Both Parvati and Lord Shiva doted on their first child, Lord Ganesha. The story of how Ganesha won their hearts and the golden fruit by circumventing them both as the centre of his world is one of the most well-known stories of them. Lord Ganesha’s honesty and sincerity along with his calm intelligence and wisdom is what makes him the beloved deity we all pray to before embarking on a new journey or adventure.
When Lord Shiva gave Ganesha his elephant head, he also made him the chief of all his Ganas (hence his name “Ganesh” or “Ganapati”), Parvati wanted Shiva to ensure that Ganesha became irreplaceable in the world amidst all the devas. That was when Shiva announced that those looking to start something new must always worship Ganesha first to achieve success. This granted Lord Ganesha a status no other god could claim. So absolute was Lord Ganesha’s position amidst the other deities that even Lord Shiva had to go by his own rule.
Another short grandmother’s tale goes that Lord Shiva was called on to face an asura who was wreaking havoc and terrorising the other devas. With no other god powerful enough to defeat the demon, it was down to Shiva to act. Assembling his army of Ganas, Lord Shiva set off to battle, forgetting all about the rule he himself had made. In his hurry to go fight, Lord Shiva forgot to invoke the blessings of his own son, Ganesha.
Lord Ganesha is most appreciative of his devotees’ humility when they seek his blessings. Lord Shiva, albeit his status as Mahadev and Lord Ganesha’s father, had to seek his son’s blessings before he set out to battle so he could claim victory.
As Lord Shiva rode to battle, his mount, Nandi, got his hoof stuck in a deep rut along the way. As they stumbled to a stop, Lord Shiva wondered at this obstacle on his way. As the deva who had made the rule himself, he instantly realised that he had forgotten something crucial – seeking his son’s blessings. At once, Shiva arranged for and conducted a puja to grace Ganesha and asked for his blessings, after which Nandi was able to pull his hoof free, and Lord Shiva was able to ride to battle and attain victory.
The story, while relatively diminutive, holds huge significance. It shows that even Lord Shiva, as a father and the most supreme being in the universe, had to bow before his son in order to be successful. It reminds us that rules, even when made by oneself, must be followed without exception. And lastly, that humility is never out of place, not even between son and father, and especially not amidst mortals and gods.
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The story of Amba, the princess of Kashi, continued even after her death. She was reborn as King Drupada’s daughter to avenge the humiliation she bore in her previous birth. The connection between her two lives was a garland given by Lord Kartikeya. Read more to find out how Kartikeya’s garland helped the princess fulfill her mission.
Chaos at the swayamvara
Amba was the daughter of the king of Kashi. She wished to marry Shalva, the king of Saubha. When a swayamvara was arranged for Amba and her sisters, Ambika and Ambalika, the princess was delighted as she had already chosen Shalva as her husband. To the surprise of everyone, on the day of the swayamvara, Bheeshma, the chief of the Kurus, entered the hall. He announced that he was going to take the three brides with him to Hastinapura for his brother, Vichitravirya. He challenged the suitors to defeat him in a battle if they had any objections. The enraged suitors attacked Bheeshma but he defeated all of them. When Shalva tried to stop Bheeshma on his way to Hastinapura, the Kuru chief defeated the king with ease.
Amba’s vow
The three Kashi princesses received a warm welcome in Hastinapura. Ambika and Ambalika agreed to marry Vichitravirya but Amba expressed her wish to marry Shalva to Bheeshma. Bheeshma permitted Amba to go back to Shalva as he never wanted to keep her in Hastinapura against her will.
But to Amba’s shock, Shalva refused to marry her and asked her to return to Bheeshma. Amba was heartbroken as she became uncertain of her future. When she returned to Hastinapura, Vichitravirya refused to marry her as the princess had chosen Shalva as her husband. Hence, the princess asked Bheeshma to wed her as she was left with no other choice. Bheeshma told her that he had taken a vow to not marry anyone ever and thus refused to marry her. Amba was filled with rage and held Bheeshma responsible for her humiliation. She took a vow that one day, she would be the cause for his end.
Kartikeya’s garland
In the following days, Amba performed severe austerities to invoke Lord Kartikeya. Pleased with her penance, Kartikeya appeared before her with a garland of lotuses. He told Amba that the warrior who wears the garland would become the cause of Bheeshma’s end. Amba took the garland with her and reached out to many warriors and kings. However, all of them refused because they feared Bheeshma. Amba finally reached the court of Drupada, the king of Panchala. When he refused to wear the garland, Amba hung the garland on the palace gates and left Drupada’s city in anger.
No one dared to touch the garland for years. Meanwhile, when all her attempts to defeat Bheeshma failed, Amba performed a penance to please Lord Shiva. Shiva appeared before her and told her that she would become the cause of Bheeshma’s end in her next birth.
Amba could not wait to be reborn. Hence, she built a fire and walked into it. Soon, she was reborn as Drupada’s daughter. Years passed. The princess grew up into a beautiful maiden. Due to Shiva’s boon, she also remembered every detail from her previous birth. One day, the princess saw the garland when she was walking through the palace gardens. Since no one had worn it in a long time, the princess wore the garland herself. Drupada was furious when he learned about the incident. Since he didn’t want the enmity of Bheeshma, the king banished his daughter from Panchala. The princess obeyed her father’s orders and went deep into the forest.
