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Timeless Tales from Marwar
For centuries, Rajasthan has been a gold mine of oral traditions and histories with Padma Shri Vijaydan Detha being one of the foremost storytellers of all time.
Timeless Tales from Marwar gives a new lease of life to his folk tales. It is a hand-picked compilation from the much-celebrated Batan ri Phulwari--'Garden of Tales'--a fourteen-volume collection written over a span of nearly fifty years.
Retold in Detha's magical narrative style complete with imagery, this selection offers some of the oldest and most popular fables from the Thar Desert region. Discover tales of handsome rajkanwars, evil witches, exploitative thakars, miserly seths, clever insects, benevolent snakes and more. Vishes Kothari's vivid English translation introduces one of the most venerated figures in Rajasthani folk culture to a wider audience.
Timeless Tales from Marwar gives a new lease of life to his folk tales. It is a hand-picked compilation from the much-celebrated Batan ri Phulwari--'Garden of Tales'--a fourteen-volume collection written over a span of nearly fifty years.
Retold in Detha's magical narrative style complete with imagery, this selection offers some of the oldest and most popular fables from the Thar Desert region. Discover tales of handsome rajkanwars, evil witches, exploitative thakars, miserly seths, clever insects, benevolent snakes and more. Vishes Kothari's vivid English translation introduces one of the most venerated figures in Rajasthani folk culture to a wider audience.
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Published January 25, 2020
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December 30, 2021
↣ originally written in the language of the land I’m currently residing in, and where I ancestrally belong—rajasthani—this collection of oral folktales told and retold through multiple generations is enticing and easily transports one to the dunes of india's north-western state through lyrical prose & poetry painting royalty, witches, ghosts, magic, talking animals, and riddles.
March 23, 2020
Vijayadan Detha , popularly known as Bijji , was one of the popular authors in Rajasthan who immortalized oral folktales and stories by writing them. Starting off as an author in Hindi, the pull for his mother-tongue Rajasthani, led him back to his hometown where he would hear tales from everyone and then ink them. Sometimes giving his own twists and perceptions, he talks on how the best tales come from women and why he would sit around and listen to their stories. Also a Nobel prize nominee in 2011 and recipient of numerous awards form Sahitya Akademi to Padma Shri, many of his stories were adapted to movies. One of the recent ones being SRK starrer, Paheli.
'Tales from Marwar' translated from Rajasthani are picked from various volumes of Batan Ri Phulwari (Garden of Tales). Translated by VIshes Kothari , he has tried to maintain the nuances of the languages by keeping intact the local words evoking sounds and of the local fauna.
What is beautiful about the stories is how along with humans he also gives a voice to animals and inanimate things like sun, stars, trees etc. The stories are simple and meaningful , a mix of prose and poetry/couplets here and there. The story starts with that of a king and his wives - 'tell' and 'don't tell'. There are stories of ghosts, of joo i.e lice, of dreams , about the origin of constellations, of selfishness, of cheating, of parent child relationship , of brother - sister relationship and so on. My favourites were ' Naagan, May you line prosper' about a man who has a snake coiled around his neck and 'The Kelu Tree' about a sister who gets killed by her brother but with elements of magic in it.
Each stories begin with some anecdote or introduction about the origin. Though I feel certain elements get lost in translation, the translator has tried to retain the humour and essence of the original stories. Bijji himself was a master storyteller and retold the folktales. A great way to carry forward the age old stories and traditions in the digital age is by preserving them by writing them. Kamakshi who read the original stories, told me how his language was his strength. Luckily for us translations pave way for an insight into different land and cultures. A few of the stories I have also heard in my childhood albeit a little different probably the local influence.
Highly recommend this treasure house of stories and the author Vijayadan Detha. I finished the book in a day and was left feeling warm and fuzzy.
'Tales from Marwar' translated from Rajasthani are picked from various volumes of Batan Ri Phulwari (Garden of Tales). Translated by VIshes Kothari , he has tried to maintain the nuances of the languages by keeping intact the local words evoking sounds and of the local fauna.
What is beautiful about the stories is how along with humans he also gives a voice to animals and inanimate things like sun, stars, trees etc. The stories are simple and meaningful , a mix of prose and poetry/couplets here and there. The story starts with that of a king and his wives - 'tell' and 'don't tell'. There are stories of ghosts, of joo i.e lice, of dreams , about the origin of constellations, of selfishness, of cheating, of parent child relationship , of brother - sister relationship and so on. My favourites were ' Naagan, May you line prosper' about a man who has a snake coiled around his neck and 'The Kelu Tree' about a sister who gets killed by her brother but with elements of magic in it.
Each stories begin with some anecdote or introduction about the origin. Though I feel certain elements get lost in translation, the translator has tried to retain the humour and essence of the original stories. Bijji himself was a master storyteller and retold the folktales. A great way to carry forward the age old stories and traditions in the digital age is by preserving them by writing them. Kamakshi who read the original stories, told me how his language was his strength. Luckily for us translations pave way for an insight into different land and cultures. A few of the stories I have also heard in my childhood albeit a little different probably the local influence.
Highly recommend this treasure house of stories and the author Vijayadan Detha. I finished the book in a day and was left feeling warm and fuzzy.
April 7, 2020
"Stories, opium and wine--- the older the better!"
