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the poor brahmin a Gujarati folk tale

The Poor Brahmin | A Folk Tale from Gujarat

A long time ago, there was a poor Brahmin who lived on alms. He would generally return home with things that did not help him feed his four children. Most of the time, the kids would go to bed on an empty or a half-empty stomach. One day, his wife asked him to go seek Read more…

Gopu and Magan decide to take on a group of bandits hell-bent on robbing them

The Witty Duo of Gopu and Magan: A Folk Tale from Gujarat

Kapila forest had long been a hideout for bandits. However, it was necessary to pass the forest to reach the nearby Rajgadh village. One evening, when Gopu was travelling through the forest, a man leaped out of the bushes, startling Gopu. He claimed to be a porter, who was going towards the village. He insisted Read more…