The art of telling a story is a true indication of a person’s creativity. Indian stories are full of drama and emotion. There are tales of animals, lost kingdoms, demons and traditional festivals. India is a land of ceremonies where the rituals of all religions are an intrinsic part of life. The stories of the grandmothers are transcending a lot from generation to generation and we cannot help but marvel at how they remain intact with their moral values.
In the early days, Indian dramas were performed with men dressed as women. There was a lot of melodrama and the plot was based on folk tales or Hindu mythology. The Ramayana story is full of intrigue and various morals that children love to know. Krishna’s mischievous deeds and yet the mystical judgment he brings to his devotees are loved by people of all ages. The Bhagwata has a full interplay of emotions and many stories in there can be broken down into short stories.
Reading Indian stories from a book is incomplete without adding a little drama and using a baritone or imitating animal cries. Children love to better relate to such events and therefore the story remains in their memory for a long time. Children who never seem tired of turning the pages before bed also appreciate stories that are read aloud. There is courage and patriotism in the stories of Shivaji Maharaj and Rani Lakshmibai.
India’s freedom struggle is again interesting because it is based on pure facts. It is nice to learn about the sacrifices of the people and there are more opportunities to learn about the achievements of our national heroes who left their mark to liberate India from the rule of British monarchs. The life of Gandhiji or the poems of Tagore are found in major bookstores which can be a treasured gift for a person who values Indian patriotic stories.
The story of Asoka, the mighty warrior king and his salvation is a moving story and tells about a person’s courage, aggression and dedication to ultimately achieve happiness. The success story of the legends is another inspiring theme. There are simple stories of animals and birds that have human qualities and go on to represent a moral story. Many new age storytellers/writers are also producing new stories with a bent towards science fiction, exploration and expeditions. Autobiographies are also a part of Indian histories and serve the interest of specific readers.