Rajasthan's rich cultural and historical background has always fascinated me.❤️ When I discovered that this book brings the timeless tales that have passed on to generations through oral retelling, I couldn't stop myself from reading this book. I'm a fan of folklore and I have huge respect for people who work towards preserving their legends, myths and history. I am hooked to this beautiful book that has evil witches, exploitative thakars, honest farmers, and evil step moms who make this book just so unputtdownable.
Rajasthan's rich cultural and historical background has always fascinated me.❤️ When I discovered that this book brings the timeless tales that have passed on to generations through oral retelling, I couldn't stop myself from reading this book. I'm a fan of folklore and I have huge respect for people who work towards preserving their legends, myths and history. I am hooked to this beautiful book that has evil witches, exploitative thakars, honest farmers, and evil step moms who make this book just so unputtdownable.
April 30, 2021
4.5 Stars
India has a very rich oral tradition. Every region is bestowed with its own set of folktales that parents and grandparents pass down to their next generation. Before the invasion of digital media, this story time was something that kids eagerly waited for. My childhood was no different. Every day, during my dinner and just before my bed time, my grandfather sat me down to tell me stories. Some of stories were from our epics, Panchatantra etc but few were folktales that were unique to our region (unfortunately, I only remember a hand full of them). Reading ‘Timeless Tales from Marwar’ took me back to these times. The imaginary Vijaydan Detha resembled my grandfather. He sat me down on the window sill, with pleasant breeze from our garden gently caressing my cheeks and my mouth full of delicious “maa ka haath ka khaana” to tell me stories… this time folktales that are unique to his land… Rajasthan.
‘Timeless Tales from Marwar’ is a collection of 17 short stories selected from Vijaydan Detha's renowned 14 volume work 'Batan Ki Phulwari', written in Rajasthani. Vijaydan Detha's, fondly called Bijji, was enamoured with the oral retelling of Rajasthani folklore and spent his life listening to people (mostly women as he believed them to be the best story-tellers) telling him the stories they grew up on. Once you read this book, you will understand why Bijji was so captivated with these folktales. It is nearly impossible to be not charmed by these tales that are unique to Rajasthan and seeped in its traditions and culture. The use of lines like “Climb climb re, sandal tree” or “Kiska jheentiya, kiska tam? Chal meri matki, dhamaak-a-dham!” don’t just keep the Rajasthani flavour in the stories but also the orality of these tales alive, which I think makes this translation from Vishes Kothari an impressive one.
From the evil witches to selfless kings, from talking animals to intelligent lice, from smart boys to girls with magical hair, this book has a plethora of vivid characters and stories that leave you enchanted. Just like most of the stories we are told when we are kids, these stories too have a simple narrative but once you dig deeper you see the deeper wisdom and wit in them. For example, the story ‘Eternal Hope’ is a story of two kids whose hope and faith keeps them alive without a morsel of food or a drop of water. Other tale ‘The Winds of Time’ shows the corruption of human nature with changing times. Other tales such as ‘Jheentiya’ and ‘The Gulgula Tree’ are about smart boys out-witting their enemies.
While most of the stories in the collection were memorable, my favourites are ‘The Winds of Time’, ‘Sonal Bai’, ‘The Kelu Tree’, ‘Naagan, May Your Line Prosper’, ‘Eternal Hope’, ‘The Gulgula Tree’, ‘The Leaf and the Pebble’ and ‘Jaraav Masi’s Tales’. These are the tales I will be passing down to my grandchildren someday.
All in all, this is a collection of folktales I highly recommend to everyone of all ages.
India has a very rich oral tradition. Every region is bestowed with its own set of folktales that parents and grandparents pass down to their next generation. Before the invasion of digital media, this story time was something that kids eagerly waited for. My childhood was no different. Every day, during my dinner and just before my bed time, my grandfather sat me down to tell me stories. Some of stories were from our epics, Panchatantra etc but few were folktales that were unique to our region (unfortunately, I only remember a hand full of them). Reading ‘Timeless Tales from Marwar’ took me back to these times. The imaginary Vijaydan Detha resembled my grandfather. He sat me down on the window sill, with pleasant breeze from our garden gently caressing my cheeks and my mouth full of delicious “maa ka haath ka khaana” to tell me stories… this time folktales that are unique to his land… Rajasthan.
‘Timeless Tales from Marwar’ is a collection of 17 short stories selected from Vijaydan Detha's renowned 14 volume work 'Batan Ki Phulwari', written in Rajasthani. Vijaydan Detha's, fondly called Bijji, was enamoured with the oral retelling of Rajasthani folklore and spent his life listening to people (mostly women as he believed them to be the best story-tellers) telling him the stories they grew up on. Once you read this book, you will understand why Bijji was so captivated with these folktales. It is nearly impossible to be not charmed by these tales that are unique to Rajasthan and seeped in its traditions and culture. The use of lines like “Climb climb re, sandal tree” or “Kiska jheentiya, kiska tam? Chal meri matki, dhamaak-a-dham!” don’t just keep the Rajasthani flavour in the stories but also the orality of these tales alive, which I think makes this translation from Vishes Kothari an impressive one.
From the evil witches to selfless kings, from talking animals to intelligent lice, from smart boys to girls with magical hair, this book has a plethora of vivid characters and stories that leave you enchanted. Just like most of the stories we are told when we are kids, these stories too have a simple narrative but once you dig deeper you see the deeper wisdom and wit in them. For example, the story ‘Eternal Hope’ is a story of two kids whose hope and faith keeps them alive without a morsel of food or a drop of water. Other tale ‘The Winds of Time’ shows the corruption of human nature with changing times. Other tales such as ‘Jheentiya’ and ‘The Gulgula Tree’ are about smart boys out-witting their enemies.
