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Anil, a young boy from a small coastal town, longs for adventure and dreams of sailing the seas. He meets Captain Macbeth who offers him a chance to join his ship and see the world. Anil eagerly prepares for the voyage, but hides his plans from his parents. However, his mother overhears a conversation about the ship's departure and Anil realizes he can't leave without his parents knowing. He decides to wait for another opportunity to join the ship in the future. Meanwhile, the story shifts to the tale of Rama and Ravana, where Rama defeats Ravana in battle and rescues Sita. Finally, a man offers to help cure the king's sleeplessness by allowing the king to work as a laborer, leading the king to realize the value of hard work. Anil and his parents lived in a small coastal town on the Kathiawar peninsula, where Anil's father was an engineer in the public works department. The boy attended local school, but as his home was away from the town, he hadn't the opportunity of making many friends. Sometimes he went for a walk with his father or mother, but most of the time they were busy. His mother in the house, his father in the office, and as a result, he was usually left to look after his own resources. However, one day Anil's father took him down to the docks. About two miles from the house, they drowned down in a car, which they took right up to the pier. It was a small port with a cargo steamer and dock and a few fishing vessels in the harbour, but the sight of the sea and ships put a strange longing in Anil's heart. The fishing vessels piled only up and down the gulf, but the tidal steamer with its black hull and red and white funnel held romance of great distances and faraway ports of call with magic names like Yokama, Walaparishos, Andigo, London. Anil's father knew the captain of the steamer and took his son abroad. The captain was a Scotsman, Mr. Mac, where a very jolly person with a thunderous laugh that showed up a set of dirty LODs, Mr. Mac, were likely to chew tobacco and split it all over the deck. But he offered Anil's father the best of cigarettes and produced a bar of chocolate for Anil. Well, young man, he said to the boy with the wing, how would you like to join the crew of my ship and see the world? I would like to very much, Captain Sir, said Anil. Looking up uncertainly at his father, the captain, floored with laughter, patted Anil on his shoulder and spat on the floor. You'd like to? I wonder what your father has to say, then, but Anil's father had nothing to say. Anil visited the ship once again. Scrub the deck and clean the cabins, and you don't have to pay me anything. Captain Macbeth was taken aback, but a twinkle came into his eyes, and he put his head back and laughed indulgently. You are just the person we want, we sail any day now, my boy, so you'd better get yourself ready. A little more cargo and we'll be steaming into the Arabian Sea. First call Aden, then Suez, end of the canal. Will you tell me one or two days before we sail, so that I can get my things ready? Asked Anil. I'll do that, said the captain. But don't you think you should discuss this with your father? Your parents might not like being left alone so suddenly. Oh no, sir, I can't tell him, they wouldn't like it at all. You won't tell them, will you, Captain Sir? No, of course not, my boy, said Captain Macbeth, with a huge wink. Along with his father and got to know the captain a little better, the captain said, well, boy, whenever you have nothing to do, you are welcome abroad my ship. You can have a look at my ship, engines if you like, or anything else that takes your fancy. The next day, Anil walked down to the docks alone, and the captain lowered the gangplank specially for him. Anil spent the entire day on board, asking questions of the captain and the crew. He made friends quickly, and the following day, when he came abroad, they greeted him as though he was already one of them. Can I go with you on your next voyage? He asked the captain. I can. During the next two days, Anil remained at home, feverishly excited, busily making preparations for the voyage. He filled a pillowcase with some clothes, a penknife, and a bar of chocolate, and hid the bundle in an old cupboard. At dinner one evening, the conversation shifts, and Anil's mother spoke to her husband. I understand. Your friend, the captain of the cargo ship, sails tonight, that's right, said the boy's father. We won't see him again for some time, Anil wanted to interrupt and inform them that Captain MacBrayer wouldn't be sailing yet, but he did not want to arouse his parents' suspiciousness, said mother. Anil hadn't been down to the docks for the two days, and the captain couldn't have had the opportunity of notifying Anil of the ship's imminent departure. Anyway, Anil decided there was no time to lose. He went to his room and, collecting the bundle of clothes he'd brought out of the house, his parents