The Kathakoca or a Treasury of Stories

The Kathakoca or a Treasury of Stories is a book compiled by C. H. Tawney. It is a collection of Indian folk tales, fables, and legends that have been passed down through generations. The book is divided into four parts, each containing a different set of stories. The first part includes stories of gods and goddesses, while the second part consists of animal fables. The third part contains tales of kings and queens, and the fourth part includes stories of love and romance. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on the origin and significance of these stories. The Kathakoca or a Treasury of Stories is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian folklore and mythology.1895. The Kathakoca contains 41 stories translated from Sanskrit manuscripts that are intended to illustrate the tenets and practice of Jainism. The religion of the Jains arose in the same part of India and at about the same time as Buddhism. The object of the Jain religion, as of most Indian systems, is to escape from the bonds of metempsychosis, or the never-ending cycle of births and deaths.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.