While most of the stories in the collection were memorable, my favourites are ‘The Winds of Time’, ‘Sonal Bai’, ‘The Kelu Tree’, ‘Naagan, May Your Line Prosper’, ‘Eternal Hope’, ‘The Gulgula Tree’, ‘The Leaf and the Pebble’ and ‘Jaraav Masi’s Tales’. These are the tales I will be passing down to my grandchildren someday.
All in all, this is a collection of folktales I highly recommend to everyone of all ages.
September 25, 2020
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I grew up listening to my grandfather's animated voice narrating folktales that spanned over cities and borders. When I close my eyes and concentrate, I can still hear his voice in my head; a low hum that brings a smile to my face. Timeless Tales from Marwar is a collection of 17 short stories that lights up one's imagination, instantly making us feel like children. These stories are taken from the iconic Vijaydan Detha's renowned work 'Batan ri Phulwari' written in Rajasthani. Although Vijaydan, fondly known as Bijji graduated in Hindi, his heart was set on the oral retelling of Rajasthani folktales. Translated to English by Vishes Kothari, this book is as vibrant as it's cover.
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Bijji often enjoyed sitting and spending time with women whom he considered as master storytellers and as one reads this book, it becomes abundantly clear as to why he was of that opinion. While most of the stories were purely entertaining, few pointed out the contrast between castes and human behaviour in general. From evil witches to princes, lice to a smart boy, this book was a real delight to read. Bijji also goes to show how humans were initially selfless, content with their resources, never wanting anything more. But as the next generations came along, there was a considerable shift in their needs and wants. Bijji's style of writing was light and often, humourous. He gave voice to animals of all kinds ranging from jackal to crow to even lice! There's no common ground for these stories and maybe this is why one gets lost in the book easily.
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Kothari has translated the book delicately, carrying out the flavours that Bijji originally added to the book. Be it the description of food or the use of onomatopoeic words, he has successfully managed to keep the very essence of the folktales alive and kicking. As translators, there's tremendous pressure on their shoulders to not let the originality slip away and Kothari has proven to be not only efficient but also thoughtful and respectful in admiring the State's beauty and culture. I definitely recommend this. A refreshing read that'll transport you back to your gleeful days of childhood.
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Rating : 4.3/5.
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I grew up listening to my grandfather's animated voice narrating folktales that spanned over cities and borders. When I close my eyes and concentrate, I can still hear his voice in my head; a low hum that brings a smile to my face. Timeless Tales from Marwar is a collection of 17 short stories that lights up one's imagination, instantly making us feel like children. These stories are taken from the iconic Vijaydan Detha's renowned work 'Batan ri Phulwari' written in Rajasthani. Although Vijaydan, fondly known as Bijji graduated in Hindi, his heart was set on the oral retelling of Rajasthani folktales. Translated to English by Vishes Kothari, this book is as vibrant as it's cover.
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Bijji often enjoyed sitting and spending time with women whom he considered as master storytellers and as one reads this book, it becomes abundantly clear as to why he was of that opinion. While most of the stories were purely entertaining, few pointed out the contrast between castes and human behaviour in general. From evil witches to princes, lice to a smart boy, this book was a real delight to read. Bijji also goes to show how humans were initially selfless, content with their resources, never wanting anything more. But as the next generations came along, there was a considerable shift in their needs and wants. Bijji's style of writing was light and often, humourous. He gave voice to animals of all kinds ranging from jackal to crow to even lice! There's no common ground for these stories and maybe this is why one gets lost in the book easily.
.
Kothari has translated the book delicately, carrying out the flavours that Bijji originally added to the book. Be it the description of food or the use of onomatopoeic words, he has successfully managed to keep the very essence of the folktales alive and kicking. As translators, there's tremendous pressure on their shoulders to not let the originality slip away and Kothari has proven to be not only efficient but also thoughtful and respectful in admiring the State's beauty and culture. I definitely recommend this. A refreshing read that'll transport you back to your gleeful days of childhood.
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Rating : 4.3/5.
October 17, 2022
Originally composed in rajasthani, these cultural oral folktales have travelled through generations and reached us by way of this anthology of lyrical prose, poetry, and stories depicting royalty, witches, ghosts, magic, talking animals, and riddles.
Vishes Kothari's translation captures the sensitivity and simplicity of Rajasthani culture, and the book makes a point of enjoying the idiosyncrasies of the culture.
Vishes Kothari's translation captures the sensitivity and simplicity of Rajasthani culture, and the book makes a point of enjoying the idiosyncrasies of the culture.
April 26, 2023
I can honestly say I've never read stories like these before LOL. See here for an example.
November 4, 2023
An opportunity to go back to one's roots, wonderful read.
August 14, 2021
If you are a lover of Indian folklore then this the book for you, this book explores Rajasthani essence in the form old tales, the rituals and customs of society,
history and sociology and most important, the art of writing. I love the personification of the nature, animals, bird's, insects and non- living things and have conversations with humans and also with each other , I like that there are no barriers at all in anyway for lengths of imagination. this book is the epitome to the art of storytelling. I wish to read more books like this from different parts of our country to get know more about our roots and heritage.
history and sociology and most important, the art of writing. I love the personification of the nature, animals, bird's, insects and non- living things and have conversations with humans and also with each other , I like that there are no barriers at all in anyway for lengths of imagination. this book is the epitome to the art of storytelling. I wish to read more books like this from different parts of our country to get know more about our roots and heritage.
