Chandamama Stories

8. The Comet

THE sudden appearance of the sorcerer, Four-eyes, in their midst startled Samarsen and his men considerably, while the new man was positively stunned. The owl

Chronicles

Neglected Wife

While Brahma-Dutt ruled Banaras, Bodhisatva was born as a counsellor to the king. On a particular occasion, the king became angry with his son and

Tales

Axe Porridge

An old soldier was going home on leave. He was footsore and hungry. Coming to a village, he knocked at the door of the first

Tales

Self Evident

One day some villagers gathered together and began to discuss one of their friends. Several of them praised him for his good points. At last,

Tales

A Shrewd Doctor

A daughter was born to a king. Besides being a fool, the king had an aversion to female children. He thought the baby would take

Tales

The Cunning Muzkik

ONCE there was an older woman who had two sons. One died, and the other went off to a far country. He had not been

Tales

A Rival For Kalidas

In Avanti, there was a poet called Hem-Chandra. He was a rich man too. He heard about the greatness of Kalidas and his prominent position

Tales

Teaching An Ass

A particular person arrived at a specific town from a far-off place. He claimed he was a pandit and could educate even the dullest. Over

Tales

అగస్త్యుడు రాముడితో రావణవంశం గురించి చెప్పుట

శ్రీరాముడు రాక్షస సంహారం చేసి, ఆయోధ్యకు తిరిగి వచ్చి, రాజ్యాభిషిక్తుడై, రాజ్య పాలన చేస్తూ ఉండగా, ఒకనాడాయన ఇంటికి నాలుగు దిక్కుల నుంచి అనేక మంది మునులు అగస్త్యుడు మొదలుగా గల వారు వచ్చి

Uttara Kaanda

The Innocent Wife

The king of Avanti was taking the air one evening on the terrace of his palace when he saw a beautiful woman standing on top

Tales