Little Monk's Hanuman

By Pooja Pandey

The book, apart from narrating wisdom tales from Indian mythology, introduces the child to the world of new words. The words have been carefully chosen by a panel of experts and are explained in detail at the end of the book in a glossary.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wisdom Tree Publishers
• Release date: Feb 2, 2011
• ISBN: 9788183282116

Pooja Pandey

Pooja Pandey, dwells deep into traditional Indian literature and mythology to bring it close to young readers by her lucid writing.

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Little Monk’s

© Original text, Pooja Pandey, 2008

Illustrated by Arya Praharaj

Reviewed by Madhu Goyle, St. Columba’s School, New Delhi-110001 and

Ashima Kanwar, Khalsa College, New Delhi

ISBN: 10: 81-8328-063-3

ISBN: 13: 978-81-8328-063-1

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Tales of Wisdom

...Unique Vocabulary

Enhancer...

Little Monk’s

Text

Pooja Pandey

Illustrations

Arya Praharaj

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Contents

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Preface                             5

1. A Naughty Child                        7

2. An Ardent Student                     11

3. Meeting with Rama                     15

4. In Search of Sita                      21

5. Crossing the Ocean                    25

6. Destruction of Ashoka Vatika           29

7. Burning of Lanka                      37

8. The Sanjivani Plant                   41

9. Aahiravana                          45 10. The Pearl Necklace                    51

Glossary                           56

Preface

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Hanuman was born to Anjana and Kesari and in no time won

acclaim for his heroic deeds. He finds a special mention in Indian

mythology for his uncanny ability to acquire any form. He is

also known as Sankatmochan, meaning ‘one who saves people

from trouble’. Children simply adore this great hero from the

epic Ramayana.

Here is a compilation of stories for children, narrated by

the author, to depict Hanuman’s bravery and intelligence.

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A Naughty Child

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D      own south, beyond the Vindhyas lay a region dotted with   otte

huge mountain ranges covered by dense forests. This region,

known as Kishkinda Khetra, was inhabited by wild animals of all

kinds, besides being home to mischievous monkeys.

Bali was their king who ruled from his capital Kishkinda, with

the able assistance of his brother Sugriva. On the mountain range

known as Udayagiri, lived a monkey couple, named Anjana and

Kesari. One day Anjana gave birth to a male baby in a cave at

Udayagiri with the blessings of the Wind-god, Vayu.

Kesari was delighted to see his baby. The baby monkey began

to grow under his father’s guidance, care and love. Kesari taught

him many monkey tricks like jumping around, climbing trees,

trapezing on hanging branches, somersaulting and indulging in

all kinds of activities.

One day, Mother Anjana went out into the forest to collect

edible fruits for her little one