June 22, 2025
This is a rare collection of Marwari folktales.They were originally collecter and written by Vijaydan Detha in Rajasthani Hindi and then translated to English.These stories focus on various facets of life and have kings,farmers,witches,potters and even trees as their subjects.Those interested in Indian folktales would find these stories being anything from absurd to enlightening.The only minus point is some Rajasthani flavour was lost in translation.I think that the translator was either not experienced enough or not versed in Rajasthani Hindi.All in all,this is a book meant for those interested in Indian folktales.Otherwise,the book will not make any sense to the reader.
March 13, 2020
That may be dry but the stories hidden there are perennial.
This book is a collection of classic tales from the ethnically rich Marwar culture. Be ready to visit fictional lands and mythical kingdoms of once lived kings,queens and even the locals whose stories are making path for thousands of years , travelling to different places and touching many lives through word of mouth.
With magic , socery, witches , black magic , fables and colourful characters and desert land as backdrop these orally passed stories tell us about the vivid tradition of our country found in the lands of the Indian desert Tha ! These stories date back to ancient times but these timeless tales donot fail to amaze anyone . Be they from any parts of the world , be they of any age and ethic group. Handy beautiful book with 14 such folklores that lets us taste the Rajasthani traditional lifestyle
This book is a collection of classic tales from the ethnically rich Marwar culture. Be ready to visit fictional lands and mythical kingdoms of once lived kings,queens and even the locals whose stories are making path for thousands of years , travelling to different places and touching many lives through word of mouth.
With magic , socery, witches , black magic , fables and colourful characters and desert land as backdrop these orally passed stories tell us about the vivid tradition of our country found in the lands of the Indian desert Tha ! These stories date back to ancient times but these timeless tales donot fail to amaze anyone . Be they from any parts of the world , be they of any age and ethic group. Handy beautiful book with 14 such folklores that lets us taste the Rajasthani traditional lifestyle
September 20, 2020
Vijaydan deta ji is one of the most empyreal Indian writers of Rajasthani literature. Lovingly called Bijji, he was born in borunda, a village in Rajasthan which became the source of most of his stories. Rajasthan still has this beautiful routine after nightfall, where people gather at the chowk chatting and telling stories. Bijji was most intrigued by the storytelling especially by women. His stories portrayed the sufferings of the poor farmers, injustice of the communities, complex relationships and give us moral values and bitter truth of life to remember.
'Timeless Tales from Marwar' has in it the translated tales from Bijji's 'Bataan ri Phulwari', a 14 volume collection of stories written in the Rajasthani.
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Translated by Vishes kothari ji from the Rajasthani, 'Timeless Tales from Marwar' brings the true essence of the Marubhumi. I, being a Rajasthani, found it exemplarily translated maintaining the typical taste of my janmbhumi. This is my first translated read and I'm glad it is from my mother-tongue. Right from 'The tale of tell and don't tell' to the 'Jaraav maasi's tales', every story is to be cherished - the language, the extraordinary imagination, scattered rajasthani words and phrases all over literally turning into images. It includes stories where even animals, birds and trees speak. I'm speechless by this lively translation where inspite of me reading it in English, I felt like I was reading it in Rajasthani itself. The intensity of a strong translation indeed !
I have a lot to talk about the book and my personal memories relating to it. So, to know and read the complete review check the link in my bio. I'm sure you'll enjoy reading it and then the book ofcourse !🚩
Happy reading.❤
P.s : The artwork of the Rajasthani woman is by @prolific_artist
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'Timeless Tales from Marwar' has in it the translated tales from Bijji's 'Bataan ri Phulwari', a 14 volume collection of stories written in the Rajasthani.
.
Translated by Vishes kothari ji from the Rajasthani, 'Timeless Tales from Marwar' brings the true essence of the Marubhumi. I, being a Rajasthani, found it exemplarily translated maintaining the typical taste of my janmbhumi. This is my first translated read and I'm glad it is from my mother-tongue. Right from 'The tale of tell and don't tell' to the 'Jaraav maasi's tales', every story is to be cherished - the language, the extraordinary imagination, scattered rajasthani words and phrases all over literally turning into images. It includes stories where even animals, birds and trees speak. I'm speechless by this lively translation where inspite of me reading it in English, I felt like I was reading it in Rajasthani itself. The intensity of a strong translation indeed !
I have a lot to talk about the book and my personal memories relating to it. So, to know and read the complete review check the link in my bio. I'm sure you'll enjoy reading it and then the book ofcourse !🚩
Happy reading.❤
P.s : The artwork of the Rajasthani woman is by @prolific_artist
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July 6, 2023
Timeless Tales from Marwar, penned by the renowned Padma Shri Vijaydan Detha, offers an intoxicating journey into the heart of the Thar Desert and the rich folklore of Rajasthan. Selected from Detha's sprawling fourteen-volume anthology, Batan ri Phulwari or 'Garden of Tales', this book transports the reader into a vibrant world brimming with traditional fables and legends, animated with characters from all walks of life.
Each tale in this collection weaves a magical tapestry of timeless wisdom captured in a distinctive narrative style that's a hallmark of Detha's storytelling. His prose dances to the rhythms of Rajasthan's oral traditions, where tales of brave rajkanwars, cunning insects, and kind-hearted serpents mingle with stories of vile witches, greedy seths, and oppressive thakars. Every story is a gem, radiating the author's profound understanding of human nature and deep connection with his cultural roots.
