Author: Jyotsna Atre
Painter/Illustrator/: Chandan Sen Gupta
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 114
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8178060590
Description
In the early sixteenth century, Tenali Rama was a jester in the court of King Krishna Deva Raya, the ruler of Vijayanagara in south India.
Known for his sharp wit, intelligence and sense of humour, Tenali Rama was one of the eight pillars in the Vijayanagara court.Each tale in this volume reveals some or all facets of Tenali
Contents
Part I:
1. The royal Heir
2. Meeting god
3. Time is Money
4. The greedy thieves
5. Behind One’s Back
6. The four Questions
7. The Miserly carpenter
8. Destiny or Karma
9. Beggar’s true worth
10. The Real culprit
11. Artist’s Impression
12. Who’s Worthy of These flowers?
13. Mum’s the Word
14. The Magic Key ring
15. Heaven and Hell
16. Truth as You See It
PART II:
1. Clothes Make a Man
2. Future Perfect
3. Words and Deeds
4. Money makes the World go Round
5. Ni, Nine, Ninety-nine
6. The Mother Tongue
7. You Reap What You Sow
8. Fools All
9. Cryptic Blessings
10. Who Gets the Baby?
11. Who is the Most Honest?
12. Dead Rat
13. Selfless Charity