Syamantaka Mani : Amar Chitra Katha Vol. 591 Hindi (P)

The Symantaka Gem, a mystical ornament of the Sun God, possessed the power to bring fortune to the virtuous and misfortune to the wicked. When the Sun God, Surya, gifted this powerful gem to his devoted follower, Prince Satrajit, no one could have anticipated the chaos it would unleash. Satrajit, unaware of the gem's future impact, passed it on to his brother, Prasena, who was soon killed by a lion. The lion, in turn, was slain by Jambava, king of the bears, who claimed the gem for himself.

However, when rumors spread that Krishna, who had admired the gem, had stolen it, suspicion and blame fell upon him. Determined to clear his name, Krishna embarked on a daring quest through the jungle to recover the gem, leading to a series of thrilling adventures. This captivating story, drawn from the Bhagwat Purana, also explains the belief that Krishna’s misfortune began when he looked at the moon on Chaturthi, the fourth day after the full moon. Even today, many avoid gazing at the moon on Chaturthi, fearing accusations of theft.

This book retells the epic tale of the Symantaka Gem, filled with intrigue, adventure, and lessons of virtue and destiny.