India’s vast knowledge and traditions could always lead mankind to a sustainable and peaceful future. These traditions provide timeless knowledge about living in harmony with nature, social justice, and spiritual well-being that may be utilised today. But in a digital era, how can we keep these old traditions relevant and accessible? Graphic novels, a unique combination of visual narrative and words, may convey these timeless principles to modern audiences. Its appealing images and engaging storytelling make complicated concepts accessible and inspirational. But this isn’t just about pretty pictures; it’s about how these graphic novels tackle big questions that resonate today. How do they reimagine ancient tales to speak to our modern struggles with sustainability, fairness, and unity? How do they invite readers to explore the rich tapestry of Indian culture and wisdom? And perhaps most importantly, how do they inspire us to think differently about our world and our place in it? Through various academicanalyses of the narratives of three remarkable works - Adi Parva: Churning of the Ocean by Amruta Patil, Bhimayana by Subhash Vyam, Srividya Natarajan, S. Anand, Durgabai Vyam, and Chanakya: Of Serpents and Kings by James Peaty and Rajesh Nagulakonda–the paper will go on a quest to find the answers of the above questions and to understand how these tales breathe life into age-old Indian knowledge and traditions.This paper also advocates for the integration of graphic novels into educational curricula and cultural initiatives, envisioning a world where the wisdom of the past harmonizes with the aspirations of the future.
Professor of English, P.G Department of English, College of Commerce, Arts & Science, Patna
