The Vanity
While Brahama-Dutt ruled Banaras, Bodhisatva was born as Guthila. He was a great expert in playing the veena. At the age of sixteen, he was
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One In a Million
Maha Shiva-Rathri is a very sacred day for the Hindus. On the morning of that day, they go to the seashore in hundreds of thousands
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The Second Defeat
The King of Magadha was a Master of Chess. No one could match him at that game. Several champions of chess had played against him
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Mortal Enemies
Ugra-Bhat was the king of Radha. Manorama was his queen. They were a thrilled and loving couple. One day a troupe of performers from a
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Disillusioned Poet
The fame of King Bhoja and the eminent poets of his court spread far and wide. But some people could not believe certain rumours that
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Guarding the Gate
A particular merchant had to leave his shop to attend to some business. While going out, he told the shop assistant, “Guard the gate carefully
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The Aggressor
WHILE Brahma-Dutt ruled Banaras, Bodhisatva was born as his son. Brahma-Dutt named his son Shilava. Over time, Shilava became the King of Banaras. He ruled
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The Perjurer
There was once a Brahman who was not well-versed in the Vedas. But he knew enough to conduct occasional worship of the gods. Yet, he
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Goddess Of Misery
In a village, a peasant always worshipped the Goddess of Wealth. So Wealth always favoured him. One day the Goddess of Wealth came towards the
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The Poor Brahman
One day King Bhoja mounted his horse and went hunting in the forest. As he neared the forest, he saw a brook flowing across his
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