were sitting out on the veranda, and for a while, Anil stood outside in the gathering, just watching them. He felt a pang of regret for having to leave them alone for so long, perhaps several months he would like to take them along too, but he knew that wouldn't be practical, perhaps when he had the ship of his own. Next year sometime, he told himself Captain MacBrayer would return, he would be back, and then, Anil wouldn't make a mistake, he would be one of the ship long before it sailed. Captain MacBrayer had promised to take him alone and wasn't an adult, ought to be trusted, and so we remained for a long time on the fire, starting out to the sea, until the steamer went o'er, and then, he picked up his bundle and made for home. This year, next year sometime, Yokohama, Valparaiso, San Diego, London, Saga of Vishnu, Ayodhya, after Rama's return. After the death of Indrajit, one by one, all of Ravana's various fell on the battlefield. Finally, Ravana had to set out alone to fight with Rama. Even as he set out, Mandodari once again tried to make him see reason. My lord, she bleeded. There's still time. You can even now raise Swasitha to her husband. Rama is sure to forgive you. Don't set out on his path of evil. There's restriction. Ravana was only an angel. Even if the sun and moon forget their paths in the heavens, Ravana won't budge from his resolve. I don't care what happens to me, but I will not bow before Rama or seek his forgiveness. Then, he definitely mounted his chariot and ran by ten mountains along. A medicine made from the herb revived Lakshmana. In the meantime, Indra sent a celestial chariot for Rama along with his own charioteer called Mataali. Rama mounted that chariot and went to the fight with Ravana. The demon rushed into the fray with a volley of loud battle cries coming out of all his ten heads. There was a frightful battle within the two great warriors. Ravana rained arrows in Rama with ferocious strength, but Rama dodged them with great dexterity and skill. However, skillfully Rama fought, he found it difficult to kill. Ravana, the moment he cut off one of the head, another would grow in its place. When his arrows pierced Ravana's heart or any other vital part of his body, it seemed to do him no harm. The reasons, the source of all Ravana's strength and life lay hidden in his navel. He could not with the death of Ravana. The war came to an end off Rama named Yuvishna, the king of Lanka. Then Sita came out of the garden where she had been held captive. Rama welcomed her and told her that he had killed the wicked Ravana who had abducted her. Then he asked her for what she wanted to do now. Sita felt hurt. There was no questions of what she wanted. She said she would go through a purification by fire. A fire pit was prepared and Sita stepped into it. The flames lapped around her and Sita was soon hidden by the yellow tongues of the flames for some time. Then he told Rama that Sita was as pure as fire had entered. Agni then greeted her with Rama. Afterwards, Rama, Lakshmana and Sita got into the Pushpapu Manav and flew back into it. Brode perhaps to see his fall quickly. And they learnt all the arts and crafts of behaving of their age and their taste. Plot of sage Valmiki and learnt all that. Once there was a drought in Ayodhya. Sri Rama was then advised by his gurus. One day the twins found the wandering horse in the forest near the hermitage. They captured the horse and tied it up. Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna soon came there to challenge the captors. They found that they were two young boys. However, they could not free the horse as boys seemed quite weak in warfare. They fell to the arrow sent by the twins and lay unconscious. Finally, Rama himself came to the fight to the boys who were holding his horse captive. Sage Valmiki and Sita then appeared on the scene and told Rama that the twins were his own sons. Long ago, there was a king who had every reason to be happy. He had a beautiful queen and lovely looking children. Around the place was a fine garden. The people of the land were prosperous. Unfortunately, the king was not happy because he could not get any sleep at night. He tried several medicines prescribed by famous physicians of his kingdom as well from the neighboring lands. But to no avail. One night, he could not get even a wink. He felt disgusted as soon as it really committed the king with suppress. I am poor. Unless I work hard, I cannot feed my family. Otherwise, I could sleep to my heart's content. News read the man. Have you heard how the king suffers from sleeplessness? Asked the king. Yes, that surprises me. He must be having a haughty pet and servants to fan him. I don't understand why he should not get any sleep. Said the man. The king kept quiet. The man stood up saying, I cannot afford to rest any longer. I must finish cutting the other tree before the supervisor comes. The cure for sleeplessness. I will work for you. Replied the king