Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite, The by Duncan Forbes (1798 – 1868)
by Mentor New York
July 17, 2023 2:00 am
Originally written in Sanskrit by Somdev Bhatt, the Vetala Panchavimshati or Baitâl Pachchisi, also popularly known as Vikram Betal is a collection of tales and legends from India. Set in the 11th century, the tales intend to impart moral/social lessons. The practices may not be viable anymore to the letter but the basic message may still act as a guide to help live good lives. – Summary by dc
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