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Preface (Translator's.) i

Introduction vii

First story (The Deceiver shall be deceived.) 1

Second story (Assistance never goes without being repaid.) 19

Third story (The Supreme Power restores the lost to the right person.) 42

Fourth story (Faith is always rewarded) 54

Fifth or Jagatalapratâpa's story (Nothing is impossible for a truly persevering person.) 80

Sixth story (Sight goes to the right.) 120

Seventh story (True merit shall be rewarded, &c.) 140

Eighth story (Wife's chastity governs the Husband's fate.) 167

Ninth story (Influence of anger, &c) 185

Tenth story (Ungrateful persons shall never prosper.) 208

Eleventh story (Giving of food is the highest charity.) 231

Twelfth story (Illustrates the nature of vindictive person.) 245

Conclusion 258