Project South Asia

Selections from Somadeva's Katha Sarit Sagara (The Ocean of Streams of Story), C. H. Tawney translation

Story of the Brahman Chandrasvamin, his Son Mahipala, and his Daughter Chandravati

Story of the Faithless Wife who Burnt herself with her Husband's Body

Story of the Faithless Wife who had her Husband Murdered

Story of King Brahmadatta and the Swans

Story of King Lakshadatta and his Dependent Labdhadatta

Story of King Simhabala and his Fickle Wife

Story of King Sumanas, the Nishada Maiden, and the Learned Parrot

Story of King Vikramasimha, the Courtesan, and the Young Brahman

Story of Madanasena and her Rash Promise

Story of Rupinika

Story of Sundarasena and Mandaravati

Story of Udayana, King of Vatsa

Story of Vajrasara, whose Wife cut off his Nose and Ears