An ocean fed by streams of stories, that is what Kathasaritsagar literally means. It is indeed a vast collection of stories. Said to be written by Somdev of the eleventh century, it has many contributors, some of them unknown. Gods, demons, spirits, human beings, birds and animals liven up these stories. Kings and queens, princes and princesses (for example, Sahasran- ika, Udayan, Mrigavati and Patali) figure in them as do common people (like Bhojika, Shubhadatta). They face curious and sometimes dangerous situations, which draw out their bravery and resourcefulness. That is the message of the Kathasaritsagar stories.
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