The Boy Who Conquered Himself
In the Punjab, where five rivers flow like silver ribbons across golden fields, where the sun blazes bright and the […]
South Asian Stories
South Asian folktales for children. Stories from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and neighboring countries.
The Rice Merchant’s Daughter
In the bustling city of Hangzhou, during the time when the Song Dynasty ruled China and the West Lake reflected
Tenzin and the Mountain Path
In a small village nestled among the foothills of the great Himalayas, where prayer flags fluttered like the wings of
The Peacock Prince and the Village Potter
Once upon a time in a kingdom that was neither here nor there (though certainly somewhere, for all kingdoms must
The Grateful Fish Prince
# The Grateful Fish Prince ## A Gentle Tale of Kindness from Thailand In a quiet village beside the Chao
The Tiger, the Brahmin, and the Jackal
Learn These Words Brahmin A Hindu holy man or priest who devotes his life to spiritual learning and helping others
Nachiketa and the Lord of Death
A fearless boy named Nachiketa journeys to the realm of death after his father’s angry words. There, he asks Yama,
Prahlada and the Pillar of Fire
Young Prahlada refuses to worship his tyrannical father, King Hiranyakashipu, because he sees divinity in all things. Despite many attempts
The Butter Thief: Krishna’s Childhood Pranks
Young Krishna loves butter and delights in stealing it from village homes with his friends. When his mother Yashoda tries
The Elephant and the Blind Men
Moral of the Story We each see only part of the truth; wisdom/” title=”More stories about wisdom”>wisdom comes from listening
