A King’s Whim and Other Stories of Vikram and Betal

A King’s Whim and Other Stories of Vikram and Betal

by Rama Venkataraman
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About the Book

The Stories of Vikram and Betal have been an integral part of Indian folktales since the time immemorial. They not only give healthy entertainment and day-to-day wisdoms to the children, but also Provide deep insight into Indian culture. This book is an illustrated collection of 14 such stories. And we are sure our young readers will like them.

About the Author

Dr.(Mrs) Rama Venkataraman, a prolific writer has many books to her credit in diverse fields. A doctorate in Environmental science from Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, she later went to do her M.D in Acupuncture science and has penned several easy to understand books in that field. Apart from that two of her well acclaimed books are ‘Ladakh a Himalayan treasure’ and ‘Dramatic version of seven Major Upanishad’.This is her venture in the field of Children’s books. Here the Vikram & Betal stories are written in a lucid and descriptive style transporting the young readers into realm of yonder.

Table of Contents

King Vikramaditya—The Believer and the Non-believer—A King's Whim—The Queen's Conduct—The Private Advisor—Strange Decision—The Mantras Which Failed to Take Effect—The Tale of a Beautiful Damsel—The Three Experts—The Four Brothers—A Miser Turned to Man of Charity—The Two Dreams—A Physician's Dilemma—How Effective Was the Curse—How Correct Was the Judgement

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