The Kathá Sarit Ságara; or, Ocean of the Streams of Story — John Shaqi
The Kathá Sarit Ságara; or, Ocean of the Streams of StorySomadeva Bhatta, active 11th century
General
The Kathá Sarit Ságara; or, Ocean of the Streams of Story
Somadeva Bhatta, active 11th century
Folk literature -- Themes, motives; Hindu mythology; India -- Social life and customs; Tales -- India
Continuation of the story of Udayana, 173-186
Story of Jímútaváhana, 174-186
Story of Jímútaváhana's adventures in a former life, 176-181
Story of Kadrú and Vinatá, 182-183
Chapter XXIII.
Continuation of the story of Udayana, 186-191
Story of Sinhaparákrama, 188
Birth of Udayana's son Naraváhanadatta, 189
Book V.
Chapter XXIV.
Continuation of the story of Udayana and his son, 193-204
Story of Saktivega, king of the Vidyádharas, 194-204
Story of Siva and Mádhava, 197-202
Story of Harasvámin, 203-204
Chapter XXV.
Continuation of the story of Saktivega, 205-219
Story of Asokadatta and Vijayadatta, 208-219
Chapter XXVI.
Conclusion of the story of Saktivega, 220-233
Story of Devadatta, 229-231
Continuation of the story of Udayana and his son, 233
Book VI.
Chapter XXVII.
Continuation of the story of Udayana and his son, 235-246
Story of Kalingadatta, king of Takshasilá, 235-246
Story of the merchant's son in Takshasilá, 236-238
Story of the Apsaras Surabhidattá, 238-239
Story of king Dharmadatta and his wife Nágasrí, 239-240
Story of the seven Bráhmans who devoured a cow in time
of famine, 241
Story of the two ascetics, the one a Bráhman, the other
a Chandála, 241-242
Story of king Vikramasinha and the two Bráhmans, 242-246
Chapter XXVIII.
Continuation of the story of Kalingadatta, 246-257
Birth of his daughter Kalingasená, 246
Story of the seven princesses, 247-249
Story of the prince who tore out his own eye, 247-248
Story of the ascetic who conquered anger, 248-249
Story of Sulochaná and Sushena, 249-252
Story of the prince and the merchant's son who saved
his life, 253-255
Story of the Bráhman and the Pisácha, 255-256
Chapter XXIX.
Continuation of the story of Kalingadatta, 257-267
Story of Kírtisená and her cruel mother-in-law, 260-267
Chapter XXX.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
Reviews
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts on this work.
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account