The Mute Lover
ONCE upon a time, in the city of Yodha-pur, there lived a young man called Pratap who came from an ordinary family. But he was
Continue reading »Category: Tales
Ranga The Faithful
On the banks of the Godavari, there were two villages be- longing for two Zamindars who were not only relations but also good friends. They
Continue reading »
The Scholar
ONCE there was a Brahmin youth in Banaras, Kuchu-mara by name. He was a great scholar, a master of all the sixty-four sciences, those days
Continue reading »
The Gift
One time, Bodhisatva was born King of Banaras. During his rule, there was a rebellion on the border. The King went to the wall with
Continue reading »
The Swindlers
In a particular country, there were two swindlers. They wandered from village to village in the guise of monks, claiming they could drive away spirits
Continue reading »
True to Life
ALEXANDER once called upon a painter and ordered him to do a painting of his horse. The artist took great pains and produced an excellent
Continue reading »
The Alchemist
RESOLUTELY Vikram returned to the tree, took down the corpse, threw it across his shoulder, and began marching towards the burial ground. “O King,” said
Continue reading »
One Against Three
There was a peasant who cultivated sugar cane in his field. The crop was good, and the peasant had to protect it from casual plunderers.
Continue reading »
A Strange Painting
LONG ago, a prince of Rajasthan was very fond of art. His name was Jaya-simha. There was a famous artist at his court. The prince
Continue reading »
Madalasa
Once upon a time, there was a King called Satrujit. Prince Ritu-dhwaja was his son. The young Prince was so cultured, handsome and brave that
Continue reading »