and took hold of the axe. It really committed the king with suppress. I am poor. Unless I work hard, I cannot feed my family. Otherwise, I could sleep to my heart's content. News read the man. Have you heard how the king suffers from sleeplessness? Asked the king. Yes, that surprises me. I must finish cutting the other tree before the supervisor comes. The cure for sleeplessness. Asked the king. Yes, that surprises me. He must be having a haughty pet and servants to fan him. I don't understand why he should not get any sleep. Said the man. The king kept quiet. The man stood up saying, I cannot afford to rest any longer. I must finish cutting the other tree before the supervisor comes. He then began to his axe against the tree. The king kept looking at him for a while, admiringly, and then said, My friend, please take a rest for a while under your tree. I want to see how you sleep. But didn't I tell you that I must finish cutting this tree soon? Said the man. Don't worry about that. I'll work for you. Replied the king and took hold of the axe. The woodcutter looked grateful. He stretched himself under a big tree and must sleep in no time. How surprising. He does not need any bed or a pillow. Yet how soundly does he sleep? Said the king to himself and dried his hand at cutting the tree. But the king shocked and agitated the man. I said, Get out of my sight. If you disturb this man, I'll smash your head. The supervisor frightened. He stepped back and, before leaving this wood, murmured, For the sake of his own prestige, I'll be back soon. Sure enough and teach you a lesson. He had not gone far when the king's bodyguards came there in search of him. The king is missing since morning. Have you by any chance seen him? They asked. I haven't seen the king. But here is a pillow who talks like a king. Who talks like a king. Then Was shown he just a common man and left the place to the secret door. After walking into the wood breeze and the cool atmosphere gave him some peace. Soon he heard a continuous thudding sound. He looked in all directions. Saw a man cutting down the tree. Poor fellow. How hard he works. Stood the king as he looked on. A little later he A little later he stopped, wiped his face and lay down in a carefree mood. But suddenly he saw the king in a disguise and sat up. You seem very tired. Better relax for a while. Said the king. Thank God. For a moment I mistook you as my boss, the supervisor of the forest. He'll get me if he finds me resting. Said the man. He then wiped his hand. You seem to be a normal man. Not a guest with a heart bug. Your hands are soft. Look at mine. They are rugged as a crocodile's back. Are you a tailor? No, I'm not. Answered the king smilingly. But you look sleepy. How can you sleep after such hard work? How can I sleep? The man repeated the word. Substituted amazed at the question. Why would I sleep for a week at a stretch if I had the opportunity? In a short while he felt tired and fast asleep. He removed his shirt and after a good deal of labour succeeded in filling the day. By now he had hardly any strength to stand. He lay down near the sleeping man and he was soon fast asleep himself. Later that evening he was angry to see the worker asleep by the side of a stranger. He gave a kick and shouted, Get up, you fool! The man did not wake up, but the king did. He googled his eyes as the supervisor and protested. Why do you shout? Can't you leave the man in peace? Who are you to tell me what I should or should not do? Challenged the supervisor, The king stooped to the side of the server as he pointed his finger at the king. The bodyguard should not take long to recognise the king even though he was dressed as a commoner. They saluted him and said, With constant your majesty, You are dying with anxiety at your sudden disappearance. The king ordered them to carry this man to the palace and that they wait that his sleep is not disturbed. Put him on a bed of silk. When he wakes up, feed him. Sometimes you can allow him to sleep again. He has thought me the cure of my sleeplessness. Not hot enough. C.R. Rajagopal, one of the greatest freedom fighters India has known, was known for his dry breath. Once he happened to be travelling Once he happened to be travelling on a very hot and sour day on his co-passenger's day, An Englishman was obviously uneasy and irritated with the hot weather. His half-friend, poor friend, remarked, It's a very hot afternoon. Not hot enough, said Rajaji coolly. The Englishman was further irked. Not hot enough. What do you mean? And Rajaji smilingly said, Not enough to keep you gentlemen out of our country. New Tales of King Vikram and the Vitthala A pundit corrects himself. Once again the determined King Vikramacharya went to the ancient tree where the Vitthala was hanging with the corpse. He brought down the corpse, shouldered it again and set off towards the cremation ground. Then the Vitthala, who possessed the corpse, spoke to him, O King! He said, You