Synopsis This collection presents select stories reflecting the stream of thought and wisdom of India. Related by word of mouth thousands of times, generation after generation, they retain their freshness, charm and meaning.  The Indian classics are very old. They reflect the stream of thought and wisdom of India. The Vedas and the Upanishads are the oldest. The Ramayana and the Mahabharata, which have a central place in our lore, are read and sung in homes al over the country. The stories have held interest for the young and old. They lay stress on values. Much more than moral-bearing, the classics have great literary excellence, and rich nuances of humor.