Sudha Murty

Have you heard of the king who sacrificed his own flesh to keep his word to a pigeon? Or about the throne that gives anyone who sits on it the unique ability to dispense justice! And how about the sculptor who managed to make magnificent statues with no hands at all? There's something for everyone in this collection of tales of wisdom and wit! From quarrels among gods and the follies of great sages to the benevolence of kings and the virtues of ordinary mortals, Sudha Murty spins fresh accounts of lesser-known stories in Indian mythology. Accompanied by fantastical illustrations and narrated in an unassuming fashion, The Sage with Two Horns is sure to delight fans of the beloved storyteller.

The Sage with Two Horns

Despite being the Lord of Death, Yama has humility, and ensures hospitality for his guests. 

Isha Sharma 

When Yama finally returned, he saw a thin young boy sitting in front of his house. ‘I am sorry you have waited in front of my gate for three days without any hospitality’, he apologized. 'Since you are my guest, ask me for any three boons that you desire.’

Parents must be honest and open with the children once they reach maturity. 

Uddalaka revealed that he was the boy's grandtather. Ashtavakra turned to his mother and asked her questions until he was satisfied.

Humans cannot live forever, but parents live through their children. 

Fatherhood is a wonderful gift, but it is also the responsibility of the father to care, to correct, to teach and know when he himself is wrong. Just having a child doesn’t mean anything. 

‘Ego is the cause of many problems. Your strength comes from doing your duty, enjoying your work and being kind to others. That should be the motto of life.’

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