Vikramaditya and the Vetal's Bargain
Vikramaditya and the Vetal's Bargain

Author: StoryBuddiesPlay

Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay

Published: 2024-04-29

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13:

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In a kingdom ravaged by famine, King Vikramaditya faces a desperate choice. The fabled Tandava flower, rumored to possess the power to restore life to the land, lies hidden within the treacherous Tandava Forest. Guarded by mythical beasts and shrouded in ancient riddles, the flower can only be retrieved by a king willing to face a terrifying challenge – a bargain with a powerful Vetal spirit. Join Vikramaditya and his loyal bodyguard Bhairava on a perilous quest through fantastical landscapes. As they battle fire-breathing wyverns, climb treacherous mountains guarded by moonlit creatures, and confront the Vetal's cunning riddles, the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. But Vikramaditya soon discovers that bargains with spirits come at a heavy price. His sacrifice awakens the flower, bringing life back to the land, but sets the Vetal free. Will the kingdom be saved from starvation, or has Vikramaditya unleashed a new and even greater threat? The King's Bargain is a thrilling fantasy adventure filled with heart-pounding action, cunning riddles, and the moral weight of desperate choices. Perfect for fans of epic quests, mythical creatures, and stories that explore the consequences of sacrifice. Dive into this captivating tale and discover if Vikramaditya's courage and resourcefulness can save his kingdom from the shadows lurking in the moonlight.

Vikram and Vetal
Vikram and Vetal

Author: Richard Francis Burton

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13:

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The all-time loved collection of Hindu tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance. Top popular series of Vikrarm-Betal tales now in English

Listen, O King!
Listen, O King!

Author: Sivadasa

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2016-09-20

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9386057972

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‘If you know the answer and do not respond, your head will shatter into pieces!’ In a land of glorious kings, bloodthirsty demons and talking spirits, was born the lore of Vikram and the Vetal. After a series of mysterious events, King Vikramaditya carries the vetal, a witty ghost, on a long journey through death's playground. The vetal narrates the most fascinating tales and asks the most puzzling riddles, leaving Vikram completely stumped. Deepa Agarwal's beautiful translation brings age-old wisdom alive through the vetal's wondrous stories that are bound to confound and captivate readers even today.

Vikram and Vetal
Vikram and Vetal

Author: Poile Sengupta

Publisher: Penguin Books India

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780143334989

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Age old stories of Vikram and Vetal. The tales are retold in a short story/novel way.

The Tricky Tales Of Vikram And The Vetal
The Tricky Tales Of Vikram And The Vetal

Author: Deepa Agarwal

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9788184771343

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The vetal spins tale after magical tale of kings, queens, demons and enchanted lands, but the question he poses at the end of each story forced King Vikram into an unforeseen dilemma. Enjoy these delightful stories and discover how the noble King Vikram overcomes his trials.

The Best of Vikram-Betal
The Best of Vikram-Betal

Author: Sunita Pant Bansal

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9789380069333

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Adapted from the Vetālapañcaviṃśati, Sanskrit tales about Vikramāditya Sākārī, King of Ujjain.

The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in HIstorical Outline
The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in HIstorical Outline

Author: D D Kosambi

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-09-01

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1000653471

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First published in 1965, The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in Historical Outline is a strikingly original work, the first real cultural history of India. The main features of the Indian character are traced back into remote antiquity as the natural outgrowth of historical process. Did the change from food gathering and the pastoral life to agriculture make new religions necessary? Why did the Indian cities vanish with hardly a trace and leave no memory? Who were the Aryans – if any? Why should Buddhism, Jainism, and so many other sects of the same type come into being at one time and in the same region? How could Buddhism spread over so large a part of Asia while dying out completely in the land of its origin? What caused the rise and collapse of the Magadhan empire; was the Gupta empire fundamentally different from its great predecessor, or just one more ‘oriental despotism’? These are some of the many questions handled with great insight, yet in the simplest terms, in this stimulating work. This book will be of interest to students of history, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, cultural studies, South Asian studies and ethnic studies.

Inspector Matadeen on the Moon
Inspector Matadeen on the Moon

Author: Hari Shankar Parsai

Publisher: Katha

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9788187649762

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Known for his bold, satirical revelations, Harishankar Parsai leaves no stone unturned to expose the murky moss of the society we live in. Casteists or politicians, bureaucrats or manipulators, none escape the scathing commentary of Parsai. Written almost forty years ago, the 21 stories couldn t be more topical and still inspire a hearty laugh. A not-to-be-missed volume for all who enjoy plurality of language.

Ghost in the Tamarind
Ghost in the Tamarind

Author: Subramanian Shankar

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2017-09-30

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0824867254

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Who can you love? What do you owe to love and what to the world at large? Such are the questions that drive the story of Ramu, a Brahmin man, and Ponni, a woman of the Dalit “untouchable” caste. Set against the backdrop of twentieth-century South India, the novel takes readers from the 1890s village where Ramu’s grandmother grew up to the Emergency years of 1970s Madras. Against this sweeping canvas unfolds the drama of Ramu and Ponni’s forbidden love, inescapably intertwined with the great struggle against caste oppression. Caught up in the entanglements of love and politics, the couple risk everything to fight for a better society. Will they succeed? Steeped in history, this memorable inter-caste love story shows ordinary people moved to uncommon courage in their desire to make a difference in a ruthless world.