Read the previous part here… “Far-sighted” and “Quick-witted” both survived and lived happily, while “Whatever happens is inevitable” died. Her husband asked “How did that happen?” The female replied… मत्स्यत्रयकथा The story of the three fish In a lake not so far away from here, lived three fish – Anāgata Vidhātā (The Far-Sighted One), Pratyutpanna …
Read the previous part here… The Tittibha flies with it’s feet spread out, thinking that it will hold back the falling sky with its feet! And like this, who does not feel proud of his own imagined superiority? “I am also curious to know what he would do to save his eggs and prove himself, …
Read the previous part here… If the king is like a vulture, but is surrounded by swan-like courtiers, he should be served well. But, if a swan-like king is surrounded by people who act like vultures, then he should be discarded. Sanjeevaka continued ” It seems like some wicked-hearted person has poisoned Pingalaka’s mind, and …
Read the previous part here… Madotkata thought for a moment, and then said “If this is so, then you have my permission. Go ahead.” The jackal bowed, and quickly rushed back to the others. The jackal reached his three friends, who were waiting nearby. Catching his breath, he said “Listen to me. Master is serious …
Read the previous part here… When those who scheme, who are mean, and who cheat, all get together, they are capable of anything, however proper or improper it may be. Much like the crow and the others who cheated the camel. Damanaka said “How did that happen?” Sanjeevaka replied… उष्ट्रकाकादिकथा The story of the camel …
Read the previous part here… Damanaka lowered his voice. “Sanjeevaka…Pingalaka is conspiring against you. He spoke to me privately today, and said “I will kill Sanjeevaka early tomorrow morning, and feed him to all the animals who have been hungry for so long”. “I was shocked!”, continued Damanaka, but I quickly gathered my wits and …
Read the previous part here… “And as far as proof goes, know this- in the morning when he comes to see you, his face and eyes will be red; his lips will be trembling; he will look restlessly in all directions; he will sit in a place that is not normally allotted to him; and …
Read the previous part here… He who rejects his own people, and makes friends with outsiders, definitely perishes like the foolish Chandarava.” Pingalaka said “How did that happen?” Damanaka replied… चण्डरवशृगालकथा The story of the jackal named Chandarava In a forest, not too far away from here, lived a fox named Chandarava (the one with …
Read the previous part here… One should not offer shelter to a person,whose character is not known. It was due to the Matkuna’s fault, that Manda-Visarpinee got killed.” Pingalaka said “How did that happen?” Damanaka replied… मन्दविसर्पिणीमत्कुणकथा The Story of the slow-moving louse and the bug In a palace not so far away from here, …
Read the previous part here… “If you give your permission, I will go and break their friendship.” said Damanaka as he rested his case. Karataka replied-“Damanaka, if this is so, then you may proceed. May you have an auspicious journey.” Damanaka waited for his chance, and got it soon enough. One day, when Pingalaka was …