Wisdom stories of India : tales of gods, sages & sorcerers / author, Laura Burges ; storyteller Vinita Prachi Murarka ; illustrator by Wen Hsu.
Enter a world of living gods and goddesses, wise queens and kings, brave warriors, and mystical monks with fourteen beloved stories that have been told throughout India for generations. Take a journey through places both familiar and mysterical with exciting tales that unravel important lessons, demonstrated by historical and spirtual figures that show true bravery and grit in the face of difficult choices. Meet Krishna, a playful god; Mai Bhago, the brave woman warrior; Siddhartha, the boy Buddha; Mahavira, the wise protector of animals; Goddess Durga, vanquisher of the Buffal Demon; and other charming characters!
Record details
- ISBN: 9781645471547
- ISBN: 1645471543
- Physical Description: v, 129 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Boulder, Colorado : Bala Kids, an imprint of Shambhala Publications, Inc., [2025]
- Copyright: ℗♭2025.
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Tales of Krishna -- Chandanbala: an Indian Cinderella story -- Jain -- Goddess Durga and the Buffalo Demon -- Hindu -- A game of chess -- Muslim and Hindu -- Guru Nanak and the sorceress -- Sikhi -- Arjuna and Kusha -- Buddhist -- Kabir and the power of words -- Sufi, Mulsim, and Hindu -- Siddhartha -- Buddhist -- Mai Bhago: the woman warrior -- Sikhi -- Mahavira and the cobra -- Jain -- Yima and the great snowstorm -- Zoroastrian -- Women of the trees -- Adivasi and Hindu -- What does an elephant look like? -- traditional.
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Folk tales.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | J 398.2 BUR (Text) | 30229101448065 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Enter a world of living gods and goddesses, wise queens and kings, brave warriors, and mystical monks with fourteen beloved stories that have been told throughout India for generations. Take a journey through places both familiar and mysterical with exciting tales that unravel important lessons, demonstrated by historical and spirtual figures that show true bravery and grit in the face of difficult choices. Meet Krishna, a playful god; Mai Bhago, the brave woman warrior; Siddhartha, the boy Buddha; Mahavira, the wise protector of animals; Goddess Durga, vanquisher of the Buffal Demon; and other charming characters!
