The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite

Duncan Forbes (1798 - 1868)
Translated by John Thompson Platts (1930 - 1904)

Originally written in Sanskrit by Somdev Bhatt, the Vetala Panchavimshati or Baitâl Pachchisi, also popularly known as Vikram Betal is a collection of tales and legends from India. Set in the 11th century, the tales intend to impart moral/social lessons. The practices may not be viable anymore to the letter but the basic message may still act as a guide to help live good lives. - Summary by dc

Genre(s): Action & Adventure

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Translator's Preface and Preface dc
00:03:49
Play 02 Introductory Tale dc
00:21:57
Play 03 Tale I dc
00:23:11
Play 04 Tale II dc
00:08:58
Play 05 Tale III dc
00:14:08
Play 06 Tale IV dc
00:27:51
Play 07 Tale V dc
00:07:07
Play 08 Tale VI dc
00:10:28
Play 09 Tale VII dc
00:05:11
Play 10 Tale VIII dc
00:08:02
Play 11 Tale IX dc
00:07:46
Play 12 Tale X dc
00:06:21
Play 13 Tale XI dc
00:09:19
Play 14 Tale XII dc
00:05:20
Play 15 Tale XIII dc
00:09:22
Play 16 Tale XIV dc
00:16:45
Play 17 Tale XV dc
00:15:25
Play 18 Tale XVI dc
00:10:09
Play 19 Tale XVII dc
00:08:01
Play 20 Tale XVIII dc
00:12:22
Play 21 Tale XIX dc
00:10:10
Play 22 Tale XX dc
00:06:04
Play 23 Tale XXI dc
00:04:30
Play 24 Tale XXII dc
00:04:11
Play 25 Tale XXIII dc
00:10:27
Play 26 Tale XXIV dc
00:02:46
Play 27 Tale XXV dc
00:07:14