Category: Short Stories English
The Brahmin and The Crooks Mitra Sarma was a Brahmin living in a small village. He used to daily worship Fire. It was the month of Magha (February). The …
The Cunning Mediator A sparrow was living in the hollow of a big tree that I had made my home. His name was Kapinjala. We became good friends and …
Elephants and Hares Once upon a time a great elephant called Chaturdanta ruled over a vast stretch of forest as the king of his subjects. They were not happy …
Of Crows and Owls This third part of the Panchatantra begins with a verse: Trust not even a close friend Who earlier was your enemy. This is the story …
The Rescue of a Deer Mandharaka ended the story of Somilaka telling Hiranyaka and Laghupatanaka that a rich person who does not spend money is as poor as any …
The Unlucky Weaver Somilaka was a weaver living on the edge of the city. He was an expert at making fine garments worthy of kings and princes. He enjoyed …
Story of The Merchant’s Son “Sagargupta was a merchant living in one of the country‘s big cities. He had a son, who, one day purchased a book whose only …
Shandili and Sesame Seeds “Brihat began telling the story. “I sought the hospitality of a Brahmin one day for sacred ceremonies connected with the monsoon season. He was kind …
