Kathasaritsagara

While the Kathasaritsagara itself is a compilation of many stories and legends, there is a great emphasis on the story of Udayana and his son. The first tale in the Kathasaritsagara follows the story of Pushpadanta, and the curse the Mountain Goddess places on him, as he travels around in human form in an attempt to cure his curse. The story of Udayana and his son, Naravahanadatta, in which the role of King is passed on through three generations. The Kathasaritsagara, also known as the Ocean of the Streams of Stories is a 11th-century Sanskrit text composed of Indian fairy tales and legends. Similarly to other stories, legends and epics, a Saiva [a follower of the Hindu tradition favoring the god Siva] named Somadeva retells the Kathasaritsagara. The Kathasaritsagara as written by Somadeva, consists of 18 books written in Sanskrit. Refer to this link for research- https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Ocean-of-Story My note-> This book is being merely typed by me. I am not the real author. The real author has died centuries ago while the translator died in 1922. I found this book by accident in my attic and enjoyed reading it. I thought that why not share it on WN for fellow readers. [BTW, the original writer of this novel is ACHARYA SOMADEV who wrote this book in 11th Century period in SANSKRIT language.] ..... Have a Nice Day .....