Book IV - Loss of Gains

Labdha-pranasam

The monkey and the crocodile frame story explores how carelessness and poor judgment cause us to lose what we have earned.

Showing 11 stories

Frame Story

The opening narrative that sets the stage for the entire book

Handsome and Theodore - the frog who trusted a snake and regretted it

Flop-Ear and Dusty - the donkey who was lured to his death by a jackal

The Potter Militant - a potter who pretended to be a warrior

The Jackal Who Killed No Elephants - a jackal raised among lions learns his true nature

The Ungrateful Wife - a Brahman who gave half his life to revive his faithless wife

King Joy and Secretary Splendor - the foolish things men do to appease their wives

The Ass in the Tiger-Skin - a donkey disguised as a tiger who gave himself away

The Farmer's Wife - a tale of greed, betrayal, and foolishness

The Pert Hen-Sparrow - the danger of giving unwanted advice to a fool

How Supersmart Ate the Elephant and The Dog Who Went Abroad - tales of trickery and homecoming