Chandamama Stories – Page 101 – was a classic Indian monthly magazine for children

The Land Of The Crocodile | Part 2

(Naravahana of Kundalini invaded the Marala Isle without warning. Mandara-deva, King of Marala, was abducted away by his spies. But the spies paid for their

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The Dwarf

When Brahma-Datta was King of Banaras, Bodhisatva was born as the son of a Brahman. He was a concise person. So he was called Dwarf’.

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He Who Made Good

There was once a wealthy merchant who had three sons. After they had finished their studies, he called them to him one after the other

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2. Helen of Troy

EVER since Priam had given his babe over to Agelaus to be destroyed, he celebrated funeral games every year at Troy in honour of his

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The Good Priest

In a particular village, a priest was in charge of a temple. Being a kind-hearted man, he would treat the common ailments of the poor,

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Proof Positive

In a particular village, there was a gardener named Papa. He was an expert in growing prize-quality vegetables. He had only a tiny plot of

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Magnanimity

VIKRAM again went back to the tree, took down the corpse, threw it across his shoulder, and began walking towards the burial ground. “O King,”

Vikram and Vampire

A Strange City

In Mithila, there was once a Kshatriya youth called Yasha-Vardhan. He was brave and daring. He was also quick-tempered. Fearful of none, he led a

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1. The Land Of The Crocodile

MANDARA-DEVA, King of Marala Island, was walking in his garden when he heard a great commotion in the direction of the fort gate. There was

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The Dreams

King Bimbisara of Kosala had several odd dreams one night. On waking up, he sent for the wise Brahmans and told them about his dreams.

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