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Why does a prince give up everything in the search of truth?What can a little squirrel do to help Rama build a bridge acrossthe sea?How does a coat end up becoming a guest at a banquet?This fascinating collection of stories answers these questionsand more while introducing you to the everyday wisdom ofancient scriptures.Handpicked from a range of texts from the Mahabharata andthe Upanishads to the Bible and the Quran from the Jatakasand Jain parables to Lao Tzus teachings these are tales ofwise kings and wandering monks of ordinary people and theirextraordinary deeds of great escapes and mighty miracles ofclever creatures and foolish gods.Heart-warming uplifting and sprinkled with gentle wit thesestories will comfort and inspire you every time you read them.