The Sage who Laughed and Cried
King Vikramaditya rushed after the flying Betal and reached the peepal tree. He found the Betal there again inside the corpse, which was hanging upside down. Vikramaditya, though tired from…
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The Thief: A Strange Love Story
Vikramaditya was dedicated to the well-being of his subjects and to the promise he made to the sage. So, without being discouraged by the escape, he rushed back to the…
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The Greatest Sacrifice
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Vikramaditya met Betal: Embark on a Heavenly Riddle Adventure
The King Vikramaditya agreed to Betal's condition. Betal said further, "Vikramaditya, I've heard a lot about your wisdom and bravery. I expect you to resolve the hidden riddle in my story. If at the end of the story you knowingly avoid the answers to my questions just to remain quiet, your head will be split into pieces."
"I'll try to solve the puzzle to the best of my ability," promised the king.
"I would like to believe you," said Betal and began narrating his tale.
Introduction to Vikram and Betal (Baital Pachisi)
In all the stories of Vikram and Betal available to readers on this website, they will have ample opportunity to test their wits and intelligence by solving the riddles posed to Vikramaditya by the ghost Betal, and also have the chance to see if they can match their wisdom, power of reasoning, and judgment with King Vikramaditya.