Earth Ram the Demon Slayer Hanuman's Journey to the Medicine Mountain The Magical Adventures of Krishna Who Is the Greatest Archer in the World: Karna or Arjuna? A Note to Parents and TeachersAbout the Authors and the Artists