Raja Bhoja spoke, “You have observed the great and incredulous deeds and examples of wisdom of Raja Vikramaditya from a close quarter.”“Yes king! The tales of Raja Vikramaditya’s justice truth, spirit of sacrifice, charitability, valour and helpfulness indeed were amazing, very difficult to emulate. I will tell you one story about one episode. Listen carefully

In an auspicious hour Raja Bhoja tried to sit on the throne. There were 32 figurines set in the panel around the throne. As Raja tried to occupy the throne a figurine came out of the panel and transformed into a living figure. She warned the Raja not to sit on the throne.She said, “Only

The throne Vikramaditya used to sit was not an ordinary one. There were several legends attached to it. A legend said the throne was presented to Raja Vikramaditya by Lord Indra to inspire him to rule more judiciously, truthfully, impartially, efficiently and speedily. It is believed that whenever Vikramaditya would be occupying that throne he

Raja Vikramaditya had a well structured administrative system to rule Malwa efficiently. In the earlier years of his rule Vikramaditya faced some challenges from enemies and internal opponents but he dealt with them with skill. The external enemies were put to sword by Vikramaditya. The main trouble makers were Shaka invaders. Vikramaditya secured Malwa from

Raja Vikramaditya was moving towards the spot where Tantrik sat waiting for him to arrive with Betal. Betal spoke, “Raja I am very pleased with your cleverness, wisdom, patience, skill, bravery and the sense of justice. I promise if you open your mouth I won’t fly back to the tree branch. You can talk to

Vikramaditya again was on his way with Betal on his shoulder. Betal did not like his silence. So, it began to narrate a new tale with the same conditions.“There lived a rich merchant called Gunawant in a certain town. He was a very religious character. His wife was a beauteous womal but lax in morals.

After a lot of walking Vikramaditya stood near the tree. He stared at the corpse that thung upside down by a branch like a bat. He detached Betal from the branch and slouched it over his shoulder.Raja Vikramaditya had heard that Betal ghosts were friends of humans and enemies as well. One needed to be

As a new ruler Vikramaditya started ruling directly. He was more aggressive and warned the enemies not to make any trouble for Malwa or they will be serverely dealt with. In a few previous battles Vikramaditya had proved his daredevilry. The enemies in fact feared him. Malwa Union was secure and safe. It already was

Raja Bhartrihari was sitting in his magnificent court. The ministers and courtiers were in their respective seats. Some affair of the state was under discussion. Some courtiers were expressing their own opinion. The king was consulting his ministers on the points being raised.Suddenly a yogi arrived there in the dress of a monk raising his

Stung by the words of Anangasena Raja Bhartrihari sometimes tried to stay in the court for a bit longer time against his wish. Then, he would rush to the palace to be in the arms of his beloved. The queen did not betray any cooling down from her side. She welcomed Raja as before although

Raja Gandharvasena ruled over Malwa Union for many years more assisted by his able sons. Bhartrihari did not disappoint him as the crown prince. He turned out to be extremely loyal son, able administrator and a loving brother. He could trust Vikramaditya with his own life and the younger one could never ever betray the

”The elder prince Bhatrihari also hovered around the life of Vikramaditya alongside parents. He had grown very fond of his younger brother. Only a couple of years separated them in age. They grew up together in each others company. Vikramaditya too loved and respected Bhartrihari as his senior brother. The princes progressed towards the change

Raja Gandharvasena, the ruler of Malwa Union was a very illustrious and valiant one whose glory ever spread throughout the lands. Ujjayani was the glittering capital of Malwa that was often compared with the celestial capital, Amravati.Raja Gandharvasena had three queens. The first queen was called Madanrekha, the second was Saumyadarshana and the third was