
1699 · At Anandpur, the Khalsa joins commitment to faith with equality and defence of the vulnerable.
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1699 · At Anandpur, the Khalsa joins commitment to faith with equality and defence of the vulnerable.

1700 onward · Tarabai leads Maratha resistance while acting as regent for her young son Shivaji II.
Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda, sargas 1–5 of 77, told for each age.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda, sargas 6–10 of 119, told for each age.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kanda, sargas 6–10 of 75, told for each age.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda, sargas 6–10 of 67, told for each age.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kanda, sargas 6–10 of 68, told for each age.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda, sargas 11–15 of 128, told for each age.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda, sargas 1–5 of 111, told for each age.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
Bal Kand, doha 41–60
From the original text · Ramcharitmanas
Ayodhya Kand, doha 41–60
From the original text · Ramcharitmanas
Aranya Kand, doha 41–46
From the original text · Ramcharitmanas
Sundar Kand, doha 41–60
From the original text · Ramcharitmanas
Lanka Kand, doha 41–60
From the original text · Ramcharitmanas
Uttar Kand, doha 41–60
From the original text · Ramcharitmanas
Sabha Parva, upa-parva 2 (Lokapala Sabhakhayana), sections 11–13 of 81.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Virata Parva, upa-parva 1 (Pandava Pravesha), sections 13 of 72.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Udyoga Parva, upa-parva 1 (Sainyodyoga), sections 7–12 of 199.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Bhishma Parva, upa-parva 2 (Bhumi), sections 11–12 of 124.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Drona Parva, upa-parva 1 (Dronābhisheka), sections 1–6 of 204.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Karna Parva, upa-parva 1 (Karna), sections 13–18 of 96.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Shalya Parva, upa-parva 1 (Shalya-vadha), sections 13–18 of 65.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Sauptika Parva, upa-parva 2 (Aishika), sections 10–15 of 18.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Stri Parva, upa-parva 1 (Jalapradanika), sections 13–15 of 27.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Shanti Parva, upa-parva 1 (Rajadharma-anusasana), sections 13–18 of 365.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Anushasana Parva, upa-parva 1 (Dana-dharma), sections 13–18 of 168.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Ashvamedhika Parva, upa-parva 1 (Aswamedhika), sections 13–15 of 96.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Ashramavasika Parva, upa-parva 1 (Ashramavasa), sections 13–18 of 39.
From the original text · Mahabharata
43 verses, one idea a child can hold.
From the original text · Bhagavad Gita

Adi Parva: a house that looked lovely, and the tunnel that saved a family.
From the original text · Mahabharata

A mango that only rises when everyone tells the truth.
From the original text · Mahabharata
Krishna's guru-dakshina.
From the original text · Bhagavata Purana
The Vishvarupa, chapter eleven.
From the original text · Bhagavad Gita
Hanuman Chalisa, chaupai 9–12
From the original text · Hanuman Chalisa

A great bridge to reach those who need help, and one small squirrel.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
Small as a cat, in the night.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana

A river that fell from the sky and was caught in gentle hair.
From the original text · Shiva Purana
A door, a father, a new head, told gently.
From the original text · Shiva Purana
The fruit of wisdom and a boy who walked away to Palani.
From the original text · Skanda Purana
Devi Mahatmya chapter 2 of 13 (Markandeya Purana 82), told with courage and no fear.
From the original text · Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati)
The fierce mother stops when she sees Shiva, told for children.
From the original text · Shiva Purana
A moon-bell on her forehead.
From the original text · Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati)
Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 1, chapter 3 of 19.
From the original text · Bhagavata Purana
Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 2, chapter 3 of 10.
From the original text · Bhagavata Purana
Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 3, chapter 3 of 33.
From the original text · Bhagavata Purana
Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 4, chapter 3 of 31.
From the original text · Bhagavata Purana
Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 5, chapter 3 of 26.
From the original text · Bhagavata Purana
Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 6, chapter 3 of 19.
From the original text · Bhagavata Purana
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