A remarkable feature of this compilation is its ability to breathe new life into age-old tales, making them accessible to a contemporary readership without diluting their authenticity. The credit for this goes equally to Vishes Kothari, whose meticulous English translation has retained the original stories' essence and flavor. His efforts have made it possible for a broader audience to appreciate Detha's contribution to the preservation and propagation of Rajasthani folk culture.
Timeless Tales from Marwar is a book that appeals to readers of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you are a fan of folk tales, an enthusiast of Indian culture, or simply a lover of enthralling stories, this book is a delightful addition to your library. Through its pages, Detha invites you to experience the indomitable spirit, the inherent wisdom, and the timeless charm of Marwar. And trust me, it's an invitation you don't want to decline!
Each tale in this collection weaves a magical tapestry of timeless wisdom captured in a distinctive narrative style that's a hallmark of Detha's storytelling. His prose dances to the rhythms of Rajasthan's oral traditions, where tales of brave rajkanwars, cunning insects, and kind-hearted serpents mingle with stories of vile witches, greedy seths, and oppressive thakars. Every story is a gem, radiating the author's profound understanding of human nature and deep connection with his cultural roots.
A remarkable feature of this compilation is its ability to breathe new life into age-old tales, making them accessible to a contemporary readership without diluting their authenticity. The credit for this goes equally to Vishes Kothari, whose meticulous English translation has retained the original stories' essence and flavor. His efforts have made it possible for a broader audience to appreciate Detha's contribution to the preservation and propagation of Rajasthani folk culture.
Timeless Tales from Marwar is a book that appeals to readers of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you are a fan of folk tales, an enthusiast of Indian culture, or simply a lover of enthralling stories, this book is a delightful addition to your library. Through its pages, Detha invites you to experience the indomitable spirit, the inherent wisdom, and the timeless charm of Marwar. And trust me, it's an invitation you don't want to decline!
July 17, 2020
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 - 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗷𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮
"𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲--- 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿!"
Vijayadan Detha, popularly known as Bijji, was a Hindi writer who immortalized the oral folktales and stories of Rajasthan. 'Timeless Tales from Marwar' is a collection of these tales in English with a flavor of Bijji before each story. I loved all the tales and the way VIshes Kothari has maintained the nuances of the languages by using the local words gave it a truly regional flavor.
“𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁.. 𝗔 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁, 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆.”
The thing I loved about all the stories I read in the Timeless Tales of Marwar is how the author has humanized animals too. There are just so many elements in each story that it takes you to simpler times when people didn’t know the language of deceit, The stories are simple and meaningful and are a mix of prose and poetry.
“𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲? 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴…”
My favorite of all the stories was “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗶𝗹.” Such a beautiful that knowledge is infinite and we can’t imagine to keep it in one place. I read this story multiple times already. The conversation between Raja and old woman is a must-read and is very entertaining and gripping.
“𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗮, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼.”
This book is just like a road. It is here to stay and the readers will read this book and make this book a part of their lives in the form of short lessons they will learn from each story. I would highly recommend this treasure house of stories.
𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝟱/𝟱
"𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲--- 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿!"
Vijayadan Detha, popularly known as Bijji, was a Hindi writer who immortalized the oral folktales and stories of Rajasthan. 'Timeless Tales from Marwar' is a collection of these tales in English with a flavor of Bijji before each story. I loved all the tales and the way VIshes Kothari has maintained the nuances of the languages by using the local words gave it a truly regional flavor.
“𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁.. 𝗔 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁, 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆.”
The thing I loved about all the stories I read in the Timeless Tales of Marwar is how the author has humanized animals too. There are just so many elements in each story that it takes you to simpler times when people didn’t know the language of deceit, The stories are simple and meaningful and are a mix of prose and poetry.
“𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲? 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴…”
My favorite of all the stories was “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗶𝗹.” Such a beautiful that knowledge is infinite and we can’t imagine to keep it in one place. I read this story multiple times already. The conversation between Raja and old woman is a must-read and is very entertaining and gripping.
“𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗮, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼.”
This book is just like a road. It is here to stay and the readers will read this book and make this book a part of their lives in the form of short lessons they will learn from each story. I would highly recommend this treasure house of stories.
𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝟱/𝟱
February 4, 2020
India has been a land of of stories and folklores, practically a land of storytellers with vivid imaginations, emoting various emotions and a large number of curious audience who loved hearing the stories.
In this book 'The Timeless Tales from Marwar', we have some folktales, hand picked compilations from the 14 volume collections of stories 'Batan Ri Phulwari' by Sahitya Akademi Winner Padma Shri Vijaya Detha, fondly known as 'Bijji'.
The English translation by Vishes Kothari unravels the beauty and magic of Rajasthani Folktales and makes the readers flow with the story. The narration is flawless, makes the readers yearning for more.
These folk tales rekindle those memories, where I grew up listening stories from my grandparents. I am so grateful for this book as I can retell these wonderful stories about handsome princes, clever insects, evil witches, benevolent snakes and much more to my son.
Bijji as a storyteller has his own unique style of writing. His witty, humorous, satirical story telling has more layers than one could see. These stories help us parents raise our kids the right way. The stories always has a learning, a way of live and help us evolve as better humans. No wonder, folktales are loved forever everywhere and with this book we get to spread these stories to a larger audience.
