Legends Of India

About The Book Legends of India is a collection of well-known Indian myths and fables addressed primarily to young readers between twelve and sixteen years of age ... to inform them of their own rich heritage. It is also addressed to children possibly in other age-groups, in other parts of the world, who may or may not have come across the legends elsewhere. Contents A Word to the Reader Ganga: The River Maid Jawaharlal Nehru's Last Will The Learned Brahmans Yudhishthira and the Faithful Dog The Musical Donkey A Tola of Black Mustard Seeds Uma: The Golden One The Buddha and the Shepherd Boy A Game of Chess The Old Woman and Her Half-Pomegranate Birbal: The Wit The Good and the Bad Villages Two Indian Legends - A Commentary