Ambition and arrogance, these were to be the cause of Ravana's downfall. Blessed by both Brahma the creator and Shiva the destroyer, the powerful ruler of L...
The Yadava tribe fled to distant Dwaraka to escape the wrath of the mighty Jarasandha, the ruler of Magadha. This king, whose very name made the strong quake, h...
"Jaya and Vijaya, the guards at Vishnu's abode, were vain and rude and were cursed to be born thrice in the world of mortals. The contrite guards were ...
Monkeys frolic through these pages, imparting lessons in leadership and common sense. Murderous crocodiles, powerful kings and fearsome ogres are easily outwitt...
An elephant's grace often matches his size. Amazingly patient and kind, he can put the petty greed of human beings to shame. But at times the odd elephant c...
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 th...
The Mahabharata first volume describes the lineage of the Kuru princes. When Pandu, the father of Pandavas, dies in the forest, his wife Kunti returns to Hastin...
From his snowy abode on Mount Kailasa Lord Shiva travelled far and wide, answering the prayers of his devotees. But he was often in disguise to ensure that his ...
The British were ruthless, they drained away the wealth of Bengal to fill their own coffers. In Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 19th-century tale, holy men t...
Dutiful son, doting father, capable general, wise ruler, Bimbisara had earned the right to grow old in peace but his son had other plans for him. Through his da...
Balarama was not only Krishna's brother, he was his right-hand man. Together they made quite a team. Balarama's amazing strength and courage made danger...
On the Battlefield of Kurukshetra - The first two volumes of the Mahabharata described the growing animosity between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, the costly g...