Rating: 5/5
In this book 'The Timeless Tales from Marwar', we have some folktales, hand picked compilations from the 14 volume collections of stories 'Batan Ri Phulwari' by Sahitya Akademi Winner Padma Shri Vijaya Detha, fondly known as 'Bijji'.
The English translation by Vishes Kothari unravels the beauty and magic of Rajasthani Folktales and makes the readers flow with the story. The narration is flawless, makes the readers yearning for more.
These folk tales rekindle those memories, where I grew up listening stories from my grandparents. I am so grateful for this book as I can retell these wonderful stories about handsome princes, clever insects, evil witches, benevolent snakes and much more to my son.
Bijji as a storyteller has his own unique style of writing. His witty, humorous, satirical story telling has more layers than one could see. These stories help us parents raise our kids the right way. The stories always has a learning, a way of live and help us evolve as better humans. No wonder, folktales are loved forever everywhere and with this book we get to spread these stories to a larger audience.
Rating: 5/5
January 28, 2020
“Timeless tales from Marwar” has hand-picked compilations from the 14-volume collection of stories “Batan Ri Phulwari” by Sahitya Akademi Award-winner, Padma Shri Vijaydan Detha. He was fondly known as Bijji.
Folklores, the stories that were loved, treasured, and shared for generations have a beauty. They have sailed across centuries. India as a vast country is a treasure of oral folktales. And this book represents the stunning folklores from the land of Rajasthan. There are stories of prince and princess, evil witches, cleaver insects, and kind animals.
The stories might feel simple in the first read but they are deeply layered with wisdom, anecdotes and powerful. The translation done by Vishes Kothari holds the sweetness and agility of Rajasthani culture. The book embraces the quirkiness of language gracefully. Readers would like how there are poetry, glimpses of Bijji and typical Rajasthani phases along with stories in a symphony.
This book is recommended for all, kids - parents, to remember tales from and by our ancestors. No wonder Bijji is called “Shakespeare of Rajasthan”.
Rating: 4.5/5
Folklores, the stories that were loved, treasured, and shared for generations have a beauty. They have sailed across centuries. India as a vast country is a treasure of oral folktales. And this book represents the stunning folklores from the land of Rajasthan. There are stories of prince and princess, evil witches, cleaver insects, and kind animals.
The stories might feel simple in the first read but they are deeply layered with wisdom, anecdotes and powerful. The translation done by Vishes Kothari holds the sweetness and agility of Rajasthani culture. The book embraces the quirkiness of language gracefully. Readers would like how there are poetry, glimpses of Bijji and typical Rajasthani phases along with stories in a symphony.
This book is recommended for all, kids - parents, to remember tales from and by our ancestors. No wonder Bijji is called “Shakespeare of Rajasthan”.
Rating: 4.5/5
January 28, 2020
Timeless Tales from Marwar By Vijaydan Detha
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I recently visited Rajasthan and I madly in love with the people, food and colors of this state. This state is full of heritage and traditions and rich in history so this book helps me to revisit my memories in a wonderful manner. All stories truly depicts Rajasthani culture, colors, food, festival,their language and how peacocks and pigeons are having so significance there you find that in these stories.all stories have essence ,flavour and feelings of rajasthani soil which keep me energized through out ,I enjoyed reading all the stories and I remember those times when my uncles and aunts used to told bedtime stories at Naani's house.
Language is very simple and basic topics kids can read it easily.
some of stories I shared with my son Dhruvin and he actually got excited to hear them. So my recommendation for every #mom Out there to read and cherish these folk tales with your kids.
My Rating :4.5⭐
@penguinindia
@puffinbooks
I recently visited Rajasthan and I madly in love with the people, food and colors of this state. This state is full of heritage and traditions and rich in history so this book helps me to revisit my memories in a wonderful manner. All stories truly depicts Rajasthani culture, colors, food, festival,their language and how peacocks and pigeons are having so significance there you find that in these stories.all stories have essence ,flavour and feelings of rajasthani soil which keep me energized through out ,I enjoyed reading all the stories and I remember those times when my uncles and aunts used to told bedtime stories at Naani's house.
Language is very simple and basic topics kids can read it easily.
some of stories I shared with my son Dhruvin and he actually got excited to hear them. So my recommendation for every #mom Out there to read and cherish these folk tales with your kids.
My Rating :4.5⭐
January 30, 2020
When we were young and whenever there was a powercut. It used to be a story time for all of us children. The stories by Dadi or Nani, they used to be mostly folk tales and so much fun to hear.
I revisited those times with this book called "Timeless tales of Marwar".
The beautiful folklores of Rajasthan and the sweet language of Marwar, the book has just everything to admire.I totally loved reading each and every story that this book has. Being a translated version i must say the touch of the language is not lost in the book so you get to read a few marwari slangs. Although there are some stories which sounded a little absurd and without a proper end, but that is how the folklores used to be, right?
The presence of daayans, ghosts, Naagins and unstoppable imagination is what made me enjoy this lovely collection.
I would definitely recommend everyone to read it, i promise you wont stop until it is finished.
I revisited those times with this book called "Timeless tales of Marwar".
The beautiful folklores of Rajasthan and the sweet language of Marwar, the book has just everything to admire.I totally loved reading each and every story that this book has. Being a translated version i must say the touch of the language is not lost in the book so you get to read a few marwari slangs. Although there are some stories which sounded a little absurd and without a proper end, but that is how the folklores used to be, right?
The presence of daayans, ghosts, Naagins and unstoppable imagination is what made me enjoy this lovely collection.
I would definitely recommend everyone to read it, i promise you wont stop until it is finished.
