Chandamama Stories – Page 116 – was a classic Indian monthly magazine for children

Life Wasted

In a particular village, there was a well-read and learned Brahman who was very proud of his learning. He would look upon illiterates as helpless

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Four Verses

ONCE the famous poet Vilo- chana of Banaras paid a visit to the court of King Bhoja along with his wife, son and daughter-in-law, who

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4. The Comet

Samarsen and his men kept running till they reached a rocky region. They could no longer hear the frightening boom of the sorcerer, One-eye. “God

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Insatiety

Brahmadutt, the king of Banaras, had two sons. When his time drew near, the king decided to crown his elder son king and appoint the

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The Share

Harun al-Rashid, the Khalifa of Baghdad, frequently had insomnia. One night he wanted to have some entertainment because he could not sleep. So, Masrur, his

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Funny Creatures

In a particular village, there was a gentleman. He had three daughters. All of them married and went away to live with their husbands. The

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Pseudo Khalifa

In the ancient city of Baghdad, there was a wealthy merchant who traded in diamonds and other precious stones. He had numberless mansions, shops, yards,

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