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Man meditating beneath a haunted Sheesham tree while a shadowy spirit watches above, illustrating a folk tale about anger management and spiritual strength from Uttar Pradesh.

Sawant and the Spirit of the Sheesham Tree | A Folk Tale from Uttar Pradesh

Long ago, in the town of Barah, lived a young man named Sawant. People respected him for his honesty and devotion. He prayed regularly, kept his promises, and rarely cheated anyone. However, everyone in the town also knew one troubling thing about him. Sawant had a terrible temper. A careless remark could easily provoke him. Read more…

Four Pieces of Advice a folk tale from Uttar Pradesh

Four Pieces of Advice | A Folk Tale from Uttar Pradesh

A long time ago, a rich merchant lived with his five sons in Banda. Despite having tremendous wealth, the merchant was a miser of the highest order, so much so that he even ate little and expected the same of his family. He didn’t wear good clothes or allowed his family members to do so. Read more…