- : Jataka Tales - The Giant and the Dwarf (No:8415)
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- : They make an odd couple. Bhimasena is a giant who weaves delicate baskets for a living. His friend the dwarf, who is a wizard with a bow and arrow, is known as the Little Bowman. Together, their antics take us on a roller-coaster ride of humor and adventure, from their rustic village homes all the way to the court of the King of Varanasi. In true Jataka tradition, their tale also teaches us a valuable lesson about pride and overconfidence.
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- : The Brahmin and the Goat - Tales from the Panchtantra (No:8417)
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- : Three cunning men vex a Brahmin into throwing away a goat carried by him, by calling the animal as a calf, a dog and a donkey. An elephant heeds the request of mice not to trample them and is gratefully freed by them when trapped later. A sage turns a mouse into a girl. When she is grown up and asked to choose a groom, she rejects the sun, cloud, wind and mountain one by one and settles upon the mouse as the mightiest. This Panchatantra collection is a treasure house of a variety of such stories. A collection of tales compiled by Vishnu Sharma, for his young students some 2,200 years ago, the Panchatantra is still correcting common human weakness with its wry humor.
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- : Jataka Tales - The Magic Chant (No:8416)
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- : A word of caution to all those who enjoy being greedy or arrogant, you are on the road to eventual unhappiness. These Jataka tales make an undeniable case for the Buddhist ideal of right thinking and right living. They also advise against idle gossip and impatience. When such wise teachings are accompanied by rollicking humor and exciting yarns, the popularity of these tales over two millennia is hardly surprising!
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- : Choice of Friends - Tales from the Hitopadesha (No:8414)
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- : Narayana, the author of these parables, insists that we exercise caution when choosing our companions. His charming animal characters - sometimes silly, sometimes wise - remind us uncomfortably of ourselves. We learn to avoid the pitfalls of life, along with them, thus attaining wisdom in a rather enjoyable way! Most importantly, we realize the worth of an honest friend.
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- : Dhruva and Ashtavakra (No:8418)
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- : To possess true knowledge, one need not be grey-haired or bald, this ancient adage was proved true by the young Dhruva and Ashtavarka. Dhruva countered the evil intentions of his scheming stepmother with intense devotion. Ashtavarka worked hard and by the age of 12 had absorbed all there was to learn. One was rewarded with a kingdom and a shining place in the celestial world for ever more, the other's brilliance brought his father back to life.
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- : Nandivishala - Wit and Wisdom from Buddhist Lore (No:8413)
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- : These Jataka tales are a wake-up call to all ungrateful, arrogant, hypocritical and self-serving liars. Full of humor and sound advice, they reveal the tyrannical power of money, the foolishness of superstition and the dangers of losing self-control. So, read and be entertained and laugh as you learn and remember, the good always triumph.
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- : Read Aloud Tales of Ramayana - Ravana's Revenge & Other Stories (No:8407)
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- : Vikas Stories for Children (No:8406)
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- : Children love listening to stories before going to bed. As they grow older they like to read stories before sleeping,
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- : Panchatantra : The Four Learned Brahmins The Clever Monkey and the Crocodile (No:8405)
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- : Well Known Tales From Panchatantra (No:8411)
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- : The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient Indian fables. Many-a-times, the central characters are animals and birds, who show their most identifying characteristics in the various stories, and impart valuable life-lessons and morals. In this book, read a fine selection of six well-known tales from Panchatantra. Read about clever hares, cunning jackals, evil hunters, great friends and more!
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