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Hitopadesha
All Ages
Harisarman the Clever Brahmin
Harisarman the Clever Brahmin: There was a certain Brahman in a certain village, named Harisarman. He was poor and foolish and in evil case for want of
Hitopadesha
All Ages
Wali Dad the Simple-Hearted
Wali Dad the Simple-Hearted: Once upon a time there lived a poor old man whose name was Wali Dad Gunjay, or Wali Dad the Bald. He had no relations, but lived
Hitopadesha
All Ages
The Two Brothers
The Two Brothers: Once upon a time there lived a King who had two young sons; they were good boys, and sat in school learning all that kings’ sons ought to
Hitopadesha
Ages 3-5
The Jackal and the War Drum
The Jackal and the War Drum: In the dense forests of ancient India, where the mighty sal trees stood like sentries guarding the land, there lived a jackal
Hitopadesha
Ages 3-5
The Mice That Set Elephants Free: A Hitopadesha Story of Reciprocal Kindness
The Mice That Set Elephants Free: A Hitopadesha Story of Reciprocal: In a land where the Vindhya Mountains stood like ancient guardians and the rivers sang
Hitopadesha
Ages 3-5
The Doves and the Hunter’s Net: A Hitopadesha Parable of Unity and Leadership
The Doves and the Hunter's Net: A Hitopadesha Parable of Unity and L: Above the rolling plains of ancient India, where the winds carried the scent of jasmine
Hitopadesha
Ages 3-5
The Tiger, the Brahmin, and the Jackal
The Tiger, the Brahmin, and the Jackal: In a time when the sacred teachings of the Vedas still echoed through the forests, there lived a learned Brahmin named
Hitopadesha
Ages 3-5
The Merchant’s Foolish Friend: A Hitopadesha Story of Honesty and Accountability
The Merchant's Foolish Friend: A Hitopadesha Story of Honesty and Ac: In a bustling city along the ancient trade routes, where merchants gathered to exchange
Jataka Tales
All Ages
The Wise and Foolish Merchants
The Wise and Foolish Merchants: Source: Jataka Tales Sacred Texts | Type: Jataka | Country: India | Language: English Once on a time in the city of Benares in
Jataka Tales
Ages 9-12
The Golden Bowl
The Golden Bowl: Source: Jataka Tales Sacred Texts | Type: Jataka | Country: India | Language: English Once on a time in the kingdom of Seri, five aeons ago
Jataka Tales
Ages 9-12
The Mouse Merchant
The Mouse Merchant: Source: Jataka Tales Sacred Texts | Type: Jataka | Country: India | Language: English Once on a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in
Jataka Tales
Ages 6-8
The Foolish Valuer
The Foolish Valuer: Source: Jataka Tales Sacred Texts | Type: Jataka | Country: India | Language: English Once on a time Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares in