Download or read book The Baital pachisi written by and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Baital Pachchisi written by John Platis and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-11-09 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.
Download or read book Vikram and the Vampire written by Richard F. Burton and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Baital-Pachisi, or Twenty-five Tales of a Baital is the history of a huge Bat, Vampire, or Evil Spirit which inhabited and animated dead bodies. It is an old, and thoroughly Hindu, Legend composed in Sanskrit, and is the germ which culminated in the Arabian Nights, and which inspired the "Golden Ass" of Apuleius, Boccacio's "Decamerone," the "Pentamerone," and all that class of facetious fictitious literature. The story turns chiefly on a great king named Vikram, the King Arthur of the East, who in pursuance of his promise to a Jogi or Magician, brings to him the Baital (Vampire), who is hanging on a tree. It is an old Hindu folk tale that was translated by Sir Richard R. Burton from the original Sanskrit.
Download or read book The Bait l Pachchis written by Duncan Forbes and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Interesting Tales of Vikram Betal written by Pratibha Kasturia and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories of Vikram and Betal, originally written in Sanskrit, have been an integral part of the Indian fairy tales for many centuries. Legend has it that King Vikramaditya (Vikram), the Emperor of Ujjain promises a monk to bring Betal, the vampire as a favour promised to him. The condition is that the King should bring the vampire with complete silence otherwise the vampire will fly back with corpse to the tree. As soon as Vikram attempts to fetch the corpse, the vampire starts to narrate a story. And at the end of every story, it compels King Vikram to answer his question, thus breaking his silence. The collection of Vikram and Betal stories bring before the young readers some of the most amazing tales ending with a moral. Hope the children will enjoy reading them.
Download or read book Vikram Betal written by Sivkishen Ji and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Vikram Betal" stories are adventurous and full of the fascinating tales, the puzzles of Betal and answers by Vikrama do interestingly help to learn about good moral values!These stories were written nearly 2,500 years ago by Mahakavi Somdev Bhatt. These are spellbinding stories told to the wise King Vikramaditya by the wily ghost Betal. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were all alone in a temple. At that time, Parvati after salutations to Lord Shiva requested My Dear Lord! Please tell me some puzzle stories that were never heard by anyone in this world.Lord Shiva said, "Listen. I will tell you some strange stories according to your wish. These plots are not known to anyone in this world." Then, he continued telling her many stories. Exactly at the time, Lord Shiva was narrating the strange stories to Goddess Parvati but Betal, who came for offerings, listened to all the narrations of Lord Shiva. Goddess Parvati came to know of these stories popular on earth. She immediately rushed to Lord Shiva and angrily told him, "My Lord! You promised me to tell tales unknown to others and narrated me all the tales that are widely popular on the earth."Lord Shiva in a wink knew about Betal, a Shaivaite Deity, Shri Dev Vetoba, and also known as Vetal, the king of ghosts had told these stories to his devotees and soon spreading all over as these stories are full of adventure, mystery, and intrigue and will cling to the heart and mind help interestingly to learn about good moral Values!! Lord Shiva ordered, "Hi, Betal! I am admonishing you to turn into a celestial spirit to be retold with your wise puzzles to King Vikramaditya, who would answer them with wisdom. Now, you must bring each story to life, hanging upside down as a ghost!"Betal on hearing the wish of Lord Shiva prayed, "Oh God of Gods! Parama Shiva! Please tell me how I can be relived." Lord Shiva told him, "King Vikrama takes birth on earth, and would come to you following a request of an Aghori. You narrate him all the stories you knew. You will go free, as soon as you finish them. Thou shall be worshipped as Lord Betal for protection from ghosts in Konkan area."At once, Betal turned as a ghost and started living on a dense tree in a forest. He gave life to each of the adventurous 25 stories with authenticity! The stories thus narrate by Betal, the Betal forms an interesting series of fairy tales.Now each story brought to life with authenticity and fully illustrated with licensed 32 color images.The main purpose of these stories is to illustrate the generous deeds of a model king and emphasize moral lessons. In this light they are didactic, but in their ingenious plots, dramatic situations, portrayal of real life and correct appraisal of human character, they are superb. As a reader can easily notice, human nature has not changed a whit even after thousand years.These will helps young readers become enthusiastic learner, confident reader, writer, and speaker. If your child enjoys stories then this is one of the ideal picks for them.These spellbinding stories themselves ranged from silly riddles to philosophical and moral dilemmas to questions of royal judgment and interestingly will help to learn about good moral values!!These are highly suitable for making movies, television serials and Web Series, which the viewers would love to chew, digest and remember for ages with wonder!
Download or read book The Bait l Pachchisi Or The Twenty Five Tales of a Sprite written by Lallu Lal and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the intricacies of folklore, 'The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite' offers a rich tapestry of narratives that celebrate the intersection of tradition, culture, and storytelling. This anthology captures the essence of oral tradition, transmuted into written form, thereby preserving the nuanced layers of moral, ethical, and philosophical dilemmas inherent in each tale. The diversity of literary styles and the profound themes addressed in these tales showcase the adaptability and timeless nature of folklore, making standout contributions to the genre without overshadowing the collective spirit of the narrative structure unified by the editorial guidance. The contributing authorsLallu Lal, John T. Platts, and Mazhar Ali Khanbring forth a collection that resonates with the historical and cultural contexts of their times, imbued with the essence of their collective wisdom and literary acumen. This anthology aligns with the broader literary movements of preservation and scholarly study of folklore, weaving together tales that offer deep insights into human nature, societal norms, and cultural idiosyncrasies. Their backgrounds enrich the collection, presenting a coherent narrative that bridges diverse cultural and historical landscapes, thus offering a compendium that is as educational as it is entertaining. 'The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite' is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the multifaceted world of folklore, with its rich array of characters, themes, and moral dilemmas. This anthology offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide spectrum of literary styles and themes, encouraging an engagement with the texts that is both intellectually stimulating and culturally enlightening. It invites readers to traverse the landscapes of tradition and modernity, through tales that not only entertain but also serve as a mirror to the complexities of human life and the societies we inhabit.
Download or read book The Ocean of Story written by Somadeva Bhaṭṭa and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal written by James Prinsep and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The baital pachisi written by Duncan Forbes and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Listen O King written by Sivadasa and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘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.
Download or read book Knit India Through Literature Volume II The East written by Sivasankari and published by Pustaka Digital Media. This book was released on 2024-05-24 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Knit India Through Literature...' is a mega literary project, first of its kind in Indian literature, is the result of the penance-yagna done for 16 years by Sivasankari, noted Tamil writer. 'Knit India Through Literature' has inolved intense sourcing, research and translation of literature from 18 Indian languages. The project she says aims to introduce Indians to other Indians through literature and culture and help knit them together. The interviews of stalwart writers from all 18 languages approved by the eighth schedule of Indian Constitution, accompanied by a creative work of the respective writer are published with her travelogues of different regions, along with an indepth article by a scholar on the cultural and literary heritage of each of the language, in four volumes - South, East, West and North respectively. Her travelogues, her interviews and the overview of each literature she has sought, all reveal one important unity... the concern our writers and poets express in their works for the problems that beset our country today. Through her project Sivasankari feels writers can make an invaluable contribution with their writings to change the thinking of the people and help eliminate those problems. In this volume ‘East’ she deals with five languages Assamese, Bengali, Meitei, Nepali and Oriya that are spoken in eastern region of India.
Download or read book A History of Civilization in Ancient India Buddhist and Pauranik ages written by Romesh Chunder Dutt and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Critical Discourse in Punjabi written by Rana Nayar and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume forms a part of the Critical Discourses in South Asia series which deals with schools, movements and discursive practices in major South Asian languages. It offers crucial insights into the making of the Punjabi language and literature, and its critical tradition across a century. The book brings together English translation of major writings of influential figures dealing with literary criticism and theory, aesthetic and performative traditions and re-interpretations of primary concepts and categories in Punjabi. It presents 30 key texts in literary and cultural studies from Punjab from the beginning of development of Punjabi language to its present form, with most of them translated for the first time into English. These seminal essays cover interconnections with socio-historical events in the medieval, colonial and post-independence period in Punjab. They discuss themes such as spiritual and aesthetic visions, poetic and literary forms, modernism, progressivism, feminism, Dalit literature, power structures and social struggles, ideological values, cultural renovations, and humanism. Comprehensive and authoritative, this volume offers an overview of the history of critical thought in Punjabi literature in South Asia. It will be essential for scholars and researchers of Punjabi language and literature, literary criticism, literary theory, comparative literature, Indian literature, cultural studies, art and aesthetics, performance studies, history, sociology, regional studies and South Asian studies. It will also interest the Punjabi-speaking diaspora and those working on the intellectual history of Punjab and conservation of languages and culture.
Download or read book A History of Civilization in Ancient India written by Romesh Chunder Dutt and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Catalogue of Printed Books in European Languages in the Library of the Asiatic Society of Bengal written by Asiatic Society of Bengal and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Intelligent Manufacturing Systems in Industry 4 0 written by B. B. V. L. Deepak and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 713 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the select proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Innovative Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing System (IPDIMS 2022). It covers the latest trends in the areas of design and manufacturing. The main topics covered include Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, advanced robotics, and CAD/CAM/CIM. The contents of this book are useful for researchers and professionals working in the disciplines of mechatronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production, and industrial engineering.
