often. Later, when
the queen had some children of her own, their greatest treat was to
go to the little home, in the depths of the wood. They too learnt to
love animals, and had a great many pets, but none of those pets were
kept in cages.

17. What is the chief lesson to be learnt from this story?

18. Which of all the people in this tale do you like best?

19. What do you think is the greatest power in all the world?

20. If you had been Kadali-Garbha would you have forgiven those who
tried to do you harm?

NOTES

[1] The city which occupied the site of present Patna was known as
Patali-Putra in the time of Alexander the Great.

[2] There are seventy-two versions of this tale in vogue amongst
the high castes of India; the one here given is taken from Raj-Yoga,
the highest form of Hindu ascetic philosophy.

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