A few times two thieves came for their treasure but couldn’t find the house at night. Finally, the chief himself went, and he was able to remember the house, even without the chalk-mark. As for punishment, he killed the two thieves who had failed in their duty. That night, he disguised himself as an oil […]
In Persia, there lived two brothers. Kasim became prosperous, after marrying a rich widow, while Alibaba remained a poor woodcutter, living on the wood he chopped from the forest every day and sold. One day, hearing horses tramping, Alibaba climbed up a tree after hiding his asses. He saw forty thieves taking large bags from
In Persia, there lived two brothers. Kasim became prosperous, after marrying a rich widow, while Alibaba remained a poor woodcutter, living on the wood he chopped from the forest every day and sold. One day, hearing horses tramping, Alibaba climbed up a tree after hiding his asses. He saw forty thieves taking large bags from
The subjects of Ayodhya had followed Rama to the banks of river Sarayu. Rama announced his decision of entering the holy waters of the Sarayu. All of them also wanted to end their lives by drowning in the river water with him. But Rama pacified them by delivering them from bondage. He entered the river.
After Lakshmana’s departure Rama said to Bharata, “I will arrange for your coronation, Bharata. It’s time for me to leave this mortal body.”Bharata replied thus, “O Brother! Our parents, my sister-in-law Seeta and brother Lakshmana have departed. Life will be of no use to me in your absence.”Thereupon Rama told Bharata lovingly, “Man has to
Bowing to the great Sage. Rama arranged a great feast for him, serving him personally. Sage Durvasa was extremely happy and satisfied with the conduct of Rama and the way he served him. He profusely blessed Rama before returning to his ashrama.After the Sage had left, Rama looked at Lakshmana and his eyes were filled
Rama continued to rule over Ayodhya for many years. The people were very happy in his kingdom. Sumitra and Kaikeyi including Rama’s mother Kaushalya passed away. Rama was very unhappy, but there was no one else to share his sorrow. Everything was incomplete without Seeta.Rama was not interested in stately affairs. He wanted to make
Seeta did not wish to be an obstacle in the performance of Rama’s kingly duties towards his subjects. She walked towards the river-bank, and prayed to Mother Earth, “I have devoted myself in thought, word and action to Rama alone. By giving birth to his sons, I have completed my responsibility. If this is true,
Sage Valmiki spoke with authority, “Rama, Luv and Kush are your sons!” Rama looked lovingly at his sons. Sage Valmiki narrated how he had found Seeta helplessly crying near his ashrama. He had taken her into the ashrama. She had been pregnant at that time and the boys were born shortly thereafter in his ashrama.Sage
Seeta was shaken completely. On the one hand, she was upset that the boys were engaged in a battle with their father but on the other hand, she was extremely proud of their courage and skill. Her problem was how to stop the battle between father and the sons.Many thoughts were crossing her mind. She
Having been informed of Bharata’s defeat and unconsciousness, Rama at once took his army and set off for Sage Valmiki’s ashrama. Like his brothers, he too was filled with love for the boys. But the boys challenged Rama to the battle. Rama was a man of short temper. He tried to persuade the boys to
He stated thus, “Dear! Two boys have captureed the horse of the Ashwamedha Yajna. Go and bring the horse back to Ayodhya.” Bharata was shocked to hear that the two boys had captured their horse. He said that they could be persuaded only through love. Rama said, “Bharata, now the situation has gone out of
Lakshmana at the head of a large army arrived at the battlefield in his chariot. When he saw two little hermit boys, he was greatly surprised as to how they could wreak havoc. He explained to them that they must let the horse go. But Luv and Kusha did not relent. Lakshmana did not want
Shatrughna followed the horse at the head of a large army of soldiers. Wherever it went, people offered great respect to Shatrughna and paid homage to Rama’s sovereignty. They agreed to pay the annual taxes to Rama as well.The horse was moving at a smooth pace, crossing many states. One day, the horse reached Sage
Only a sovereign emperor was entitled to performing the Ashwamedha Yajna which established the superiority of the emperor over the other kingdoms by fair means or foul. In consultation with his preceptor and near and dear ones Rama decided to perform the Ashwamedha Yajna. Invitations were sent to learned men, sages, saints and seers, kings