The phoenix in the sky : tales of wonder and wisdom from world religions

By:

Ananthakrishnan, Indira

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: United Kingdom Hachette India 2020Description: 170pISBN:

9789389253610

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

821.92 ANA

Summary: Why does a prince give up everything in the search of truth? What can a little squirrel do to help Rama build a bridge across the sea? How does a coat end up becoming a guest at a banquet? This fascinating collection of stories answers these questions and more, while introducing you to the everyday wisdom of ancient scriptures. Handpicked from a range of texts - from the Mahabharata and the Upanishads to the Bible and the Quran, from the Jatakas and Jain parables to Lao Tzu's teachings - these are tales of wise kings and wandering monks, of ordinary people and their extraordinary deeds, of great escapes and mighty miracles, of clever creatures and foolish gods. Heart-warming, uplifting and sprinkled with gentle wit, these stories will comfort and inspire you every time you read them.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Plaksha University Library	Literature	821.92 ANA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		001762

Why does a prince give up everything in the search of truth?
What can a little squirrel do to help Rama build a bridge across the sea?
How does a coat end up becoming a guest at a banquet?
This fascinating collection of stories answers these questions and more, while introducing you to the everyday wisdom of
ancient scriptures.

Handpicked from a range of texts - from the Mahabharata and the Upanishads to the Bible and the Quran, from the Jatakas and Jain parables to Lao Tzu's teachings - these are tales of wise kings and wandering monks, of ordinary people and their extraordinary deeds, of great escapes and mighty miracles, of clever creatures and foolish gods.
Heart-warming, uplifting and sprinkled with gentle wit, these stories will comfort and inspire you every time you read them.

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