March 17, 2020
That might be dry however the accounts covered up there are lasting. This book is an assortment of exemplary stories from the ethnically rich Marwar culture. Be prepared to visit anecdotal grounds and legendary realms of once lived kings,queens and even local people whose accounts are clearing way for a large number of years , heading out to better places and contacting numerous lives through expression of mouth.With enchantment , socery, witches , dark enchantment , tales and bright characters and desert land as scenery these orally passed stories enlighten us concerning the distinctive convention of our nation found in the terrains of the Indian desert Tha ! These accounts go back to antiquated occasions yet these ageless stories donot neglect to stun anybody . Be they from any pieces of the world , be they of all ages and ethic gathering. Helpful wonderful book with fourteen such legends that lets us taste the Rajasthani customary way of life
February 4, 2020
India has a rich oral storytelling tradition where stories and folktales are passed down from one person to the other over generation.
Timeless Tales from Marwar is the collection of Rajasthani folk tales which depicts the short stories speaks about the sun, the stars, the clouds, the peacock, the raindrops, clever insects, benevolent snakes and much more.
This stories do not tell you what to think nor do, they just nudge you to think clearly with compassion and wisdom which is told in unique and inimitable style.Even today the messages are important for us to convey to our childrens, some stories are universal for all the time as in the book.
My favourite bedtime stories from this book are Joo, Joo, Where Do you go?; The tale of Tell and Don't Tell and The leaf and the Pebbles.
Do read and tell the stories from this book to your kids.
Timeless Tales from Marwar is the collection of Rajasthani folk tales which depicts the short stories speaks about the sun, the stars, the clouds, the peacock, the raindrops, clever insects, benevolent snakes and much more.
This stories do not tell you what to think nor do, they just nudge you to think clearly with compassion and wisdom which is told in unique and inimitable style.Even today the messages are important for us to convey to our childrens, some stories are universal for all the time as in the book.
My favourite bedtime stories from this book are Joo, Joo, Where Do you go?; The tale of Tell and Don't Tell and The leaf and the Pebbles.
Do read and tell the stories from this book to your kids.
February 6, 2020
India is a land of stories. Tales we have all heard from our grandmothers and great grandmothers. Folklore that has been around for ages, and yet everytime a child hears it, it sounds equally interesting and engaging.
This book here, is a treasure of such storie from the land of Rajasthan. It is a hand picked compilation from the 14 volume collection of stories "Batan Ri Phulwari" by Sahitya Akademi award winner Padmashree Vijaydan Detha, fondly known as 'Bijji'. His writing style is very unique, witty and humorous.
Though these stories are simple, yet they hold wisdom in them. These stories were and are still used as lessons or teachings for the children. These are the stories that help us be better human beings.
Some of these stories are still unheard and so this books is a great means to spread these to the larger audience.
This book here, is a treasure of such storie from the land of Rajasthan. It is a hand picked compilation from the 14 volume collection of stories "Batan Ri Phulwari" by Sahitya Akademi award winner Padmashree Vijaydan Detha, fondly known as 'Bijji'. His writing style is very unique, witty and humorous.
Though these stories are simple, yet they hold wisdom in them. These stories were and are still used as lessons or teachings for the children. These are the stories that help us be better human beings.
Some of these stories are still unheard and so this books is a great means to spread these to the larger audience.
January 29, 2020
Timeless Tales from Marwar is the collection of Rajasthani folk tales which depicts the short stories speaks about the sun, the stars, the clouds, the peacock, the raindrops, clever insects, benevolent snakes and much more.
This stories do not tell you what to think nor do, they just nudge you to think clearly with compassion and wisdom which is told in unique and inimitable style.Even today the messages are important for us to convey to our childrens, some stories are universal for all the time as in the book.
My favourite bedtime stories from this book are Joo, Joo, Where Do you go?;
The tale of Tell and Don't Tell and The leaf and the Pebbles.
Do read and tell the stories from this book to your kids.
This stories do not tell you what to think nor do, they just nudge you to think clearly with compassion and wisdom which is told in unique and inimitable style.Even today the messages are important for us to convey to our childrens, some stories are universal for all the time as in the book.
My favourite bedtime stories from this book are Joo, Joo, Where Do you go?;
The tale of Tell and Don't Tell and The leaf and the Pebbles.
Do read and tell the stories from this book to your kids.
February 3, 2020
Do you like reading and listening timeless stories that has been there for centuries. Timeless tales from Marwar is a new lease if life for all folk tales lover. It is a lovely collection of short folk stories from Rajasthan. The stories are hand picked compilation from Vijaydan Detha's popular collection of Rajasthan folk tales 'Batan ri Phulwari'- 'Garden of Tales' which is a story collection written over a span of over fifty years.
All the stories are simple but layered. They talk of different castes, the poor, of people who lived in havelis, bastis, jhopries across different time period. The big ideas are written in a way that's simple, witty with a pinch of humour.
A book which can be enjoyed by any age group.
All the stories are simple but layered. They talk of different castes, the poor, of people who lived in havelis, bastis, jhopries across different time period. The big ideas are written in a way that's simple, witty with a pinch of humour.
A book which can be enjoyed by any age group.
February 18, 2020
The book is a compilation of hand picked stories from the much celebrated "Batan ri Phulwari" which is a fourteen volume collection written over a span of about 50 years.
The book is translated in English by Vishes Kothari for people outside of the desert to read and understand the rich story telling heritage of the region "Rajasthan". The book like any translated book is less charming as translating especially wit and humor from a regional language to english makes it lose it's essence.
