Stories

Hanuman's Journey to Lanka

Hanuman crosses the sea to find Sita, and all of Lanka learns who he is. Each part follows the last.

1. Part 1: The Ring in the Ashoka Grove
   Hanuman searches all of Lanka by moonlight and finds Sita, with Rama's ring and a message of hope. Ages 6–9.
2. Part 2: The Messenger in the Court
   Hanuman lets himself be caught so he can stand before Ravana and give Rama's message, with no fear at all. Ages 6–9.
3. Part 3: The Burning of Lanka
   Ravana sets Hanuman's tail on fire, Sita prays for him, and the fire turns cool. Ages 6–9.
4. Part 4: Home with the Jewel
   Hanuman flies home across the sea, the monkeys feast on honey, and Rama holds Sita's jewel at last. Ages 6–9.

Rama Crosses to Lanka

Rama's army reaches the sea, and before any battle Rama does what is right: he shelters the one who comes to him, and waits for a way across.

1. Part 1: Vibhishana Seeks Refuge
   Ravana's own brother tells him to give Sita back, crosses the sea, and asks Rama for shelter. Rama makes a promise. Ages 6–9.
2. Part 2: The Bridge of Stones
   Rama waits three nights on the shore for the Ocean to answer. When it does, Nala leads the monkeys in building a bridge all the way across the sea. Ages 6–9.
3. Part 3: Angada's Message
   Rama sends a monkey warrior, Angada, into Lanka with a message for Ravana. Angada says it word for word, and leaps home. Ages 6–9.

Bharata and the Sandals

Bharata is offered his brother’s crown and refuses it, then goes to bring Rama home. Each part follows the last.

1. Part 1: The Prince Who Would Not Be King
   Bharata comes home to terrible news and is offered his brother’s crown. He says no, and sets out to bring Rama back. Ages 6–9.
2. Part 2: Bharata Meets Rama
   Bharata finds Rama in the forest and begs him to come home. Rama says no, because he will keep his father’s word. Ages 6–9.
3. Part 3: The Sandals on the Throne
   Rama gives Bharata his sandals, and Bharata carries them home and sets them on the throne. He rules for his brother and waits. Ages 6–9.

The Goddess and the Gods

The gods lose their heaven, and a Goddess is born from their joined light. Each part follows the last.

1. Part 1: The Light That Came from the Gods
   The gods lose heaven and go to Vishnu and Shiva for help. Their light joins into one, and a Goddess appears and is welcomed with gifts. Ages 6–9.
2. Part 2: The Goddess Rides to Battle
   The asuras come out against the Goddess. She stays calm, her helpers appear, and the asura chief’s generals face her. Ages 6–9.
3. Part 3: The Gods Sing
   Mahishasura comes himself and meets the Goddess in many shapes. Then the gods sing their thanks to her. Ages 6–9.

• Rama Comes Home
  Rama flies home after fourteen years, and Bharata, who has waited all that time, gives the kingdom back. Ages 6–9.
• Krishna Holds Up the Hill
  When a great storm sweeps over Vraja, little Krishna lifts the hill Govardhan with one hand, and everyone shelters beneath it. Ages 6–9.
• Nachiketa and Yama
  A boy is sent to Death, waits in Yama’s house, and turns down wealth, sons and a long life to hear one answer. Ages 6–9.
• Krishna and the Stolen Earrings
  Naraka has taken Aditi’s earrings and held many princesses. Krishna rides Garuda to his fortress, sets the princesses free, and brings the earrings home. Ages 6–9.