Contents Ganesha Tale The First Worshipabitity 9 Yama and Nachiketa Tale A Guest is God on Visit 13 King Trayaruna � Sage Vrisha Tale The Honour of a Scholar 18 Etareya Tale An Ideal Son 22 Sage Saubhari Tale Like Company � Like Character 26 Sage Dadhichi Tale Be Knowledgeworthy 32 Satyakama Tale Ancient Education and Cow 37 Nabhanedishtha Tale The Privilege of Gods 40 Brahma Tale The Meaning of �D� 43 Sage Bhardwaja Tale In Defence of the Land 46 Bali Tale Tread Religiously 50 Harishchandra Tale Move On � March Ahead 54 Sukanya Tale The Sacrifice of Daughter 58 Narya, Yadu, Turviti & Turvash Tale Self � Defence and Diplomacy 62 Devapi � Shantnu Tale The Aim of the Ruler 66 Drupada and Drona Tale Eye of Friendship 69 Shachi � Nahush Tale The test of Intelligence 73 Aaruni � Uddalaka Tale The Ideal Students 77 Ushasti Tale Soul Dharma 80 Sage Bhardwaj Tale The Piety of Knowledge 84 Sage Mareecha Tale A Test for Sage 88 Sage Bhrigu � Vishnu Tale Humility is the Highest Virtue 93 Narada Illusion Tale The Redemption of Devotee 97 Sage Gritasamada Tale Winning with Smart Thinking 101 Brahma Tale The Secret of Victory 104 Vishwamitra � Vashista Tale Glory of Good Company 107 Power Supreme Tale The Cause of Downfall 110 Dharma Tale Be Dutifully Religious 13 Raikwa Tale Prinding King & Learned Pauper 116 Sage Brothers Tales Suspicion and Repentence 119 Yagyavalkya � Maitreyi Tale Gain of Nectar 122 Shwetaketu Tale What is Truth? 125