Author: Devika Rangachari
Publisher: Children Book Trust
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 119
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170119081
Description
Handed down from generation to generation, these stories in this volume cover Kashmir’s rich culture, traditions and beliefs. The selections from the classic work make a scintillating reading.
Rajatarangini means River of Kings. The stories were written by Kalhana, a famous eleventh-century historian-poet. These bring to light the economic, political and social conditions of his time, and give interesting glimpses of life, including intrigues, in the royal court. Characters of the epics, such as Sri Krishna, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and many others find a place in the events.
Contents
The Story Of Kashmir (a)
Legends Of The Nagas
The Rule Of A Woman
The Snake-King
The Man Who Died And Became A King
The Heavenly Parasol
The Poet’s Destiny
The King With Two Mothers