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Jataka 260 of 547, Tikanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 310 of 547, Catukkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 360 of 547, Pañcakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 385 of 547, Chakkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 405 of 547, Sattakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 426 of 547, Aṭṭhakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 436 of 547, Navakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 448 of 547, Dasakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ages 7-12+from$1.99 - Mittamitta Jataka (No. 473)Coming soonSoonMittamitta Jataka (No. 473)
Jataka 473 of 547, Dvādasakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 483 of 547, Terasakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 493 of 547, Pakiṇṇakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 506 of 547, Vīsatinipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 520 of 547, Tiṃsanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 547 of 547, Mahānipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 10, wave 10 (taranga 66 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 10 (taranga 77 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
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Silver from a copper pot.
From the original text · Oral tradition
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A story Birbal told the court.
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Who deserved the gratitude?
From the original text · Vetala Panchavimshati (Baital Pachisi)
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A borrowed king.
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The Golden DeerAranya Kanda: a beautiful thing that was not what it seemed.
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A loyal carpenter helps his lovesick friend reach the palace, with consequences.
From the original text · Panchatantra · Mitra-bheda
The Brahmin, the Thief and the Demon
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 3 · Book 11 / 18
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
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The Sparrow and the Shivering Monkey
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 4 · Book 11 / 13
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Three-Breasted Princess
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 5 · Book 11 / 12
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
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Hitopadesha, Book 4, fable 4.11.
From the original text · Hitopadesha
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Jataka 11 of 547, Ekanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 161 of 547, Dukanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 261 of 547, Tikanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 311 of 547, Catukkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 361 of 547, Pañcakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 386 of 547, Chakkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 406 of 547, Sattakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 437 of 547, Navakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 449 of 547, Dasakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 494 of 547, Pakiṇṇakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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From the original text · Jataka
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Ocean of the Streams of Story, book 12, wave 11 (taranga 78 of 124).
From the original text · Kathasaritsagara (Ocean of the Streams of Stories)
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A bird that only said Rama.
From the original text · Oral tradition
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And comes back with a message.
From the original text · Oral tradition
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A wedding riddle.
From the original text · Vetala Panchavimshati (Baital Pachisi)
Ages 7-12+from$1.99 The Ungrateful Man
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A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
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A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
How Supersmart Ate the Elephant
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A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
The Fiend Who Washed His Feet
Reading age 0-3Open book →Series Part 5 · Book 12 / 12
A gentle Panchatantra story for careful listening.
From the original text · Panchatantra
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Hitopadesha, Book 4, fable 4.12.
From the original text · Hitopadesha
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Jataka 12 of 547, Ekanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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