Category: Avenues

There were the days of New Year around Diwali. In a thrashing place of the village Vadod, the heaps of reaped harvests were lying ready. Daughters and daughters-in-law of Jaga Patel while sowing seeds were dreaming of receiving new clothes and new ornaments. Cold breeze was blowing. Pearl like water drops were raining on the soil and hem of chundadi of women harvest reaper were fluttering. In the winter sun, bright, thick granules of millet were laid in a thrashing place. Jaga Patel stared at the pile of his own millet. This green millet grew so abundantly that Jaga Patel could not embrace its vastness in one glance. In the early morning, Jaga Patel’s sinful motive overpowered his mind. He…

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On the throne of Muli in the seventh generation there was one Chachoji. Once the king of Halwad Kesarji, the king of Dhrol and Chachoji went together to take a bath in River Gomti. While taking a bath, the Rulers of Dhrol and Dhangdhra kept many vows; but Chachoji took the vow, ‘Whatever I have with me, I would give to my mendicants.’ All three pilgrims went home. Gradually two great Rulers gave up their vows but resolution of Chachoji was very risky. He was ready to sacrifice his life. The Ruler of Halwad provoked his Dasodi Charan. The Ruler gave promise to Charan that if he will break his religious vow then he would give him whatever he demands.…

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In the northwestern region of Sri Lanka, in a village called Andara-waewa, a remarkable child wasborn. Hitihami was considered a true giant by size and strength. From an early age, he displayedextraordinary strength and an insatiable appetite. By the time he was seven, he was consuming fourquarts of cooked rice daily. As he grew, his strength became legendary, effortlessly catching haresand mouse-deer with his bare hands. At just twelve years old, Hitihami asked his mother for food before setting out to clear a chena.Armed with two bill-hooks, he completed the task in a single day. He then instructed his father toset fire to it and continued working tirelessly single handedly building fences, sowing millet, andeven preparing a tawalla large enough…

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In the mighty kingdom of Magadha, there ruled a fierce and ambitious king, Rudrapratap Singh. He was a warrior like no other, expanding his empire through blood and steel, crushing enemies without hesitation. He saw himself as invincible, destined to be remembered as the greatest ruler in history. One day, an old, blind sage, Rishi Rishaba, arrived at the royal court. The court fell silent as the frail yet commanding figure stepped forward. The sage needed no invitation, nor did he wait for the king’s questions. Instead, in a voice that echoed through the grand hall, he declared: “O mighty king, beware. Your own flesh and blood will be the cause of your downfall.” A murmur ran through the court,…

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