Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 16, wave 3 (taranga 113 of 124).
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 16, wave 3 (taranga 113 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 17, wave 3 (taranga 116 of 124).
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 18, wave 3 (taranga 122 of 124).
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1674 · Shivaji's coronation affirms independent rule, Hindu devotion and the duties of protecting his people.

19th century · The devotion and character of the mother in Vivekananda's early family life.

1893 · Vivekananda presents Hindu thought at the Parliament of Religions and speaks for religious acceptance.
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Ayodhya Kand, doha 61–80
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Lanka Kand, doha 61–80
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Uttar Kand, doha 61–80
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Udyoga Parva, upa-parva 1 (Sainyodyoga), sections 13–18 of 199.
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Bhishma Parva, upa-parva 3 (Bhagavad Gita), sections 13–18 of 124.
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Sauptika Parva, upa-parva 2 (Aishika), sections 16–18 of 18.
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Ashvamedhika Parva, upa-parva 2 (Anugita), sections 16–21 of 96.
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Ashramavasika Parva, upa-parva 1 (Ashramavasa), sections 19–24 of 39.
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42 verses, one idea a child can hold.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 10, chapter 2 of 90.
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Hanuman Chalisa, chaupai 13–16
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 2, chapter 4 of 10.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 3, chapter 4 of 33.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 4, chapter 4 of 31.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 5, chapter 4 of 26.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 6, chapter 4 of 19.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 7, chapter 4 of 15.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 8, chapter 4 of 24.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 9, chapter 4 of 24.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 11, chapter 4 of 31.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 12, chapter 4 of 13.
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Kena Upanishad, khanda 4 of 4, as one small bedtime idea.
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From the original text · The Principal Upanishads
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