Category: Tales

In this amusing tale, three lazy friends dupe a gullible farmer’s wife into believing they’ve come from heaven, and swindle her out of silver pennies and a pair of shoes. When her irate husband sets out to confront them, he is tricked as well.

Ashok, a poor villager armed with a powerful magic spell, triumphs over adversity while a beggar’s greed leads to downfall. The story illustrates the power of honesty and the dire consequences of greed.

King Surasena of Malay embarks on a fantastical journey to solve a perplexing mystery involving the consistent disappearance of newborns from a neighboring kingdom. Accompanied by eight dwarfs with mystical abilities, the cunning King uncovers an enigmatic sorceress, leading the team to a thrilling battle between magic and wit.

A boy uses his wit to save a kingdom, outsmarting both royal advisors and a strange, vegetation-eating ghost. The story is a testament to the power of intelligence and courage in the face of daunting challenges.

Tejimala is a sweet and obedient stepdaughter who perseveres through cruelty and hardship. An unexpected turn of events reveals her cruel fate, leading to an extraordinary demonstration of resilience and transformation.

A remarkable journey of a poor Brahmin’s son, Nagrai, and a princess named Himal. It’s a tale of love, faith, transformation and trials, eventually leading to a miraculous resurrection.

This story recounts an ancient tale about a sage who once thought the world should consist solely of humans. When reality fell short of his expectations, even after transforming some animals into humans, interesting contradictions of ‘human nature’ emerged.