The book is a compilation of folklores that has been passed on from the generations. It's a light and a one time read. I found myself getting distracted a lot while reading the book, I am sure the original work is much more gripping than this considering it's popularity. 👍🏼
The book is translated in English by Vishes Kothari for people outside of the desert to read and understand the rich story telling heritage of the region "Rajasthan". The book like any translated book is less charming as translating especially wit and humor from a regional language to english makes it lose it's essence.
The book is a compilation of folklores that has been passed on from the generations. It's a light and a one time read. I found myself getting distracted a lot while reading the book, I am sure the original work is much more gripping than this considering it's popularity. 👍🏼
January 28, 2020
I love reading books with various short stories. And this is one among them.
The book has some beautiful stories of Rajasthani people of those times and personally based out of Rajasthan, I could totally relate to each and every story in the book.
The stories depict Rajasthani culture, mindset and the people that still prevails in the state.
The use of marwadi language at many places makes a great bond with the author.
It's great for parents who look out for stories to tell their kids at bedtime.
Every story is unique and never heard of before. It's a great read. Kids would also enjoy reading them. 😀
The book has some beautiful stories of Rajasthani people of those times and personally based out of Rajasthan, I could totally relate to each and every story in the book.
The stories depict Rajasthani culture, mindset and the people that still prevails in the state.
The use of marwadi language at many places makes a great bond with the author.
It's great for parents who look out for stories to tell their kids at bedtime.
Every story is unique and never heard of before. It's a great read. Kids would also enjoy reading them. 😀
January 29, 2020
How often you get to read and review books on folkfore of your very own land?
I was quite surprised when I found a book on Timeless Tales from Marwar by Vijayan Detha.
I have heard many tales from my grandparents but the stories in this books were new to me too. It has 17 tales but my favourites are The kelu Tree, The Joo's cure, Eternal Hope and the Lead and the Pebble.
The language is so simple and are well communicated. It was quite refreshing to read Marwari words and phrases in between whoch seems like I am hearing someone talking to me in my language. (These phrases are well translated in english in the end of the page).
I was quite surprised when I found a book on Timeless Tales from Marwar by Vijayan Detha.
I have heard many tales from my grandparents but the stories in this books were new to me too. It has 17 tales but my favourites are The kelu Tree, The Joo's cure, Eternal Hope and the Lead and the Pebble.
The language is so simple and are well communicated. It was quite refreshing to read Marwari words and phrases in between whoch seems like I am hearing someone talking to me in my language. (These phrases are well translated in english in the end of the page).
January 31, 2020
Book review !! .
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I love books with short stories !! The book " Timeless tales from Marwar" is one among them written by Vijaydan Detha!!.
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It's a collection of Rajasthani tales . It has 17 different tales and each one of them is unique and real !!
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The language is simple and well communicated. Our favorite bedtime stories from this book are 'The leaf and the pebbles' and 'Eternal hope'. The messages are important to convey them to our kids !! Priced at 250/- . Available on Amazon and @penguinindia books website. .
Do read and tell the stories to your kids !!
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I love books with short stories !! The book " Timeless tales from Marwar" is one among them written by Vijaydan Detha!!.
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It's a collection of Rajasthani tales . It has 17 different tales and each one of them is unique and real !!
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The language is simple and well communicated. Our favorite bedtime stories from this book are 'The leaf and the pebbles' and 'Eternal hope'. The messages are important to convey them to our kids !! Priced at 250/- . Available on Amazon and @penguinindia books website. .
Do read and tell the stories to your kids !!
February 3, 2020
A perfect collection of stories that can easily help you with your kids bedtime stories. Stories with the touch of our native land have a special place. This particular book showcases tales from the marwari land of Rajasthan.
Though the book is a translated work, the Nativity is not lost since we do have certain marwari slang or phrases in the book. A proper English translation is given at the end of book to make readers understand.
The eternal hope and the lead and the pebble are my personal favourites from the book.
A good way to teach our children story from our native land.
Though the book is a translated work, the Nativity is not lost since we do have certain marwari slang or phrases in the book. A proper English translation is given at the end of book to make readers understand.
The eternal hope and the lead and the pebble are my personal favourites from the book.
A good way to teach our children story from our native land.
February 13, 2020
I am a fan of regional folk tales. These regional folk tales not only tell you about different cultures of a particular region but also about the people. These folk tales often end with a moral lesson.
I recently read 'Timeless Tales of Marwar' by Vijaydan Detha. This book is a collection of short stories which have been told for over a 1000 years in the Marwar region.
If you are a regional stories lover, then this book is for you.
I recently read 'Timeless Tales of Marwar' by Vijaydan Detha. This book is a collection of short stories which have been told for over a 1000 years in the Marwar region.
If you are a regional stories lover, then this book is for you.
February 6, 2020
I loved some of the stories. The translation is such that you can vividly imagine the happenings in the story. Just like a Nani's narration would.
⭐ It manages to recreate the whole story listening experience as you read.
⭐ Some stories as folk tales go, feel a bit incomplete
⭐ Some parts might feel wrong because of the difference in vernacular and English Grammer. I rate it a 3.5/5
⭐ It manages to recreate the whole story listening experience as you read.
⭐ Some stories as folk tales go, feel a bit incomplete
⭐ Some parts might feel wrong because of the difference in vernacular and English Grammer. I rate it a 3.5/5
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