Read the previous part here… She then said “You have no one to help you, once we reach the new village. I also wouldn’t have anyone to speak with, since I wouldn’t know anyone there. And so, I suggest that we take this cripple with us.” “But I don’t have enough strength to walk myself, …
Read the previous part here… I left my family for her, and gave her half my life, she left me now without a second thought, what man can trust such a wife? KarālaMukha said “How did that happen?” RaktaMukha replied… ब्राह्मणदम्पत्योः कथा The story of the Brahmin couple In a village, not so far away from …
Read the previous part here… My son! You are brave, learned and handsome. But in the family you were born into, no elephants are slain. The potter said “How did that happen?” The king replied… सिंहशृगालपुत्रयोः कथा The story of the lion cubs and the fox cub In a forest, not so far away from here, …
Read the previous part here… The fool who forgoes his greed and selfishness and instead attempts to speak the truth, does not get what he wants, much like Yudhishtira the potter. KarālaMukha said “How did that happen?” RaktaMukha replied… युधिष्टिरकुम्भकारकथा The story of Yudhishtira the potter In a village not so far away from here, …
Read the previous part here… “But he has already seen me”, protested KarālaKesha. “Even though it was dark…I don’t think he will come here again. Why don’t you find another animal?” “You leave that to me”, retorted Dhoosaraka. “Just be ready to pounce, let me do the rest.” Saying this, he set out to the …
Read the previous part here… “And that is why, o wicked crocodile”, concluded RaktaMukha. “Just like GangaDatta, I will never enter your house!” KarālaMukha heard this and said “My dear RaktaMukha, this is not right. I know that I have been ungrateful, and so please allow me a chance to redeem myself, by inviting you …
Deepawali is known as the Festival of lights. Arguably the most well-known festival from India, Deepawali (or Diwali) is celebrated around the world, even in the United Arab Emirates, where dazzling fireworks and light shows mark the occasion. A lot of Indian festive buying culminates in Diwali. People buy everything from cars to jewellery to …
धनत्रयोदशी (Dhanatrayodashi) is the Sanskrit name of Dhanteras, which is celebrated on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi, or the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha in Ashwin masa, one day before Diwali. Dhanteras is usually marked by people making a beeline to jewellery stores to purchase gold and silver, as it is considered auspicious to purchase these …
Read the previous part here… O the flame of the lamp, I bow to you, praying for my wellbeing, health and prosperity and also to remove evil thoughts that come to me. Setting the stage Reflect on the year that passed. Usually, we look back and feel sad at what should have been, and happy …
Read the previous part here… What does a birthday mean to you? When you are born…you aren’t aware of it, and so it really doesn’t mean anything. You are more preoccupied with trying to understand why you have been pushed out of the ‘comfort zone’ in your mother’s womb – into a world of sensory …
