Bhima and Hanuman: The Pandavas and the Kauravas lived in peace for some time. But the Kauravas were still jealous of the Pandavas and wanted to grab the whole kingdom. They invited the Pandavas to a game of dice and the Pandavas accepted the invitation. Sakuni cheated the Pandavas by using a loaded dice. The Kauravas won the game. The …
Read More »Martyrdom of Younger Sahibzadas: Zorawar Singh & Fateh Singh
PART I – Martyrdom of Younger Sahibzadas Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh’s Family Martyrdom of Younger Sahibzadas: The brave and fearless Sikhs (army) of Guru Gobind Singh were engaged for months together in a prolonged battle with the Mughal army outside the Fort of Anandpur. Emperor Aurangzeb sent a message on oath that if the Guru and …
Read More »The Doctor Who Did Not Cure: English Folktale
The Doctor Who Did Not Cure: An old woman had lost her eyesight completely. So she went to a doctor to help her see again and made a bargain with him in the presence of a few witnesses. The bargain was that: if he could cure her, he would be paid handsomely. But if he couldn’t, she would not be …
Read More »Cousins and Enemies: Story From Mahabharata
Cousins and Enemies: The Pandavas lived in the forest for a long time. It was difficult and dangerous to live there. The Kauravas believed that all the Pandavas would die in the forest. But the Pandavas did not die, and the twelve years they had to spend there were now coming to an end. The Kauravas did not want them …
Read More »Draupadi Swayamwara: Story From Mahabharata
Draupadi Swayamwara: The Pandavas were living in Ekachakra when they heard about the princess Draupadi. Draupadi was the daughter of Drupada, the King of Panchala. She was the most beautiful princess of the time. She was also talented and very noble. The kings and princes of many countries desired to marry her. Draupadi Swayamwara: Story from ‘Mahabharata’ is about the …
Read More »Ganapathi and Kubera: Tale From Indian Classics
Ganapathi was the son of Lord Shiva. He was a short, fat boy with an elephant’s head. He was full of fun and frolic, and one day he broke one of his tusks while playing. He gave trouble if people took no notice of him. He stopped them from doing their work. He liked good food and wanted plenty to …
Read More »House of Lac: Classic Tale From Mahabharata
The story of the ‘Mahabharata’ is about the Pandavas and the Kauravas. House of Lac: Classic Tale From Mahabharata – The five Pandava brothers, Dharmaputra, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva, were the sons of Pandu, the King of Hastinapura. The Kauravas were the one hundred sons of Dhritarashtra, Pandu’s elder brother. Dhritarashtra was blind. The people did not want a …
Read More »Tower of Babel: Old Testament Part [VII & VIII]
Stories from the Bible, Noah and his family were very happy to leave the boat where they had lived for so long. It was good to see the sun again… The Rainbow Promise Noah and his family were very happy to leave the boat where they had lived for so long. It was good to see the sun again. After …
Read More »The first man and woman: Old Testament Part [II]
Stories from the Bible, discover how Adam and Eve were created… The first man and woman: God was very happy with what He created looked so beautiful. However, God’s work was not finished yet. In His great plan there remained one special creature, different from every other creatures. God said, “let us make a man. Let us make him in …
Read More »Vishvamitra: Popular Tales From Indian Classics
Vishvamitra is generally known as a great saint. But before he became a saint he was a great king. He ruled over a vast kingdom. He was very powerful. He waged wars against rival rulers and won all of them. Vishvamitra was very fond of hunting. One day he went into the jungles with a large number of attendants. He …
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