The Traveller and the Tiger
What would you do if a dangerous animal asked for your help?
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The Dog, the Donkey, and a Midnight Lesson
Do you have a pet that is protective of you? Read this interesting tale involving two such animals.
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The Mouse That Became a Tiger
The story of how a mouse magically became a tiger
Read StoryAbout Hitopadesha Stories
Hitopadesha stories are short, fun tales that teach important lessons about being kind, clever, and making good choices. These stories often feature animals like lions, foxes, monkeys, and turtles who talk and go on adventures. They help children learn about friendship, honesty, and wisdom in an easy and entertaining way.
The Hitopadesha was written in Sanskrit by a man named Narayana over a thousand years ago. He wrote these stories to help young princes learn how to be wise and good rulers.
A German scholar named Friedrich Max Müller translated the Hitopadesha into German. He loved learning about Indian stories and wanted to share them with the world. That's how these bedtime stories became popular not just in India but around the world.
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