are really very persistent and patient. Why have you undertaken this difficult task again and again? I have made you speak and brought you back to this tree. I haven't allowed you to proceed with your self-assigned task. What? And clobbers abounded wherever I went. The villagers considered the ghost sign a divine. Everyone from the farm labourer to the landowner participated in a harvest festival which was held every year on the banks of the river. A wise and great pundit named Jagannath lived in the village. He was a good poet as well. And there was none to match him in the villages nearby. Unfortunately, his wisdom and poetry reached out of the few landlords Saga of Vishnu Ayodhya after Rama's return is completed and then And clobbers abounded wherever I went. The villagers considered the ghost sign a divine. Everyone from the farm labourer to the landowner participated in a harvest festival which was held every year on the banks of the river. A wise and great pundit named Jagannath lived in the village. He was a good poet as well. And there was none to match him in the villages nearby. Unfortunately, his wisdom and poetry reached out of the few landlords and educated people of the area. The educated could not enjoy the joys of the poetry or derive any benefit from his wisdom. Neither was unable to get of them. Jagannath was no longer a god for them. He regarded the villagers and considered them as uncultured. And clobbers abounded wherever I went. The villagers considered the ghost sign a divine. Make sure and be careful about being certain about your goals. One never knows when something will happen to change one's mind. If something does one's mind if something does happen to change your attitude and your principles then you will feel that all this labour was useless to illustrate my point. I will now tell you a story and the Vethala began a new story. This happened many years ago in the village of Harthavana on the banks of the Ghosthani river. Harthavana was a slum in nature with fertile fields which yielded bountiful harvests in this field where there were shrubberies, rooteries There were nuances whenever necessary to enhance the comprehension of his audience. Their doubts were always removed completely. Pandit Jagannath described and disagreed with Sridhar so that he tried all means to convince Sridhar be it by persuasion, advice or even with reprimands. He often used to say it is important for lovers of poetry to have an understanding and perception as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning as it is for poetry to have meaning to meet the bride Sharda to meet the bride Sharda and asked her a few questions to put her to bed Now that he was convinced that she was a suitable daughter-in-law, Sridhar too liked her pleasing nature and was also enthralled by her beauty He was sure that Sharda would be an ideal life partner for him and the marriage was accordingly fixed Sharda said in which Sridhar was held within a month. All the guests were greatly impressed by the beauty and good nature of the bride Sharda congratulated Sridhar on his good fortune Life progressed peacefully on evening Jagannath came out of his house Hearing the pleasing voice of Sharda His attention was drawn to what is darkness Asked baby Krishna You show the answer, we will be unable to see anything when it becomes dark Ratan, do you know what... The question was Sharda was speaking to that servant Ratan who was meeting Iko Sharda was singing in a shock line her melodious voice and Ratan was completely engrossed in Sharda's song At the end of the sloka Sharda began to explain its meaning to Ratan One day in front of Krishna's father Eshoda was milking cows in Gokul Krishna came from behind her and hugged her with both arms and said Mother when will you give me milk Eshoda was surprised and said Not now Kanya, you must drink milk only after it becomes dark The beta concluded the story What is darkness? Sharda asked baby Krishna Eshoda answered he will be unable to see anything when it becomes dark Ratan, do you know what this little baby did He closed his eyes with both hands and said It is so dark, I can't see nothing Won't you give me milk now He asked in such a sweet voice Sharda thus discovered on Krishna Leela Jagannath thus deeply struck listening to both her voice and words Her discourse made a deep impression on him and made him look at Ratan It seemed to Jagannath that Ratan almost felt It was clear to Jagannath from Ratan's face that he had just had a deep spiritual experience Pandit Pandit says that just Pandit left the house Great regards for Ratan and Sharda The next day both Sridhar and Sharda were much surprised to see Sri Jagannath himself directing shlokas from Krishnath to Ratan and explaining the meaning to him in simple words Both were surprised at the sudden transformation and change in Jagannath They were overwhelmed for the reason yet they overenjoyed the pleasant smile on Jagannath's face