Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, blessed the Dvapara Yuga with lessons of compassion and duty. Right from his childhood, Krishna defeated numerous demons and brought peace and joy to the people around him. The stories of Krishna are larger than life. After slaying his evil uncle Kansa, Krishna victoriously faced formidable opponents like Jarasandha, Narakasura and Shishupala. He then assisted the Pandava princes in the battle of Kurukshetra, by imparting the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna and helping them win the war without touching a weapon himself. Krishna's name is also synonymous with love and friendship, as we see in the stories Devotion to Krishna, or Krishna Bhakti, is a great tradition in India. Among all>his devotees, the story of Mirabai, the Rajput princess, is the most well-known.\n\nAmar Chitra Katha presents Call of the Flute, a collection of 10 stories about Krishna, the Leela Purushottama. A fierce enemy of the wicked, a leader to his followers, and a friend to those in need, Krishna is who we all aspire to be. This collection is part of our Timeless Ten Series, which includes some of the most popular titles that readers have enjoyed over the years.