Stories of Tenali Raman

Stories of Tenali Raman

Author: C. L. L. Jayaprada

Publisher: Children's Book Trust

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9788170119029

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"Tenali Raman was called a vikata kavi. He was one of the Ashtadiggajas of the Vijayanagara court. He was the favourite of King Krishna Devaraya. The 20 stories are packed with fun"--Provided by publisher.


The Wit Of Tenali Raman

The Wit Of Tenali Raman

Author: Devika Rangachari

Publisher: Scholastic India

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 8176556033

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Everyone agreed that Raman of Tenali was very clever. As a boy, he exasperated people with his mischief as much as he impressed them with his intelligence. As jester in the court of King Krishna Devaraya, Tenali continued to etertain and annoy the king and courtiers in equal measure. But underlying the buffoonery and audacious exploits was a keen concern for truth and a desire to bring to light the follies of men and society. This collection of eighteen stories contains all the wit and wisdom that make the stories of Tenali Raman so widely read and well loved.


The Adventures of Tenali Raman

The Adventures of Tenali Raman

Author: Penguin Books India

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2013-07-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9351181812

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Timeless Tales. Endless Humour. Everlasting Fun. Tenali Raman, the favourite court jester in the kingdom of Vijayanagara, finds his popularity bringing him many unwanted enemies. Join him as he teaches his enemies a lesson with his sharp mind and quick-witted antics. Read about the interesting story of Tenali Ramans origin, meet the gluttonous Persian elephant, chase the flying machine that goes berserk, and watch the entire kingdom search for mangoes to appease the ailing queen mother. Tenali Raman is also in for some soul searching when a brilliant poetess arrives at the kingdom, ready to outshine him. The Adventures of Tenali Raman Vol 1 features some timeless stories about this legendary character, regaling us with Ramans wit, wisdom, ingenuity and charm. Peppered with endearing characters like the shrewd Rajguru, silly Tingary, Ramans pet cat Sundari and a horde of common people with quirky characteristics, this comic book edition takes us on a rollicking journey of adventure and humour.


FIX YOUR PROBLEMS - THE TENALI RAMAN WAY (COLLECTER'S EDITION)

FIX YOUR PROBLEMS - THE TENALI RAMAN WAY (COLLECTER'S EDITION)

Author: VISHAL GOYAL

Publisher: V&S Publishers

Published: 2015-01-09

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9352150740

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Tenali Raman was a court jester, an intelligent advisor and one of the ashtadiggajas (elephants serving as pillar and taking care of all the eight sides) in the Bhuvana Vijayam (Royal Court) of the famed emperor of Vijaynagar Empire (City of joy) in Karnataka - Sri Krishna Deve Raya (1509- 1529), the model rular par excellence to Ashoka, Samudra Gupta and Harsha Vardhana. Tenali Raman was an embodiment of acute wit and humour and an admirable poet of knowledge, shrewdness and ingenuity. In a short span, the legacy left behind by Tenali Raman attained eternity. All these qualities of Tenali Raman have been fully explored and displayed in this collection of vibrant fables and anecdotes.The book is a marvelous treasury of legends of Tenali Raman and Emperor Raya which evokes a long lost, never- never land: an enchanted world of alert wits and tricky gossips; crafty crooks with biting tongues, valiant brigands and an assorted cluster of uncommon common people.Narrated by the author and superbly illustrated, "e;Fix Your Problems - The Tenali Raman Way"e; is an engaging blend of earthly wisdom and sparkling humour which deal with concepts that have certain timelessness. Each story is followed by terse moral and incalculable snippets which are usually that little extra that brings the reader a little more closer to his goal on the way to realizations. Every story purveys a pithy folk wisdom that triumphs over all trials and tribulations. The moralistic traits sagaciously portrayed by these stories intend to develop a series of impacts that can reinforce certain key ideas by the rational mind of the readers in all facets of life and propel them to the top in every endeavour. The stories various layers of meaning educates, informs, advises, enthuses, inspires and amuses and thus have a teaching effects which makes this book a must read for every aspiring individuals who wants to race ahead in the world of opportunities and cusses. The book also exposes how richly endowed Bharata Khanda (India before invasions) had been in the east in the field of wisdom and knowledge down the ages of which the west is ignorant.


How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head

How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head

Author: Harish Johari

Publisher: Bear Cub Books

Published: 2003-10-08

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781591430216

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The magical story of how Ganesh, the son of Shiva and Parvati, was brought back to life with the head of an elephant • The story of one of the most beloved characters in Indian lore, made accessible for Western children • Illustrated throughout with paintings from the classic Indian tradition Any Indian child can tell you how the beloved god Ganesh got his elephant’s head--now American children can know as well. For centuries Indian children have grown up hearing Ganesh’s story--how his mother, Parvati (an incarnation of the great mother goddess), created a small boy from sandalwood soap and commanded that he guard the palace against all intruders while she took her bath. How her husband, Shiva (the fearsome god of destruction), didn’t take kindly to being barred from his own home. How Shiva beheaded the boy during the cosmic war that followed, but then, when he realized that the balance of the entire universe was at stake, brought the boy back to life by grafting an elephant’s head onto his body and made him the people’s intercessor against the powers of destruction. Ganesh’s timeless story teaches children about the steadfast power of dedication to duty, the awe-inspiring power of a mother’s love for her child, and the gentle power of compassion, which holds the world together. Accompanied by rich, color illustrations prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon, How Ganesh Got His Elephant Head will transport children to a magical world filled with ancient wisdom.


Witty Tales of Tenali Rama

Witty Tales of Tenali Rama

Author:

Publisher: Unicorn Books

Published: 2007-09

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9788178060668

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Each tale in this volume reveals some or all facets of Tenali Ram's character.


A Clown for Tenali Rama

A Clown for Tenali Rama

Author: Subhadra Sen Gupta

Publisher: Talking Cub

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9789390477166

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Description Basava and Sivakka are two ordinary children growing up in the village of Hampi in Karnataka. One day, Basava finds a set of sculpting hammer and chisel, and as he starts carving with them, the magical instruments take them right back in time to the Hampi of the sixteenth century, when it was ruled by the great Krishnadeva Raya! Here they make friends and are plunged into a world of scheming dancers, talented artists, powerful emperors who live in fabulous palaces and more. And when Basava becomes an apprentice sculptor, he is commissioned by the legendary Tenali Rama himself to create something in stone that will make him laugh! Subhadra Sen Gupta can make history come alive like no one else. This pageturning adventure story is not only exciting, but is also filled with the wonder that was once the magnificent Vijayanagar Kingdom.