as soon as he saw his son and daughter-in-law The vetala concluded the story and King said, O King, Jagannath maintained that poets should expose their poetry only to educate and discriminating visitors In fact, he went to the extent of saying that reciting poetry to the uneducated was like insulting Saraswati The father and son had many arguments over this issue He tried to change his son's attitude Then, why did he kept quiet when he found his daughter-in-law reciting a beautiful shloka from the Krishna to the servant Ratan Why didn't he get angry upset with her? Do you think that he was jealous of his son's popularity and wealth? That is why he made such a fuss about his style of poetry and his appeal to the ordinary person And then he himself started reading out shlokas to the servant Wasn't that odd or improper? Why did he behave like that? So, the long-suffering Vikramaditya once again answered the betala He said, Jagannath had no trust with illiterate or uneducated people till his son got married Because this period just kept him away from his son's friends It is wrong to assume that he was jealous of his son, but when he saw before his own eyes the affect Charka's song and application had on Ratan, he realized the error of his ways for the first time He understood that anyone who wants to read out shlokas, he had done them in poetry and in justice That is why he changed his attitude and principles. As soon as Vikram spoke, the betala zoomed off to the tree with the corpse and the king drew his sword and went off to the betala Ganapati Pappa Morya Festivals of India All Hindus pray to Ganesha for success before starting any new venture The festival of the lovable elephant-headed, pot-tailed god Ganesha comes off in August This year is called Ganesh Chaturthi and it is celebrated with great fervor all over India, especially in Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, the Ganesh Mahotsu begins on Chaturthi or the 4th of the birthday of the Indian month of Badrapada Sometimes in August-September, the festival is spread over 10 days and it ends on Ananta Chaturthi, the 11th and final day of the festival, at whom small idols of Ganesha are worshipped, but in the community pujas, i.e. the common pujas organized in every street or locality, the bigger ones are even 8-10 meters tall. The Ganesh idol installed at Kairatabad in Hyderabad city is usually more than 30 feet tall On Ananta Chaturthi, which is the day of sajjan or immersion, the idols are taken out in a procession in bands bedecked with multicolored lights and shining festoons. The idols are decorated with flowers, coins, almonds, cashew nuts and raisins. The chanting of Ganapati Pappa, Maurya and Ganapati comes soon next year Echoes in the air, people dance and sing songs in the praise of Lord Ganesha. The sound of cymbals and drums also add to the fanfare. The idols are immersed in the sea at Mumbai. On Ganesh Chaturthi, a special sweet called Modak which is supposed to be Lord Ganesha's favorite sweet is prepared. It is steamed rice dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery The sweetmeat is usually made on the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi Besides Modak, others like Karanjis, Ladoos, Jackalies, Kadpolis and Anasas are popular, delicious, assorted with this festival. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated all over India through different ways. In UP, married women fast on this day and eat food only after seeing the moon. Down south, two people celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with enthusiasm. In Karnataka, it is celebrated as Gauri Ganesha Habba or the twin festivals of Gauri and Ganesha. In Tamil Nadu, the festival is traditionally celebrated in all homes People buy small clay idols of Ganesha and also small umbrellas made of copper and confetti. Sweets like Ladoos and Khoja Kattai are offered to the lord. Nowadays, community pujas like this in Mumbai are becoming common everywhere in India. When Ganesha went public, let's go back to 1894 for a moment, India was then under the British rule. Indians were devoid devoid of then fairy tales Do you know the lord Ganesha got an elephant head? There are many interesting myths raised by this unique figure. According to the Brahma Vaivasvata Purana, it is said that when Ganesha was born to Goddess Parvati, she invited Do you know the lord Ganesha got an elephant head? There are many interesting myths raised by this unique figure. According to the Brahma Vaivasvata Purana, it is said that when Ganesha was born to Goddess Parvati, she invited all the gods and goddesses to visit and bless the child. They came, congratulated Parvati and blessed baby Ganesha, all except Sani, Saturn Sini, Saturn, who refused to see the child. Parvati was very upset. Sani explained explained to her that he was under a curse. Anything he saw could blow into pieces, but Parvati would not resist. She insisted that Sani blessed her baby.