Fables & Folklores is an anthology with multiple authors encompassing five kids’ stories and seven folklores. Divided into two parts, the first part of this book has kids’ stories dealing with greediness, peace, service, & nature.
The second part of this book deals with the folklores about Aashaadha Ekadashi, Makar Sankranti, Pada Gaya, Diwali, Holi, Dussehra, & Vat Savitri. Get a copy to relish the short and spellbinding stories.
Fable I
It is a pity when our weakness gets the best of us, even when it is ludicrous. It is these same ludicrous weaknesses that help our foes to win against us with ease.
“Greediness” by R. S. Chintalapati tells the story of a greedy king who is after a diamond even after his treasury is whole. It is this weakness that gets him into trouble.
Fable II
Were you ever curious about the inception of Nature? Would you like to read one fictional interpretation of it?
“Nature” by R. S. Chintalapati tells the story of Nature from a theological point-of-view with Gods and mortals intertwined in the tale of the magnificent habitat.
Fable III
Being ambitious is futile if one has no contentment with their achievements. To continue to seek everything we wish for leads to a spiral of failure.
“Peace” by R. S. Chintalapati tells the story of two ambitious brothers, but only one of them has contentment. Find out what happens to each of them after their succession.
Fable IV
To never expect an act of kindness repaid is genuinely serving someone. Such actions might not always repay in wealth, but they provide a sense of satisfaction unmatched by any feeling.
“Service” by R. S. Chintalapati tells the story of a commoner saving an injured soldier who later turns to be a king. Find out what happens next.
Fable V
The thought that the things around us might talk, think and express as we do is undoubtedly a thought many of us have been fascinated by in our day-to-day lives.
“Unnoticed” by R. S. Chintalapati is a narration by a bicycle about its journey from the beginning to the end. It primarily focuses on serving its master to the best of its ability while voicing its only wish.
Folklore I
“Ashadhi Ekadashi” is a festival celebrated on the eleventh lunar day (Ekadashi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Ashadha. Devotees fast during the day and sing the glory of Lord Vishnu during the night.
Read Phani Sarvani’s folklore to know one of the tales that is believed to have led devotees to the practice of fasting on this prominent day.
Folklore II
Do you know why Sankranti is called Makar Sankranti? Do you want to know why sesame seeds are offered to Sun God during this festival?
“Makar Sankranti” by Phani Sarvani tells one of the fascinating stories of the Sun God and Lord Shani that happened, leading to a festival that’s celebrated as per the Sun’s rotation.
Folklore III
Gods and Goddesses come to rescue their devotees by taking any form needed. In Pithapuram, where the Kukkuteswara temple is located, Lord Shiva took a unique form to protect his devotees.
“Pada Gaya” by Phani Sarvani is folklore telling the story as to why Lord Shiva took the form of a rooster alongside telling the legend behind this form.
Folklore IV
Do you know why everyone lights a Diya on Diwali? Do you want to know how a poverty-stricken family gained wealth by just lighting a Diya?
“Sumati’s Wish” by Phani Sarvani tells the story of a poor brahmin family welcoming prosperity in their lives by embracing the Goddess of wealth.
Folklore V
Holi referred to as the “Festival of Colours” or the “Festival of Love” is celebrated with the arrival of spring and is one of the ancient Hindu festivals with a lot of tales related to it stemming from various regions in India.
“The Festival of Colours” by Pooja Jonnalagadda narrates a few of these tales about the festival from different parts of India.
Folklore VI
Universe has both good and evil, and when evil gets out of control, Gods & Goddesses save the universe by destroying it.
As we celebrate Maa Durga’s holiness, “The Legend of Bhramarambika Devi” by V. K. Telkepalli tells the story of how Bhramarambika Devi saved us by destroying evil.
Folklore VII
Out of the many vrat performed throughout the year in the Hindu culture, one vrat women do for the well-being of their husbands is the Vat Savitri. Get to know the story behind this vrat from the epic Mahabharat through Phani Sarvani’s folklore titled after the same name.