The Clever Dancer

by Jagjit Uppal

Though very young, Muladeva is regarded as one of the wisest men in Ujjaini. One day, he sets off for Patliputra, with his friend Shashi, eager to debate with the scholars there. On the outskirts of the city, they meet a girl picking mangoes. She and Muladeva start arguing but the girl outwits him with ease and then, disappears. Enchanted by her quick replies and her intelligence Muladeva decides that he will not rest until he has found her, outsmarted her, and married her. In this story from the Kathasaritsagar, Muladeva's quest results in an elaborate and prolonged battle of wits.

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 1971

Reviews

[Avinash K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clever

Among the better stories I've read in the recent past. Of course , the writing is plain and simple, but it's a very clever story with lots of nice riddles.
Fun read.

[Karthik Krishna · Rating 5 out of 5]

very nice

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