Read the previous part here… If one does not help those who come to him seeking shelter, his prosperity vanishes, much like the swans in the lotus pond. His relatives asked him “How did that happen? Haridutta replied… हैमहम्सकथा The story of the golden swan In a city not so far away from here, lived …
Read the previous part here… He first addressed Raktāksha. “Oh learned minister! As you are aware, I have the enemy’s minister under my control. What should we do now?” Raktāksha replied… “My king, what is there to think about? He should be killed! It is said… हीनः शत्रुर् निहन्तव्यो यावन् न बलवान् भवेत् ।प्राप्त-स्व-पौरुष-बलः पश्चाद् …
Read the previous part here… The first sign of intelligence is to not begin any task. The second sign of intelligence is to always finish a task that has been started. “It is better not to begin anything, rather to begin and then leave it midway when a problem arises.“ And so, Sthirajeevin let out …
Read the previous part here… A single person should not fight a group. People who are united cannot be conquered. Even the fearful and powerful snake was eaten by a group of mere ants. “How did that happen”, asked MeghaVarna. Sthirajeevin replied… पिपीलिकाभुजङ्गमकथा The story of the ants and the serpent “This is a short …
Read the previous part here… MeghaVarna was lost in thought, after hearing what the wise minister had said. “Oh revered sir, what should we do now?” he asked with folded hands. Sthirajeevin replied… “Oh king, in this situation there is one more strategy, other than the six that you have been advised on. That strategy …
Read the previous part here… “Oh saintly being”, said Kapinjalaka. “You know Dharma. We both here have a small dispute. Can you give us a solution based on what the scriptures say? He who is at fault, can be eaten by you.” TeekshnaDamshtra replied… “Oh good souls, don’t say that! I have discarded all actions …
Read the previous part here… Keen on getting justice from a worthless leader, both the rabbit and the Kapinjala the sparrow lost their lives. The birds asked” How did that happen?” The crow replied… शशकपिञ्जलकथा The story of the rabbit and Kapinjala (the sparrow) I once lived on a tree not so far away from …
Read the previous part here… Elephants kill with a mere touch. Snakes kill just by smelling their prey. A king sentences a man to death while laughing, and a wicked person kills even as he pretends to respect you. “And so, we have to think how to save ourselves…” One of the rabbits replied “I …
Read the previous part here… “This is so funny! Of all the peacocks, swans, cuckoos, parrots, pigeons, ducks and cranes of this world – you chose an ugly owl?” He laughed louder. “This owl will be blind during the day, when you are all awake, and the only one awake at night, when you are …
Read the previous part here… MeghaVarna thought for a while, and then said “Oh revered Sthirajeevin, I understand what you have said. But I have a question – how did this enmity arise in the first place? Why are crows and owls such bitter enemies, that they are ready to kill each other?” Sthirajeevin sat …
