An old man always went everywhere leading a hind tied with a rope. When he was asked why he took her everywhere, he said she was his wife! He explained that they had no children, so he had adopted the son of a slave as his son and looked after his mother too. When his […]
In Baghdad, a merchant died, leaving a thousand gold coins for each of his three sons. They set up shops as merchants. After a while, the eldest brother was bored and wished to travel. He sold off his shop and its wares and went off to try his fortune. He returned after a year and
One day, after a meal, Sindbad told his guests that, wishing to travel again, he bought merchandise and sailed with other merchants, selling their goods at different islands. One day, they arrived at a deserted island thick with fruit-laden trees, springs and streams. While the others explored the island and ate fruits, Sindbad fell asleep
The King of Persia held court in the city of Shiraz. People came from all over the world to offer him gifts and tributes. One day, an Indian came to his court with a wooden horse, richly caparisoned, wishing the King would take it and reward him. Apart from its jewelled saddle, bridle and clothes,
Once upon a time, there was a happy land over which a King ruled with his kind wife. They had a son whom they named Sunshine. Unfortunately, the Queen died and later the King married another lady and had a son whom they named Moonshine. The boys loved each other. But as they grew up,
Long ago, in Persia, there was a place known as the Valley of the Angel of Death. Ghouls lived there. Travellers were terrified of passing through that land because the ghouls would lure them into their caves to rob and kill them. The ghouls were cannibals. No one had seen their real shape but they
There was a poor fisherman who went every day to the sea to catch fish. He had made it a rule to cast his net four times each day, neither less, nor more. He would sell the fish he caught in the village market. One morning, he went as usual to the sea and cast
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,