We live in a world where several mysteries lie before us resolved in bare state. Scientific revolution and advance ments in communication technology have brought about a new way of our looking at the world. It is not always pleasant and when we look over the shoulder it is with an awe and pleasure as to how we knew it all anyway but our world was more composite. The past has always been enchanting and it still gladdens the heat and uplifts consciousness to have a look at the firmament we were so familiar and free with so far.
The editor of the present series welcome the reader into the pleasure of a participative stroll into some major works of Sanskrit literature that are a heritage of Indian lore. Books Panchtantra or Gems of Indian Thought, Hitopadesh or The Benevolent Sayings, Vikramaditya-Veital Tales or The Tales of Riddles, Jatakmala or The Pearls of Indian Wisdom, The Life & Times of King Bhoj or Bhoj Prabandh and Fairy Dolls & Vikramaditya's legendary Throne are entertaining, informing and illustrative of universal and eternal values. I am sure the reader would find these an enriching experience. Simple language and clear narration, I am sure, will be welcomed by readers of all ages.
Preface | ||
Introduction | 1 | |
Tale 1: | Hungry Tigress and Buddha's Piety | 59 |
Tale 2: | Giving Away Own Eyes | 66 |
Tale 3: | Great Results Of Donatingkulfa Saag | 76 |
Tale 4: | Sacrificing By A Superior Soul | 81 |
Tale 5: | Donating By Poor | 86 |
Tale 6: | Self-Immolation For Sacrifice | 92 |
Tale 7: | Sacrificing By Renunciate Also Praiseworthy | 100 |
Tale 8: | Buddha And The Great Five | 109 |
Tale 9: | Donating The White Elephant | 123 |
Tale 10: | Caring For Elemental Disturbances Through Yajna | 142 |
Tale 11: | Defeating Demons in The Mind | 151 |
Tale 12: | No Solitude For Sinners | 155 |
Tale 13: | Acid Test For Dharmahood | 160 |
Tale 14: | The Boat Across High Seas | 169 |
Tale 15: | Pulling The Rain-Miracle | 178 |
Tale 16: | Holding Fire By Truth | 182 |
Tale 17: | A Sermon on Ills Of Consumption | 185 |
Tale 18: | Family Life Home To Evil | 191 |
Tale 19: | Travails Of A Recluse Family | 196 |
Tale 20: | Society Vs Renunciate | 204 |
Tale 21: | Winning Over Anger | 211 |
Tale 22: | Helping The Wicked Rise | 219 |
Tale 23: | A Discourse On Dharma | 235 |
Tale 24: | Friend's Betrayal Great Sin | 250 |
Tale 25: | Hunter And Hunted | 258 |
Tale 26: | Buddha's Infectious Kindness | 264 |
Tale 27: | Fruits Of Affection | 273 |
Tale 28: | Forgiveness Live | 281 |
Tale 29: | Hell's Furies | 295 |
Tale 30: | No Boundaries For Love | 305 |
Tale 31: | Converting The Demon | 314 |
Tale 32: | Death Take All | 333 |
Tale 33: | Forgiving The Wicked | 342 |
Tale 34: | A Rendezvous In Sin Street | 346 |
We live in a world where several mysteries lie before us resolved in bare state. Scientific revolution and advance ments in communication technology have brought about a new way of our looking at the world. It is not always pleasant and when we look over the shoulder it is with an awe and pleasure as to how we knew it all anyway but our world was more composite. The past has always been enchanting and it still gladdens the heat and uplifts consciousness to have a look at the firmament we were so familiar and free with so far.
The editor of the present series welcome the reader into the pleasure of a participative stroll into some major works of Sanskrit literature that are a heritage of Indian lore. Books Panchtantra or Gems of Indian Thought, Hitopadesh or The Benevolent Sayings, Vikramaditya-Veital Tales or The Tales of Riddles, Jatakmala or The Pearls of Indian Wisdom, The Life & Times of King Bhoj or Bhoj Prabandh and Fairy Dolls & Vikramaditya's legendary Throne are entertaining, informing and illustrative of universal and eternal values. I am sure the reader would find these an enriching experience. Simple language and clear narration, I am sure, will be welcomed by readers of all ages.
Preface | ||
Introduction | 1 | |
Tale 1: | Hungry Tigress and Buddha's Piety | 59 |
Tale 2: | Giving Away Own Eyes | 66 |
Tale 3: | Great Results Of Donatingkulfa Saag | 76 |
Tale 4: | Sacrificing By A Superior Soul | 81 |
Tale 5: | Donating By Poor | 86 |
Tale 6: | Self-Immolation For Sacrifice | 92 |
Tale 7: | Sacrificing By Renunciate Also Praiseworthy | 100 |
Tale 8: | Buddha And The Great Five | 109 |
Tale 9: | Donating The White Elephant | 123 |
Tale 10: | Caring For Elemental Disturbances Through Yajna | 142 |
Tale 11: | Defeating Demons in The Mind | 151 |
Tale 12: | No Solitude For Sinners | 155 |
Tale 13: | Acid Test For Dharmahood | 160 |
Tale 14: | The Boat Across High Seas | 169 |
Tale 15: | Pulling The Rain-Miracle | 178 |
Tale 16: | Holding Fire By Truth | 182 |
Tale 17: | A Sermon on Ills Of Consumption | 185 |
Tale 18: | Family Life Home To Evil | 191 |
Tale 19: | Travails Of A Recluse Family | 196 |
Tale 20: | Society Vs Renunciate | 204 |
Tale 21: | Winning Over Anger | 211 |
Tale 22: | Helping The Wicked Rise | 219 |
Tale 23: | A Discourse On Dharma | 235 |
Tale 24: | Friend's Betrayal Great Sin | 250 |
Tale 25: | Hunter And Hunted | 258 |
Tale 26: | Buddha's Infectious Kindness | 264 |
Tale 27: | Fruits Of Affection | 273 |
Tale 28: | Forgiveness Live | 281 |
Tale 29: | Hell's Furies | 295 |
Tale 30: | No Boundaries For Love | 305 |
Tale 31: | Converting The Demon | 314 |
Tale 32: | Death Take All | 333 |
Tale 33: | Forgiving The Wicked | 342 |
Tale 34: | A Rendezvous In Sin Street | 346 |