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Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda, sargas 41–45 of 77, told for each age.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
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From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
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Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kanda, sargas 51–55 of 68, told for each age.
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Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda, sargas 56–60 of 128, told for each age.
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Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda, sargas 46–50 of 111, told for each age.
From the original text · Valmiki Ramayana
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Bal Kand, doha 221–240
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Ayodhya Kand, doha 221–240
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Adi Parva, upa-parva 5 (Astika), sections 25–30 of 236.
From the original text · Mahabharata
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Sabha Parva, upa-parva 9 (Dyuta), sections 51–56 of 81.
From the original text · Mahabharata
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Vana Parva, upa-parva 4 (Kairata), sections 38–41 of 324.
From the original text · Mahabharata
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Virata Parva, upa-parva 3 (Go-harana), sections 61–66 of 72.
From the original text · Mahabharata
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Udyoga Parva, upa-parva 5 (Yanasandhi), sections 47–52 of 199.
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Bhishma Parva, upa-parva 4 (Bhishma-vadha), sections 61–66 of 124.
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Drona Parva, upa-parva 3 (Abhimanyu-vadha), sections 51–56 of 204.
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Karna Parva, upa-parva 2 (Karna-vadha), sections 63–68 of 96.
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Shalya Parva, upa-parva 4 (Gadayuddha), sections 60–65 of 65.
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Shanti Parva, upa-parva 1 (Rajadharma-anusasana), sections 67–72 of 365.
From the original text · Mahabharata
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Anushasana Parva, upa-parva 1 (Dana-dharma), sections 67–72 of 168.
From the original text · Mahabharata
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Ashvamedhika Parva, upa-parva 2 (Anugita), sections 64–69 of 96.
From the original text · Mahabharata
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20 verses, one idea a child can hold.
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Trinavarta, and a baby too heavy to carry.
From the original text · Bhagavata Purana
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A journey to the ocean and beyond.
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Devi Mahatmya chapter 11 of 13 (Markandeya Purana 91), told with courage and no fear.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 1, chapter 12 of 19.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 3, chapter 12 of 33.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 4, chapter 12 of 31.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 5, chapter 12 of 26.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 6, chapter 12 of 19.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 7, chapter 12 of 15.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 8, chapter 12 of 24.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 9, chapter 12 of 24.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 11, chapter 12 of 31.
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Bhagavata Purana, Skandha 12, chapter 12 of 13.
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Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Ungrateful Man
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A kind man saves a tiger, a monkey, a snake, and a man from a well. His animal friends help him when he needs it most.
From the original text · Panchatantra
Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Snake in the Prince's Belly
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A prince feels weak. A kind princess marries him. Two little snakes know a magic cure!
From the original text · Panchatantra
Suno Katha· PanchatantraClever's Big Treat
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A clever jackal finds a big treat and uses a trick to get it open.
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Suno Katha· PanchatantraThe Grumpy Rider's Secret
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A grumpy creature wants a ride. A clever question helps a Brahmin find his way home!
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Hitopadesha, Book 4, fable 4.12.
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Jataka 12 of 547, Ekanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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Jataka 162 of 547, Dukanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 262 of 547, Tikanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 312 of 547, Catukkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 362 of 547, Pañcakanipata, from Cowell's edition.
From the original text · Jataka
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Jataka 387 of 547, Chakkanipata, from Cowell's edition.
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