A N D Haskar by Dvatrimsika, Simhasana -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Page Contents About the Author Dedication Key to the Pronunciation of Sanskrit Words Introduction Simhasana Dvatrimsika: Thirty Two Tales

PART I

I. Prologue II. King Bhartrihari and the Fruit of Immortality III. Vikrama wins the Kingdom IV. Vikrama and the Wicked Yogi V. Vikrama gains the Throne VI. Vikrama’s Death and the hiding of the Throne VII. The Discovery of the Throne VIII. The Minister’s Tale IX. The Minister’s Tale continued

PART II: The Thirty-two Tales of the Throne

1. King Bhoja attempts to mount the Throne 2. The Secret of the Sacrifice 3. The Four Jewels

Vishnu and the Weaver

4. A Test of Gratitude 5. A Dilemma of Duties 6. Distress and Deceit 7. The Decapitated Duo 8. The Filling of the Lake 9. A Courtesan Rescued 10. The Gifting of the Magic Fruit 11. An Ogre Reformed 12. The Curse on the Callous Wife 13. The Gift of Merit 14. Fate or Endeavour

The Dravida King

15. A Friend Indeed 16. A Springtime Gift 17. Helping a Rival 18. Vikrama visits the Sun 19. The Visit to the Nether World 20. An Example of Effort 21. The Eight Magic Powers 22. The Elixir of Kāmākshā 23. The King’s Daily Schedule 24. The Judgement of Śālivāhana 25. The Halting of Saturn 26. The Heavenly Cow 27. The Gambler 28. The King stops Human Sacrifice 29. The Chiromancer 30. The Magician’s Reward 31. The Genie’s Tale

The Balance of Virtue

32. The Image of Poverty

Epilogue Appendix: The Birth of Vikramaditya Notes Follow Penguin Copyright