The Baitâl Pachchisi; Or, The Twenty-Five Tales of a Sprite
Duncan Forbes
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Originally written in Sanskrit by Somdev Bhatt, the Vetala Panchavimshati or Baitâl Pachchisi, also popularly known as Vikram Betal is a collection of tales and legends from India. Set in the 11th century, the tales intend to impart moral/social lessons. The practices may not be viable anymore to the letter but the basic message may still act as a guide to help live good lives. - Summary by dc (4 hr 36 min)
Chapters
| Translator's Preface and Preface | 3:49 | Read by dc |
| Introductory Tale | 21:57 | Read by dc |
| Tale I | 23:11 | Read by dc |
| Tale II | 8:58 | Read by dc |
| Tale III | 14:08 | Read by dc |
| Tale IV | 27:51 | Read by dc |
| Tale V | 7:07 | Read by dc |
| Tale VI | 10:28 | Read by dc |
| Tale VII | 5:11 | Read by dc |
| Tale VIII | 8:02 | Read by dc |
| Tale IX | 7:46 | Read by dc |
| Tale X | 6:21 | Read by dc |
| Tale XI | 9:19 | Read by dc |
| Tale XII | 5:20 | Read by dc |
| Tale XIII | 9:22 | Read by dc |
| Tale XIV | 16:45 | Read by dc |
| Tale XV | 15:25 | Read by dc |
| Tale XVI | 10:09 | Read by dc |
| Tale XVII | 8:01 | Read by dc |
| Tale XVIII | 12:22 | Read by dc |
| Tale XIX | 10:10 | Read by dc |
| Tale XX | 6:04 | Read by dc |
| Tale XXI | 4:30 | Read by dc |
| Tale XXII | 4:11 | Read by dc |
| Tale XXIII | 10:27 | Read by dc |
| Tale XXIV | 2:46 | Read by dc |
| Tale XXV | 7:14 | Read by dc |