Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite

by Duncan Forbes

27 chapters4h 36mEnglish1871

About this book

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

Chapters (27)

1Translator's Preface and Preface

229

2Introductory Tale

1317

3Tale I

1391

4Tale II

538

5Tale III

848

6Tale IV

1671

7Tale V

427

8Tale VI

628

9Tale VII

311

10Tale VIII

482

11Tale IX

466

12Tale X

381

13Tale XI

559

14Tale XII

320

15Tale XIII

562

16Tale XIV

1005

17Tale XV

925

18Tale XVI

609

19Tale XVII

481

20Tale XVIII

742

21Tale XIX

610

22Tale XX

364

23Tale XXI

270

24Tale XXII

251

25Tale XXIII

627

26Tale XXIV

166

27Tale XXV

434

Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite

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Chapters (27)

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