Once there lived a washerman named Shuddapatta. He had a donkey which helped him household activities. Even the donkey helped him but the Shuddapatta could not take proper care of his donkey. They lived a place where there was no grass all around for the donkey and the washerman also did not have enough food…
Category Archives: Fables
The War of Crows and Owls
The Dove and the Hunter
Frogs that rode a Snake
Of Crows and Owls
Once upon a time, a number of birds lived in a jungle. All the birds – the swans, cranes, parrots, cuckoos, owls, peacocks, doves and the others decided to meet. They wanted to discuss upon a most important topic. All the birds gathered but unfortunately no crow had reached yet to join them, but they…
The Wedding of the Mouse
Once there was a beautiful hermitage near the bank of the river Ganga. A number of saints lived in this hermitage peacefully from many years. The saints were disciples of a Guru Yadnyavalkya, who was always remained under meditation. The Guru Yadnyavalkya was a great saint and also followed a strict self discipline. One day,…
The Cunning Mediator
The Tale of Golden Droppings
The Brahmin, the Thief, and the Demon
Once there lived a Brahmin, named Drona, in a certain town. The Brahmin left all the luxuries of life. He did not wear good clothes, did not eat delicious food or did not practise any lavish means. He followed rigorous practices of worship even during cold, hot and rainy seasons. He did not take care…