When King Dushyanta first saw Shakuntala, he was struck by her incomparable beauty and gentle character. He made her his wife and vowed to take her back to his ...
Ilisa and Kesiya, two misers, foolishly filled their lives with worry. Had they understood the joy of giving and sharing, how much happier they and their famili...
Shakuntala was the daughter of a nymph and a sage who abandoned her in the woods. Sage Kanva brought her up. King Dushyanta on a visit to the hermitage was stru...
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...
Stories From The Panchatantra: 5 In 1 (Amar Chitra Katha) is a collection of Indian fables from Indian folklore. Animals are portrayed with human characteristic...
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...
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...
Friends are our most valuable possession, that is the lesson these Jataka tales impart. The wise, like Nigrodha Kumar, cherish their companions. Pottik's se...