CONTENTS

 
1. The Hare that ran away 1
 
2. The Monkey and the Crocodile 8
 
3. The Spirit that lived in a Tree 13
 
4. The Hare that was not afraid to die 19
 
5. The Parrot that fed his Parents 27
 
6. The Man who worked to give Alms 35
 
7. The King who saw the Truth 41
 
8. The Bull that demanded fair Treatment 49
 
9. The Bull that proved his Gratitude 57
 
10. The Horse that held out to the End 63
 
11. The Monkey that saved the Herd 71
 
12. The Mallard that asked for too much 77
 
13. The Merchant who overcame all Obstacles 81
 
14. The Elephant that was honored in Old Age 87
 
15. The Faithful Friend 93
 
16. The Hawk and the Osprey 99
 
17. Grandmother’s golden Dish 107
 
18. The Elephant that spared Life 115
 
19. How the Antelope was caught 123
 
20. The Banyan Deer 129
 
21. The Pupil who taught his Teacher 139
 
22. The Man who told a Lie 145
 
23. The Crow that thought it knew 153
 
24. The Judas Tree 159
 
25. The River-fish and the Money 163
 
26. The Dreamer in the Wood 171
 
27. The Rice Measure 175
 
28. The Poisonous Trees 183
 
29. The well-trained Elephant 189
 
30. The wise Physician 197