The princess performed severe penance in the forest. One day, a Yaksha named Sthunakarna saw the princess and asked her the reason for her presence in the forest. The Panchala princess narrated her story to the Yaksha. Moved by her story, he agreed to help her. Sthunakarna asked her to exchange her sex with him as it would be easier for her to fulfill her revenge as a man. The princess turned into a man and came to be known as Shikhandi. Later, in the Kurukshetra war, Arjuna, following the advice of Krishna, rode with Shikhandi on the tenth day of the battle. As the Kuru chief declared that he would not attack someone who was born as a woman, Shikhandi and Arjuna shot arrows at Bheeshma, which led to his fall. With Bheeshma’s death, Shikhandi avenged Amba’s humiliation in her previous life and fulfilled his mission.
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Meet Suppandi, the king of chuckles to get through your everyday blues. This comic legend is your ultimate guide to end your day with laughter.
Suppandi from Tinkle comics
Be it his ever-changing jobs or facing his master’s wrath. Here is everything you need to know about Suppandi’s world- the Tinkle legend.
Many characters have come and gone, but one character that will always strive to be the best in the comic world is Suppandi- India’s favorite comic character and Uncle Pai’s finest creation. Suppandi is more than just a comic character; he’s a timeless friend.
Suppandi from the Tinkle comics is one of the oldest creations of the oldest creations famous among Indian fans. The idea behind the formation of this character was to provide readers with quick bursts of laughter and take them on whimsical adventures.
After all, laughter is the best medicine!
His ability to find humor in everyday life reminds all to approach life with a lighter touch. Although he always gets fired from his job due to silliness or bad luck, he remains unwaveringly optimistic in every situation.
Overview of Suppandi
Suppandi is one of the main characters of Tinkle Toon and plays a titular role in his series. He first appeared in 1983 in Tinkle’s 27th edition – The Adventures of Suppandi.
Suppandi stories
Suppandi was originally inspired by the Tamil folklore character-“Chappandi”. Both Suppandi and Shikari Shambu are the two beloved characters from the Tinkle comic studio who have gained a significant fan following since 2010.
His goofy looks might mislead you at first glance but don’t get him wrong. This optimistic champ always finds a silver lining in all his problems.
Talking of his appearance, he is a village simpleton and serves as a faithful servant to his masters. With his unique blend of innocence and absurdity, he has gained an unimaginable fanbase over the years- especially in India.
He is not someone who dwells upon his past mistakes but someone who always finds a reason to smile through all his setbacks. Yet another reason that makes him a beloved character among our readers.
For someone who may come across as a clumsy character given his dim wit and silly mistakes, Suppandi sure knows how to be positive in all situations.
Suppandi’s comic world
Young readers laugh at his comic timings while older ones relate to his imperfections. Suppandi has got a laugh for everyone!
Let’s walk down the journey of Suppandi’s whacky world with the infamous Tinkle comics and discover the secret to his endless positivity.
Tinkle Comics has left no stone unturned for you to revisit Suppandi’s amusing stories. For readers to relive the amusing tales of Suppandi’s quirks and goofed-up tales, Tinkle has visually reinvented the classic Indian tales and has passed on these comical stories to generations that you cannot resist having in your library.
Here is a list of stories in Tinkle’s comic world that you can add to your collection if you are eyeing to get Suppandi’s stories.
Suppandi Essential Collection
Suppandi Essential Collection
This collection is your ultimate laughter kit. It is your go-to collection if you are exclusively looking for Suppandi stories. Besides the laughter, each story in this comic book collection offers a blend of entertainment and education. Suppandi’s timeless appeal makes this collection suitable for readers of all ages. Whether you’re a fan of classic humor or introducing kids to Suppandi’s charm, this comic book collection promises a joyous reading experience.
You can find this collection here.
Tinkle Mega Collection
Tinkle Mega Collection
This is yet another collection for you to add to your library if you are a fan of the Tinkle universe. You will not only find Suppandi’s stories here but also stumble across all your favorite characters.
This collection is exclusive to all its buyers as it holds a unique number in all its packs that are given to the buyers and is the only one in the entire world. This collection is a comic book lover’s dream, bringing together all your favorite Tinkle characters in one place.
Go get your unique Tinkle collection from here if you are a big fan of Tinkle and relive the days of your childhood.
Best of Tinkle Digest( Pack of 10)
Tinkle Digest( Pack of 10)
As the name goes, this Tinkle collection consists of the best stories of Tinkle from the 1980s to 2008. This collection would serve as a delight for the millenial comic lovers. This Indian comic book collection of assorted Tinkle digests is a fantastic way to introduce the joy of Tinkle to your loved ones with all the best stories in just one collection.
Our comics put a smile on everyone’s face. We are glad to be a part of their lives and provide them with laughter bytes. These are just a few of the Tinkle collection that brings home the evergreen stories. Apart from these, Amar Chitra Katha also has other collections of Tinkle comics like Tinkle magazine, Tinkle Origin, Tinkle Gold, and much more.
So, by now if you’ve fallen head over heels for Suppandi and his crazy antics. What are you waiting for? add Suppandi’s whimsical adventures to your library now.
Head to our official store and get your favorite collection from the above list to fulfill your everyday laughter needs.
